Minor Championships 2013 Proudly Sponsored by NUIM Devils Swim Team. Saturday 19th January Tallaght Community Sports Centre Balrothery Dublin 24

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1 Minor Championships 2013 Proudly Sponsored by NUIM Devils Swim Team Saturday 19th January 2013 Tallaght Community Sports Centre Balrothery Dublin 24 Entry Forms

2 Dear All Leinster Schools Swimming is happy to announce the Leinster Minor Schools Championships will take place in Tallaght Community Sports Complex on Saturday 19th January Swimmers are required to meet the enclosed qualifying times to take part in this event. Be aware that there is another event scheduled this year (the leinster confined schools championships) which will cater for swimmers not meeting these qualifying times. Swimmers are permitted to swim any 2 individual events plus up to 2 relay events. Multiple relay teams are permitted from each school. Please ensure to have the form stamped by your school and that you include mobile number and address so as we can keep better contact for future events. On behalf of Leinster Schools Swimming, let me wish you all the best of luck for the event. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch by leinsterschoolsswimming@gmail.com Yours in Sport James Lawless Leinster Schools Swimming

3 Irish Schools Swimming Association and Swim Ireland merger statement October 2012 The Irish Swimming Schools Association, to which all four Regional Schools Swimming Associations are affiliated, has almost come to a close in negotiations to subsume the National Schools operations under Swim Ireland the national governing body for Swimming and the aquatics across the island of Ireland. As a result of this merger, it is intended that the standard of national competitions will improve and a more athlete centered focus in line with the National Competitions calendar will be delivered. This is an exciting move which we all hope will provide swimmers with increased opportunities and a higher level of experience in our sport. It is intended to streamline the performance element of Schools with the National Performance Programme whilst at the same time continuing to encourage participation in Schools Swimming. This transition will take some time to complete but the following has been agreed for the 2012/2013 season: At Minor Level, each Regional competition will be run as normal by the various Regional Schools Committee with all four Regions coming together for the Irish Minor Schools which will be run in conjunction with Swim Ireland. The 2012/2013 Irish Minor Schools event will be held in Leisureland Galway on the 9 th and 10 th March Entries for this event will still be done at the Regional Minor Schools and entries will continue to be made on the day. At Senior Level there have been a couple of changes. The first change is the introduction of a Schools Interpro to take place near the end of the 2012/2013 school year (format, date and venue TBC). The Interpro event will be held by Swim Ireland in conjunction with the ISSA and the four Regional Schools Committees. A selection process will take place after each provincial Schools Senior Championships to select a regional squad. This team will compete in an inaugural Irish Schools Interprovincial competition in a duel style meet at a later stage in the season. It provides regional swimmers the opportunity to win a regional cap. The second change is that there will be no Irish Senior Schools Championships in the 2012/2013 school year. From the 2013/2014 school year, Irish Senior Schools will be swum in October. From the 2013/2014 season, the structure of Irish Schools Swimming will change to provide: 1. A direct entry Irish Senior Schools Championships will take place early in the season (October) as the main selection meet for the WISE schools international. In order for swimmers to be selected for this team, they must swim these Irish Schools Championships. The qualifying times for this event are to stay the same, and must be achieved in an open competition where the results are shown on the Swim Ireland database, or in the previous seasons Regional Schools event. Swimmers will not need to swim a Regional Senior Schools in order to compete in this event but can enter once they achieve the qualification times. 2. Regional Senior Schools events will take place as normal 3. Regional Schools Teams will be selected from the Regional Senior Schools Championships and compete in the National Schools Interpro. It is intended that the WISE competition will, going forward, be held in November of each year (this is still to be confirmed). One of the main purposes of the Irish Senior Schools event is to select swimmers for the WISE International Schools in November. In order to be selected for the WISE event, swimmers MUST compete in this Irish Schools Championships, however, times that were achieved at Summer National and International meets will be taken into account for selection purposes as is understood that many top swimmers will be in heavy training at the time of the meet in October. The following are those currently involved in Schools Swimming in terms of Regional and National Committees and Niamh McDonnell is the primary contact for Schools within Swim Ireland. Any queries please contact us. On behalf of Swim Ireland: Sarah Keane, Eugene Hillick, Niamh McDonnell, Brian Sweeney (on behalf of SI National Performance Committee) Connacht Schools: Deborah Heery, Michelle Knight (ISSA President), Dermot Maloney, John O Boyle, Daithi Quinn Leinster Schools: Fiona Burke, Mary Griffin, James Lawless, Barbara Stallard Munster Schools: Pat Donovan, Mary Phelan Ulster Schools: Fiona Eakin, Robin Gordon, Heather Henderson, Jonathan Owen

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6 Leinster Schools Swimming Minor Championships 2013 FOUR AGE GROUPS FOR BOTH GIRLS & BOYS Age Group born 1 September 2003 and under Age Group 10 - born 1 September August 2003 Age Group 11 - born 1 September August 2002 Age Group 12 - born 1 September August 2001 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS All age groups:- 50 metres Backstroke, 50 metres Breaststroke, 50 metres Butterfly and 50 metres Freestyle. Additionally, 100 metres Individual Medley for age groups under 11 & under 12. Each competitor is limited to any TWO individual events in his/her age group. Swimming up is not permitted. Teachers/parents are advised to ensure that all entrants are capable of swimming two full pool lengths without stopping. TEAM EVENTS Age groups under 10 & under 12:- 4 x 50 metres Medley Team Relay and 4 x 50 metres Freestyle Team Relay. Schools may enter more than one team in each team event but a competitor may only swim in TWO team events. Teams may be completed from lower age groups but one swimmer must be the correct age. HEATS AND FINALS The Leinster Minor Schools Championships will be held on one day Saturday 12th November 2011 at Tallaght Community Sports Complex. All events are Heat Declared Winner (HDW). Qualification times for the Irish Minor Schools Championships must be reached on the day of competition 19 th January 2013 without exception. Should you be successful in qualifying, entry forms and fees must be paid on the day of competition at the recorders table - 7 per individual event and 25 per relay. ENTRY FEES AND ADDRESS Entries should be made on the enclosed forms (or photocopies). Please do not mix schools or girls and boys. Please use separate forms for each age group. Supply name of school, surname and first name (not initial) of swimmer, date of birth and a maximum of two individual events against swimmer's name, i.e. Free (50m), Back (50m), Breast (50m), Fly (50m) and Individual Medley (100m). The Individual Medley is for 11 & 12 years swimmers only. Please use the separate sheet for team events (4 x 50m), surname, first name and date of birth of each team member must be included (even if it is a repeat from an individual entry). Entry fee per competitor, per individual event is Entry fee per team, per team event is 25 Cheques and postal orders should be crossed and made payable to I.S.S.A. LEINSTER BRANCH. All entries (subject to the entry conditions) should be forwarded to:- The Gala Organiser, Irish Schools Swimming Association (Leinster Branch), 73 The Willows, Charleville Square Butterfield Avenue Rathfarnham Dublin 16 Entries will not be accepted after the closing date or without the correct entry fee. ABSOLUTELY NO HAND DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED Post Only Closing date for entry is December 18 th 2012

7 Event Details COMPETITION VENUE: Tallaght community sports complex is located in Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24. From m50: Take the tallaghtexit off the m50 Drive towards tallaght Take the second exit at the next roundabout Take the first exit off the next roundabout At the next set of traffic lights, turn right drive 600m and turn right The sports centre is on your left. ENTRY CONDITIONS 1) Entries will not be accepted unless they a) are accompanied by the entry fee; b) bear the School's Stamp or be signed by the Principal or Teacher responsible for Sport; c) include the name and telephone number of the Adult-in-Charge; d) indicate the School's approval of the Adult-in-Charge; 2) The entrants are accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible adult. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for the supervision of any children. 3) Do not enter if the swimmer's times are slower than those after each event. Last year s results will be checked and any swimmer found to be outside the Qualifying Time will be rejected. There are B and C schools competitions designed to accommodate these swimmers. ORDER OF EVENTS SATURDAY, 19 th January 2013 SESSION 1 Girls Warm-up 9.00a.m.; Boys Warm-up 9.20 a.m.; Start 9.45a.m. Event Event Qualification Time Irish Minor QT No 1 Girls 7-9 Free Boys 7-9 Free Girls 10 Back Boys 10 Back Girls 7-9 Breast Boys 7-9 Breast Girls 10 Fly Boys 10 Fly Girls 10 MTR NT NT 10 Boys 10 MTR NT NT 11 Girls 10 Free Boys 10 Free Girls 7-9 Back Boys 7-9 Back

8 15 Girls 10 Breast Boys 10 Breast Girls 7-9 Fly Boys 7-9 Fly Girls 10 FTR NT NT 20 Boys 10 FTR NT NT Session 2 - Girls Warm-up 1.30pm.; Boys Warm-up 1.50pm Start 2.10pm Girls 12 I.M Boys 12 I.M Girls 11 Free Boys 11 Free Girls 12 Back Boys 12 Back Girls 11 Breast Boys 11 Breast Girls 12 Fly Boys 12 Fly Girls 12 MTR NT NT Boys 12 MTR NT NT Girls 11 I.M Boys 11 I.M Girls 12 Free Boys 12 Free Girls 11 Back Boys 11 Back Girls 12 Breast Boys 12 Breast Girls 11 Fly Boys 11 Fly Girls 12 FTR NT NT Boys 12 FTR NT NT

9 Leinster Schools Swimming Minor Championships 2013 ENTRY FORM Please complete in block capitals Name: School: : Contact Phone: Male/Female Age Group born 1 September 2003 and under Age Group 10 - born 1 September August 2003 Age Group 11 - born 1 September August 2002 Age Group 12 - born 1 September August 2001 Event 50m Backstroke Enter a maximum of two events Entry Time 50m Freestyle 50m Butterfly 50m Breaststroke 100m IM ENTRIES WILL BE REJECTED UNLESS THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH COMPLETED This form must bear an official school stamp and besigned by the Principal or Teacher in charge of Sport. I confirm that my son/daughter/ward is capable of swimming 50m competently and has achieved the qualifying standard laid out above. I give permission to the gala referee to remove my child from the pool if they feel that the child cannot complete the course safely. Signed: (parent/guardian) Please note forms not completed correctly will be rejected. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMPETITION WILL BE RUN UNDER F.I.N.A RULES AND THE REFEREE S DECISION IS FINAL

10 School Stamp ENTRY FORM FOR RELAY EVENTS Only official entry forms or copies are acceptable Please use separate forms for Boys and Girls Relays NAME OF SCHOOL: Under 10 Freestyle Team Relay (as attached age groups) Number of teams: BOYS/GIRLS (delete whichever does not apply) Under 10 Medley Team Relay (as attached age groups) Number of teams:

11 Under 12 Freestyle Team Relay (as attached age groups) Number of teams: Under 12 Medley Team Relay (as attached age groups) Number of teams: I certify that the above pupils attend this school, their dates of birth are correct. I approve of the adult in charge. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMPETITION WILL BE RUN UNDER F.I.N.A RULES AND THE REFEREE S DECISION IS FINAL