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Warringah Amateur Swimming Association

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25.01.2022 In this article, we’ll provide advice, examples, hacks and tips on the benefits of circuit training for swimmers.

23.01.2022 The content you didnt know you needed. ( on) Commentary by Dan Hicks NBC & Rowdy Gaines Twitter : catpruden48

23.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Lois Clarke OAM, Morna Hill, Lyn Foley, Judy Tier, Sue Perry, Richard Vander Reyden and Brendan Foley on your induction today into WACs Hall of Fame. Richly deserved!

22.01.2022 WASA Development Squad January 20-24 at WAC 8/Over must be able to swim 50m in all 4 strokes. Applications closing soon

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20.01.2022 Theyre breathtaking. Theyre eye opening. Theyre jaw dropping. These are the most incredible pools in the world! Have you been to any of these spots? Learn more about these pools https://bit.ly/2XFzNvj

20.01.2022 Check out the swim meet at the WAC

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our dedicated group of officials at WASA. On Sunday at the WACs 40th birthday Lyn Foley, Judy Tier, Sue Perry, Richard Vander Reyden, Morna Hill and Lois Clarke were inducted into the WACs hall of fame. Also congrats to Brendan Foley for being inducted for his swimming achievements... Thank you all for your years of dedicated service to the swimming community.

14.01.2022 The program and timeline for the Peninsula Challenge meet on Saturday is available on our website

14.01.2022 Peninsula Challenge Results are now available on our website: https://www.warringahswimming.asn.au/results/

12.01.2022 Congratulations Brendan

11.01.2022 Our popular giant inflatable obstacle course is up every weekday afternoon these holidays! 12.30-3.30pm at Warringah Aquatic Centre (excl 7 Oct)

10.01.2022 They’re breathtaking. They’re eye opening. They’re jaw dropping. These are the most incredible pools in the world! Have you been to any of these spots? Learn more about these pools https://bit.ly/2XFzNvj

10.01.2022 Late 1970s The Warringah Aquatic Centre under construction. (Picture courtesy Dee Why Library) 3rd November, 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the... official opening of the Warringah Aquatic Centre but, like most official openings, it was late. An Olympic pool committee was formed by Warringah Council in 1971 with four members each from Manly and Warringah councils, two from the District Parks Joint Committee, two each from the Manly-Warringah Amateur Swimming Association and the District Council of Parents and Citizens Associations and one each from the Warringah Federation of Progress Associations and the combined RSL swimming clubs. And the first site the committee looked at was the one at Frenchs Forest where the pool was eventually built, which was inside the Manly Warringah Memorial Park and of which Warringah Council was the trustee. There was ample room for parking and landscaping, water, sewerage and electricity supply facilities were available and the State Planning and Environment Commission eventually approved the project. The only issue was money and there were plenty of Warringah councillors opposed to spending the sort of money an Olympic pool would cost. Also opposed to the Olympic pool were many local branches of the Liberal Party, which threatened to oppose those councillors who voted for it at the next council election. Throughout the 1970s, momentum for an Olympic pool increased, although by now Manly Council had withdrawn from the project and built its own Olympic pool, which opened in 1976. In August 1976 Warringah Council voted to call for tenders for the Olympic pool and in November 1976 signed a contract with Hornibrook Group to construct a complex comprising an outdoor learners pool and wading pool, an enclosed 50m by 20m heated swimming pool with an attached diving area with 1m, 3m and 5m platforms, with the enclosed building being constructed of concrete, brickwork and glass measuring 68.7m by 54m, with the height varying from 10m to 16m and with seating for 1200 people. The design of the main pool was altered to make it 51m long to accommodate a bulkhead that could be moved to create two 25m pools or a 33m water polo field. The architects for the complex were Figgis & Jefferson Pty Ltd, the tender price was $2.366 million and the scheduled time of construction was 54 weeks. The estimated total cost of the complex was $3.16 million. Work began in December and the completion date was expected to be December 2, 1977, but progress was slow, sometimes leading to testy relations between the council and the builder. It was not until Friday, July 27, 1979, that the building was handed over to the council. On July 28 and 29, the pool was used to conduct the NSW winter titles and on July 31, 1979, it was opened to the public. The final cost of the pool was $4.1 million, which included the carpark, landscaping and a pedestrian bridge over Wakehurst Parkway. John Morcombe, The Manly Daily

08.01.2022 Saturday 26 October saw the first Tibetan Swim Program at our new location at Fisher Road School. We have 50 students participating children and adults. Thanks staff at Fisher Road School and water Skills For Life volunteers. See you all next Saturday.

08.01.2022 There is a pool in there somewhere?

06.01.2022 Some great exercises/drills for improving your swimming and mobility

05.01.2022 Northern Beaches Council were opening the rock pools and the outdoor pools at the WAC and Manly. 10 person limit at rock pools and 1 per lane at the WAC and Manly, both centres have a booking system in place.

03.01.2022 Dont forget to get your entries in via your Club for the WASA Handicap Meet on the Australia Day weekend. Entries CLOSE Monday!!

02.01.2022 Entries CLOSE TODAY Have you got your entries in via your club!

02.01.2022 In the interest of your health and safety, Council is now closing the following outdoor recreation areas: Playgrounds Skateparks Estuary, tidal and harb...our pools Ocean pools and rockpools Together we can stop the spread.

02.01.2022 The content you didn't know you needed. ( on) Commentary by Dan Hicks NBC & Rowdy Gaines Twitter : catpruden48

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our president on being inducted into the WAC officials hall of fame.

01.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all the swimmers on the Northern Beaches and further afield