Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club - News

2020 NSW JUNIOR METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

TO BE HELD SATURDAY, 7^TH & SATURDAY, 8^TH MARCH 2020 - GOOD LUCK! 

The following eight (8) NACSC representatives will step onto the blocks at SOPAC over this weekend to contest a total of twenty one (21) individual events at the NSW Junior Metropolitan Championships :-

Liam Bullard (13) ; Julian Falzon (10) ; Rebecca Hall (11) ; Lucienne Heffernan (12) ;

Christopher McAuley (10) ; Caitlin Medak (11) ; Matilda Mobbs (10) ; Oliver Nekic (12).

The competition is expected to be strong with athletes from all Sydney Metropolitan clubs invited but our team members are looking forward to the challenge and we wish them the very best of good fortune as they strive to post personal best times to improve their ranking and new or improved NSW State Qualifying Times.

Congratulations on new representative shirts and teal caps to be worn by our Metropolitan rookies.

Club Age Championships will take place on Sunday March 15th at Glenbrook Pool.  Warm Up will be from 8am with the meet starting at 9am.  To be eligible for Club Age Championships, swimmers must have completed a minimum of 50% of Club Night.  For our 2019 season, this must be at least 8 Club Nights attended.  The following events will be available (depending on age on day of the championships):

200IM

25/50/100M in all 4 strokes

There will be no intermediate events.

Currently, the following swimmers have completed a minimum 8 Club Nights and are eligible for Club Age Championships:

The following swimmers currently have 7 club nights completed:

There will be exceptions to this based on Head Coach discretion for swimmers that may have not been able to attend club night due to representing the club at other targeted meets

Congratulations to all swimmers on their dedication over the Summer.

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Kind Regards

Rita Hall

Club Night Secretary

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Speedo Sprints 

Good luck to team Full Batteries for the 2020 Rottnest Channel Swim! 

MSW Championships

The team appears to have been finalised. Thank you for your efforts in helping to resolve the many issues Dave. Great to see  a few rookies on our team.

What to wear: Black NACSC polo shirts and caps. Black shorts or pants. Warm up in training swimmers and change into racing suit to avoid the possibility of build up of lactate.

Where to Be & When:- it is a late start on Saturday- please meet Lisa Thompson on pool deck at 11am for activation. Remember a skipping rope and drink. Warm up for the first 10 events starts at 12noon.

Sit in the stands and cheer on all of your team mates- GO NAC!!

Report to Lisa on pool deck prior to marshalling for each event/ swim down after completing your event/ speak to Lisa for critique & feedback & to provide your comments.

(Remember to walk behind so you do not block view of events in the water).

Mote: Relay teams need to report to marshalling as a team with all members present.

Good Luck to every swimmer.

Thank you Lisa Thompson and Debbie Heyhoe for being there and helping our young team.

I am only a text or call away if you need me or you have exciting news.. I will be keenly watching your results from the para world series and VIC state titles in Melbourne where Taylor Cameron and Luke Ahern will be representing NACSC in their quest to make finals selection & national qualifying times.

Jackie Barck

NACSC Head Coach

GOOD LUCK! 

Wishing NACSC representatives, Luke Ahern & Taylor Cameron all the best at the Para World Series /Victorian Open State Championships being staged Friday,Saturday &Sunday at MSAC Melbourne VIC.

SWIM LEAGUE! 

Please read and Register- lets have some fun with this new & exciting concept. Support SMSW , meet & swim with new swimmers from other clubs as well as our own.

Depending on numbers, we will considering arranging transport to each of the meets from NAC so that the team can travel together and enjoy the experience even more.

Link:

https://mailchi.mp/nsw/theres-a-swim-league-competition-near-you-metro-south?e=3b3c1c81b0

The Speedo Heats for SMSW

The Speedo Heats for SMSW will be on this Saturday 1st February 2020 at Blacktown Pool Boyd Street.
Starting at 1.30pm.
Attached is the Start list.  This list is on our Website and has been sent to Race Secretaries.
Timekeepers will be required on the day.
Would be wonderful if Clubs could organize a roster for the afternoon.
Timeline will be sent out and on our Website as soon as possible.
There will be Speedo Sprint Series merchandise available for purchase on the day.  Shirts and swim caps.
At the moment - cash only.  Still sorting out the credit card facilities.

With thanks
Judith Ferderer
Secretary
SMSW

GOOD LUCK! 

Wishing the 4 NACSC Open Water National Representatives all the best of luck and good fortune as they tackle the surf at Brighton Beach in Adelaide SA over the long weekend.

The team have all arrived safely and will be all attending a training session with jb over the intended racing course today before the competition commences on Saturday. Team members have qualified to compete in the following age events:- Michael Payne 7.5klm & 5 klm ; Monique Wilson 7.5klm ; Lucas Bentley 5klm ; Kiani Slaughter 5klm.

They look great with their national  jackets, caps & backpacks that were presented on their last preparation regatta session.

Thank you to Steve Payne for registering to assist as feeding handler for Michael and Monique. Also thanks to Alan Bentley for transporting a marquee for shade.

OPEN WATER EVENT CANCELLATION- All Events: Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019

We have assessed the conditions on site at the Sydney International Regatta Centre this morning and at this time the Air Quality remains Hazardous.

Taking this into consideration and the forecasted conditions for tomorrow, which include predicted a maximum of 47 degrees, we have decided to also cancel tomorrow’s 5km Open Water events.

We will provide a refund to all competitors. Further information on how to access your refund will be distributed shortly.

Swimming NSW is working with the Sydney International Regatta Centre to find alternative dates when we can host the NSW Open Water Championships (this will include the 10km, 7.5km, 5km & 2.5km).

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause however the safety of our competitors, volunteers and spectators is our first priority at all times.

Kind regards, 

Greta Brodie | Events Manager | Swimming NSW Ltd.

Good luck message from JB

URGENT UPDATE RE OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Good Afternoon Swimmers & Parents,

A noted in our last update, Swimming NSW has been monitoring the Weather conditions in the lead up to the SNSW Open Water Championships that will be held on the 20^th & 21^st December at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

On Saturday 21^st of December, the weather forecast is predicting a maximum temperature in excess of 45º Celsius. In light of this we have regretfully had to make a change to the schedule of events for that day. Please see below an updated schedule;

Saturday 21^st of December

NSW BIO ISLAND JX OPEN WATER 2.5KM SWIMMING MEET (Non-Championship) – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

8.30am – Men’s 13 – 18 Years & Open 5km

10am – Women’s 13 – 18 Years & Open 5km

Registration for all 5km events will commence at 7am on Saturday.

The event schedule for Friday 20^th December at this stage remains unchanged. 

• Swimming NSW will provide a refund to all competitors entered into the JX 2.5km swim. For the JX 2.5km Competitors, a refund will automatically be issued to the card used to make the purchase. If you do not receive this in the 7-10 working days, please let me know.

• If you wish to withdraw from the 10km, 7.5km & 5km events, please email me ASAP with the swimmers details & I will advise of the refund process.

The following Air Quality & Temperature information still applies to our event;

Based on advice from the Australian Institute of Sport (https://ais.gov.au/position_statements#smoke_pollution_and_exercise) Swimming NSW has determined that if the Air Quality Index reaches a reading classified as Very Poor (at the closest measuring station to SIRC) we will cease the NSW Open Water Championships. The Air Quality Index is updated hourly and this will be monitored throughout the event.

Further, if the water temperature at the event reaches 31º Celsius we will cease the NSW Open Water Championships. The Water Temperature will also be monitored throughout the event.

The safety of our competitors, volunteers and spectators is our first priority at all time. If any competitor wishes to withdraw at this stage due to the forecasted conditions, a refund will be issued.

Depending on weather conditions and the timing of any cessation, Swimming NSW will, wherever possible, re-schedule events. However if this is not possible, events may be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, a refund will be provided to all competitors.

We will keep our Competitors, Coaches, Volunteers and Spectators updated on event changes in the lead up to and during the event via email, social media and the Swimming NSW website.

Kind regards,

Greta Brodie | Events Manager | Swimming NSW Ltd.

2019 NSW Open Water Championships Final Start List & Weather Update

For attention state open water and JX entrants.,

Email from Greta re. open water policy on air quality.

Please keep checking with me - nsw website for updates...... Not very good forcast news at the moment.. jb

The Final Start List & Psych sheets for the 2019 NSW State Open and Age Open Water Championships are now available on our website here.  

If you still have not submitted the Open Water Waiver, please ensure this is completed & emailed back to me prior to the event. Thank you to those who have already done this.

If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact me for phone 0419 463 651 or email greta.brodie@nsw.swimming.org.au.

Please see below information regarding Smoke Haze & Forecasted Weather Conditions:

In light of the recent Smoke Haze affecting the Sydney region, Swimming NSW has been monitoring air quality in the region in the lead up to the NSW Open Water Championships which will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith (SIRC). Additionally, we have been monitoring the forecasted weather conditions, particularly for Saturday which is predicted to have extremely hot conditions.

Based on advice from the Australian Institute of Sport (https://ais.gov.au/position_statements#smoke_pollution_and_exercise) Swimming NSW has determined that if the Air Quality Index reaches a reading classified as Very Poor (at the closest measuring station to SIRC) we will cease the NSW Open Water Championships. The Air Quality Index is updated hourly and this will be monitored throughout the event. If these conditions are present, we strongly advise any Asthmatics or symptomatic non-asthmatics to withdraw from the event.

Further, if the water temperature at the event reaches 31º Celsius we will cease the NSW Open Water Championships. The Water Temperature will also be monitored throughout the event.

The safety of our competitors, volunteers and spectators is our first priority at all time. If any competitor wishes to withdraw at this stage due to the forecasted conditions, a refund will be issued.

Depending on weather conditions and the timing of any cessation, Swimming NSW will, wherever possible, re-schedule events. However if this is not possible, events may be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, a refund will be provided to all competitors.

We will keep our Competitors, Coaches, Volunteers and Spectators updated on event changes in the lead up to and during the event via email, social media and the Swimming NSW website.

Kind regards,

Greta Brodie | Events Manager | Swimming NSW Ltd.

Invitation to Thredbo training camp...January 13-18.

Swimmers to kindly notify jb of their intention to accept the invitation.

2019 Reports from jb

GOOD LUCK! 

The following Twelve (12) Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club representatives have entered a combined total of 45 individual events in the upcoming NSW 13&Over Long Course State Championships that will be held over a six (6) day period commencing on Friday, 13^th December & concluding on Wednesday, 18^th December at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre :-

Luke Ahern S9 (16)

Jordan Amies (15)

Lucas Bentley (16)

Matthew Bone (14)

Taylor Cameron S8 (19)

Tanna Davey (13)

Anique Pantazakos (14)

Abbey Slaughter (19)

Kiani Slaughter (13)

Ryan Slaughter (15)

Riley Stevens (15)

Arianne Thomas (16)

GOOD LUCK to all athletes –This is what racing is all about – heats and finals….Set your goals to achieve top 10 placings –Remember, the race is not swum until it actually is…..and many surprises have occurred over the past years simply by athletes putting in their best performance when it really matters and achieving Open State &/or National qualifying times along the way to experiencing an evening finals competition.  Strive to secure a lane in each final and then push towards your potential to climb upon the state medal podium……..

The timeline has been published for heats – all competitors should check their entries and any conditions with their events. Kindly discuss training sessions; preparation; timely attendance for race warm up etc with jb.

Silver State Representative Caps are obtainable from Property Officer, Rachel Nekic.  Athletes should check the club uniform policy.  

JAMBEROO CLUB CAPTAINS OUTING! 

All information below! 

GOOD LUCK! The following 19 representatives will be competing in 114 individual and 4 relay events over the weekend at SOPAC in the Metro South West 13&Over plus multi-class Long Course Championships:-

1 AHERN, LUKE  Age: 16

2 AMIES, JORDAN  Age: 14

3 BENTLEY, LUCAS Age: 16

4 BONE, MATTHEW  Age: 14

5 CAMERON, TAYLOR  Age: 19

6 CLARK, MEGAN  Age: 21

7 DAVEY, TANNA  Age: 13

8 DURKIN, SIENNA  Age: 12

9 HINDS, TEAGAN  Age: 13

10 MOBBS, MATILDA - Age: 10

11 PANTAZAKOS, ANIQUE Age: 14

12 PAYNE, MICHAEL  Age: 16

13 ROWLEY, STEPHANIE   Age: 14

14 SLAUGHTER, KIANI  Age: 13

15 SLAUGHTER, RYAN  Age: 15

16 STANIUCHA, OSKAR Age: 16

17 STEVENS, RILEY  Age: 15

18 THOMAS, ARIANNE  Age: 16

19 WILSON, MONIQUE  Age: 16

Good luck in achieving the goals that you have set for yourselves and have been working hard to achieve…

OPEN WATER EVENT RACE INSTRUCTIONS AND WAIVER NOW AVAILABLE ON OPEN WATER TAB AND BELOW! 

NEW NACSC TRAINING SHIRTS

We are excited to announce that a new sublimated training singlet & shirt have been added to the NACSC apparel.
The club have kindly agreed to subsidise 40% of the shirts for athletes for our initial order. (Maximum of 1 subsidised item per athlete)
Please refer to the attached order form for pricing & sizing.
All orders must be received by Friday 25th October.
Please note that the shirts are for training purposes only & the original club polo is still our clubs’ official shirt. (These shirts cannot be worn to targeted meets)
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Rachel

Great News! 2019/20 swim club membership renewal is now open.

With the introduction of Swim Central earlier this year, a new swim club membership renewal process is now in place. Please refer to the attached instructions for further information. It is important that you follow the instructions carefully and to remember to impersonate each swimmer when selecting each membership to renew to ensure that you are purchasing a valid membership for each individual member.

In addition, there has been a change in the financial arrangements with Swimming Australia (SAL) which has resulted in the cancellation of the Junior Dolphin membership type which had previously been offered at zero cost for swimmers aged 7 and under. As a result, Swimming Australia (SAL) and Swimming NSW (SNSW) have grouped swimming memberships as follows:

Swimmers aged 9 and above

Swimmers aged 8 and under

Non-swimmers

As such, our club's fee structure will be as below for 2019/20 registration. Reminder: All swimmers under 15 years of age MUST have a current registered parent member.

SAL - Swimming Australia

SNSW - Swimming NSW

SMSW - Swimming Metro South West

NACSCI - Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club

If you have difficulties with following the renewal process please contact Dave Hanrahan. 

2019 State Team Championships - go the Blues! 

Congratulations to our 2019 20 Club Captains and the PVSF dinner! 

Well done Steve Payne on another mammoth swim – the 20 Bridges Manhattan Swim in New York!

Good Luck to the following 9 athletes who are representing Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club at the NSW Junior State Age Short Course Championships that are being held over the weekend from Saturday, 7^th September to Sunday, 8^th September @ SOPAC:-

HOLLY AMIES (12) ; ETHAN BLEASDALE (12) ; LIAM BULLARD (13) ; REBECCA HALL (11) ; LUCIENNE HEFFERNAN (11) ; MACKENZIE KIMMINGS (11) ; OLIVER NEKIC (11) ; KIANI SLAUGHTER (12) ; XAVIER VULISUVA (11)

A timeline has been published by Swimming NSW. Swimmers should refer to the uniform policy and confirm warm up arrangements for their individual events with jb 

Swimming the English Channel - A background to Michael and Steve Payne's epic channel swim from jb. 

Swimming NSW will be once again running the Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp in 2019.

When: Saturday 14^th September to Sunday 15^th September 2019

Where: Wesley Vision Valley- Arcadia (about 1 hour north of Sydney) https://www.wesleymission.org.au/find-a-service/venues-and-catering/wesley-vision-valley/

Who: Swimming NSW members aged between 14 (or turning 14 in 2019) and 17

We are seeking applications from swimmers in your clubs and areas who aspire to become leaders and influencers in our sport. The candidate/s do not have to be the club captains or the best swimmers. We want to give opportunities for members who show qualities outside of the pool and who may want to be involved in swimming beyond competition or representative pathways.

The 2019 Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp is a great development opportunity for the future leaders of swimming. Like any sport, swimming would benefit from fresh ideas and innovation that our young members can provide. The next ‘big idea’ that could change the face of swimming could arise from one someone from your club.

The 2019 Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp will provide the selected candidates training and experiences in leadership, team building and more. Following the camp, an exclusive group will be selected to our influential Youth Advisory Panel and give a voice and perspective on how to improve swimming for young people in NSW.

How can your members apply to be part of the 2019 Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp?

Your members can apply by filling out the online applications form found here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd35Cl5zzKTiGNUT5uYz6SdmRUsIteyZNge5qBTXzdaTims9A/viewform

Applications close: 5pm on Sunday 1^st September

There is no limit to how many members from each can apply and we encourage applications from all clubs and areas across NSW and ACT. From the applications we will only be selecting a maximum of 50 candidates to attend the camp.

Costs: There will be a levy (b/w $100-$150) for each successful applicant. We would be relying on the successful applicant’s club and/or area to assist their member with the levy and potential travel costs associated. We would encourage clubs and areas to see the costs as an investment. If one of your members get selected, they would be provided with a raft of skills and training that they can implement at a local level to improve outcomes for your club, area and community.

Swimming NSW can also provide some suggestions for fundraising and potential grant opportunities to help with the costs of getting your members to this camp.

We will also be having a Youth Advisory Panel/Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp Information Booth set up next to the merchandise tent at this weekend’s Senior State Short Course Championship. If you have any members or parents who want to speak to one of our current Youth Advisory Panel about the camp or what they panel do, please send them up for a chat between races. 

If you or any of your members have any questions regarding the 2019 Lane Ropes to Leadership Camp please contact: vinh.tran@nsw.swimming.org.au

NACSC's #Whatever team conquer the English Channel!

Congratulations to father and son Steve and Michael Payne, and friend Geoff Evans, what an amazing effort! Well done!

Read all about it: https://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au/story/6330137/conquering-the-english-channel/

Curing Homesickness

We are proud to share that one of our club members, Matilda Mobbs, has been featured in the fundraising campaign "Curing Homesickness" for Westmead Children's Hospital. Read Matilda's inspirational story:http://bit.ly/2YOVifH 

Visit the website to donate: https://www.curinghomesickness.org/

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK to the following 16 athletes who will be competing at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from Friday, 19^th to Sunday 21^st July to represent Nepean Aquatic Centre Swim Club in various individual events at the NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships:-

Luke Ahern (15)

Holly Amies (12)

Jordan Amies (14)

Jack Benson (17)

Liam Bullard (13)

Taylor Cameron (19)

Rebecca Hall (11)

Jack Hanrahan (16)

Lucienne Heffernan (11)

Teagan Hinds (12)

Chloe Kimmings (12)

Mackenzie Kimmings (11)

Oliver Nekic (11)

Kiani Slaughter (12)

Ryan Slaughter (15)

Arianne Thomas (16)

*Swimmers are requested to refer to the Club Uniform Policy and adhere to requirements by wearing their NACSC representative shirt with black shorts/pants on pool deck and compete in their teal representative cap.

HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED THE NACSC TEAM APP? 

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO SO TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL CLUB NEWS! 

Open to Financial Members only. 

Club Night Point Scoring

Until further notice, please be advised that point scores on Club Nights is currently not available. Apologies while we still work on establishing Swim Central.

Regards,

Rita

Club Night Race Secretary 

Our NEW starting blocks have now been installed at NAC, thanks to funds from the NSW sports grant - an important piece of equipment for our athletes.  Enjoy!