About Swimming

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The district organises competitions and training for East District swimmers and two open swimming competitions each year; the East District open (May / June) and the Edinburgh International swim meet (March).

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Open Water

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Open water swimming takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, canals and reservoirs. The activity has grown in popularity in recent years.

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Masters

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Masters swimming is a special class of competitive swimming and is for swimmers 25 years or older. They compete within age groups of 5 years.

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Diving

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Diving is made up of many different styles and techniques. It involves a display of perfectly formed body positions while plunging into a pool of water.

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Water Polo

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Water Polo is a team watersport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals.

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Artistic

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Can you imagine swimming for up to five minutes while performing acrobatics, holding your breath, looking graceful and having to keep in time to the music or your fellow athletes?

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East District Open Water Championships - ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL ENTRIES CLOSE

on Friday, 06 May 2022.

28th May 2022

ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL ENTRIES CLOSE
 
Finally back after two years, The East District Open Water Championship is a great way to kick off the open water season. Championship events include the 1km and 2km race as well as the infamous Chain Relay. Mini Medley swimmers can opt for the 200 free, fly and breaststroke
 
The entry deadline is  the 14th May. As entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis, please don't delay in submitting your entry
 
Entry forms and full meet info can be downloaded from 
 

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40 young players from 4 local clubs took part in todays U15 Junior Development tournament

on Sunday, 01 May 2022.

30th April 2022

Over 40 young players from 4 local clubs took part in todays U15 Junior Development tournament at Carnegie Leisure Centre, the first of 3 events supported by SASA East District.

Teams from Dunfermline Water Polo Club, Menzieshill Whitehall Swimming and Waterpolo Club, Portobello ASC - Water Polo Section and Warrender WaterPolo took part.

With 4 teams playing 3 half games each, the players got lots of time in the pool to develop their match skills. Plenty of goals, great saves and good team plays along with some great individual skills were all on display.

 

This was a development tournament - played in the spirit of the players learning the game. The ethos for the competition was about playing games more than winning and it was great to see so much effort and enthusiasm from all the players having great fun and a good learning experience.

In addition to the young players, many playing in their first tournament, it was great to see a balcony full of spectators along to support their teams generating a good atmosphere for these young players.

Our thanks to all the coaches, officials and poolside helpers who made this possible.

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East District Spring development tournaments hosted by Dunfermline WPC

on Friday, 29 April 2022.

Carnegie Leisure Centre 30 Apr from 3pm

Carnegie Leisure Centre will be the venue for the first of three East District Spring development tournaments hosted by Dunfermline WPC with four clubs taking part on 30 Apr from 3pm aimed at providing an opportunity for young and inexperienced players.

• Age group – Born 2008 and younger 
• Match duration - 4 teams with 15mins per game so everyone should get to play each other (ie 6 games @ 2 x 5min periods, 1 min break and no time outs, injury or similar excepted)

Proposed timetable (15 mins per game, quick changeover):
Teams should meet in reception to be ready poolside for 3pm.
Game 1: Warm - up 3pm, Start 3.15pm Dunfermline v Menzieshill
Game 2: Portobello v Warrender
Game 3: Dunfermline v Warrender
Game 4: Portobello v Menzieshill
Game 5: Warrender v Menzieshill
Game 6: Portobello v Dunfermline
Pool session ends 5pm sharp

Spectating is allowed on the balcony and we hope we can generate a good atmosphere for these young players. This is a development tournament - played in the spirit of the players learning the game, unfortunately no prizes / medals etc - the ethos for the competition is about playing games more than winning. It should be great fun for the kids and a good learning experience.

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