Following trials for the CoPA Elite Squads we are pleased to announce that the following swimmers have been selected:
CoPA Elite Squad: Izzy, Tilly, Rhea, Leah, Olivia, Sophie and Daisy
CoPA Junior Elite Squad: Rachel, Immy, Elizabeth, Evie, Isabel and Natasha
Congratulations girls, hard work ahead!
Information about the new synchro grades (which replace skill levels) is now available on the ASA Synchro Hub.
The NW Region are running a range of courses for those wishing to qualify to become a synchro judge at various levels, or to update their existing judging qualifications to move in line with the new grading structure. Courses are being run at both levels – please see the chart below to ensure that you are applying to attend the correct type and level of course dependant on your current qualifications/experience. Only qualifications for judging will count for level 2 courses. If you previously hold an assessors’ qualification but no judging qualifications then you will need to attend the full Level 1 course. The NW Region will refund the cost of the course for all those who attend on the day.
Please see the events pages for details of the individual courses.
Please direct any questions about the courses to Sarah Clarke.
| Current Judging Qualification | Course to Attend | What they can then judge | When course is available in the NW | Course Length | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No judging qualification | Full level 1 | Grades 1,2 | 25th Feb – Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 |
| Basic Judge | Level 1 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1,2 | 18th February – Leigh Sports Centre | morning | £10 |
| Level 2 full course | Grades 1-5 | 11th March -Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 | |
| Part of National Judge (1 or 2 sections) | Level 2 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1-5 | 28th January – Broughton Pool | morning | £10 |
| (…and not confident/experienced) | Level 2 full course | Grades 1-5 | 11th March -Leigh Sports Centre | full day | £30 |
| Full National Judges | Level 2 update (advised but not compulsory) | Grades 1-6 | 28th January – Broughton Pool | morning | £10 |
CoPA Elite Squad trials will take place on Monday 16th January. Please see the event page for details and required criteria.
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The annual CoPA Christmas display will take place on 19th December. Please see full details, including swimmer requirements, on the event page.
SwimNorthwest are currently running their first Level 1 synchro coaching course at Stockport and swimmers are required for the practical sessions. We are therefore pleased to offer an opportunity for extra training sessions for any under 12 skill 1 or 2 swimmers to come for free sessions on Sat 17/12/16 between 12:00 to 14:00 and/or Sunday 18/12/16 between 12:20 to 14:00 at Stockport Grand Central leisure centre.
Any interested parties please let Sara Dixon know on Sara.Dixon@lifeleisure.net so that we are aware of numbers.
CoPA is very proud of Daisy who has been selected for the England Age Groups squad after trials this week based on her performance at the National Age Groups Championships! Congratulations Daisy!
It was a successful weekend for CoPA at the ASA National Age Group Championships last weekend. 20 swimmers made the trip to Gloucester and achieved the following noteworthy results:
Full results can be found on the ASA event hub.
