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Save the Date: Acadia Pool Closure - Swim NS Town Hall – June 3
As the June 15th closure date for the Acadia pool approaches, Swim Nova Scotia has yet to receive any response from Acadia University regarding our outreach efforts.
We invite all members of the swimming community to join us for an important Town Hall on Tuesday, June 3rd from 6:00-7:30pm at the Old Orchard Inn 153 Greenwich Rd S, Wolfville, Salon E.
6:00-6:45pm updates & next steps will be shared by Swim NS, followed by Q & A; 6:45-7:30pm will have a mix & mingle where people can share stories over refreshments.
This session will be held in person and via Zoom for those that can’t make it in person.
We’ll provide an update on next steps and outline how you can support efforts to maintain access to aquatic facilities in our local community of Wolfville.
Registration is required for those attending in person and virtually, please RSVP to facilities@swimnovascotia.com by noon Tuesday June 3rd. For those joining virtually, we will send you the meeting link.
Thank you for your continued support- we hope to see you there!
Nova Tech Explosion Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming Nova Tech Explosion hosted by TCSC next weekend at RECC, please find attached the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of May 23) and take note of the following important information:
The Assignment of Meet Officials is also now available:
Assignment of Meet Officials Day 1 - Participation Session as of May 22
Assignment of Meet Officials Day 1 - Level 1 & 2 Session as of May 22
Assignment of Meet Officials Day 2 - Level 1 & 2 Session as of May 22
We are still looking for timers for all sessions; please email availability to Genevieve
Warm-up reminder times
Participation Session 1 – 2:00-2:20pm (Saturday)
Level 1 & 2 Session 2 – 4:30-4:55pm (Saturday)
Level 2 Session 3 – 9:00-9:30am (Sunday)
Level 1 Session 4 – 10:30-10:55am (Sunday)
The leisure pool (slides) will be open for the swimmers as follows:
~3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday for the Participation swimmers (immediately after Session 1)
~12:15-1:00pm Sunday for Level 1 & 2 swimmers
TCSC will have a photographer on site, information will be available next to the canteen
For anyone that may have missed the merchandise orders, information will be available at the canteen on how you can place an order
Just a reminder that the pool deck is reserved for registered coaches and swimmers entered in the meet, volunteers and officials that are working a specific session
AAA LCM #3 Meet Details
Dal Tigers will be hosting AAA #3 this weekend at Dalplex Pool! The meet will run as a long course timed final meet where swimmers will compete as mixed genders.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of May 22).
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The Assignment of Officials is now available as of May 22nd.
Anyone interested in helping out as a timer or official can email Kelley with their availability and preferred position.
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
AA #2 Meet Details
CBD will be hosting AA #2 this weekend at Kiwanis Pool! The meet will run as a short course timed final meet over three sessions.
Psych Sheets (as of May 8) and Session Reports are now available (as of May 9).
Split Warm-ups as follows - with revised meet start times:
Session 1:
11:00-11:30am – SWAT & CBD
11:30am-12:00pm –
12:00pm – Meet Start
Session 2:
4:00-4:30pm – All other teams
4:30-5:00pm – SWAT & CBD
5:00pm – Meet Start
Session 3:
8:00-8:30am – SWAT & CBD
8:30-9:00am – All other teams
9:00am – Meet Start
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
Assignment of Officials Session 1 as of May 8th
Assignment of Officials Session 2 as of May 8th
Assignment of Officials Session 3 as of May 8th
Anyone interested in helping out as a timer or official can email Gerry with their availability and preferred position.
The pool deck is reserved for swimmers and coaches and any officials working a designated session.
Age Group Development Meet Details
SWAT will be hosting the upcoming AGD Meet this weekend at Centennial Pool. The meet will run as a long course timed finals meet over three sessions (two sessions on Saturday and one on Sunday).
The session reports and psych sheets are now available (as of April 22).
The Assignment of Officials as of April 25 is now available.
Thanks in advance for those who have volunteered to help run a great meet! We are still in need of timers for all 3 sessions - if anyone else is interested/available, please email Jenn.
Warm-Ups
Split warm-ups will be in effect for all 3 sessions:
Saturday & Sunday AM
8:00-8:30am – 13 & Under Male & Female
8:30-9:00am – 14 & Over Male & Female
Saturday PM
2:30-2:50pm – 13 & Under Male & Female
2:50-3:15pm – 14 & Over Male & Female
Coaches are asked to ensure swimmers are warming up in the correct warm-up period.
400m & 800m Freestyle Events
Both events will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender
Positive check-in for will be due at 8:30am on Saturday for the 800m Free & 8:30am on Sunday for the 400m Free at the Administration Desk (located in the corner behind the blocks)
Scratches
Scratches are to be brought to the Administration Desk located in the corner by coaches.
Other
Reminder to all coaches, swimmers, volunteers and spectators to sign in at the front desk of Centennial Pool with your vehicle license plate number to avoid being towed/ticketed.
All spectators must remain in designated areas and not access the pool deck.
Please note that only swimmers competing in a particular session are eligible to be on deck to adhere to the pool’s deck capacity limits.
Welcome to Swim Nova Scotia’s Second Quarterly Newsletter!
Dive into this issue as we celebrate the achievements of our incredible members, share the latest program and event updates, and keep you connected to everything happening across our swim community.
Each edition brings you highlights from around the province, exciting competition news, and updates on our athletes, coaches, and officials.
We hope you enjoy reading and celebrating all the great things happening in and out of the pool!
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Nova Tech #5 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #5 this weekend!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #5 Central - Saturday April 5, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #5 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves Aquatic Team at Centennial Pool- please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials (Deep End) & Assignment of Officials (Shallow End) is now available; if anyone if available to help out they can complete the following online form with availability and preferred position.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
NT #5 South - Sunday April 6, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Wolfville Tritons Swim Team at the Acadia Pool in Wolfville, please see the final version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of April 1); thanks to everyone who has already volunteered!
If anyone else is available to help out please send interest & availability to Sue
NT #5 North Jim Roussy Memorial Swim Meet - Sunday April 6, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team at the SAEREC in Port Hawkesbury - the final version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets are now available.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials (as of April 1) is now available - thank you to everyone who has volunteered.
If anyone is interested in helping out please send interest & availability to Lori.
2025 East Coast Champs Meet Details
Swim Nova Scotia is excited to host the 2025 East Coast Championships March 27-30th at Dalplex Pool in Halifax!
A few important reminders and updates for everyone:
HEAT SHEETS:
FACILITY ACCESS:
All teams must enter/exit Dalplex through the main doors and check-in with facility staff. Access to the main locker rooms will be available for all swimmers; coaches may enter/exit through the back stairwell. NS swimmers & coaches can access the facility with their bag tags; out of province swimmers will receive their bag tags on Thursday night and can access the facility using them for the remainder of the weekend.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION:
All spectators must remain in the designated spectator areas – the pool deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches and volunteers/officials working the designated session.
Spectators must enter/exit Dalplex through the main doors (the emergency exit at the back will NOT be available)
PARKING:
Parking passes are required to park in the Dalplex Parking lot on Friday only. Each Club will receive 1 parking pass for their Coach; this can be picked up from Bette or Angela in the computer room on Thursday.
TECHNICAL:
Warm-Ups:
There will be no split warm-ups; however lanes 7 & 8 will be designated for Para Swimmers, Special Olympic Swimmers and 12 & Under Swimmers for the first 30 minutes of each warm-up period
Sprint, Pace & Backstroke start lanes will be open for the last 20 minutes of each scheduled warm-up period
Session Reports V2 (as of Mar 25) are now available - B finals have been removed (see below) for those events with less than 20 swimmers; we will review after the scratch deadline daily.
Psych Sheets V2 (as of Mar 25) are now available & Psych Sheets (by age group) are now available- all entries have been confirmed.
Positive Check-In: Will be required for the 400/800/1500m Freestyle events:
o Thursday Distance due at 3:30pm
o Saturday 400m Free due on Friday at 7:00pm
o Sunday Distance due on Saturday at 7:00pm
Distance Events: Reminder that the 400/800/1500 Free will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender. These events may be reseeded after positive check-in.
Combined Events: Coaches will be notified if any individual or relay events will be combined
Relays: Names can be changed up 30 minutes before the relay is scheduled to begin; however, they will be due at 5:00pm daily (please come to the computer room to make changes once submitted).
PARA & Special Olympic Events: These will be added into finals – coaches with Para & Special Olympic Swimmers should let the computer room know if these swimmers would like to swim in the Para final daily by 12:00pm
B Finals: B finals will take place for each event, by age group if there are 20 or more swimmers after the first scratch deadline. Based on the current entry list there will be NO B finals in the following events (reflected in this version of the Session Reports).
Friday finals:
Events 7-8, 12 & U girls and boys 200 Free
Events 9-10, 12 & U girls and boys 50 Fly
Events 11 & 12, all age groups
Events 13 & 14, 12 & U girls and boys and 13-14 boys
Events 15 all except 15 & O boys
Events 16, 12 & U
Saturday finals:
Events 21 & 22, 12 & U girls and boys
Events 23 & 24, 12 & U girls and boys & 13-14 boys
Events 25 & 26, 12 & U girls and boys and 13-14 girls
Events 27 & 28, 12 & U girls and boys and 13-14 boys
Events 29 & 30, 12 & U girls and boys
Sunday finals:
Events 35 & 36, 12 & U girls and boys
Events 37 & 38, 12 & U girls and boys
Events 39 & 40, all age groups
Events 41 & 42, 12 & U girls and boys, & 13-14 girls
Events 43 & 44, 12 & U girls and boys
AWARDS:
Medals will be presented throughout finals for 1-3rd place in each event on the diving platform following each race. Swimmers are reminded to wear a shirt for their presentation, if they can’t make it, please send another swimmer that can pick up their award on their behalf. These will be taking place during the competition.
OFFICIALS:
Timers and chief timers are still needed to help us run a great meet – please email availability and preferred position to: Kelley
RESULTS:
Results: Unofficial live results will be available on meet mobile.
Web casting will be available online here.
2025 Maine Tour Team Wrap Up
A big congratulations to the 2025 Maine Provincial Tour Team for their outstanding performance at the Maine Winter Swimming Championships!
We had 51 incredible swimmers from 8 different clubs, and the guidance of 4 dedicated coaches, to help us achieve many great accomplishments in and out of the pool this weekend!
Special congrats to the following swimmers who earned high point awards:
Sophia Stade, 1st 11-12 Female High Point
Maggie Stewart, 2nd 11-12 Female High Point
Maria Legge, 3rd 11-12 Female High Point
We're proud to earn 2nd place Overall Team and Female Team titles!
Many thanks to Maine State Swimming and Bowdoin College for hosting an unforgettable meet, and a huge thank you to Atlantic Coach for ensuring our safe travels!
Special thanks to our amazing coaches - Angela MacAlpine, Meghan Todd & Daniel Sutherland, and our leader Lance Cansdale - for their unwavering support and guidance.
To all our swimmers: thank you for another incredible weekend filled with memories that will last a lifetime!
2025 AAA Winter Champs Meet Details
Swim NS & HTAC will be co-hosting the 2025 AAA Winter Champs this weekend at Dalplex Pool!
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of March 4).
800/1500m Freestyle Events
o Positive check-In for all distance events will be due at 4:00pm on Friday (start of warm-ups); we will re-seed if any heats can be condensed
o These events will swim fastest to slowest, alternating genders
Awards
o We will be declaring the board official for all timed final events and finals
o Awards will be presented immediately following each event on the awards podium (diving platform). Coaches are asked to send an alternate if a swimmer can’t make it.
Other
o The shallow end will be available for continuous warm-up down throughout the meet.
o Heat sheets & unofficial results will be available on meet mobile.
o The first version of the assignment of meet officials is now available (as of March 5).
o We are still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Maureen. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
o All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
2025 AA Winter Champs
In preparation for the upcoming AA Winter Champs co-hosted by WTSC & Swim NS this weekend at the Acadia Pool, please find attached the Session Reports and Psych Sheets as of Feb 25 and take note of the following important details:
Spectators are asked to stay in the upper spectator area and not access the pool deck
The Assignment of Meet Officials is available here (as of Feb 27) we are still in need of timers and officials, please email availability and preferred position(s) to: Sue
Split Warm-Up will be in effect as follows (sprint lanes will open for the last 10 minutes):
First 30 minutes: 12 & Under Female AND 13 & Under Male
Final 30 minutes: 13 & Over Female AND 14 & Over Male
Calling All Wolfville Tritons Alumni!
Swim Nova Scotia invites all former Wolfville Tritons Swim Club members to join us at the AA Winter Champs as we come together to celebrate the rich history and legacy of the Tritons!
📅 Saturday, March 1st, 2025
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Acadia University Pool
RSVP Deadline: Thursday February 27th, 2025
https://facebook.com/events/s/wolfville-tritons-swim-club-al/1306471534021554/
This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, reflect on cherished memories, and show your support for the Tritons' lasting impact on the swimming community.
We hope to see you there!
2025 AUS Swimming Championships
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 AUS Swimming Championships hosted by UNB February 21-23, 2025 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John N.B., please see the Session Reports for prelims, timelines for finals and Psych Sheets (as of February 15).
Results will be available on meet mobile. AUS WebTV will be broadcasting live throughout the meet!
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the bleachers
AAA AGD LCM #2 Meet Details
Swim NS will be hosting AAA #2 Age Group Meet this Saturday at Dalplex Pool.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of February 19).
Saturday’s session II will begin at 2:45pm (not 3:00pm as previously scheduled).
Positive check-in for the 1500m Freestyle will be due on Saturday at 11:00am.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The first version of the assignment of meet officials is now available.
Session 1 Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 20)
Session 2 Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 20)
We are still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Paul. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
SAVE THE ACADIA UNIVERSITY POOL
Help Keep the Acadia Pool Open – Act Now!
We are reaching out to you with an immediate to action following February’s announcement that Acadia University will be closing its pool on June 15, 2025 due to financial constraints.
This closure will have a devastating impact not only on the local swimming community but also on swimmers across Nova Scotia who rely on this facility for training, competition, and recreational use.
The loss of the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club (WTSC), one of Nova Scotia’s top competitive swimming programs available to youth and the Acadia Varsity Swim Team, one of only two university swim teams in the province, will affect the entire sport of swimming in our province.
Please sign and share the ONLINE PETITION
Emailing Acadia leadership (pre-drafted email with contacts under the Call-to-Action Toolkit below)
Attend our upcoming Town Hall (details coming the week of May 12th)
Swim Nova Scotia is ready to step in and help to keep the Acadia pool open during this transition—at no cost to the university—while planning for a new facility is underway.
It is important to keep the Acadia Pool open:
Community access
Health and well-being
Youth sport
No viable alternatives
Call-to-Action Toolkit
Send a letter to government officials and leaders at Acadia University.
We encourage you to personalize them with any personal impacts, stories or connections you or your family may have to the Acadia Pool, Acadia University or the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club.
Template Letter - Acadia University (Feb 12)
Template Letter - Government Officials (March 5)
Template Letter - Acadia University (March 5)
A list of names and email addresses – Contact details for key decision-makers, including government representatives and Acadia leadership.
Recent Media Coverage Section
CBC Interview (aired April 28)
CTV Interview (aired April 28)
Todd Veinotte Show - City News (aired April 30)
Annapolis Valley Register (published April 30)
The time to act is NOW – together, we can make a difference in securing a future for swimming in Nova Scotia.
Thank you for your support and for taking the time to advocate for our sport.
NT #4 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #4 this weekend!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #4 Central - Saturday February 15, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #4 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club at Centennial Pool, the Session Reports and Psych Sheets are now available. The Assignment of Officials for the Shallow End and Deep End are now available as of Feb 12.
If anyone if available to help out they can email Maureen with availability and preferred position.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
NT #4 South - Sunday February 16, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Yarmouth Whitecaps at the Université Sainte-Anne in Church Point, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Feb 11); thanks to everyone who has already volunteered!
If anyone else is available to help out please send interest & availability to Heather
NT #4 North - Saturday February 15, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Pictou County Mariners at the Fisheries Pool in Pictou County, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets
The first version of the Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 12) is now available - thank you to everyone who has volunteered.
If anyone is interested in helping out please send interest & availability to Christine PCM is still looking for some additional stroke and turn officials.
AA #2 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AA #2 Meet that SWAT will be hosting at Centennial Pool on Saturday February 8th, please find attached the Session Reports & Psych Sheets and take note of the following important details:
Session II – change to start time: 1:30pm warm-up for 2:15pm start
Positive check in for the 1500m Freestyle will be due at the end of Session I
Pending positive check-in, gender heats may be combined
Parents are reminded to remain off the pool deck – if they need to speak to swimmers, they can meet in the lobby. Spectators should remain in the upper bleachers
Just a reminder to please be sure to sign in your license plate at the front desk of Centennial Pool
The Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Feb 6):
Session I - Assignment of Officials
Session II - Assignment of Officials
If anyone is interested in helping out as a timer or official, please email complete the online link here. Thank you to all volunteers in advance for helping to run a terrific meet!
2025 AUS Invitational Swim Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AUS Invitational hosted by the Dal Tigers Swim Teams January 25-26th at Dalplex Pool, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of Jan 21).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials (as of January 23) is now available; if you’re interested/available in helping, please email Diane.
Results will be available on meet mobile. The meet will be broadcasted on AUStv.ca
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the designated spectator area (upper bleachers).
AAA AGD LCM #1 Meet Details
Swim NS will be hosting the first AAA Age Group Meet of 2025! The meet will run as a long course timed finals event at Dalplex Pool January 24-25th.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of January 20).
Saturday’s session will begin at 8:45am (not 9:00am as previously scheduled) and will finish as close to 11:00am or 11:30am to ensure enough time for Dalplex to prepare for the AUS Invitational that afternoon.
Positive check-in for the 800m Freestyle will be due on Friday at 7:00pm.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The second version of the assignment of meet officials is now available. We are still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Kelley. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
AA #1 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AA #1 Meet that DCSC will be hosting at Centennial Pool on Saturday January 18th, please find attached the Session Reports & Psych Sheets and take note of the following important details:
Session II – change to start time: 2:30pm warm-up for 3:15pm start
Positive check in for the 800m Freestyle will be due at 3:15pm on Saturday
Pending positive check-in, gender heats may be combined
Parents are reminded to remain off the pool deck – if they need to speak to swimmers, they can meet in the lobby. Spectators should remain in the upper bleachers
Just a reminder to please be sure to sign in your license plate at the front desk of Centennial Pool
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Canteen will be available on-site upstairs
The Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Jan 14):
Session I - Assignment of Officials
Session II - Assignment of Officials
If anyone is interested in helping out as a timer or official, please email Maureen. Thank you to all volunteers in advance for helping to run a terrific meet!