Hall - I am very, very, very, very old- July 7, 2008 Last week we profiled 41 year old Dara Torres who subsequently went on to claim a 50m freestyle record at the US qualifying trials. Three time Olympian Gary Hall Jr's hopes of making the US team again to compete in Beijing went down with all guns blazing. Wearing a cape and using his fingers as pistols, the flamboyant showman and tireless diabetes campaigner stepped on deck for the 50m freestyle final to a thunderous ovation, pretending to shoot at the young challengers who would end his reign.http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/hall_i_am_very_very_very_very_old Are you a volunteer under 25- July 7, 2008 The asa is currently working with the asa Youth Forum to review the way it recruits and supports young volunteers. To be able to improve your experience as a volunteer and encourage more young volunteers to become active, we kindly request that you complete and return the questionnaire below, which should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. This is to be filled out by any past, current or future (considering) volunteers under the age of 25.http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/are_you_a_volunteer_under_25 Eight Gloucester Schools Get Safe 4 Summer- July 7, 2008 GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre on Tuesday 8 July 2008 Over 100 children from across eight of Gloucesters schools will get the chance to try their hand at water polo with a GB player as part of a day of fun that aims to teach vital life-saving skills. The youngsters will all be taking part in the water safety awareness campaign Get Safe 4 Summer, run by the asa (the national governing body involved in every component of swimming), in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society. The fun.http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/eight_gloucester_schools_get_safe_4_su... Britains Olympic Ambition 2012 programme- July 7, 2008 18 aquatic athletes and coaches have been invited to take part in the British Olympic Association (BOA) Britains Olympic Ambition 2012 programme. The programme, designed to enhance athlete medal success at the London 2012 Olympic Games by providing talented potential team members with an opportunity to experience the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, will see athletes from 33 disciplines spend seven days in Macau and Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games. Whilst there, athletes will visit the..http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/britain_s_olympic_ambition_2012_progra... 2nd FINA World Junior Championships 2008- July 5, 2008 8 to 13 July 2008 - Monterrey, Mexico A squad of the south west's and Britain's most exciting swimming prospects will test themselves against the sport's best youngsters from around the globe at the FINA World Junior Championships in Mexico. The event, only the second one within its short history, is seen as an important step for the advancement of international swimming as it targets young athletes worldwide and prepares them to become national, international and Olympic champions of...http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/2nd_fina_world_junior_championships_20... 2008 Swimming World Record Improvements - current Olympic events- July 5, 2008 We have detailed Male and Female (Long Course) improvements below:http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/2008_swimming_world_record_improvement... US Olympic Trials 2008 highlights- July 4, 2008 Michael Phelps broke his world record in the 400m IM, clocking 4:05.25 to edge out rival Ryan Lochte. Videos require flashplayer installed to view, broadband connection recommended.http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/us_olympic_trials_2008_highlights Hearts First Sea Swims 2008- July 4, 2008 The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is urging people to take part in a mile long swim and raise money for ground-breaking research and innovative health initiatives. Places are still available at two Hearts First Sea Swims, one along the sandy waters edge of Weymouth and the other beside Brightons Esplanade. The Weymouth Swim will start at 9.30 am on the 10 August 2008 and is open to all ages (however under 16's must be accompanied by an adult). Nearly 300 swimmers took part in the...http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/hearts_first_sea_swims_2008 SkillsActive Analyser tool- July 4, 2008 the asa (the national governing body involved in every component of swimming) and SkillsActive have been working in partnership to roll out a brand new online workforce development solution for sport. By using the innovative SkillsActive Analyser tool, the asa will be able to equip their staff both paid and volunteers with the skills and training they need to ensure that they are professionally qualified and able to coach and develop others at a consistently high standard, as well as meet.http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/skillsactive_analyser_tool__1 Recent records- July 3, 2008 The following applications for records were received and all accepted at the Regional Swimming Committee Meeting on 19 Jun 08:http://www.swimwest.org/region/index.php?/news/news/recent_records |