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Address: Level 1, 3B, 2 Innovation Parkway 4575

Website: http://www.ascta.com

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25.01.2022 There is always someone coming through Polish Swimmer puts his name on the world stage

25.01.2022 The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia are the peak body for all swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We are dedicated to developing world leading practices in the education, accreditation, professional development and ongoing support for swimming Coaches and Teachers. See our available membership types and benefits, fast-track your coaching and teaching experience, and learn how you can join here: https://www.ascta.com/membership

24.01.2022 Happy birthday to Coach and Swim Dynamics Swim School owner Daniel Gerlach. Great to see you back on your feet.

24.01.2022 R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. Its our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. Check on a mate today. https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

23.01.2022 Welcome to Day-1 of the 2020 Speedo Short Course Preparation Meet! We are excited to bring you all the action via our brand new Live Streaming Subscription pl...atform! At just $5.99 for 1-day or $8.99 for the full event, you will be able to catch all the action LIVE! Plus youll have the opportunity to download and save your purchased pay-per-view videos which is perfect to re-live the action. Click the below link to SUBSCRIBE now so you dont miss any of the action from the meet. Subscribe NOW https://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au

23.01.2022 SwimSAFER Week 2020 officially launches tomorrow! Are you ready? www.swimsafer.org.au https://youtu.be/spIADT1QRe4 #swimsafer365days #swimitforward #learntoswim #swimminglessons

23.01.2022 Gold Coast to play host to National Championships South East Queensland is set to play host to the Australian Swimming Championships and the Australian Age Swimming Championships as they return to the Gold Coast in April 2021 following their cancellation in 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19. Returning to the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, it will be the first national event held in the coastal city since the 2018 Hancock Prospecting Australian Swimming Trials for Commonwealth G...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Statement from CEO Brendon Ward for our Victorian Swim Schools, Teachers and Coaches regarding our support for 1 : 4 density rationale and reopening of swim pools. #WeALLSwimTogether #ascta #swimaustralia #commited #goingintobat #standforsomething #bestforourmembers

22.01.2022 Wishing Jacco Verhaeren all the best on his return to the Netherlands and thank him for his contribution to High Performance Swimming in Australia. Pictured ASCTA CEO Brendon Ward presenting Jacco a photo memory of Rio 2016 Olympics.

22.01.2022 Dolphin #810 Kai Edwards with the #MondayMotivation #GreatnessStartsSomewhere

21.01.2022 https://www.swimming.org.au//swimming-australia-teams-prid

21.01.2022 Infographic for South Australia based on the changes announced last night https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

21.01.2022 Join us to review and discuss the Roadmap. Topic: Roadmap to Reopening Webinar Time: Wednesday Sep 9, 2020 03:00pm AEST No need to pre-register, simply click the link to join us at 3pm on Wednesday: https://zoom.us/j/97756581614

19.01.2022 Join us TODAY to review the roadmap and discuss. Other aligned organisations will be joining us for this discussion Topic: Roadmap to Reopening Webinar Time: Sep 9, 2020 03:00 PM Brisbane Join Zoom Meeting with the link on Wednesday https://zoom.us/j/97756581614

19.01.2022 Victorian members ASCTA today withdrew from the Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance (VAIA) after participating fully over the past few weeks since its establishment. We advocated for an evidence based, scientifically informed and financially viable set of criteria for the reopening of pools in Victoria to be submitted to Government for the road map out. However, we considered that the position adopted by VAIA did not represent the needs of ASCTAs coach, teacher and swim scho...ol members. ASCTA is aligned with Swimming Victoria and co-signed a letter to VicSport regarding Return to Play which covered both community sport and learn to swim. Key elements of this proposal were a zero in water density for children under 18 and a 1 patron per 4m2 ratio for adults, both of which differed substantially from the position of VAIA. https://www.ascta.com//Letter-to-VicSport-re-return-to-pla http://www.swimaustralia.org.au//Letter-to-VicSport-re-ret

18.01.2022 Our Director, Joanne Love has been invited to speak at the International Swimming Conference on October 9th at 5.00am AEST. She will be speaking about the Psych...ology and Neuroscience as strong allies of swimming to help the development of individuals and athletes. To secure your spot for the online International Swimming Conference, subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/y5n6fn9v

18.01.2022 INSPIRATION AND TOOLS TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS AND GET BACK ON TRACK The Building Business Conference offers a powerhouse of information to power your growth and keep you moving forward.... At IRL we understand that 2020 has been a challenging year for business owners, managers and their teams and in response to this we have put together a program of 8 forward-thinking speakers who will share their expertise and insights with you. Listen, ask questions and join Deep Dive sessions from the best in their field. TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2020 8.30am - 5pm Topics include : Decoding People Stuff, The Road Ahead: Rebuilding Profit & Cash Flow,4 Key Strategies to Bring Money in the Door , Manage Your Mojo and more to register and see the full program click here : http://www.swimaustralia.org.au//ASCTA-Building-Business-C https://www.ascta.com//ASCTA-Building-Business-Conference. See more

17.01.2022 STARTING NOW! Join us for a FREE webinar hosted by Employsure who will provide expert advice on Workplace Relations and WHS. No need to pre-register, simply join us here: https://zoom.us/j/92475951222

17.01.2022 ASCTA Coach and staff member Gary Toner inducted into the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame for his coaching contributions.

17.01.2022 So good to see Championship racing off the blocks in WA and the Gold Coast over the weekend...well to all the swimmers - over 800 from 50 clubs - the coaches and especially the officials and volunteers for their hard yards to make it happen...swim on! https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//australian-dolphin/

16.01.2022 One of Australias celebrated coaches, Doug Frost, the man behind Ian Thorpes Sydney 2000 successes talks about the plan to beat the US in the history making 4x100m freestyle relay as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest nights in Australian Olympic history https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//revealed-aussie-co/

16.01.2022 https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//legendary-aussie-s/

16.01.2022 Swim Australia Teacher: Competitive Strokes - Thursday 10 September 2020 (8.30am-4pm) - Darwin, NT Parap Swimming Pool 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap NT 0820... Course Cost: $230 Course Code: C0920575C ASCTA Course Registration: https://ascta.ditaplayer.com.au//cvispicr007jjuo1/register This workshop is for anyone who is interested in attaining their SAT CS accreditation that provides the pre-requisite to become a swimming coach.

15.01.2022 Swimming pools are one of the safest environments during COVID. For all my swimming friends - Factual information is important. Engaged by Swimming Victoria, I ...was asked to fast-track a literature review on the relationship between Swimming Pools and COVID 19. With the ever-changing COVID-19 environment, I believe it is the first of its kind in Australia. Unfortunately, Swimming Pools and their operations are often a misunderstood environment. Through lack of knowledge and incorrect assumptions, decisions are being made that negatively impact a highly regulated industry. But more than anything, the review provided fascinating information. Things I am sure the industry has known all along. As international scientific evidence has acknowledged, pools are one of the safe environments. To read the full review, go to: https://bit.ly/32IUicb Lets get the Aquatic Industry swimming again, and get all swimming pools reopened. Whats your sport? For more info, please connect #goalsmatter #success

15.01.2022 Congratulations Coach Chris Phillips for your outstanding contribution to Swimming in Brisbane.

14.01.2022 SwimSAFER Week and Swim It Forward launched on Sunrise this morning. Please support our campaign to help financially disadvantaged families receive a term of free swim lessons at a Swim Australia Swim Schools. Go to www.swimsafer.org.au to donate

14.01.2022 Today we celebrate the birthday of the late great Terry Gathercole, seen in this image being tested by Forbes and Ursula Carlile. Terry, another Carlile coached... swimmer, was a dual Olympian who broke ten world records. Despite those magnificent achievements it is fair to say Terry’s influence on swimming exceeded what he achieved in the water. Terry coached Australia for 28 years, producing Olympic Gold medallists such as Ian Obrien and Bev Whitfield. He was also later the president of Australian Swimming. His funeral in 2001 was attended by a who’s who of world swimming and the Australian prime Minister John Howard. We don’t know what it is about November, but it is a stellar month for Australian swimming champions! #carlileswimming #terrygathercole #olypmian #forbescarlilec#ursulacarlile

13.01.2022 Don't miss our final PD webinar of 2020. Register Now! Join Michael Sage as he imparts his Open Water knowledge and experience in this presentation for coaches of all levels and disciplines. All participants earn 1 PD Point. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ascta-pd-michael-sage-devel

13.01.2022 Read about Ian Thorpes journey through the eyes of his long time coach Doug Frost who took Thorpie from his humble abode at the Padstow Indoor Pool to triple Olympic gold in Sydney https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//the-making-of-ian-/

12.01.2022 World Kindness Day https://worldkindnessaustralia.org/ Our new Swim it Forward initiative gifts swimming lessons to children in low privilege circumstances.... Your donation however small will have a huge impact on helping us to save lives by making learn to swim accessible to as many children as possible across Australia. To make a tax deductible donation, simply visit www.swimsafer.org.au and donate a lesson..

12.01.2022 Good luck to competitors, clubs and coaches going to head-to-head at the 2020-21 Junior Metropolitan Championships this weekend Spectators will be limited at... Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to ensure we run a COVID-safe event, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the action. Head to nsw.swimming.org.au on Saturday morning to watch our live stream from 9am For full event info: https://nsw.swimming.org.au//2020-2021-junior-metropolitan And remember to follow our Facebook events to stay up to date with the latest! #2020jnrmetro

12.01.2022 Wishing our Swimming Legend a Happy Birthday #DawnFraser #WeALLSwimTogether #swimminglegend #Swimming

12.01.2022 Join ASCTA-recognised Platinum Coach, Michael Piper, as he presents Race Pace Training Sets which discusses the inclusion of training sets that simulate identified racing speeds in a training program that is vital for optimum preparation. No matter the event - it makes perfect sense that you practice the speed you want to race at repetitively. Secure tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ascta-pd-michael-piper-race If you would like to join ASCTA or renew your ASCTA Membership to receive free or discounted webinar access, please visit: https://www.ascta.com/membership

11.01.2022 To All Queensland Coaches The 2020/2021 Swimming Queensland LIVE Streaming SEASON PASS is available to purchase for just $49.99 - Don’t forget that this can also be used as great tax deduction This is the ideal way to keep track of all your swimmers with both LIVE video coverage and mid race timing splits no matter where you are... No more missing a race while you are warming up, watch your swimmers from your laptop, tablet or phone during the meet You now also have the opportunity to download and save all videos of your swimmers races, this is great for both re-living the action as well as conducting any post-race analysis Check out the promotional video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Dv1Kla2ec To purchase, simply visit: https://swimmingqld.watchsport.com.au

11.01.2022 CONGRATS to TSS Head Coach Chris Nesbit and swimmer Maddy Gough on their Australian Short Course Record in the 1500m freestyle - 15:38.01 - the 8th fastest time in history - at the Speedo Preparation Meet at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre yesterday https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//aussie-olympic-hop/

10.01.2022 Warm ups under way at the Parap Aquatic Centre in Darwin for the opening long course meet of the season. Welcoming coaches, swimmers and parents back to competition. Swimming NT

10.01.2022 Another great interview from Brett Hawke

10.01.2022 The latest Swimming in Australia journal is out now. It can be down loaded from ASCTA connects for members or read online from the Swim Australia website. https://community.ascta.com//swimming-in-australia-journal http://www.swimaustralia.org.au/swimming-journal

09.01.2022 Congratulations Coach Nathan Doyle and Coach Chris Mooney on 5 World Short Course records for the Spartans.

09.01.2022 Today https://zoom.us//reg/tJYkcuuhqT0sEtdrDRL1brFpMdNugQmtTvF8

09.01.2022 To anyone who doesnt think weve been doing anything, the truth is weve been flat out trying to get pools open and influence government with recommended details of reopening. Lots of industries have met with Government and provided industry plans etc and Government has not followed their advice. We are not the only industry this is happening to. We are currently a respected voice at the table and a public campaign is our last resort if Government does not act within the nex...t few days. Following our last town hall, the industry and government have broadly agreed on the following: Pools can open to a maximum of one patron per eight (8) square metre, or 40 patrons per pool (whichever is fewer), calculated against the pool surface area. Under 18s to be excluded from the maximum capacity ratio. Only active swimming participants and guardians of participants under the age of 18 are able to access the pool environment (excluding staff). Changing room facilities, spa pools, steam rooms and saunas to remain closed. For clarity, the above would allow most swim schools to reopen for all U18s without in water density quotients. Further, we are pushing hard for indoor pools to open under the above condition at Step Three. We have been involved with and/or coordinating multiple initiative to achieve this including (but by no means limited to): Meeting with a Federal senator; Letters to multiple ministers including the Minister for Sport; Discussions with the CEO of Sport and Recreation Victoria and his staff; Meetings with members of the opposition; Requests to multiple media for comment and coverage (all unsuccessful) I encourage everyone to try and get media coverage. If you are able to achieve this, key talking points that you could use include: 1. Pools are safe, get them open as soon as possible indoor and outdoor. 2. Learn to swim provides essential skills for like get kids back in the water 3. Squad swimming Kids have dreams to get to the Olympics and swimming is our most successful Olympic sport let them swim before we loose them we need squads back Supplementary information: 1. Its a week by week proposition for swim school owners, theyve had 100% reduction in income since March with exorbitant costs. We must support these local businesses who support our kids safety and development; 2. Drownings in VIC have gone up 300% in the past three months over the 5 year average; 3. Research supports indoor pools as being safer than outdoor pools regarding COVID-19; 4. Research shows that kids (u18) do not require social distancing exempt them from any density quotient (see attached); 5. LTS and squad swimming are highly managed and ready to open. I am very happy to provide extensive details on any of the above points including the research which will also be available on ASCTA Connects within the hour.

09.01.2022 A big thank you to all the radio stations we are currently doing interviews and running stories on for next weeks SwimSAFER week and our new initiative Swim It Forward. #swimsafer365days ABC, ABC Ballarat, ABC Western Plains, ABC Western Queensland, ABC Tropical North, ABC Wide Bay, Triple M, 2LM, Ultra106.1 Hobart, 2ST Nowra, 6PR Perth, Gold 98.3 Bendigo, 2NUR Newcastle, Sunshine104. 9 Sunshine Coast, Hope103.2 Sydney, 4EB Brisbane, Flow FM Adelaide, 5CC Port Lincoln, 107.9 Freemantle, Radio Great Southern People WA, Happy FM South Australia, 3AW Melbourne, Coast FM South Australia, 2CC Canberra and many more.

08.01.2022 Webinar - The Art & Science of Starts & Turns. How to Excel In Your Swimming Performance 19th Sept 2020, Saturday 1pm -2pm Singapore (GMT+8) For more information, please contact [email protected]... FAQ: 1) Session Objective How swimmers can improve and maximize their performance by using performance technology and apps to improve speed, power, reaction time, etc. 2) Who should attend? Aged Group Squad Swimmers, Development, High Performance/ Elite Swimmers and Competitive Swim Coaches, Triathletes, Swim Schools/Clubs and Swimming Associations 3) Course fees $35 for 1-hour online session. See the payment modes below. A Zoom link will be sent to you upon confirmation of payment. Pls register here: tinyurl.com/SwimmingPerformanceWebinar

08.01.2022 Read what Marion Head Coach Peter Bishop says about Kyle Chalmers exploratory shoulder surgery https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//olympic-champion-k/

07.01.2022 World Record 50 free SC Caeleb Dressel

07.01.2022 Please support our Victorian Swim Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools by signing this petition to Premier Andrews of Victoria. It seems swimming has been overlooked in the plan to open up. Swimming is not specifically mentioned in Sport & Rec and not in Indoor physical recreation facilities. Outdoor pools open in Step 2 but then there is no mention of pools after that, no mention of indoor pools and no mention of teaching swimming. Send this petition to all your families to sign. Our Victorian members need clarity of the restarting of their business and jobs. #WeALLSwimTogether

07.01.2022 Regional Victoria to ease coronavirus restrictions again and move to third step in roadmap to reopening Breaking News from 11.59pm Wednesday 16th September Cap for outdoor pools increases to 50 or 1:4 sqm whichever is smaller Full details below link https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-restrictions-/12664458

06.01.2022 Congratulations Kaylee and Coach Mooney

06.01.2022 Media Release Industry leaders call for clarity Wednesday 16 September 2020 The Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance (VAIA) have proposed a safe and viable reopening of the aquatic industry to the Victorian Government....Continue reading

05.01.2022 Calls to join a National Coaching Advisory Group (NCAG) Swimming Australia is now publicly calling for expression of interest for four positions to represe...nt the coaching industry on the NCAG. All details can be found via the link below applications close Tuesday 24 November. https://bit.ly/3ngxmcT

05.01.2022 Congratulations Scooter

04.01.2022 FACT: Water or swimming does not transmit the COVID-19 virus

03.01.2022 The pride we share in watching our Australian Teams striving on the world stage has inspired us for generations. Get your merchandise today. Look the part and support the swimming community by purchasing some Click on the drop down menu to select ASCTA and 20% of royalties go back to your swimming community. https://swimmingaustraliastore.com/ #TeamAUS

03.01.2022 An Open Letter to all members from Joanne Love - ASCTA Board Member. I have been taking note of the comments, and as many are aware, we have been fighting tooth and nail to support our industry, so that all pools can reopen as soon as possible. There is nothing more essential than saving a childs life. I am also aware many of you are working tirelessly to make our case known with local ministers and media. Thank you, and please dont stop. I understand your passion and your ...frustrations; we are all in this together. As you are aware, we are having mixed success getting all our science, our pleas and our request to reopen heard. Unfortunately, it isnt easy to provide information when the government representatives do not offer any feedback and then contradict information that they supply in meetings. Now is the time for us to come together, grow in strength and determination to be united, coordinated and focused in our fight to have pools reopened. We are all here for you, and as a Victorian ASCTA Board member, I suggest it is time for a coordinated social media blitz to highlight our case. ASCTA and Swim Australia will be initiating a post on Monday morning. We ask that you join us and add all tagged media contacts, Ministers plus any others you may know personally. Happy for you to contact me so I can hear your thoughts. Please contact me via DM, or call. Joanne Love - ASCTA Board Member

03.01.2022 From 5 December 2020, particular businesses will be required to maintain contact registers for WA Health Department COVID-19 contact tracing, if required. If COVID-19 is detected in the WA community, contact registers help to protect us all by enabling the WA Health Contact Team to quickly identify and assist anyone that may have been exposed to COVID-19. To assist, the WA Government has developed a free app, SafeWA, which will provide businesses with a digital contact regist...er system. SafeWA is an efficient and safe way to record patron and visitor contact details where they can check-in, using the app. Download the SafeWA app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store now.

02.01.2022 VAIA Town Hall Meeting - for Victorian Swim Schools, Coaches and Teachers Here from the members of VAIA and their latest updates Sep 18, 2020 1:00pm via Zoom Join meeting here: https://zoom.us/j/94883207255

01.01.2022 NEXT LEVEL COACHING: Today on Inside w/Brett Hawke; Adam Peatys Coach, Mel Marshall. Incredible Breaststroke training set in lead-up to Rio, 2016 Olympic Games: Listen as Coach Marshall explains a Right Rate, Right Count, training set, where the number of repeats matches the number of weeks out from the Olympics... Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/bWuuZckI58w

01.01.2022 Catch ASCTA CEO Brendon Ward live on Sunrise tomorrow (Sunday) at approximately 7.20am Queensland time as he launches SwimSAFER week and our new initiative Swim IT Forward. #swimsafer365days #swimitforward #watersafety #swimminglessons #learntoswim

01.01.2022 https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com//all-pomp-but-no-ce/