Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association

Swimming Victoria Country Junior District Competition
2023-10-28 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC), 30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, VIC, 3206, Australia
Country Junior District competition

District Team by invitation only (for swimmers aged 8 – 11 years)

The Country Junior District Competition returns to the Swimming Victoria Competition Calendar.

Occurring in the afternoon session, after the Metro Junior District Competition.

This competition is for 8-11yr olds

Entry is via your district only

2023 Ballarat Gold LC Meet
2023-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

($16 per relay team)

Enter on Swim Central

BSC Skoda Top 5 Meet 4
2023-10-21 09:45 - 17:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Enter on Swim Central

2023 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet
2023-10-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

2023 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet

Download Flyer

Results

Results with Splits

Download Venue Map

Download 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.

Check 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.

Warm-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.

Withdrawals – if you do not intend to swim, let us know ASAP

Prior to the meet, please email entries@midlands-swimming.org.au or message 0438 823 965

At the meet, please advise the Recording desk (see venue map)

Timekeepers/ 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.

We 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.

The instructions for operating the Lap counters are also included in the Meet program.

Results will be available on Meet Mobile “2023 Midlands District 800m Distance Meet”

Medals – 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.

Pooldeck 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.

COVIDSafe – 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre this Friday.

Download Entry List – Please check and advise any errors by 6pm Tuesday 3rd October to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au

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 3rd October.

To 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ballarat Aquatic Centre on Friday evening.

Open 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.

BSC Skoda Top 5 Meet 3
2023-09-09 09:45 - 17:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia

2023 Midlands District 16 Championships
2023-04-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

Download Flyer

Download Results

Download Meet Program

Download Timeline

Download Club Timekeeper Lane Allocation

Download 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

District Championship information:

Only open to Members of Midlands District 16 clubs (Ballarat based clubs)

Swimmers 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.

Midlands District swimmers must swim at least TWO individual championship events to be eligible for ANY Midlands District Trophy or Award.

Medals will be awarded to the fastest three swimmers, in each 13 & Under Individual Event

It is the swimmer’s responsibility to collect medals on the day of the competition. No medals will be available for later collection.

District 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)

Relay information:

Relay 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.

Payment must be made prior to the meet by direct deposit to:

Name: Midland District Amateur Swimming Association, BSB: 633 000, Account#: 110213287, Reference: RelayClubname

No limit to number of teams entered

Only 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.

Other information:

ONE START RULE will apply

Age as at day of the meet

11 & Under Swimsuit Rule applies

The Meet Director reserves the right to cancel/ merge events or alter the program as required.

The Referee’s decisions will be final.

All events are timed finals

MDASA reserves the right to close online entries early to accommodate time restraints/ venue capacity.

Entry Fees will not be refunded.

Covid-19 information:

Nominees 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.

If you are feeling sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, DO NOT ATTEND this competition. Individual refunds may be considered.

All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet.

2023 Midlands District 200-400m Distance Meet
2023-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Warm up on completion of All Junior Selections, Racing starts approx. 30 minutes after finish of All Junior Selections Meet

Download Flyer

Download Timekeeper Lane Allocation

Download Meet Timeline

Download Meet Program

Download 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).

Please 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.

Open 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.

To 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.

Conditions of MDASA Meet Entry

ONE START RULE will apply

SV 11/Under Swim Suit Rule Applies.

Age as at day of the meet.

LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted and NO REFUNDS.

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.

DO NOT attend if you are unwell (*Covid19 refunds may be considered).

All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet

2023 Midlands District All Junior Selections
2023-02-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Proposed qualifying Meet – Doors open 9am, Warm up 9:15am, Racing starts 10am

Download Flyer

Download Timekeeper Lane Allocation

Download Meet Timeline

Download Meet Program

Download 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).

This 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).

Registered 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.

Individual 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).

Swimmers should inform the Midlands District Entries Officer if they are not intending to compete in the semi-finals at MSAC in March.

The 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.

Age as at date of Semi-Finals at MSAC (NOT age at date of MDASA Selection Trials).

The ‘One Start’ Rule will apply.

All events are 50 metres.

Swimmers do not have to be registered with a club to compete in the All Junior Meets.

Disqualification 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).

The 11/under swimsuit rule applies at this event.

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.

DO NOT attend if you are unwell.

All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet

Swimmers registered with Swimming Victoria must submit entries online via Swim Central

Unregistered swimmers should contact Jo Peters, Midlands District Entries Officer, entries@midlands-swimming.org.au , 0438 823 965

Entry Fee per event: $12

Entry to Pool – Swimmers: Free Spectators: Free

Programs will be available through Swim Central and MDASA website

Entries Close – Monday, 30th January 2023 at 6.00pmDirect queries to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au (Jo Peters, 0438 823 965)

Exemptions eg. swimmer away on compulsory school camp

To receive an exemption:

1.) Swimmer must have entered and paid for the event.

2.) A letter is required including evidence/notice of camp from the school.

3.) 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)

Any exemptions sought outside the criteria will be assessed on their individual merit by the Midlands Executive.

All exemption requests to be sent to: Midlands and District Amateur Swimming Association

Via email to: secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au

2022 MDASA 1500m Freestyle Distance Meet
2022-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

Entries Closed

Download Results – no splits

Download Results – with splits

Download PROVISIONAL program – NB This is PROVISIONAL and are subject to change based on competitor attendance on the night.

Please 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.

IMPORTANT – 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.

Please 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.

Please 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.

We 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.

Download 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).

To 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.

Download Meet Flyer

Open 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.

Conditions of Meet Entry

• 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*

• 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.

• DO NOT attend if you are unwell (Covid19 refunds may be considered)*.

• All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet

2022 MDASA 800m Freestyle Distance Meet
2022-10-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Warm up at 5:30 pm (racing starts at 6pm)

Entries now closed

Download 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.

To 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.

Download Entry List – please check and advise any errors to entries@midlands-swimming.org.au by 6pm Tuesday 11th October

Download Meet Flyer

Open 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.

To 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.

Conditions of Meet Entry

• 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*.

• 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.

• DO NOT attend if you are unwell (Covid19 refunds may be considered).

• All Meet details subject to change based on Victorian Covid Rules and Restrictions at time of Meet

MDASA AGM & Awards Afternoon
2022-08-28 14:45 - 17:00 | The Lake View Hotel, 22 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree, VIC, 3350, Australia
Current MDASA Swimmers, their families and life members are invited to:

The 2022 MDASA AGM and Awards afternoon

Join us at the Lake View Hotel from 2:45pm for a 3pm start on Sunday 28th August. Please RSVP by ordering tickets via TRYBOOKING

For those interested in nominating for a position on the MDASA committee, please use this nomination form.

Nominations will be accepted for:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Championship Officer

Records Officer

Publicity Officer

Trophy Registrar

Nominations should be submitted to the Secretary, MDASA Inc. via email (secretary@midlands-swimming.org.au). Nominations for committee positions close at 7pm on Friday 26th August.

2022 Victorian Country Short Course Championships
2022-07-30 09:00 - 2022-07-31 16:30 | Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre, Gillies St North, Lake Gardens, VIC, 3355, Australia
Results

Results pdf

Results TM File

Team Points Scores pdf

Meet documentation

Entry list

Timeline

Timekeeper Roster

Warm up procedures

Venue map and Seating plan

Results on Meet Mobile – “2022 Victorian Country SC Championships”

Pre-event registration (Friday 29th July, 4-8pm)

At the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre – Please follow the signs to the rear of the complex to enter.

Available for collection from the Pre Event Registration Desk by parents/guardians and clubs:

Athlete Passes

Team Manager Passes

Multi-Class Support passes and

Redeem TryBooking tickets for programs and/or spectator passes

If you are arriving Saturday or Sunday morning then please proceed to the Registration desk from the Courtyard Entry point.

All items not collected or redeemed Friday will be available for collection at this point.

Spectator Passes and Meet Programs for the Victorian Country SC Swimming Championships are now available for purchase from: Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CAMOR (or search “2022 Victorian Country SC Swimming Championships Ballarat”)

Merchandise for the Victorian Country SC Championships is now available for purchase here: https://swimmerch.com.au/collections/country-short-course-championships

Homegrown Photography are the official photographers for the Victorian Country SC Championships. Should you have any concerns, please approach the event organisers on the day. View the gallery here: https://homegrowndesign.pixieset.com/2022vcscchampionshipsballarat/.

Please read all competition information located at Victorian Country SC Championships

By nominating for this event you are accepting the SV Terms & Conditions – Entry & Attendance at Competitions and acknowledge you have read and understood the information in the Competition Information Booklet.

This event is only open to members registered with a COUNTRY CLUB or ELIGIBLE BORDER CLUB.

MC swimmers must ensure they meet the relevant QT for their class & age group for each event prior to entering.

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