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Welcome to the Albany Swim Club home page. Our catch cry for the 2008/2009 season is "Health in H2O".

Scroll down to see the latest news. Time Trials Results HERE.

Download a calendar to see target meets and upcoming events.

Club Records.

Newsletter

Newsletter - Volume Two 2008/2009

Newsletter - Volume One 2008/2009

Thanks to Jess Spry for her efforts in producing our newsletters.

Marlins Squad Meeting

Wednesday 10th September 5pm on pool deck. See you all there.

Coach Phil.

Here is a message from our good friends down at the Albany Surf Life Saving Club

Keeping our Beaches Safe

Albany Surf Life Saving Club is soon to start its patrolling season and is having its registration day on Sunday 21st September from 9:30am until 11:00am. The club has a range of activities for all age groups, abilities and interests that run on Sunday mornings, Juniors (6 to 13 years) starting at 9:00am and Seniors (14 years and above) starting at 10:30am.

The activities that people can become involved in though the Surf Life Saving Club include: patrolling, competitions in disciplines from running, swimming, paddling and rowing, awards in life saving, first aid, rescue craft and education, leadership and importantly lasting friendships.

The Surf Club season starts the first weekend in November and runs through the summer. If you would like to know more come to our registration day on Sunday 21st September or call Andrew Brown on 0417 188 518.

Country Pennants - 2009

Next year, country pennants is to be held in Carnarvon. Due to the distance to travel and organisation required, letters are being sent out shortly inviting swimmers to train for the team. Below is a statement on the selection process.

Unlike other competitions where any swimmer can compete this is the only meet where we take the fastest team possible regardless of age.
Swimmers will swim between 1-4 individual races and relays if required. Selection for the team is also dependant upon regular attendance at training and current long course times.
The Committee wish to maintain our “Division A” ranking. We are expecting strong challenges from Bunbury and Mandurah. This is a team, not an individual meet.
Swimmers invited to be part of the squad are expected to continue training consistently through the summer holidays and up until the meet.
Swimmers are expected to abide by the club code of conduct policy.
Travel and accommodation arrangements are being determined and these will be advised soon.
The meet is on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March 2009.

Perth Trip - Register your Interest Now!

Freo Port and Region 3 - Sat. 11th & Sun. 12th Oct.

Both meets at Challenge Stadium
ENTRIES TO REGISTRAR KAREN BY 19/9 please.

Staying at Woodman Point Rec. Camp

2 nights acc. 10th & 11th - please bring your own sleeping bag/doona/sheets and pillow.
2 evening meals - vegetarians catered for.
2 breakfasts.
ADULT $90.80 p.p
CHILD $86.80 p.p
NO BUS - TAKE YOUR OWN CAR OR CAR POOL
Perfect opportunity to gain long course qualifying times for country champs, state meets or sprints in spring.

If you would like to participate in this enjoyable weekend please add your name on the white board down on pool deck

Short Course Report

The short course was fantastic. Download a report here (warning - large file)

New Swimmer Assessments and Registration is Continuing Throughout Winter

New swimmers still thinking of joining up, come along during the school holidays in July on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at 4:45 and there will be a coach available. Registrations are fine throughout winter while squads are still learning drills and exercises.

Come along to our time trial night on Fridays. Starting at 5:30pm, new swimmers can have an assessment with one of our coaches to be placed into the appropriate squad. New swimmers can register and pay at the Centre once squad placement is finalised. Time trials is an opportunity for swimmers to gain accepted times, as it is run in accordance with Swimming WA rules. Warmup at 5:30pm, starts at 6pm and goes for around one hour.

Time trials coming up and RESULTS information is here.

Sponsors

Albany Swim welcomes our new sponsors: Healthway, SunSmart and The Cancer Council of Western Australia. These agencies are supporting two of our events, the SunSmart 2008 Albany Swim Short Course, and an Open Water Swim event proposed for the summer of 2009. Assistance is also being provided to increase participation in the fabulous sport of swimming! Albany Swim is proud to be a SunSmart club, and actively promotes a healthy environment for all members.

Oji Paper Co. Ltd and Albany Swim are please to announce the commencement of a new partnership. Oji Paper are represented in Albany through the Albany Forestry Research Centre and Albany Swim is proud to be associated with this progressive company providing research and support for environmentally sustainable forestry practises in the Great Southern. Oji Paper are supporting Albany Swim with contributions to new uniforms in the 2008/2009 season!

The following fabulous businesses have contributed to Albany Swim for 2008/2009. They deserve your support. Please mention that you have seen their name on the Albany Swim Sponsorship Board at the ALAC.