Devonport Royal Swimming Association March Time Trial- Saturday 9th March at the Plymouth Life Centre

This is a level 4, Short course meet

Events include 50m All strokes as well as 100m IM.

Age up 31st December, 2019.

Entries suitable from all of junior squad, including swimmers in "learn to train"

For details, please see meet pack, attached.

Attachments:

DRSA March Time Trial Meet Pack.pdf

2019 Newton Abbot Club Championships

Dates for the 2019 Club Championships are as follows:

Fri 27^th Sep    17:00-18:00          Session 1 – 400m IM                         
Sat 28^th Sep   13:30-15:30          Session 2 – 200m Breast, 100m Back, 200m Free, 100m IM                   
Sun 29^th Sep   18:30-20:30         Session 3 – 50m Sprints                   

Tue 12^th Nov    19:00-20:30         Session 4 – 800m Free                     
Fri 15^th Nov      17:00-18:00         Session 5 – 400m Free                     
Sat 16^th Nov     13:30-15:30         Session 6 – 200m Back, 100m Fly, 200m IM                               
Sun 17^th Nov    18:30-20:30         Session 7 – 200m Fly, 100m Breast, 100m Free                        
Tue 19^th Nov     19:00-20:30        Session 8 – 1500m Free

Dawlish SC 9th Annual Ribbon Gala, 2019

DAWLISH SC 9TH ANNUAL RIBBON GALA

This is happening on Sunday 10th March, at Dawlish Leisure Centre

Suitable for level 6/7 Swimmers in LTS as well as Swimmers in Junior squad.

Will include All strokes- 25m, 50m and 100m IM

Age groups are: 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

8 yr olds can enter all 25m events only; 9 to 10 yr olds can enter both 25m and 50m events (but not both distances in the same stroke); 9 to 12 yr olds can enter the 100m IM; 11 to 12 yr olds are only permitted to enter the 50m events and the 100m IM

Please click on the attachment to see meet pack- which includes a programme of events as well as the t and c's.

This is an AGE ON DAY Swimming Gala

ENTRY FEE: £3 Per event or a fee of £12 will enable a swimmer to participate in as many eligible events that they wish

All swimmers will receive a participation Ribbon and medals will be awarded to the top 3 swimmers in each event in each age group.

Swimmers who have qualified for ANY event in the 2019 Devon County Age group Championships are not permitted to enter this event.

To enter please log in to the ACTIVEworks.com SWIM PORTAL and select the events you wish to enter: Click here to be re-directed to active works.com

 https://activeworks.active.com/login.faces

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 25th February 

Attachments:

Dawlish Ribbon Gala Meet Pack

2018 National Arena League Round 3

This took place on Saturday 8th December 2018 at Newport International Sports Village.

Newton Abbot finished 4th in Division 1!

Final positions as follows:

1st   Newport            306
2nd  Torfaen             293
3rd   Street & Dis      232
4th   Newton Abbot  222
5th   Severnside        215
6th   Seagulls            205
7th   West Dorset     164
8th   Paignton           157

Attachments:

2018 Arena League Round 3 results

National Arena League 2018 Round 2

Close second in Round 2
This was fought in Hutton Moor (again) on Saturday 10th November. We were seeded in the fastest lane (L4) next to Severnside Tritons in L5. It was a really exciting gala with the two top teams neck and neck until the last few races! Newton Abbot finished second by just 8 points to Severnside. Final points as follows:
1st   Severnside            265
2nd  Newton Abbot      257
3rd   Poole                     220
4th   Devonport Royal  211
5th   Cirencester           196
6th   Southwold            159
7th   Bath Dolphins        82

Full results for all teams and for Newton Abbot swimmers can be found in Swimming>Competition Results>Detailed Results

National Arena League 2018 Round 1

Great Win in Round 1

1. Newton Abbot 269
2. Street 257
3. Severnside 226
4. Paignton. 213
5. Barnstaple 186
6. Neath 180
7. Bath Dolphins DNS

2018 Newton Abbot Club Championships

For results of the 2018 Club Championships see:

Swimming > Competition Results > Detailed Results

For Club Championships Best Times since 2007 see attachment below.

NEW BEST TIMES set in 2018 are highlighted.

Attachments:

Club Championships Best Times since 2007- Boys

Club Championships Best Times since 2007- Girls

Simplified Rules of Swim Racing

The rules for swimming can seem very complicated and confusing when your children start to compete, so we have drafted some simple rules for them to follow. 

There are a few finer details of the rules which will need to be observed once swimmers compete at higher levels.

Breaststroke

• The stroke sequence must be one arm pull followed by one leg kick throughout.
• The arm and leg movements must be simultaneous and symmetrical (mirror image).
• The feet must be turned out at the backward kick (like a frog!)
• The hands must not be brought back beyond the hips (apart from at the start or after each turn).
• The touch must be with both hands simultaneously at the turn and at the finish.
• The head must come up during each stroke - no underwater swimming except after start/turns (where one underwater arm pull and one leg kick is allowed!)

Backstroke

• The swimmer must remain on the back throughout the race except to perform a turn (which must be completed in a continuous action).
• The swimmer must touch the wall at each turn but leave the wall on the back
• The swimmer must be on the back at the finish.
• The swimmer must not be completely submerged, except for up to 15m after the start or turn.

Butterfly

• The arms must be brought forward together over the water
• The arms must be brought backward under the water simultaneously
• The legs must be kicked together in an up and down movement (no alternating kick allowed).
• The touch must be with both hands simultaneously at the turn and at the finish.

Freestyle

• Freestyle means any stroke, except when it is the Freestyle part of Medley races (where it is usually Front Crawl)

General

• In Backstroke, Butterfly and Freestyle some part of the body must be above the water at all times from 15 metres after the start and each turn.
• Swimmers must not walk on the bottom of the pool.
• Swimmers must touch the wall at each turn and at the finish.
• Swimmers must not pull on lane ropes.

Individual Medley (IM)

• Individual Medley means equal distances of Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle.
• The strokes must be swum in the order listed above and rules must be followed for those strokes, including the finish of each stroke.
• Freestyle must not be Butterfly, Backstroke or Breaststroke (it will usually be Front Crawl).

The Start

• The start is signalled by short blasts of a whistle (get ready!) followed by one long blast of the whistle.
• At this point the swimmer takes up the starting position on the block, pool edge or in the water if this is backstroke. For backstroke there is a second long blast of the whistle (hold the starting grips with both hands, facing the wall with feet on the wall).
• The starter says ‘Take your Marks’ (take up starting position and keep still). When everyone is still the starter then sounds the starting signal. The swimmer must not move or start the race before the starting signal.
• Swimmers not yet competent in forward-facing racing starts from the starting block or poolside may start in the water. They must enter the water on the long blast of the whistle and stay in contact with the side, rail or block with at least one hand until the start signal.

Meets Available for Entry

TAUNTON & EXETER CITY SWIMMING CLUB LEVEL 1 & 3 LC OPEN MEET @ Millfield School Pool

Friday 12th- Sunday 14th April

Please click on attachment below for meet pack

Entries suitable for swimmers aiming to achieve REGIONAL Qualifying times only.

Please email entries to Becca Klinkenberg, Open Meets secretary. Details can be found on the CONTACTS page of the website.

Closing date for entries is Midnight Wednes 13th March

THE TWO COUNTIES LEVEL 3 SHORT COURSE OPEN MEET @ The Plymouth Life Centre

Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 12th, 13th and 14th April 2019

Please click on the attachment below for meet pack

Entries suitable from both Junior and Top squad swimmers  

Please log in via the portal on Active works in order to enter.

Closing date for entries is Friday 8th February

PLYMOUTH LEANDER SPRING REGIONAL QUALIFIER- Level 1/3 Long Course Open Meet

Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st March 2019

Please click on the attachment below for meet pack

Please email entries to Becca Klinkenberg, open Secretary- email address can be found in contacts

Closing date for entries is Midnight on Monday 9th March

Attachments:

The PL Spring L1 LC Regional qualifier

Taunton/Exeter City Level 1 and 3 LC Open Meet

The two counties entry pack

2019 Swim England South West

Swim England South West Competitions

SESW Regional Summer Championships Weekend 1

These will be held on the Bank Holiday weekend from 4th to 6th May 2019 at the Plymouth Life Centre. 

SESW Regional Summer Championships Weekend 2

These will be held on at Hengrove Leisure Centre, Bristol on 11th and 12th May 2019.

SESW Regional Summer Championships Weekend 3

These will be held on at Millfield School, Somerset on 18th and 19th May 2019

Qualifying times attached below for the Summer Championships 2019.

SESW Fast 5 Competition

50m Sprints and 100m IM for those who qualify for and swim in the above Summer Championships 2019. This will be held in the GL1 pool in Gloucester on Sunday 30th June 2019.

SESW Regional Relays Competition

This will be held on at Millfield School, Somerset on Sunday 22nd September 2019

SESW Winter Short Course Championships

These will be held on at Millfield School, Somerset from Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd November 2019

Attachments:

SESW Regional Qualifying Times 2019

Devon County ASA

Devon County Age Groups and Championships

The 2019 individual competitions started on 12th January at the Plymouth Life Centre with the 800m Freestyle, and continue through January and February, concluding with the 1500m Freestyle on 23rd February. See Club Calendar for all Dates.
See below for full Programme,  QTs and Conditions.

Relay Gala

The 2019 Relay Gala will take place on Saturday 2nd March at the Plymouth Life Centre. This is swum Long Course and different age group teams may be entered. Selection for each team will be made by the Head Coach.

Inter Club Gala

The 2019 Inter Club Gala will take place on Sunday 3rd March at the Plymouth Life Centre. Selection for competing for Newton Abbot will be made by the Head Coach.

Sprints Gala

The 2019 Sprints Gala will take place on Sunday 9th June at the Plymouth Life Centre. Each swimmer must swim 50m in all four strokes. Any swimmer who has received a 1st, 2nd or 3rd medal in the 2019 Devon Age groups or Championships, or any swimmer who has competed in the 2019 50m Age Group or Championships events cannot enter. Further details to follow.

Development Galas

The 2019 Development Galas will take place on 8th, 15th, 16th June at the Plymouth Life Centre. There are cut off times for entry. Further details to follow 

Masters and Seniors Gala

The 2019 Masters and Seniors Gala is scheduled for Sunday 30th June at Plymouth Life Centre. Senior events are for swimmers aged 16 and over on 31st December 2019. Masters events are for swimmers aged 19 and over. This year the event is an Open Meet, not restricted to Devon swimmers.

Attachments:

Devon County ASA Conditions 2019

Devon County ASA Qualifying Times 2019

Devon County ASA Programme 2019