Diary Dates!

Please note the following dates:

• Saturday 14th April  -   AquaSprint Gala away to Ballymena;
• Monday 16th April  -   normal sesions resume;
• Tuesday 17th April  -   Coaches CPD Training 6.15pm at Cascades;
• Saturday 21st April  -   Armagh Championships (Newry) 8.30 am start!;
• Friday 27th April  -   AquaSprint Gala away to Cookstown;
• Sunday 20th May  -   Ards Junior Gala (details to follow);
• Friday 2nd June  -   AquaSprint ‘Swim-Off’ (venue to be confirmed);
• Wednesday 6th June  -    PASC Small Pool Gala at Cascades;
• Saturday 9th June  -   Large Pool Gala at Cascades;
• Wednesday 13th June  -   PASC A.G.M. (venue to be confirmed).

Armagh Championship 2012

Newry and Mourne will host the event on Saturday 21st April starting at 8.00am! Entry forms are available at the club desk. Further details will be given after the Easter holidays when we return to normal sessions on Wednesday 18th April. 

AquaSprint Gala Saturday 14th April

Swimmers are reminded that the coach leaves Cascades at 3.30pm for Ballymena. As usual we will be expected to supply timekeepers for the event while coaches will sort out the squad. Hopefully despite the Easter holidays we will be able to put out a strong team on the day. Training will take place on Thursday 12th April at the usual time.

PTL End of Season Time Trial Gala Confirmation

We have just been informed that the qualification event for the above gala will now take place on Friday 16th March in Lurgan. This should allow more swimmers to take part as the new date does not clash with other events. The exact time has yet to be confirmed but (fingers crossed) it should be in and around 6.30pm.

PTL Time Trial Gala Update

Just received latest news re above. Swim Ulster will confirm arrangements this week but is seems that the gala in Bangor will now not take place on March 10th! Dee Meredith is in contact with Swim Ulster who hope to have the situation sorted out next week. Apogogies for the confusion but this is something beyond our control.

Change of date for PTL Time Trial Gala! Important!

The date and venue for the forthcoming PTL Time Trial Gala has been changed by Swim Ulster. The gala will now take place in Bangor on Saturday 10th March at 6.00pm! All swimmers who wish to participate must contact Dee Meredith by this Sunday i.e 4th March. There is an Aquasprint gala on the same date and priority should be given to this event.

Coach Training Wednesday 23rd February

Ruth McQuillen from Swim Ulster took Wednesday nights session which was designed to allow PASC coaches to the opportunity to focus on new drills to improve dives and turns. Approximately 30 swimmers took part in the session, the lessons from which will help improve current coaching techniques throughout the club. The usual arrangements re swim sessions will continue throughout the rest of the week ie Thursday and Saturday will be as detailed in club newssheet.

Important Dates!

Wednesday 22nd February – No  swimming due to coach training.

9th March PTL Area Time Trails

10th March Aquasprint Gala v Dungannon (H)

31st March PTL Ulster Blue v Ulster Red Finals

14th April Aquasprint Gala v Ballymena (A)

21st April Aquasprint Gala v Cookstown (A)

Coleraine win PTL Gala

Coleraine won the last PTL gala of the season 641 – 503 points. This victory means they finish their season undefeated and should earn promotion to Division 1. Despite some fine individual swims and relay events Coleraine were undoubtly the stronger team whose swimmers included several Ulster and Irish champions. Thanks to all who competed, acted as time-keepers and gala officials. The catering team ended up winning their event hands down!

Congratulations to Aquasprint Squad!

What a finish! PASC 201 points Breifne (Cavan) 199 points. This is just about as close as it can get. Congratulations to everyone who took part in what truely was a fantastic team effort. The next Aquasprint gala is scheduled for 10th March at home against Dungannon. To help select the best swimmers a further time-trial will be held on Thursday 16th February. All big pool swimmers who have 2000 or younger D.O.B. are expected to attend.