asctaNSW is the state-level governing body for swimming coaches and swimming and water safety teachers in NSW. asctaNSW seeks to further ASCTA national's objective of achieving the growth and prosperity of swimming as an essential life skill, component of health and fitness, and competitive sport.
They also seek to improve professional standards for swimming Coaches and swimming and water safety Teachers through education, accreditation, professional development, and ethical practice.
asctaNSW Board
President: Benjamin Tuxford; BTuxford@trinity.nsw.edu.au
Vice-President: Haydn Belshaw
Secretary: Lynn Elliott
Treasurer: Justin Rothwell
Members: Jennifer Noel, Gavin Stewart, Simon Watkins, Ben Jenkinson, Debby Tattoli, Paul Bruce, Clinton Camilleri and Bruce Vyvyan.
Swimming NSW Liaison: Darren Howard; coaching@nsw.swimming.org.au
Governing Documents
Education & Opportunities
ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) World Clinic 2019 Coach Scholarship
Swimming NSW and asctaNSW have joined together to provide four coaches with the opportunity to attend the ASCA World Coaches Clinic in Dallas. The scholarship is an opportunity for coaches from NSW to broaden their knowledge and advance their personal development. The coaching group will be led by SNSW Regional Coaching Director Chris Myers.
Events
asctaNSW 2019 Vorgee Coaching & Teaching Conference
14-15 September, 2019 - Knox Grammar School
asctaNSW's renowned Coaching and Teaching Conference is back in 2019 with even more learning and development opportunities for NSW coaches and swim teachers. This year choose to participate in a Coaching Stream or Teaching Stream, or take advantage of the various Educational Courses that will be available. The asctaNSW conference is a major draw card for credible International Presenters, and is a prime opportunity for networking within the swimming community.
For more information and to register today visit the conference event page.
Join the coaching community
Contact Darren Howard, Swimming NSW Coaching Coordinator: coaching@nsw.swimming.org.au
Join a Facebook Group for Coaches: Swimming NSW Country Coaches Group; NSW Swim Coaches
Read Swimming NSW's quarterly On Deck Coaches Newsletter
Technical Officials
Keep abreast of our Technical Officials pages, including how TO's become accredited, recent rule changes, and policies they must abide by while at Swimming NSW-endorsed meets.
You may also soon have the opportunity to join our Technical Officials Facebook Group - keep your eyes peeled here for more information.
