About Swim Ulster
SU is part of the Swim Ireland family and is recognised by Sport NI as the governing body for aquatic sports in Ulster.
Swim Ulster Description
Swim Ulster Limited (“SU”) (originally founded in 1893 as the Ulster Branch of the Irish Amateur Swimming Association) was established in 2005 as a company limited by guarantee. SU is part of the Swim Ireland family and is recognised by Sport NI as the governing body for aquatic sports in Ulster. A non-profit making company, SU operates within the framework defined in its Memorandum and Articles of Association. These identify the members of the company as being drawn from swimming, water polo, diving and synchronised swimming clubs in Ulster that are affiliated to Swim Ireland. SU has approximately 3, 500 members in 40 clubs
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Club Development Conference We have arranged this to support our clubs so please attend and take away some tips to help you in club management - support us supporting you !!! 2. CPD POINTS FOR ATTENDING 15th Feb 2020 Registration 10:30... Starts 11:00 straight after the SU AGM Book through the SI gomembership or Email ruth@swimulster.net We need you to let us know if you’re coming for catering purposes!!! Delicious scones, jam, cream, tea and coffee from 10:30am. Bistro lunch provided Please Email if you have any special dietary requirements so we can provide for you Hoping to see many of you there!!!
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The Valley Leisure Centre is looking for a disability swim coach for their Tuesday night sessions. At the minute they have no one on their books so have had to cancel their sessions so they are keen to find someone asap. Do you know anyone that might be interested or could you circulate the information to anyone who would be qualified? The sessions run out of the Valley on a Tuesday evening in half hr blocks at 6.30, 7.00 and 7.30 and are open to a range of disabilities. To find out more on the position coaches can contact the Gayle Millar, Swimming Co-ordinator on 028 9034 0227 or email gayle.millar@antrimandnewtownabbey.g ov.uk
The CCO Forum is an ideal opportunity to get information and support in your role as a Club Children's Officer. Existing and new CCOs are welcome! If you are planning to become a CCO, come and meet the other CCOs in your region We will be covering topics of interest to you for your role:... -Updates on Safeguarding Policy -How to involve young people -Dealing with issues -Being a CCO in your Club 11th February, Lisburn Island Centre, Lisburn at 18:30 Anyone interested in becoming a CC is also very welcome to attend. ruth@swimulster.net
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Club Children's Officer Forum 11th Feb at 18:30 in LaganValley Island Safeguarding 1 Course 12th Feb at 18:30 in Dunsilly Hotel Antrim Book through the link below
... https://swimireland.azolve.com/Workbench. mvc/Show/52
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Water polo:
WPL1 Class of 2020 at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre!
Our first Water Polo Level 1 Coaching Course to take place at the new Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, will come to a close today, following an on-line module and 3 days of valuable practical learning at the new Centre.
... Course Candidates hailing from the Diamonds Waterpolo, Cú Chulainn Water Polo Club Newry & Mourne Swimming & Waterpolo Club, Portadown Amateur Swimming Club, Cathal Brugha, Bangor Barracudas Water Polo, will hopefully soon be on coaching duty at their Clubs and helping to guide teams to success at Swim Ulster & Ireland Water Polo events.
Swim Ireland Education Course Tutor, Victor Kirk, was delighted with the opportunity to develop new Water Polo Coaches and was very impressed with facilities available at the Leisure Centre, as was Swim Ulster Water Polo Development Officer Phil Kelly, who has asked Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre General Manager, Peter McMonagle and Duty Manager Andrew Simpson, to pass on our appreciation to the staff on duty for all their support and assistance in helping us deliver this very worthwhile water polo education event.
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Last chance to support the NI Childrens Hospice to provide palliative care to children Please bring your Jingle Challenge Box to the Qualifying Meet this weekend
Just a reminder that the next in our series of webinars takes place next Tuesday 4th February @ 7.30pm and Friday 7th February @ 11am. Each webinar is 90 minutes and February’s topic is Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures, aimed at complaints and disciplinary committees, club management committees and other club volunteers. We will cover the following: What is a complaint? What is a disciplinary matter? What is the role of the complaints and disciplinary committee? What ...procedures do we need to know and follow? Where can we seek help when dealing with a complaint or disciplinary matter? This is something that will benefit everyone - many clubs are facing issues and thus will guide you through the process of dealing with them To sign up go to https://swimireland.azolve.com/ and search “Webinar” on the events and courses page.
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A big thank you to Sydney B Scott Fresh Fruit & Veg Wholesalers for supplying the Swim Ireland Regional Squad with some fresh fruit as part of their recovery between a gym and swim session on Saturday. VERY much appreciated and the team devoured them!!!!
Water Polo:
Irish Under 17 Cup on Radio Ulster this evening!!
BBC Radio Ulster were at the U17 Cup Finals last weekend at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre and the resulting audio recording featured this evening on BBC Sportsounds Extra. Great exposure for our sport....thank you BBC Radio Ulster!!
... You can listen to the water polo clip at 40mins 15secs into the show at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000dq0 z
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HUGE shout out to the one club who returned their JINGLE CHALLENGE BOX with an amazing amount of money Can all clubs please remember to return them latest at the Spring Qualifying Meet this weekend #prize. #youvegottobeinittowinit
Last chance to send in your swimming CV for this iconic swim. Successful applicants will be notified early February !!!! Send your cv to ruth@swimulster.net
Don’t forget to bring your Jingle Challenge Box to the Development Meet tomorrow. Club raising the most money gets a prize !!!!
Forest Feast sponsor the Aquasprint League for the 10th consecutive year. This sponsorship has an amazing impact on the league which is for young swimmers 9-12 yrs and is their first introduction to competitive swimming in a fun, friendly environment
The Club Children's Officer Forum is on 11th February LaganValley Island 18:30 This is for CCO's and anyone who may be interested in taking on the role at some stage... It can be booked through the Swim Ireland go membership Its very informative and would be great if all CCO's could attend https://swimireland.azolve.com/Workbench. mvc/Show/52
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Swim Ulster Club Development Conference and AGM 15/2/2020 LaganValley Island Lisburn To register for the Conference go to
... https://swimireland.azolve.com/ Search for Club Day 2020
Delicious Bistro lunch provided!!!
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Don’t forget to return your Jingle Challenge Box to Development Meet 3 in Newry this weekend. The club raising the most money will receive a prize !!!!
The Belfast Sports Awards are open for nominations. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Daniel Baker joined athletes at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre this week to officially launch the nomination process.
The closing date for nominations is 12pm on Monday, February 17, 2020. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on Friday, March 20 at Belfast City Hall.
An online nomination form and more information is available at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/sportsawards
Great to see Ireland back in a European Championships qualifying tournament....well done to Ireland Water Polo