GSI NEWS
 

Gippsland Swimming Annual General Meeting
23 May 2010   

Brian Ford accepts Service Award from
Jackie Madden		 National Swimmers accept National Swimmer Support Recognition Jackie Madden with Service Award

 The GSI AGM was held on Sunday 23rd May at the Latrobe Convention Centre.  Mr David McDonald (Board of Directors) from Swimming Victoria attended and spoke to the assembled Officials, Life Members and Club Representatives about the future plans for SVI.  There was an opportunity for those present to question Mr McDonald regarding various issues which effect local swimmers.   Reports were given by Gippsland Association Officers and can be read here.
The Association Executive and Officers were elected for season 2010/11.  Jackie thanked all out-going Association Officers for their work and congratulated the new committee:  Executive:  President Jackie Madden (SALE), Vice President: Karen Tsebelis (TGN), Secretary: Jane Mitchell (TGN), Treasurer: Jean Phillips (SALE), Chief Referee: Alan Godfrey (MWL) Officers: Program Secretary: Jane Mitchell (TGN), Team Selection Secretary: Debbie and Mark Waltham (TGN), Publicity: Vacant, Records Officer: Debbie Waltham (TGN)  Expressions of interest were taken for additional positions including Trophy Selection, Program and Team Selectors, SVI Delegate, Target Squad Admin and Camp 21 Admin.  These positions will be announced in due course.  A vacancy remains in the Publicity portfolio.  This job requires articles and liaison with media outlets regarding GSI events - 7-10, Inter district, Gippy Champs.  It is not an onerous position with only occasional articles and phone calls required.  Please contact Jackie Madden bjmadden@netspace.net.au if you think you can help with this area.
After lunch presentations were made.  Traralgon Coach Brian Ford was given a Service Award for his years of service to Gippsland Swimming as a swimmer and coach.  Brian has been very involved with the Gippsland development programs from camp 21 through to the Target Squad and the Gippsland Academy.  Congratulations to Brian Ford.  Michael Watson is to receive a Service award as well, but was unable to attend the AGM. This will be awarded at a later date.  President Jackie Madden was also given a Service Award for her work for the swimmers of Gippsland.  Jackie is a hard working President whose interest and care for all members of the District has had a significant impact on the positive atmosphere in Gippsland.  We thank Jackie and congratulate her for her continuing efforts on our behalf.
The next GSI meeting will be held on August  10 at the Latrobe Convention Centre.

Gippsland Sports Academy Awards
Congratulations to GSI President and GSA Board Member Jackie Madden who was surprised with the Phil Shelley Award for Contributions to Swimming
Warragul Swimmer Kate Sommerfield who was awarded the David Drane Encouragement Award and
Traralgon Swimmer Jeremy Meyer who was awarded the Tim Forsythe Award for best Athlete (for the third year)
Congratulations to our Gippsland stars!

Gippsland Trophy and Shield Winners for Season 2009/2010 ~ click here

Inter District Team wins again!! Report from Jane Shaw


 

                       

Captains Ben Geard and Kylie Black hold the Sovereign Hill Shield and the Inter District trophy after Gippsland's 16th Consecutive win!

 

Congratulations to the Gippsland Swimming Inc. 7-10 Encouragement Team who were once again successful in Melbourne on 14th November. Thank you to enthusiastic coaches, Peta Whitby (Traralgon) and Melissa Stewart (Morwell), Team Managers Dave Matchett (Warragul) and Kylie Orlicki (Warragul) and Team Captains Rhys Matchett (Warragul) and Brooke Orlicki (Warragul).

article from Jane Shaw - GSI Publicity Officer
Results
Team Scores
TM file

New Swim Suit rules - November 1

Competitors please note: New swimwear rules from FINA will be enforced from November 1.  Swimming Victoria has added a new by-law in response to the swimwear regulations which in a general way includes labels not listed in the FINA 'acceptable suits' guideline. As our local meets are run under FINA guidelines, local officials will be enforcing the swim suit code.  If you are in doubt about the acceptability of your swimwear, consult a referee prior to the meet - and bring a different suit just in case.  Here is the new SVI by-law:

Unless otherwise directed by SVI, in all levels of competition within Victoria, competitors may wear ‘traditional’ suits provided the suits meet the following criteria:

(i) Suits must be of a textile material and may not contain any material such as polyurethane, neoprene or like materials.

(ii) Male costumes or briefs may not extend above the waist, nor below the knee.

Female costumes may be one or two piece and shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulders, nor below the knee and may not utilise zippers or other fastening devices.

(iii) Only one costume may be worn in competition.

Further information can be found on the SV website Latest News section https://www.clubsonline.com.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_main&NewsID=10289&orgid=2090 including information from Speedo on Speedo suits that are permitted and not permitted going forward.

29/09/09 Latest information from SVI (inc swim suit rules effective Nov 1) click here

 

 

If you have any news or articles of swimming interest that you wish to share, please contact the Publicity Officer on Email:  publicity@gippslandswimming.org.au