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of Midlothian ASC
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of Midlothian ASC "The Heartbeat of Swimming in Edinburgh"
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The 2009-2010 Competition Plan The
latest version (March 2010) can be downloaded here
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The Competition and Testing Plan is designed to give swimmers and parents from all squads a clearer knowledge of the competition dates for the year ahead and also provides information about other important dates throughout the season. It is updated at regular intervals (at least once per month) and you should always check for additions and amendments each time it is updated.
The format is fairly self-explanatory – the competition is listed along with its date and the squad that each competition is aimed towards is listed at the side. The basic aim is to provide all squads from Group 3 upwards with a competition, on average, at a rate of one per month. Group 4 and 5 are provided with competitions at a more appropriate frequency for their level of development.
Hearts is a competitive swimming club – where a competition is earmarked for a particular squad it is expected that every member of that squad makes themselves available to compete. Please ensure you check your email regularly for notification of forthcoming events and always reply promptly whether you are available or not.
Club Time Trial Days are an essential racing opportunity and every swimmer within the training structure should be competing at these when staged. They are useful for swimmers needing to set new personal best times or compete in events they don't often get chance to contend in a low pressure, fun environment. The Club Days this season are scheduled when the senior swimmers within the club are competing at a 'major' meet.
Distance Tests are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the season and it is expected that every member of the participating squads complete the test on the Sunday indicated (alternative provision may be made in exceptional cases). This season there are 4 test dates and ALL squads will participate on the dates shown. The Distance Test is an important indicator of aerobic improvement and technique maintenance and it is vital that you complete all of the tests throughout the season.
Skills Workshops are a new addition to the calendar for 2005/2006 that aims to provide an educational experience for all swimmers and coaches in the club that will either be Head Coach led or run by guest coaches. Topic areas will include starts and turns; stroke technique; event specific skills and will form an essential part of the season for all.
Major national and international competitions are included in italics for interest.
Please print off this Competition and Testing Plan, keep it in a safe place and check this website frequently – it is a very important document that will hopefully help you better plan your schedules and avoid the problem of being unable to compete after being informed about various competitions at short notice.
There is no excuse now! All the information you need is here.
Phil Potter – Head Coach
These are a combination of links to a web based map service and our own route suggestions (Word documents). Feedback (of the constructive type) on these routes is welcomed - please email Alastair. Also, HMASC assume no responsibility for loss of direction or earnings if you choose to use these suggested routes.
Carnegie Leisure Centre
- Map
- Route
Pilmuir Street
DUNFERMLINE
KY12 0QE
Dalkeith Schools Community
Campus - Map
- Route
4 Cousland Road
DALKEITH
EH22 2PS
Olympia Leisure Centre, Dundee - Map
Earl Grey Place,
Dundee
DD1 4DF
Fauldhouse Community Education
Centre - Map
- Route
Langrigg Road
Fauldhouse
EH47 9JA
Fife Institute of Sport
- Map
- Route
Viewfield
GLENROTHES
Haddington Pool
- Map
- Route
Mill Wynd, Haddington.
Kirkcaldy Swimming Pool
- Map
- Route
The Esplanade
KIRKCALDY
KY1 1RQ
Musselburgh Sports Centre
- Map
- Route
Newbigging
MUSSELBURGH
EH21 8AS
National Swim Academy
- Map
- Route
University of Stirling
University Road
STIRLING
FK9 4LA
Prestonpans Swimming Pool
- Map
- Route
The Mercat Gait Centre
Preston Road
Prestonpans
EH32 9EN
Rainbow Slides Leisure
Centre - Map
- Route
Goosecroft Road
STIRLING
Sir Matt Busby Sports
Centre - Map
- Route
Main Street
BELLSHILL
ML4 3DP
The Peak - Map
Stirling Sports Village
Forthside Way
FK8 1QZ
Tollcross Park Leisure
Centre - Map
- Route
350 Wellshot Road
GLASGOW
G32 7QR
Whitburn Pool - Map
- Route and map
West Main Street
Whitburn
EH47 0AR
plus the local pools;
Ainslie Park - Map
Leith Academy - Map
Royal Commonwealth
Pool (RCP) - Map
Competition Tips
Glossary of swimming termsFINA: Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur. The World governing body of swimming.
SASA: The Scottish Amateur Swimming Association - the governing body of swimming in Scotland (England - ASA, Wales - WASA).
G.B.Federation: Governs swimming in events where Scotland, England and Wales join together to provide one representative team e.g. in major World games like the Olympics.
Short Course: A swimming competition, which takes place in pools less than 50m in length. True short course is usually in 25m or 25yd pools e.g. Leith Academy, Carnegie.
Long Course: A swimming competition, which takes place in pools of 50m or 55yds e.g. Royal Commonwealth Pool (RCP), Tolcross.
Qualifying Times: Some competitions have a qualifying time set by the organisers. This applies at National level and East District level as well as many other Open Club Meets. Competitors must achieve the qualifying time at a recognised competition before entering the particular event.
Open Meets: These are competitions run by clubs, which are open to entry by any club or swimmer affiliated to SASA.
Graded Meets: These competitions are organised to provide competition appropriate to all levels of ability by placing upper and lower limit times.
Split Times: A lap time that coaches often record for teaching the concept of pacing. For instance, split times may be taken at 25m, 50m and 75m during a 100m race. Splits are also recorded during relay events - this is the separate time for each individual who swims as part of the relay team.
PB: Personal Best. Each swimmer will have a best time for each event. The times will differ between short and long course swimming. Short course times will normally be faster because of the advantage gained from extra turns.
Referee: The SASA official who has authority over all other technical officials at a meet. The referee makes the final decisions and sees to the efficient running of the meet.
Starter: The SASA official who is responsible for starting each race - usually with a starting gun or a whistle.
Judges: The SASA officials who are responsible for judging stroke style, starts, turns and finishes in accordance with the rules.
Timekeepers: The SASA officials who record the manual time for each swimmer.
Note : Examinations can be taken to gain qualifications as a SASA official at any of these levels.
Electronic Timing: This will be used at the more major meets and galas. This will take precedence over manual timing.
