Sharon McGinn

Summer Swim Camps

Keep watch on the swim ulster website for next season’s gala and their annual August summer camp: www.swimulster.net.  There’s also useful information on the swim ulster pathway.  We’ll post the dates on the club website once we have it, and anything that is new: www.portadownasc.com  Most of us are ready to wind down for the summer, but try to keep fit and stay healthy as the new season’s galas will start in September. There’ll are lots of open water swimming opportunities (see page 2) and junior triathlons (Camlough Facebook) coming up.   Cascades have a swim camp 1^st – 5^th July 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm to develop their strokes if they can swim 800m+. There is a Rookie Lifeguard Course for 9-14 years old on 1^st – 5^th July, 9am – 12pm. ABC have lots of activities on https://getactiveabc.com/summer.With no school, it’s a good time for our young swimmers to read “Behind the Goggles”, which can be bought on www.swimmingexpert.com website. The Swim Ireland team will be competing in International Events over the summer which you should be able to stream form their website / twitter page / you tube. Lots of Swim Ulster swimmers competing!

• 3^rd – 17^th July European Junior Championship
• 3^rd – 14^th July: World University Games
• 22^nd – 27^th July: European Youth Olympic Festival
• 21^st – 28^th July: Fina World Championships
• 20^th – 25^th August: World Junior Championships

Open Water Swimming

Have you registered yet? Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast –  https://registration.mylaps.com/swim-ulster Registration for the 3K opens at 11.00 am, race starts at 12 noon. 1500m starts at 12.30 pm, 750m starts at 1.00 pm.  Medals and hats for everyone. Presentation medals for category winners, age bands: under 17, 17-39, 40+.  Wetsuits and Skins Categories!  This is a fantastic venue so hoping to see you all next Sunday.  Anyone need transport, just email portadownasc@gmail.com as there will be members travelling down!

Next Mini Water Polo Event

Have your tried Water Polo yet? Remember if you have not yet got involved in Water polo, just come along to training on Saturday 9.00 – 10.00 am next season.  All PASC swimmers are eligible to join😊, there’s no extra cost.  There are many benefits to water polo: increased endurance, aerobic & anaerobic workout, improved cardio vascular health, improved strength, increased flexibility, improved motor skills and strategic thinking. What are you waiting for?!  The next tournament for players who were introduced to the sport this season is coming up in August.