The relay gala is returning to the calendar on Saturday April 23rd at the NAC.
It will take place from noon to 3pm and more details can be viewed here
Fina 2021 Rankings
The Fina 2021 rankings have been publish and can be viewed here:
These results are largely a reflection of pandemic availability of training and competition in differing countries, but Ireland have a few entries within.
Ulster Masters Championships
The Ulster Masters Championships have been announced. They will take place in Craigavon this year and will be in long course format. They will be held on Sunday May 22nd.
The documentation is as follows:
HyTek File
Bank Account Details
Meet Programme
Entry Form
Limerick Masters Long Course 2022
Limerick Masters SC are proud to announce that the Irish Open Long Course Masters Championships 2022 will be held at the University Arena 50m Swimming Pool, on Friday 4th and Saturday 5thth March 2022.
The club are offering a full programme of events, with the 1,500M event taking place on Friday evening, followed by a full day of swimming on Saturday.
The number of entrants per event is limited, and is on first-come, first served basis. All individual entries will be through our on-line process only and we will operate a wait list and do our best to accommodate all your requests.
You may only enter 4 individual events.
Entries are now open https://eventmaster.ie/event/A3QKSjlIlv
The closing date for the receipt of all entries is Sunday 13th of February 2022.
Relay entries will be taken on the day!
There will be no post gala entertainment this year but there may be an informal event arranged for swimmers.
You may also keep up to date by following the club on https://www.facebook.com/LimerickMasters/ or on Twitter @MastersLimerick
FINA/LEN Top Tens of 2021
As we approach year end, all swimmers are asked to submit any times they want reviewed for the FINA and LEN Top Tens of 2021.
Submissions should be made via email to mastersrecorder@swimireland.ie
Closing date for inclusion is 5pm, Friday 31st December 2021 if you want to guarantee submission.
Celtic Masters Results 2021
Celtic Masters 2021
The Celtic Masters Gala in conjunction with Aer Lingus Masters & NAC Masters takes place on Sunday 14th November 2021 in the NAC, Dublin. The event begins at 9.30am – warm up with the first session commencing at 10am. The second session of the day begins with warm up at 2pm and races starting at 2.30pm.
Full details and meet information can be found on the Upcoming Gala’s section of the website.
Entries for the upcoming gala can be made online by following this link:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/3mZxTx4tZW
All event queries can be sent via email to celticopenmasters@gmail.com
Online Masters S&C is back!
Online Strength and Conditioning for Masters
Swim Ireland Masters have teamed up with Niamh Buffini of Buff Performance to offer a tailored 8-week Strength and Conditioning programme to Masters swimmers.
The aim of the programme is to increase cardio fitness, improve fundamental movement and mobility, with a focus on core strengthening.
The programme is subsidised by Swim Ireland Masters, costing just €50 for 16 live workouts, with 8 additional pre-recorded sessions.
The programme begins on Tuesday 19th October 2021 @ 6.30pm
Further information can be found at the booking link below
Club Support Menu
We know it is frustrating and disappointing to have started 2021 without swimming pools, our sports effectively stopped for the foreseeable future. But we also know that this will end, and that all members can emerge renewed with the right support.
To keep you motivated and engaged Swim Ireland and the Masters Committee have been working on a club support menu. Check out the links below for more information.
Online Strength and Conditioning for Masters
Swim Ireland Masters have teamed up with Niamh Buffini of Buff Performance to offer a tailored 6-week Strength and Conditioning programme to Masters swimmers.
The aim of the programme is to increase cardio fitness, improve fundamental movement and mobility, with a focus on core strengthening.
The programme is subsidised by Swim Ireland Masters, costing just €30 for 12 live workouts, with 6 additional pre-recorded sessions.
Virtual Workshop Series
The first in the workshop series covered Freestyle with Enniskillen Lakelanders, Head Coach Aaron Rickhuss, with over 50 Masters swimmers in attendance. The workshop series continues this month with Nutrition and Lifestyle on 27th January. For more details click here.
Virtual Swim League
In light of an additional lockdown period imposed, the Masters Committee have revised the Swim League as follows:
- Swimmers will have an opportunity to submit their swims on a monthly basis, in any stroke.
- Virtual Swim League has been extended until 31st August 2021.
- Entries should be submitted by the 5th of each month, results and ranking will be published on the 10th.
- Swimmers completing at least 1 event in a month will be in with a chance of winning a monthly spot prize, €50 Swimkit voucher.
- To further encourage Masters swimmers to try out a variety of events and distances a Rewards Scheme has been introduced.
More details HERE
Time to get back in the pool
Swim Ireland Masters Committee are delighted to announce several initiatives to keep Masters swimmers active and motivated. Check out the relevant pages for more details. Starting in January 2021 we will be running the following:
- Masters Virtual Swim League
- Decathlon Award 2021
- Masters Virtual Workshop Series