Regional Programme

Regional Development Programme 2026/27

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Congratulations to the 24 athletes selected for Connacht’s Regional Development Programme 2026/27! 🏊‍♂️

Selected based on their performances at last season’s identified competitions, Connacht and Munster joined forces to welcome these talented athletes at their Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick yesterday.

The athletes embraced a packed day of training, education and personal development activities.

A huge thank you to our fantastic team who helped make the day such a success: Practitioners Ronan (Strength & Conditioning) and Robbie (Sports Psychology) ⭐ Coaches Enda, Norma and Fiona

Most importantly, thank you to our athletes for their energy, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the day.

What a team! 💙

Participating Clubs: Athlone SC | Ballina Dolphins SC | Castlebar Swimming Club | Claremorris Swimming Club | Comans Swimming Club | Galway Swimming Club | Longford Swimming Club | Shark Swimming Club Galway | County Sligo Swimming Club | Tuam Swim Club 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

AquaSprint, Event, Results

2026 Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League Final

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The 2026 Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League Final took place in Castlebar on Saturday, bringing together clubs from across the region for a fantastic celebration of junior swimming!

The competition showcased the talent, determination and team spirit of young swimmers, with exciting racing throughout the afternoon as clubs battled for league honours. Supported by coaches, volunteers, officials and families, the event once again highlighted the strength of junior swimming across the region.

A-Final Results

🥇 Athlone SC
🥈 Comans SC
🥉 Shark SC

B-Final Results

🥇 Bluefin SC
🥈 Galway SC
🥉 Ballinasloe SC

Congratulations to all swimmers who took part!

Special thanks to the volunteers whose efforts ensured a successful and enjoyable day for everyone involved.

The Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League continues to provide young athletes with valuable start to competitive swimming while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship and a lifelong love of swimming.

Regional Programme, Uncategorized

Regional Skills Academy 2026/27

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Congratulations to the 36 athletes selected for Connacht’s Regional Skills Academy 2026/27! 🏊‍♂️

Selected based on their performances at last season’s identified competitions, these talented young swimmers officially began their journey yesterday at Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick.

The athletes embraced a packed day of training, education and personal development activities.

A huge thank you to our fantastic team who helped make the day such a success: ⭐ Swim Ireland National Team athletes Ellie McCartney and Danielle Farrell ⭐ Practitioners Ronan (Strength & Conditioning) and Robbie (Sports Psychology) ⭐ Coaches Kevin, Norma, Sara and Susan

Most importantly, thank you to our athletes for their energy, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the day.

What a team! 💙

Participating Clubs: Athlone SC | Bluefin Swim Team | Ballinasloe Swimming Club | Castlebar Swimming Club | Claremorris Swimming Club | Comans Swimming Club | Galway Swimming Club | Laser Swimming Club | Longford Swimming Club | Shark Swimming Club Galway | County Sligo Swimming Club | Trident Swimming Club | Tuam Swim Club 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Meet Invitations

2026 Aspiring Champions Series Meet One

The Connacht Aspiring Champions Series takes place at the Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026.

DOWNLOAD: FULL MEET DETAILS
DOWNLOAD: HYTEK FILE

DOWNLOAD: Psych Sheet
DOWNLOAD: Officials Rota
DOWNLOAD: Warm Up Rota

Heat Sheets
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4

Entries and payments before Friday 2 October 2026.

Going paperless!
To reduce paper usage, this meet will be using WhatsApp to distribute heat sheets and results.

Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EPnOVFMcKMZHZ3I5nHaxnZ

Coach Education

Developing Better Backstroke: Practical Poolside Clinic for Age-Group Coaches


Explore Backstroke Technique, Drills and Progressions to Support Development

This practical poolside clinic explores current approaches to coaching backstroke to swimmers aged 12 years and under, with a focus on the drills and progressions that help build a strong technical foundation.

Open to all club coaches, attendees examine key technical principles, discuss effective coaching strategies and observe how specific drills can be used to develop the stroke in young swimmers.

Coaches receive pre-clinic resources to review in advance, take part in a poolside discussion and see the drills working in a practical session.

One CPD point will be awarded upon completion.

Friday 2 October 2026, 1715 to 1900
Claremorris Leisure Centre, Dalton Street, Claremorris, Co Mayo
led by Helen Gunning, Regional Pathway Development Coach

CLICK HERE to register
(closes at 5pm on Thursday 1 October)

Meet Invitations

Future Challenger Series Meet 1

Future Challenger Series Meet 1 take place over the three sub-regions in the coming weeks.

Northern Region:
Ballina SC, Ballina Dolphins SC, Castlebar SC, Claremorris SC, County Sligo SC, Westport SC

Claremorris SC host on Sunday 27 September 2026 
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: HERE

Southern Region:
Bluefin SC, Galway SC, Laser SC, Shark SC and Tuam SC

Shark SC host on Saturday 3 October 2026 
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: TBC

Eastern Region:
Athlone SC, Ballinasloe SC, Carrick Fins SC, Comans SC, Longford SC and Trident SC

Athlone SC host on Saturday 17 October 2026 
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: TBC

Coach Education, Education

Level One Assistant Coach Course

Level One Assistant Coach Course starts Wednesday 26 August 2026 in Tuam, Co Galway

Wednesday 26 August 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Thursday 27 August 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Tuesday 1 September 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Wednesday 2 September 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Thursday 3 SeptemberPre-Practical Zoom1800 to 2030
Saturday 5 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
1800 to 1900
Sunday 6 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
Saturday 12 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
1800 to 1900
Sunday 13 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 

For more details or to register, click HERE