Published February 17, 2012 11:44
We at IUSWA are delighted to announce that Inter-Varsities 2012 will take place in Ballyshannon Leisure Centre, County Donegal, on Friday and Saturday 23rd/24th of March.
We would especially like to thank the management and staff for accommodating us for this event in what we hope will be a competitive and fun filled weekend.
Keep an eye on the Website, the Facebook Page, and your e-mail over the next couple of weeks for more competition Information!
Published February 13, 2012 14:40
Quick notice regarding a charity swim coming up in March.
The National Aquatic Centre will host a Charity Swimming Gala on Thursday 29th March, starting at 11am.
The gala is called 'Swim for the Future' with all money raised going towards the 'Ian Daly, Swim a Mile with a Smile' charity. More information about this charity can be found on their website swimamile.webnode.com
All colleges and universities in Ireland are being asked to attend.
The entry fee is €10 per athlete and sponsorship cards will be sent out to all colleges and universities that are participating.
If there are any further inquiries about the gala, I can be contacted on my mobile at 0857075568 and then by email B00026779@student.itb.ie or alternatively sarahpoppy1234@hotmail.com .
Kind Regards,
Poppy Nolan
Published February 04, 2012 17:08
Unfortunately we have had to POSTPONE Swimming and Lifesaving Inter-Varsities which were due to take place on the 25th of February. This was due to matters outside of our control.
We hope to have an alternative date and venue for you in the very near future.
Stay tuned for updates, we will post here when they are available.
Published February 04, 2012 16:48
The 2012 Water Polo Inter-Varsities took place in Galway last weekend, 27th and 28th of January, in what proved to be one of the most competitive in many years. With 7 Men’s teams and 6 Women’s teams the majority of the colleges were represented over the two day event.
Friday kicked off with the group matches, for both the Men and Women, and concluded on Saturday morning. This gave a Women’s Semi-Final line up of DIT v UL and UCD v Queens. After two very tight games the Women’s Final line up would be DIT v UCD. This proved to be an incredible match that was full of drama and excitement. Missed penalties, sin bins, and even last minute goals were all part of the spectacle that even required extra time in order for us to crown a Women’s Champion. In the end DIT managed to sneak over the line and claim the title of Women’s Inter-varsity Champions 2012.
DIT Ladies Team - Waterpolo IV Champions 2012
Adam Caulfield (IUSWA) presents Helen Broderick (DIT) with the ladies trophy
On the Men’s side, after a very entertaining set of group matches, that even had a winning goal on the buzzer, the Semi-Final line up would be NUIG v UCD and Trinity v NUIM. However it was the teams that topped their respective groups earlier in the day that would reach the Final, NUIG v Trinity. The Final proved to be a tough and very physical encounter, as both teams gave it there all to be crowned Champions. It was the home side though that had that little bit extra about them to continue their winning form and clinch the title on a Score line of 10 – 8.
NUIG IUSWA Champions 2011
Congratulations must be extended to both NUIG and DIT on their success, while a special word of thanks must also be extended to NUI Galway for hosting what was a very exciting, competitive and entertaining weekend.
Published February 03, 2012 14:33
The Line up before the Women's Final - UCD v DIT
The line up before the Men's Final - NUIG v Trinity
The 2012 Water Polo Inter-Varsities took place in Galway last weekend, 27th and 28th of January, in what proved to be one of the most competitive in many years.
With 7 Men’s teams and 6 Women’s teams the majority of the colleges were represented over the two day event.
Friday kicked off with the group matches, for both the Men and Women, and concluded on Saturday morning. This gave a Women’s Semi-Final line up of DIT v UL and UCD v Queens. After two very tight games the Women’s Final line up would be DIT v UCD. This proved to be an incredible match that was full of drama and excitement. Missed penalties, sin bins, and even last minute goals were all part of the spectacle that even required extra time in order for us to crown a Women’s Champion. In the end DIT managed to sneak over the line and claim the title of Women’s Inter-varsity Champions 2012.
On the Men’s side, after a very entertaining set of group matches, that even had a winning goal on the buzzer, the Semi-Final line up would be NUIG v UCD and Trinity v NUIM. However it was the teams that topped their respective groups earlier in the day that would reach the Final, NUIG v Trinity. The Final proved to be a tough and very physical encounter, as both teams gave it there all to be crowned Champions.
It was the home side though that had that little bit extra about them to continue their winning form and clinch the title on a Score line of 10 – 8.
Congratulations must be extended to both NUIG and DIT on their success, while a special word of thanks must also be extended to NUI Galway for hosting what was a very exciting, competitive and entertaining weekend.
The Winners; DIT Women and NUIG Men
Published November 21, 2011 12:25
UCD Men and Women went home with smiles on their faces from the Novice Water Polo Inter-Varsities after both teams were victorious.
The competition opened with a very tight encounter between the men's teams of UCD and NUIM in which the match ended all square.
Next up was UCD against DIT, this proved a convincing win for UCD winning out by 7 goals.
Then it was the turn of the Women, UCD v Trinity. The great sporting rivalry that exists between the two colleges continued, however UCD ended up winning out in the end.
With the Women's title wrapped up there was only one match left to decide the Men's Champions, NUIM v DIT, with NUIM having to win by more than 7 goals to take the title. In what was a very exciting finish to the tournament, NUIM were denied the title thanks to a late effort by DIT, which left NUIM winning the match by 6 goals instead of the required 7.
We also had two MVP awards to be given to the best performing Male and Female. The men's winner was NUIM's Marcus while the Female winner was UCD's Orla.
IUSWA would like to congratulate the Winners. We would also like to thank the colleges that fielded teams in what was a very successful tournament.
Published October 30, 2011 12:25
Just some information about Novice Water Polo Varsities 2011.
Novice Waterpolo Varsities are being held on Sunday 13th November in Guinness Swimming Pool, Watling Street Dublin 8.
The competition will start at 2:30pm and finish at 8pm.
Please contact the below address to inform us if you have a team competing:
swimpolo@dit.ie
Published October 09, 2011 15:24
The new committee for the 2011 / 2012 season would like to let you know who they are, so check em out below!
Published April 24, 2011 16:49
Saturday 23rd April, NAC, Dublin
DIT Mens were crowned champions yet again at this years Waterpolo Intervarsities in the NAC. Big thank you to NUIM and TCD for fielding teams.
The ladies was awarded to UCC Ladies. Congratulations to all!
Big thanks to the IWPA for allowing us to use their hours!!
Published April 22, 2011 16:48
Committee 2011/12
The following officers were elected unopposed:
Chairperson: Katie Ryan (UCD)
Vice-Chairperson: Grace Doyle (UL)
Hon. Secretary: James Caulfield (NUIG)
Hon. Treasurer: Conor Hillick (UCD)
Public Relations Officer: Helen Broderick (DIT)
Swimming Co-ordinator: Donna-Marie O'Prey (NUIM)
Waterpolo Co-ordinator: Adam Caulfield (NUIG)
Lifesaving Co-ordinator: Liam Williams (Cork IT)
Sports Leader: Martin McGann (NUIM)
Click here for minutes of the AGM and here for a copy of our new Constitution as ratified by those present at the AGM.
Good luck to everyone next year!
Published April 18, 2011 16:48
Saturday 23rd April, NAC, Dublin
First match at 1pm, registration begins at 12:30. Schedule to follow soon.
Big thanks to the IWPA for allowing us to use their hours!!
Published April 03, 2011 16:47
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the Celtic Nations this weekend in Lisburn. A special thank you to the Welsh and Scottish teams for travelling over for the weekend and we look forward to Celtic Nations 2012 in Scotland! Hope you all had an epic time because we did!
Team Ireland
Results and pictures to follow during the week!
Published March 26, 2011 16:47
The IUSWA AGM will be held in the Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast at 12pm.
All positions are open to election and there will also be a vote on the new Constitution - click here to view. If anyone has any feedback or comments on this please email info@iuswa.ie. Please submit nominations to this same address. Nominations will be open until the election begins at the meeting.
The Agenda is as follows:- Chairperson's address
- Financial Report
- Addresses from Swim Ireland, the IWPA and CUSAI
- Discussion and vote on the new Constitution/constitutional amendments
- Election of officers
- Any other business
You can click here
for a copy of the current Constitution under which this AGM will be run. Voting at all stages is restricted to two votes per affiliated institution.
The main change to the new Constitution is the introduction of standing committees for swimming, waterpolo and lifesaving. This will lessen the reliance, but not eliminate involvement, on the particular college committees of any given year. This will centralise the running of competitions under the IUSWA bringing about consistency in the standard of competition as well. It will also see non-students with experience being brought in at standing committee level.
Published March 15, 2011 16:46
Results from teh weekend are now available on the Swimming / Lifesaving page
2010 / 2011 Results
Published February 19, 2011 16:46
Well folks as most of you may have heard, the waterpolo IV's for 2011 that were to be held this weekend were postponed due to a fault with the pool we were to be using.
We are hoping to be able to reschedule the event for sometime in March, so keep checking the site and the Facebook for any updates.
Published February 15, 2011 16:45
Polo Varsities have to be postponed due to IWPA fixtures for this weekend. Some colleges have released players to their clubs and so won't be able to field a team.
The plan is to hold trials, possibly the week after swimming varsities to select the Celtic Nations team.
I'm still awaiting clearance from the IWPA as to the possibility of holding varsities on the last weekend in March when the Junior Cups will be on. This is the weekend before Celtic Nations.
Sorry for the confusion! After the Trinity pool broke down it's been a nightmare trying to find a replacement.
Regards,
Jeff
Published January 29, 2011 16:44
Hope you all got the email from Spitz regarding the Varsities in Killkenny. I'm not sure if you all got what he meant by the theme email sent afterwards so I prepared a little poster in case you're not sure! Will post the entry form tomorrow. - Swimming and Lifesaving Intervarsity 2011
Published January 27, 2011 16:43
Folks we have great news! Finally we have a venue and a proper set in stone date for the swimming and lifesaving intervarsities!
When & Where:
26th - 27th February in Killkenny
We would like to thank Martin McGahn of NUIM for stepping up and organising this!
Special page for the competition to follow soon.
Stay Tuned!
Colin
Published January 24, 2011 16:44
Just a quick note to let you all know that the Entry Form for the Waterpolo Intervarisites which are kindly being held by UCD in the TCD pool Dublin on the 18 & 19 February.
Information regarding the Event can be found on the Waterpolo Varsities page
The entry form can be downloaded from here or on the page
Published January 17, 2011 16:43
Quick Note from Jack Baker (UCD) regarding the Waterpolo Varsities taking place in TCD Pool Dublin from 17th - 19th February.
Hi All
Jack Baker from UCDSwimPolo here. As you all know we are in charge of hosting the Intervarsitiy Tournament this year.
The Varsities will be held on the 17th, 18th and 19th of Febuary in Trinity College Pool.
Matches will begin around 2:00. Match times will vary based on number of teams in competitions but we'd anticipate 5 minute quarters in early matches and hopefully 6/7 in the finals.
If you have a men's teams and/or a women's team which you wish to enter please let us know as soon as possible.
Any questions can be directed towards myself.
Thanks, Jack.
Updates for the Waterpolo page to follow shortly this week!
Colin
