Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club - News
GOOD LUCK TO THE FOLLOWING N.A.C.S.C. REPRESENTATIVES COMPETING AT THE NSW METROPOLITAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND @ SOPAC :-
Luke Ahern (14); Jordan Amies (13); Jack Benson (16); Nathaniel Brissett (11); Coral Bullard (16); Charlotte Forti (14); Jack Hanrahan (15); Lucienne Heffernan (10); Teagan Hinds (11); Chloe Kimmings (11); Kira McInerney (16); Oliver Nekic (10); Isabella Ryan (22); Abbey Slaughter (17); Kiani Slaughter (11); Ryan Slaughter (14); Oskar Staniucha (15); Arianne Thomas (14) &Lauren Wolsey (16).
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NINETEEN (19) REPRESENTATIVES ON ACHIEVING THEIR RESPECTIVE EVENT QUALIFYING TIMES. WE HAVE REPRESENTATIVES IN SEVENTY SEVEN (77) EVENTS OVER THE THREE (3) DAYS. I AM AWARE THAT THERE ARE MANY TOP 10 AND MEDAL POSSIBILITIES AMOUNGST THE TEAM AND ALL GOING TO PLAN, THESE WILL COME TO FRUITION.
ATHLETES ARE REMINDED TO RACE HARD AND DO THE RIGHT THINGS WITH STRETCHING, MASSAGE, RECOVERY, NUTRITION AND HYDRATION OVER THE FINAL FEW DAYS LEADING INTO THE MEET AND DURING THE MEET TO GIVE YOURSELVES EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO EXCELL AND ACHIEVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
I EXPECT OUR SWIMMERS TO BE NOTICED WHEN THEY ARE LEADING OUT IN FRONT AND DISPLAYING THE RACING SKILLS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN PRACTISING IN TRAINING. SITTING TOGETHER AND CHEERING FROM THE STANDS FOR ALL COMPETITORS WOULD BE WELL RECEIVED.
SWIMMERS SHOULD EACH CHECK ON WARM UP ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR EVENTS WITH JB PRIOR TO FRIDAY. Note: The timeline has been released by Swimming NSW and is accessible on the swimming nsw website.
SWIMMERS TO PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ATTEND WITH THE FOLLOWING GEAR FOR WARM UP :-
· Fins, Skipping Rope & Roller
· Representative NACSC Shirt / Black Shorts or Pants
· Representative NACSC Swimming Cap
· NACSC marshalling bag with a full drink bottle and healthy pre-event snack
I SUGGEST THAT YOU EACH MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO OBTAIN A SPARE CAP FROM DAVE MCAULEY. I WILL ENDEAVOUR TO TAKE SOME GROUP PHOTOS DURING THE MEET.
ABBEY SLAUGHTER AND I WILL ATTEND THE NSW STS INDUCTION DAY & INITIATION MEETING AT NSWIS ON FRIDAY, 20TH JULY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.GOOD LUCK TO ALL …………MAKE YOURSELF PROUD !! ……………jb
1. SMSW National A Squad Selection
Attached is the SMSW National A squad details - list of swimmers, forms to be completed and invitation letter.
Congratulations to the following NACSC representatives:-
Luke Ahern
Charlotte Forti
Sarah Keenahan
Kira McInerney
Abbey Slaughter
Lauren Wolsey
NOTE: THE CORRECT DATES FOR THE CAMP ARE FRIDAY 14 – SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2018
Swimmers should be advised that replies are being taken from Monday July 16 and it is the first 40 replies that will be accepted by MSW for a position on camp.
Message from JB:
CLUB NIGHTS. Welcome to new members. It is great to see attendance has been in excess of 70 swimmers on most evenings. It is great to be at our own home base in the warm – it makes for a pleasant evening of competition.
Parents are requested to kindly assist with timekeeping duties and also making sure that swimmers respect the following rules:-
Attend the Call Room in a timely manner – as per the marshalling board to avoid being withdrawn from any event;
Remain quiet in the Call Room and marshal promptly when called
Lanes 1 & 2 are not open for any recreational swimming nor for warm up / swim down
The rinse off pooldeck showers are not to be used between events. Swimmers are requested to observe restrictions to minimise water waste. Change rooms should be accessed for showering following the conclusion of the final event by each individual swimmer. Personal bags and belongings are not be to left in the changerooms prior to or during club night
Please keep the reception area free of people and bags except to visit the friendly folk at the hotdog and hot chocolate stand.
he reception is staffed and the on duty receptionist holds a responsible position with duties to be performed. The receptionist is available to answer questions in relation to the centre activities and for any purchases by our members or kayak trainers. Otherwise, any interruptions should be minimal. NAC business telephone calls are often received and therefore, noise levels need to be kept to a minimum in this area.
There is no access for NACSC members behind the reception desk.
Dave McCauley will have a table reserved to answer any uniform enquiries from club members and Winter club night fees ($30 per swimmer) can be paid to Rita Hall or Jodie Wilson who will also be located near the reserved table.
$50 lucky numbers have been well received and some members have been very happy to walk away with their winnings ……. Congratulations to our latest three winners :- Isabella Ryan (no. 32) Ashlee & Mackenzie Capili (sharing no. 46) Zac Wallace (no. 14) ……Who will it be next week ??? - Have your $2-00 at the ready – You have to be in it to win it !
Congratulations to our newly voted 2018-2019 Club Captains Jack Hanrahan and Abbey Slaughter. Our Vice Captain is Sarah Keenahan who will be called upon to assist on any occasion where either Club Captain may be unavailable to fulfil their duties. The first duty of the newly elected captains is to plan a Club Captains’ outing ………..so, stay tuned for the invitation to be sent out to all current registered swimming members. Dates and details should be released following an agreement at the June NACSC general meeting.
Looking forward to some excellent racing by our representatives at the Metro South West Championships next weekend following week 6 of club night. There will be some new faces in the team which is great. Swimmers should remember to wear the black cap ; black with teal NACSC shirt & black pants. Swimmers have been requested to confirm their relay team selections by return email to Race Secretary, Simone Brissett to enable alternative swimmers to be notified if they are required. Final relay teams will be posted upon confirmation. Sit together in the stands under the NACSC banner and support everyone as we strive to win the pointscore.
SMSW DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CALENDAR
The SMSW Development Plan and Calendar 2018 have been finalised and have been posted on NACSC website for reference by members - To locate the MSW development plan and finalised calendar, refer: Development Tab.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEPEAN AQUATIC CENTRE SWIM CLUB REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017/2018! UPON DELIVERY FROM SWIMMING AUSTRALIA, THE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE RECIPIENTS AT THE FIRST AVAILABLE CLUB NIGHT OPPORTUNITY
2018 Short Course Qualifying Meet - Sunday 19th August - important information!
SMSW Target and Achievers Squad Selection
SMSW Novice Squad Letter and Swimmers List