BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association - ECPv5.16.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20251213T212826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213039Z UID:2564-1774551600-1774557000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2026 MDASA 9 Years and Under Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start (enter via Courtyard) \n\n\n\n\n2026 MDASA 9&U Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by School \n\n\n\n NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpectator entry: Gold coin donation \n\n\n\n\n\nPrograms: $2 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose from 25m Freestyle and/or 25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nEACH SWIMMER MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES\n\n\n\nAll events will be started in the water.\n\n\n\nRibbons will be awarded to first three places in each heat. \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the first three placings in each age group at the end of the swim program.  \n\n\n\nAge of swimmer as at 31st December 2026 (swimmers must be aged 9 or under on 31st December 2026).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT NO. AGE GROUPSTROKEBoys Girls  1 27 & Under25m Freestyle3 48 Years25m Freestyle5 69 Years25m Freestyle7 87 & Under25m Backstroke9 108 Years25m Backstroke11 129 Years25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nCommands for starting are as follows : \n\n\n\nWHISTLE: To get into the water. \n\n\n\nTAKE YOUR MARK: Take up a starting position. \n\n\n\nBEEP: Go \n\n\n\nSECOND BEEP: False start\, return to start. \n\n\n\nRemain in the water at the completion of the race until signalled to climb out (usually a whistle).   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by EACH SCHOOL using the form located at the following  link: \n\n\n\nDownload entry form (Excel spreadsheet). \n\n\n\n              Email entries to: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au       \n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Wednesday 18th March\, 5pm \n\n\n\n\nEntries must be via School.   NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.\n\n\n\nNo alterations to entries will be accepted after the closing date.\n\n\n\nPAYMENT IS REQUIRED VIA BANK TRANSFER ON SUBMISSION OF ENTRY LIST – PLEASE EMAIL COPY OF RECEIPT TO: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au\n\n\n\nBank Transfer:  MDASA BSB 633 000 Acc. No. 110213287 Ref: [school name]25mEvents URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2026-mdasa-9-years-and-under-primary-schools-encouragement-swimming-sports-25m/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Race%20Secretary":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260301T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260301T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20251202T005903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T010709Z UID:2540-1772356500-1772375400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2026 MDASA Championships DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2026 MDASA Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$ 20 per relay \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny Swimmer registered with a Victorian club may compete in this Meet. However\, only members of Midlands District 16 clubs will gain Championships points or medals.  By entering this event\, all nominees agree to adhere to the ‘Conditions of Entry’ listed below: \n\n\n\nDistrict Championship information: \n\n\n\n\nSwimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals\, Points and Awards in District Championship events. \n\n\n\nMidlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.  \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers\, in each 13 & Under Individual Event\n\n\n\nIt is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.\n\n\n\nDistrict Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U\, 10/11\, 12/13\, 14/15\, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelay information: \n\n\n\n\nRelay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively\, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 24th February.\n\n\n\nPayment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:\n\nName: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association\, BSB: 633 000\, Account#: 110213287\, Reference: RelayClubname\n\n\n\n\n\nNo limit to number of teams entered\n\n\n\nOnly Midlands District Clubs will gain points for relays.\n\n\n\nOnly 2 teams per club per event will be eligible to receive points.\n\n\n\nOnly the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther information: \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet\n\n\n\n11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies \n\n\n\nThe Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.\n\n\n\nThe Referee’s decisions will be final.\n\n\n\nAll events are timed finals\n\n\n\nIndividual entries close Monday 23rd February at 6pm.\n\n\n\nMDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees will not be refunded. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2026-mdasa-championships/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Race%20Secretary":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20251130T044311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T010654Z UID:2524-1770553800-1770559200@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2026 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections\, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event.  MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time\, depending on entries.    \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers.  MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints.  In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.     \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.  \n\n\n\nConditions of MDASA Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nSV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.  \n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet. \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 2nd February 2026 at 6.00pm\n\n\n\nDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \n\n\n\nLATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the terms and conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2026-mdasa-200-400m-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Race%20Secretary":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20251201T081139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T010751Z UID:2533-1770542100-1770550200@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2026 MDASA All Junior Selections DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2026 MDASA All Junior Selections \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District 16 at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 21st March 2026. \n\n\n\nRegistered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter\, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 21st March at MSAC. \n\n\n\nIndividual medal winners in events from the 2025-26 Victorian Sprint Championships\, 2026 Victorian Country LC Championships\, 2026 Victorian Open Championships or 2025-26 Victorian Age Championships may enter\, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance). \n\n\n\nSwimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer  if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March. \n\n\n\nThe fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event\, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC. \n\n\n\nAge as on 21/03/2026 (date of Semi-Finals at MSAC) – NOT age at MDASA Selection Meet.  \n\n\n\nThe ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.                                     \n\n\n\nAll events are 50 metres. \n\n\n\nSwimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets. \n\n\n\nDisqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet\, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules). \n\n\n\nThe 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\nSwimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central \n\n\n\nUnregistered swimmers should contact Midlands District Race Secretary\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \n\n\n\nEntry Fee per event:  $15          \n\n\n\nEntry to Pool – Swimmers:  Free          Spectators:  Free                           \n\n\n\nPrograms will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 2nd February 2026 at 6.00pmDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \n\n\n\nExemptions  eg.  swimmer away on compulsory school camp\, injury/illness (medical certificate required)\, clash with other sporting commitments \n\n\n\nTo receive an exemption: \n\n\n\n1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event. \n\n\n\n2.) A letter/email is required including evidence/notice of exemption. \n\n\n\n3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time\, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central) \n\n\n\nAny exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the MDASA Executive. \n\n\n\nAll exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association \n\n\n\nVia email to:  secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2026-mdasa-all-junior-selections/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Race%20Secretary":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20250818T030200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T010222Z UID:2473-1761931800-1761944400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResults with Splits \n\n\n\nResults \n\n\n\nProvisional Meet Program – subject to change based on swimmer numbers at the event. \n\n\n\nEntry List – updated 29/10/2025 \n\n\n\nPlease check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you would like to include an estimated training time for seeding purposes\, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 28th October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 27th October• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn order for this to be a qualifying meet\, we require 2 timekeepers per lane. We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks. Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming. We also require 4 people to turn the lap counters. \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-1500m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20250818T021150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T011804Z UID:2468-1757093400-1757104200@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResults \n\n\n\nResults with Splits \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program – Please note that this is Provisional. Reseeding may occur based on number of competitors present at the Meet. \n\n\n\nDownload Volunteer Roster – If you are unable to fulfill your allocated position as listed on the Volunteer Roster\, it would be appreciated if you are able to find a replacement. This will ensure that we have sufficient resources to run the meet. If you are unable to find someone to take your spot\, please let Jo Peters (0438 823 965) know ASAP. \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let Jo Peters (0438 823 965) know by midday Tuesday 2nd September. \n\n\n\nIf you are not able to compete on Friday\, please contact entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP. \n\n\n\nPlease also note that in order for this to be a qualifying meet\, we will require 2 timekeepers per lane.  We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks.  Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic Centre on Friday evening. \n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 1st September• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-800m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20250818T034257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T040252Z UID:2479-1756648800-1756656000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:MDASA AGM and Awards DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Midlands District Swimmers in the 24/25 season and get set for the 2025-26 season by nominating our new committee. All positions are open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN US AT THE SEBASTOPOL BOWLING CLUB ON SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST AT 2:00pm \n\n\n\nAll positions of the committee will be declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting.  \n\n\n\nNominations will close at 6pm on Friday 29th August\, and should be lodged with: \n\n\n\nThe Secretary\, MDASA Inc. via email secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au. \n\n\n\nNOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: \n\n\n\nPRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURERCHAMPIONSHIP OFFICER RECORDS OFFICER PUBLICITY OFFICER TROPHY REGISTRAR\n\n\n\nCommittee Nomination FormDownload URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/mdasa-agm-and-awards/ LOCATION:Sebastopol Bowling Club\, 213-219 Albert St\, Sebastopol\, 3356\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGM,Meeting,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025AGM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T062148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T043115Z UID:2323-1743100200-1743109200@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA 9 Years and Under Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start (enter via Courtyard) \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA 9&U Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by School \n\n\n\n NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpectator entry: Gold coin donation \n\n\n\n\n\nPrograms: $2 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Entry List for checking. Please advise of errors by 5pm Monday 24th March (entries@midlands-swimming.org.au). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose from 25m Freestyle and/or 25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nEACH SWIMMER MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES\n\n\n\nAll events will be started in the water.\n\n\n\nRibbons will be awarded to first three places in each heat. \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the first three placings in each age group at the end of the swim program.  \n\n\n\nAge of swimmer as at 31st December 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT NO. AGE GROUPSTROKEBoys Girls  1 27 & Under25m Freestyle3 48 Years25m Freestyle5 69 Years25m Freestyle7 87 & Under25m Backstroke9 108 Years25m Backstroke11 129 Years25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nCommands for starting are as follows : \n\n\n\nWHISTLE: To get into the water. \n\n\n\nTAKE YOUR MARK: Take up a starting position. \n\n\n\nBEEP: Go \n\n\n\nSECOND BEEP: False start\, return to start. \n\n\n\nRemain in the water at the completion of the race until signalled to climb out (usually a whistle).   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by EACH SCHOOL using the form located at the following  link: \n\n\n\nDownload entry form (Excel spreadsheet). \n\n\n\n              Email entries to: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au       \n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Wednesday 19th March\, 5pm \n\n\n\n\nEntries must be via School.   NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.\n\n\n\nNo alterations to entries will be accepted after the closing date.\n\n\n\nPAYMENT IS REQUIRED VIA BANK TRANSFER ON SUBMISSION OF ENTRY LIST – PLEASE EMAIL COPY OF RECEIPT TO: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au\n\n\n\nBank Transfer:  MDASA BSB 633 000 Acc. No. 110213287 Ref: [school name]25mEvents URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-9-years-and-under-primary-schools-encouragement-swimming-sports-25m/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250301T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250301T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T061928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T002835Z UID:2321-1740820500-1740839400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA Championships DESCRIPTION:NOTE – CHANGE OF DATE – Now Saturday 1st March \n\n\n\nProposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program – version 2\, updated 11:00am 28th February (some events reseeded) \n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Lane allocations \n\n\n\nDownload Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements. \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – Please check and advise any errors (including entry times) to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by Midday tomorrow\, Tuesday 25th February. \n\n\n\nAny Swimmer registered with a Victorian club may compete in this Meet. However\, only members of Midlands District 16 clubs will gain Championships points or medals.  By entering this event\, all nominees agree to adhere to the ‘Conditions of Entry’ listed below: \n\n\n\nDistrict Championship information: \n\n\n\n\nSwimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals\, Points and Awards in District Championship events. \n\n\n\nMidlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.  \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers\, in each 13 & Under Individual Event\n\n\n\nIt is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.\n\n\n\nDistrict Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U\, 10/11\, 12/13\, 14/15\, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelay information: \n\n\n\n\nRelay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively\, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 25th February.\n\n\n\nPayment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:\n\nName: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association\, BSB: 633 000\, Account#: 110213287\, Reference: RelayClubname\n\n\n\n\n\nNo limit to number of teams entered\n\n\n\nOnly Midlands District Clubs will gain points for relays.\n\n\n\nOnly 2 teams per club per event will be eligible to receive points.\n\n\n\nOnly the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther information: \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet\n\n\n\n11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies \n\n\n\nThe Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.\n\n\n\nThe Referee’s decisions will be final.\n\n\n\nAll events are timed finals\n\n\n\nEntries close Monday 24th February at 6pm.\n\n\n\nMDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees will not be refunded. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-championships/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250202T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T061441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T235924Z UID:2319-1738497600-1738504800@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections\, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program (updated 31/01/2025) \n\n\n\nDownload Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements. \n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Lane allocations \n\n\n\nDownload entry list – Please check and advise of errors by Midday Tuesday 28th January \n\n\n\nPlease choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event.  MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time\, depending on entries.    \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers.  MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints.  In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.     \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.  \n\n\n\nConditions of MDASA Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nSV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.  \n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet. \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 27th January 2025 at 6.00pm\n\n\n\nDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters\, 0438 823 965)\n\n\n\nLATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the terms and conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-200-400m-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250202T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T061656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T054907Z UID:2317-1738487700-1738495800@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2025 MDASA All Junior Selections DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2025 MDASA All Junior Selections \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload Timeline – Times are a guide and subject to change. Please keep an eye on the Event Board and listen for announcements. \n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Lane allocations \n\n\n\nDownload Entry list – please check and advise of errors by Midday Tuesday 28th January \n\n\n\nThis competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District 16 at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 22nd March 2025. \n\n\n\nRegistered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter\, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 22nd March at MSAC. \n\n\n\nIndividual medal winners in events from the 2025 Victorian Sprint Championships\, 2025 Victorian Country LC Championships\, 2025 Victorian Open Championships or 2025 Victorian Age Championships may enter\, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance). \n\n\n\nSwimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer  if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March. \n\n\n\nThe fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event\, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC. \n\n\n\nAge as on 22/03/2025 (date of Semi-Finals at MSAC) – NOT age at MDASA Selection Meet.  \n\n\n\nThe ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.                                     \n\n\n\nAll events are 50 metres. \n\n\n\nSwimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets. \n\n\n\nDisqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet\, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules). \n\n\n\nThe 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\nSwimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central \n\n\n\nUnregistered swimmers should contact Jo Peters\, Midlands District Entries Officer\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \, 0438 823 965 \n\n\n\nEntry Fee per event:  $12          \n\n\n\nEntry to Pool – Swimmers:  Free          Spectators:  Free                           \n\n\n\nPrograms will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 27th January 2025 at 6.00pmDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters\, 0438 823 965) \n\n\n\nExemptions  eg.  swimmer away on compulsory school camp\, injury/illness (medical certificate required)\, clash with other sporting commitments \n\n\n\nTo receive an exemption: \n\n\n\n1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event. \n\n\n\n2.) A letter/email is required including evidence/notice of exemption. \n\n\n\n3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time\, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central) \n\n\n\nAny exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the Midlands Executive. \n\n\n\nAll exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association \n\n\n\nVia email to:  secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2025-mdasa-all-junior-selections/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T061152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T074247Z UID:2315-1732901400-1732914000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2024 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResults \n\n\n\nResults with splits \n\n\n\nDownload provisional meet program – NB Provisional Program only. Meet may be reseeded based on numbers in attendance on Friday. Please be aware that if reseeding occurs: • ALL 8 Lanes may be in use for the FIRST heat; • The event will be shortened to 3 heats; • The reseeded program will be posted on the window behind the starting blocks. \n\n\n\nDownload entry list – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let me know by 6pm Tuesday 26th November. \n\n\n\nIf your swimmer is unable to compete on Friday\, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP. \n\n\n\nPlease also note that in order for this to be a qualifying meet\, we require 2 timekeepers per lane. We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. Many thanks. Swimmers aged 13 or over may be requested to timekeep when not swimming. We also require 4 people to turn the lap counters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. \n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 25th November• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-mdasa-1500m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240831T060827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T061256Z UID:2312-1730482200-1730494800@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2024 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Results with Splits\n\n\n\nDownload Results without Splits\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program – NB this is provisional and subject to change based on competitor numbers on the night. Please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au  ASAP if you know that you will not be swimming in this event. Please also advise of approximate arrival time if you will be arriving at the Aquatic Centre later than 5:45pm. \n\n\n\nVolunteer Roster – Timekeepers & Lap Counters. If you are unable to fulfill your allocated position as listed on the Volunteer Roster\, it would be appreciated if you are able to find a replacement. This will ensure that we have sufficient resources to run the meet. If you are unable to find someone to take your spot\, please email: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au or message 0438 823 965. \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List (updated 30/10/2024) – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let me know by midday Tuesday 29th October. \n\n\n\nIf any swimmer is unable to compete on Friday\, please advise entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP. \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. \n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry\n\n\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 28th October• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-mdasa-800m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240804T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240702T224948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T040240Z UID:2299-1722787200-1722798000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:MDASA AGM and Awards DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Midlands District Swimmers in the 23/24 season and get set for the 2024-25 season by nominating our new committee. All positions are open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN US IN THE MAIN FUNCTION ROOM AT THE BALLARAT GOLF CLUB ON SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST AT 4:00pm \n\n\n\nAll positions of the committee will be declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting.  \n\n\n\nNominations will close at 6pm on Friday 2nd August\, and should be lodged with: \n\n\n\nThe Secretary\, MDASA Inc. via email secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au. \n\n\n\nNOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: \n\n\n\nPRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURERCHAMPIONSHIP OFFICER RECORDS OFFICER PUBLICITY OFFICER TROPHY REGISTRAR\n\n\n\nCommittee Nomination FormDownload URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-mdasa-agm-and-awards/ LOCATION:Ballarat Golf Club\, 1800 Sturt St\, Alfredton\, Victoria\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGM,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024mdasa-AGM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Tanya%20Sutherland":MAILTO:secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20240122T014939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T014625Z UID:2201-1710439200-1710450000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 MDASA 9 Years and Under Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) DESCRIPTION:(RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY) \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start (enter via Courtyard) \n\n\n\n\n! RESCHEDULED ! \n\n\n\n2024 MDASA 9&U Primary Schools Encouragement Swimming Sports (25m) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by School \n\n\n\n NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpectator entry: Gold coin donation \n\n\n\n\n\nPrograms: $2 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose from 25m Freestyle and/or 25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nEACH SWIMMER MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 25 METRES\n\n\n\nAll events will be started in the water.\n\n\n\nRibbons will be awarded to first three places in each heat. \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the first three placings in each age group at the end of the swim program.  \n\n\n\nAge of swimmer as at 31st December2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT NO. AGE GROUPSTROKEBoys Girls  1 27 & Under25m Freestyle3 48 Years25m Freestyle5 69 Years25m Freestyle7 87 & Under25m Backstroke9 108 Years25m Backstroke11 129 Years25m Backstroke\n\n\n\nCommands for starting are as follows : \n\n\n\nWHISTLE: To get into the water. \n\n\n\nTAKE YOUR MARK: Take up a starting position. \n\n\n\nBEEP: Go \n\n\n\nSECOND BEEP: False start\, return to start. \n\n\n\nRemain in the water at the completion of the race until signalled to climb out (usually a whistle).   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries to be submitted by EACH SCHOOL using the form located at the following  link: \n\n\n\nDownload entry form (Excel spreadsheet). \n\n\n\n              Email entries to: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au       \n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Wednesday 14th March\, 5pm \n\n\n\n\nEntries must be via School.   NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.\n\n\n\nNo alterations to entries will be accepted after the closing date.\n\n\n\nPAYMENT IS REQUIRED VIA BANK TFR ON SUBMISSION OF ENTRY LIST – PLEASE EMAIL COPY OF RECEIPT TO: entries@midlands-swimming.org.au\n\n\n\nBank Transfer:  MDASA BSB 633 000 Acc. No. 110213287 Reference – [school name] 25mEvents URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-mdasa-9-years-and-under-primary-schools-encouragement-swimming-sports-25m/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240303T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240303T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T053941Z UID:2028-1709457300-1709476200@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 Midlands District 16 Championships DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2024 Midlands District 16 Championships \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Timeline \n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Lane Allocation \n\n\n\nDownload Entry list – please check and advice of errors by 6pm tonight (Tuesday 27th Feb) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile we cannot be there in person to support this important initiative due to the overlap with the Midlands Championships\, donations will be collected at the Midlands Championships in support of Laps for Lachie. \n\n\n\nMarch is Laps for Life 🏊 🏊‍ 🏊‍ month\, bringing into focus youth mental health and raising much needed funds for resources and support for Australian kids and their loved ones. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the Victorian swimming community losing one of their own\, we are encouraging all our members and the broader swimming community to register and join in to raise awareness and funds to support the Reach Out initiative to aid in the prevention of youth suicide.To register please follow this link 👉 https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/LapsforLachie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny Swimmer registered with a Victorian club may compete in this Meet. However\, only members of Midlands District 16 clubs will gain Championships points or medals.  By entering this event\, all nominees agree to adhere to the ‘Conditions of Entry’ listed below: \n\n\n\nDistrict Championship information: \n\n\n\n\nSwimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals\, Points and Awards in District Championship events. \n\n\n\nMidlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.  \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers\, in each 13 & Under Individual Event\n\n\n\nIt is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.\n\n\n\nDistrict Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U\, 10/11\, 12/13\, 14/15\, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelay information: \n\n\n\n\nRelay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively\, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 27th February.\n\n\n\nPayment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:\n\nName: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association\, BSB: 633 000\, Account#: 110213287\, Reference: RelayClubname\n\n\n\n\n\nNo limit to number of teams entered\n\n\n\nOnly Midlands District Clubs will gain points for relays.\n\n\n\nOnly 2 teams per club per event will be eligible to receive points.\n\n\n\nOnly the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther information: \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet\n\n\n\n11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies \n\n\n\nThe Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.\n\n\n\nThe Referee’s decisions will be final.\n\n\n\nAll events are timed finals\n\n\n\nMDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees will not be refunded. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-midlands-district-16-championships/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T044325Z UID:2024-1707652800-1707660000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections\, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet \n\n\n\n\n2024 MDASA 200/400m Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program\n\n\n\nDownload Timeline\n\n\n\nDownload Entry List\n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Allocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event.  MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time\, depending on entries.    \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers.  MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints.  In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.     \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.  \n\n\n\nConditions of MDASA Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nSV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.  \n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet. \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 5th February 2024 at 6.00pm\n\n\n\nDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters\, 0438 823 965)\n\n\n\nLATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the terms and conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-mdasa-200-400m-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T091500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T043343Z UID:2019-1707642900-1707651000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2024 Midlands District All Junior Selections DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n2024 Midlands District All Junior Selections \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program\n\n\n\nDownload Timeline\n\n\n\nDownload Entry List\n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Allocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District 16 at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 16th March 2024. \n\n\n\nRegistered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter\, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 16th March at MSAC. \n\n\n\nIndividual medal winners in events from the 2024 Victorian Sprint Championships\, 2024 Victorian Country LC Championships\, 2024 Victorian Open Championships or 2024 Victorian Age Championships may enter\, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance). \n\n\n\nSwimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer  if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March. \n\n\n\nThe fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event\, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC. \n\n\n\nAge as at date of Semi-Finals at MSAC (NOT age at date of MDASA Selection Meet).  \n\n\n\nThe ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.                                     \n\n\n\nAll events are 50 metres. \n\n\n\nSwimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets. \n\n\n\nDisqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet\, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules). \n\n\n\nThe 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to the conditions listed in the Meet Flyer. This must be read prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\nSwimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central \n\n\n\nUnregistered swimmers should contact Jo Peters\, Midlands District Entries Officer\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \, 0438 823 965 \n\n\n\nEntry Fee per event:  $12          \n\n\n\nEntry to Pool – Swimmers:  Free          Spectators:  Free                           \n\n\n\nPrograms will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 5th February 2024 at 6.00pmDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters\, 0438 823 965) \n\n\n\nExemptions  eg.  swimmer away on compulsory school camp\, injury/illness (medical certificate required)\, clash with other sporting commitments \n\n\n\nTo receive an exemption: \n\n\n\n1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event. \n\n\n\n2.) A letter/email is required including evidence/notice of exemption. \n\n\n\n3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time\, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central) \n\n\n\nAny exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the Midlands Executive. \n\n\n\nAll exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association \n\n\n\nVia email to:  secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2024-midlands-district-all-junior-selections/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T023748Z UID:2015-1700847000-1700859600@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - 2023 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:(Originally scheduled for Friday 10th November) \n\n\n\nProposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2023 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Results or Meet Results with Splits \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload entry list – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let me know by Midday tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd November). \n\n\n\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, and in order to ensure that the Meet achieves Qualifying Meet Status for Official Times\, we are now unable to run the Meet as planned on Friday 10th November. \n\n\n\nThe new proposed date is Friday 24th November\, subject to confirmation of Pool availability.  All times and other details\, except the closing date for entries\, remain the same.  The entry closing date is now 6pm Monday 20th November (unless the Meet reaches capacity prior to this).   \n\n\n\nSwimmers who have entered for the 10th November via Swim Central DO NOT need to enter again. Please note\, that those who entered the 10th November Meet will not be able to see their entry in the list of Events Attending after 10th November. \n\n\n\nSwimmers already entered in the Meet\, who are unable to compete on the new date\, should email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au to arrange a refund of the entry fee. \n\n\n\nMidlands District apologises for any inconvenience that this might cause\, but it was felt that swimmers would prefer to have the Meet rescheduled and have the opportunity to achieve a qualifying time that counts.  1500m is a long way to swim if you are not receiving an “Official Time” at the end of the swim. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jo Peters\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \, 0438 823 965 if you have any questions or queries. \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-mdasa-1500m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231029T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T071057Z UID:1977-1698597000-1698602400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED 2023 MDASA AGM & AWARDS DESCRIPTION:NOW ON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGM & AWARDS RESCHEDULED – SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER \n\n\n\nJOIN US AT THE BALLARAT GOLF CLUB ON SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER AT 4:30pm \n\n\n\nDUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES\, THE MDASA AGM AND AWARDS PRESENTATION HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED. BOTH EVENTS WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER FROM 4:30pm. \n\n\n\nAll positions of the committee will be declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting.  \n\n\n\nNominations will now close at 7pm on Friday 20th October\, and should be lodged with: \n\n\n\nThe Secretary\, MDASA Inc. via email secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au. \n\n\n\nNOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: \n\n\n\nPRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURERCHAMPIONSHIP OFFICER RECORDS OFFICER PUBLICITY OFFICER TROPHY REGISTRAR\n\n\n\nCommittee Nomination Form 2023-24Download\n\n\n\nRSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/f2iNF8Y5G8BuLkDY7 URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-mdasa-agm/ LOCATION:Ballarat Golf Club\, 1800 Sturt St\, Alfredton\, Victoria\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:AGM,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/22-2023AGMAwards.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ben%20Gallagher":MAILTO:secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230825T064724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T064727Z UID:2086-1698494400-1698512400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:Swimming Victoria Country Junior District Competition DESCRIPTION:Country Junior District competition \n\n\n\n\nDistrict Team by invitation only (for swimmers aged 8 – 11 years) \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Country Junior District Competition returns to the Swimming Victoria Competition Calendar. \n\n\n\nOccurring in the afternoon session\, after the Metro Junior District Competition. \n\n\n\nThis competition is for 8-11yr olds \n\n\n\nEntry is via your district only URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/swimming-victoria-country-junior-district-competition/ LOCATION:Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC)\, 30 Aughtie Drive\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SV-LOGO_Comp.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swimming%20Victoria":MAILTO:events@vic.swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230906T023330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T023333Z UID:2128-1697968800-1697990400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2023 Ballarat Gold LC Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n($16 per relay team) \n\n\n\nEnter on Swim Central URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-ballarat-gold-lc-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bgold22102023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Gold%20Swimming%20Club":MAILTO:entries@ballaratgold.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231021T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230906T021917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T023536Z UID:2126-1697881500-1697907600@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:BSC Skoda Top 5 Meet 4 DESCRIPTION:Enter on Swim Central URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/bsc-skoda-top-5-meet-4/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bsclogo3-e1693966680562.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Swimming%20Club":MAILTO:ballaratswimmingclubentries@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230822T131149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T005623Z UID:1993-1696613400-1696626000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2023 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n2023 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResults \n\n\n\nResults with Splits \n\n\n\nDownload Venue Map \n\n\n\nDownload provisional Program (including Timeline) – subject to change based on competitor numbers on the night. Please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au  ASAP if you know that you will not be swimming in this event. Please also advise of approximate arrival time if you will be arriving at the Aquatic Centre later than 5:45pm. \n\n\n\nCheck In – On arrival at the venue\, please mark yourself present on the “Sign in” Sheet.  This should be on a clipboard by the Meet Entry/Exit door.  Please ask an Official if you can’t find it. \n\n\n\nWarm-up – Warm up from 5:30 – 5:50pm in the competition pool.  The competition pool will be cleared at 5:50pm\, ready for racing to start at 6pm.  A lane will be available in the 25m pool (see venue map) throughout the meet for swimmers to warm up and cool down.  Swimmers are asked to please comply with any requests to clear the pool.  All coaches and swimmers should be aware of the general warm up procedures for meets:  Initial warm up with no dive entries\, feet first entry into water.  Swimmers must swim in a clockwise direction.  Starts are to be conducted in lanes 1 and 8 (under coaches’ supervision) for the last 5 minutes of warmup in the competition pool. These are to be treated as walk back lanes.  The request to clear the pool must be obeyed immediately. \n\n\n\nWithdrawals – if you do not intend to swim\, let us know ASAP \n\n\n\n\nPrior to the meet\, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au or message 0438 823 965\n\n\n\nAt the meet\, please advise the Recording desk (see venue map)\n\n\n\n\nTimekeepers/ Lap Counter Operators – To ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane.  Additional volunteers are required to operate the lap counters.  It would be appreciated if each swimmer (NOT family) could provide at least one volunteer for the duration of the Meet. This will ensure that we have sufficient resources to run the meet. \n\n\n\nWe will be using the Dolphin Timing System and will be taking Splits Please familiarise yourself with instructions for use which are included in the Meet Program.  Please ask at the Meet if you are unsure.    \n\n\n\nThe instructions for operating the Lap counters are also included in the Meet program. \n\n\n\nResults will be available on Meet Mobile “2023 Midlands District 800m Distance Meet” \n\n\n\nMedals – Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female swimmers in the “11 & Under” and “12-13Yrs“ age groups.  Medals can be collected at the conclusion of the Meet. \n\n\n\nPooldeck safety – MDASA requests that pooldeck remains clear at all times\, for the safety of Technical Officials\, and to allow them to operate effectively.  Attendees should not be standing on pool deck\, with the exception of swimmers receiving feedback from their Coach.  Please remain seated as much as possible and be aware that those around you also wish to have a good view of the pool.  Thank you for being courteous and considerate. \n\n\n\nCOVIDSafe – If you are feeling sick or have symptoms of COVID-19\, please DO NOT attend this event. It is for the safety of all those in the swimming community. Many thanks. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre this Friday.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – Please check and advise any errors by 6pm Tuesday 3rd October to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \n\n\n\nIf you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let me know by 6pm Tuesday 3rd October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic Centre on Friday evening. \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-mdasa-800m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mdasa-meets.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230909T094500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230821T131939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T130437Z UID:1965-1694252700-1694278800@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:BSC Skoda Top 5 Meet 3 DESCRIPTION:Enter on Swim Central URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/bsc-skoda-top-5-meet-3/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023bscTop5-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Swimming%20Club":MAILTO:ballaratswimmingclubentries@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230402T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230402T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230312T040317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T045308Z UID:1737-1680429600-1680445800@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2023 Midlands District 16 Championships DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Results \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload Timeline \n\n\n\nDownload Club Timekeeper Lane Allocation \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List (at 28/03/2023) – please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors please let me know by 10am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \n\n\n\nDistrict Championship information: \n\n\n\n\nOnly open to Members of Midlands District 16 clubs (Ballarat based clubs)\n\n\n\nSwimmers must have been registered with a Midlands District Club for at least 6 weeks prior to the Championships to be eligible for Medals\, Points and Awards in District Championship events. \n\n\n\nMidlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.  \n\n\n\nMedals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers\, in each 13 & Under Individual Event\n\n\n\nIt is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.\n\n\n\nDistrict Age Group Champion Trophies for the top point scoring Male and Female swimmer in each of the following age groups 9/U\, 10/11\, 12/13\, 14/15\, 16/17 & 18/O (presented at MDASA Awards night)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelay information: \n\n\n\n\nRelay entry via Swim Central. Alternatively\, TM files or manual entry welcome for Relay entries ONLY. Email relay entry details (Club & # of teams for each event) and remittance advice to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 28th March.\n\n\n\nPayment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:\n\nName: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association\, BSB: 633 000\, Account#: 110213287\, Reference: RelayClubname\n\n\n\n\n\nNo limit to number of teams entered\n\n\n\nOnly the points gained by the fastest 2 teams for any one club in that event will be included when calculating the overall winner of the District Relay Shield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther information: \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet\n\n\n\n11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies \n\n\n\nThe Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.\n\n\n\nThe Referee’s decisions will be final.\n\n\n\nAll events are timed finals\n\n\n\nMDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovid-19 information: \n\n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions in place at time of Meet\, in addition to any Venue specific requirements and SV’s COVID-19 Terms & Conditions.\n\n\n\nIf you are feeling sick or have symptoms of COVID-19\, DO NOT ATTEND this competition. Individual refunds may be considered.\n\n\n\nAll Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet. URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-midlands-district-16-championships/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023MidlandsChamps.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230104T080243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T121858Z UID:1695-1675598400-1675605600@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2023 Midlands District 200-400m Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections\, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Timekeeper Lane Allocation \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Timeline \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors please let me know by 10am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1st February). \n\n\n\nPlease choose only ONE 400m event and/or ONE 200m event.  MDASA reserves the right to swim events of the same distance at the same time\, depending on entries.    \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers.  MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints.  In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority.     \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane. Your help ensuring that this occurs is greatly appreciated.  \n\n\n\nConditions of MDASA Meet Entry \n\n\n\n\nONE START RULE will apply\n\n\n\nSV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.  \n\n\n\nAge as at day of the meet. \n\n\n\nLATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to current Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions\, in addition to the Covid-19 terms and conditions listed in the Meet documentation on Swim Central. Swimmers\, spectators and officials must read this prior to entering the Meet.\n\n\n\nDO NOT attend if you are unwell (*Covid19 refunds may be considered).\n\n\n\nAll Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-midlands-district-200-400m-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-200-400m-Meet.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20230104T053119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T121943Z UID:1674-1675591200-1675596600@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2023 Midlands District All Junior Selections DESCRIPTION:Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am\, Warm up 9:15am\, Racing starts 10am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Timekeeper Lane Allocation \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Timeline \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors please let me know by 10am tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1st February). \n\n\n\nThis competition is held to select swimmers to compete for the Midlands District at the Semi-Finals of the Country All Junior competition to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 18th March 2023 (MSAC Semi-Finals date TBC). \n\n\n\nRegistered swimmers from clubs not belonging to Midlands District 16 may enter\, but are not eligible for selection to compete for District clubs on Saturday 18th March at MSAC. \n\n\n\nIndividual medal winners in events from the 2023 Victorian Sprint Championships\, 2023 Victorian Country LC Championships\, 2023 Victorian Open Championships or 2023 Victorian Age Championships may enter\, but are NOT eligible for selection to compete in the Semi-Finals for that STROKE in which the medal was won (regardless of distance). \n\n\n\nSwimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer  if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March. \n\n\n\nThe fastest eight (8) eligible swimmers in each event\, for each age group from 8 & under to 16 years will be invited to compete at MSAC – numbers subject to confirmation by Swimming Victoria. \n\n\n\nAge as at date of Semi-Finals at MSAC (NOT age at date of MDASA Selection Trials).  \n\n\n\nThe ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.                                     \n\n\n\nAll events are 50 metres. \n\n\n\nSwimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets. \n\n\n\nDisqualification ruling – if a swimmer if disqualified in an event at the MDASA All Junior Selection meet\, they are ineligible to be selected for that event (as per SV rules). \n\n\n\nThe 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event. \n\n\n\nNominees agree to adhere to current Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions\, in addition to the Covid-19 terms and conditions listed in the Meet documentation on Swim Central. Swimmers\, spectators and officials must read this prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\nDO NOT attend if you are unwell. \n\n\n\nAll Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet \n\n\n\nSwimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central \n\n\n\nUnregistered swimmers should contact Jo Peters\, Midlands District Entries Officer\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au \, 0438 823 965 \n\n\n\nEntry Fee per event:  $12          \n\n\n\nEntry to Pool – Swimmers:  Free          Spectators:  Free                           \n\n\n\nPrograms will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website \n\n\n\nEntries Close – Monday\, 30th January 2023 at 6.00pmDirect queries to  entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters\, 0438 823 965) \n\n\n\nExemptions  eg.  swimmer away on compulsory school camp \n\n\n\nTo receive an exemption: \n\n\n\n1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event. \n\n\n\n2.) A letter is required including evidence/notice of camp from the school. \n\n\n\n3.) Times to be considered must be the best Long Course 50m time\, from within the last 12 months for the relevant stroke(s) (Times can be obtained from Swim Central or Results Central) \n\n\n\nAny exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the Midlands Executive. \n\n\n\nAll exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association \n\n\n\nVia email to:  secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au   URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2023-midlands-district-all-junior-selections/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023AJ.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20220903T074522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T122943Z UID:1598-1670002200-1670013000@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2022 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries Closed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Results – no splits \n\n\n\nDownload Results – with splits \n\n\n\nDownload PROVISIONAL program – NB This is PROVISIONAL and are subject to change based on competitor attendance on the night.  \n\n\n\nPlease email Jo Peters\, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au  ASAP if you know that you will not be swimming in this event.  Please also let Jo know an approximate arrival time if you will be arriving at the Aquatic Centre later than 5:45pm. \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT – On arrival at the Meet\, please mark a tick next to your swimmer’s name on the attendance register that will be available on the desk by the entrance. \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that the Meet may be reseeded\, resulting in changes to Heat and Lane allocation.  A copy of the Meet Program will be available on the window behind the Starting blocks.  Please listen carefully to Marshalls for Heat and Lane allocation and be aware that your Heat could start earlier than originally published. \n\n\n\nPlease also note that in order for this to be a qualifying meet\, we will require a minimum of 2 timekeepers per lane.  We request that each swimmer supply 1 timekeeper so that we are able to fulfil this requirement. \n\n\n\nWe also need volunteers for turning the Lap Counters\, so if you are able to bring an extra person to help with this\, please let me know ASAP. \n\n\n\nDownload entry list – Please check this list carefully (including entry times) and if there are any errors or\, if you are listed as No Time\, but would like to include an estimated training time supplied by your coach for seeding purposes\, please let me know by 6pm tonight (Tuesday 29th November). \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Flyer \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. \n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 28th November• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS* \n\n\n\n• Nominees agree to adhere to current Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions\, in addition to the Covid-19 terms and conditions listed in the Meet documentation on Swim Central. Swimmers\, spectators and officials must read this prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\n• DO NOT attend if you are unwell (Covid19 refunds may be considered)*. \n\n\n\n• All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2022-mdasa-1500m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-1500m-meet.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221014T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T073335 CREATED:20220903T073333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T123018Z UID:1588-1665768600-1665779400@midlands-swimming.org.au SUMMARY:2022 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet DESCRIPTION:Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries now closed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Meet Program – NB this is provisional and subject to change based on competitor attendance on the night. Please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au ASAP if you know that you will not be swimming in this event. Please also advise of approximate arrival time if you will be arriving at the Aquatic Centre later than 5:45pm. \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. \n\n\n\nDownload Entry List – please check and advise any errors to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 11th October \n\n\n\nDownload Meet Flyer \n\n\n\nOpen to all SAL registered swimmers. MDASA reserve the right to close entries early to accommodate time constraints. In the event of the Meet being oversubscribed\, Midlands District swimmers will be given priority. \n\n\n\nTo ensure that this meet is recognised as a Qualifying Meet a minimum of two timekeepers will be required for each lane\, it would be appreciated if each swimmer could provide at least one timekeeper. \n\n\n\nConditions of Meet Entry\n\n\n\n\n\n• ONE START RULE will apply• SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.• Medals will be presented to the first three swimmers in the following age groups for male and female: 11/u and 12/13yr.• Age as at day of the meet.• Event will be swum on a mixed time trial basis\, seeded by entry time.• Entries close 6pm Monday 10th October• LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS*. \n\n\n\n• Nominees agree to adhere to current Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions\, in addition to the Covid-19 terms and conditions listed in the Meet documentation on Swim Central. Swimmers\, spectators and officials must read this prior to entering the Meet. \n\n\n\n• DO NOT attend if you are unwell (Covid19 refunds may be considered). \n\n\n\n• All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet URL:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/event/2022-mdasa-800m-freestyle-distance-meet/ LOCATION:Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre\, Gillies St North\, Lake Gardens\, VIC\, 3355\, Australia CATEGORIES:Swim Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://midlands-swimming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-800m-meet-e1663468002698.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo%20Peters":MAILTO:entries@midlands-swimming.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR