Teletot fixtures 2008-2008

Our promotion earned at the 'Swim-Off' gala in Cookstown at the end of last season means that we will meet several new teams in this years Teletot competition. Coaches are already looking carefully at who will make up the team so it is very important that all of our younger swimmers do their best to attend as many sessions as possible. The more you practice - the better you get! The first three fixtures are given below with the remaining two to follow. Now is the time to enter them in diaries and make sure you are available if selected.

Portadown V Lurgan 9th January 2009

City of Belfast V Portadown 31st January 2009

Banbridge V Portadown 21st February 2009

Dates against Coleraine (H) and Larne (A) have yet to be confirmed.

PTL fixtures 2008-2009

The following dates have been set aside for PTL galas. At present they are subject to confirmation so swimmers are asked to keep their eyes on the PASC noticeboard or website for further details.

Portadown V Dungannon - 13th September 2008

Portadown V Alliance (Belfast) - 25th October 2008

Portadown V Ballymena - 6th December 2008

City of Derry V Portadown - 17th January 2009

Banbridge V Portadown - 14th February 2009


* Time Trails will take place on 6th and 7th March 2009

* The 'End of Season Gala' will take place on 25th April 2009

PTL squad earn first win of the season!

A big congratulations to all of the PTL squad who beat local rivals Dungannon last Saturday in what was an extremely exciting gala. The fact that only 18 points separated the teams after 55 events gives an idea of just how close things were. Our strongest event on the night turned out to be Backstroke where we came out ahead 89 points to 73 which on top of Medley Relay success put us in the driving seat for the rest of the night, however, Dungannon finished strongly by taking 5 out of the 8 Freestyle Relay events but this was not enough to alter the final result. Overall, it was a good performance but the Freestyle strokes will need to be better next time. Thanks to Dungannon who are currently without a home pool for playing their part in this opening gala of the new season. Final score: Portadown 582 Dungannon 564.

Assistant Teachers' Course at Cascades

A course designed to train new assistant teachers is now well under way. Those involved have already completed their first 'theory' session and can now look forward to some poolside experience (and the traditional wet feet!). The course should provide us with several new coaches and help to ease the pressure on our existing team. We wish them well over the next few weeks and hope to see them actively involved in coaching in the near future.

PTL Gala Portadown V Dungannon

The opening gala of the new season takes place on Saturday 13th September when we are at home to Dungannon. Squad members are asked to be poolside and ready for 'warm-up' at 5.00pm. This is an early start to the season for all clubs due to a very busy swimming programme which runs right till the end of June 2009! It is important that we get our own season off to a good start, training sessions have been well attended and let's hope we can grab a win on Saturday. Due to essential maintenance at Cascades there will be no Sunday session this weekend.