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Swimming Australia Community Newsletter - April

18/04/2018

Swimming Australia CEO Announced

Swimming Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Leigh Russell as their new CEO, where she will commence from April 16 2018.  Russell has a rich and diverse experience across the Australian sporting landscape, formerly the CEO of Netball Victoria & Melbourne Vixens, GM People & Culture at the Essendon Football Club, GM Leadership & Development at the Gold Coast Football Club as well as extensive work with athletes of other major Australian sports, not-for-profit communities and the corporate environment.
For more information about Leigh
 

2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials

This event held Feb 28 to March 3rd provided a fantastic opportunity for Swimming Australia to showcase many of the great participation initiatives we are running.  Swimming Australia worked alongside Swimming QLD and ASCTA to deliver Optus Junior Dolphins Come and Try’s on all 4 days, a Junior Excellence clinic, Optus Junior Dolphin medal presenters and club relays every night.  We had all of our technical officials that have been appointed to the Commonwealth Games on pool deck fine tuning their skills ready for the Commonwealth Games, and a TO workshop was held providing valuable upskilling opportunities to our TO network.  These activations provided opportunities for close to 400 members of our swimming community to be involved in this event. 
 

Let's recap...

Commonwealth Games Australian Dolphins Team

The trials saw a 70-strong Australian Dolphins team selected to represent their country at the home 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

George Corones breaks World Record

Check out the story behind George Corones who broke 2 World Records at the Trials last month as a 99-year-old.  Great example of how swimming is a sport for people of all ages.

Australian Dolphins dominate the pool

A record-breaking haul of medals in the pool at the Commonwealth Games has seen the Australian Dolphins take home 73 medals made up of 28 gold, 21 silver and 24 bronze.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news
 

Technical Officials behind the Commonwealth Games

A massive thank you to all of the Technical Officials that helped out at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.  The event was a success in and out of the pool thanks to many efforts like those of these officials.  If you want to get involved and become a technical official, follow the link below.
 
Click here for General Principles, Clerk of Course, or Check Starter
Click here for Timekeeper / Chief Timekeeper, Judge of Stroke, or Inspector of Turns
 

Opportunity to Develop

Swimming Victoria will be running a Team Manager course on behalf of the Sports Education and Leadership Services.  The course is open to all and offers a great opportunity to develop skills and expand upon capabilities in the Team Manager role.

The course will emphasise on the following:
 
- Expands the role, code of conduct and responsibilities
- Explains the competition and team development cycles and team manager involvement
- Deals with a wide range of team manager duties and tasks
- Includes anti-doping, team health and well-being, travel and transport issues

For all expressions of interest, please contact Joshua.busch@vic.swimming.org.au
 

Grass4Roots Nominations

This round of G4G is all about diversity and inclusion in sport.  Nominations are now open for grants of $2,000-$10,000 to projects that will get minority groups involved in sport and help these individuals and communities to connect through sport. 
Click here to apply
 

Nominations for 2018 SAL Awards now open

Think you know a local legend?  Perhaps your club is the best going around?  Or maybe you know an outstanding Technical Official?  Then why not nominate them for a 2018 Award.  Your nominee could end up being recognised like Tracey for their dedication to swimming.  Plus it's easy, as applications are submitted online and close June 30.  So don't wait, click on the link to put your nominee in the running.  It's a great way to recognise the efforts and achievements of many throughout the swimming community.
Submit an entry for any of the awards
 
Want to show your support for young swimmers or need some assistance for yourself?  Here is a great online resource to guide you through the journey.  Provides insights and inspirations for all stakeholders part of the swimming journey.
Click here for the beyondtheblackline.com.au
 
 
 
 
 
 

What's ahead...

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21/04/18 - 28/04/18 ~ 2018 Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Swimming Championships
01/07/18 - 04/07/18 ~ 2018 Pan Pacific Championship Trials
03/10/18 - 05/10/18 ~ 2018 State Team Championships
25/10/18 - 27/10/18 ~ Hancock Prospecting Australian Short Course Championships

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