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Team Announcement (3rd July) – Swimming
| Name | Surname | M/F | Events | SNAT | SANJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica | Thompson | F | 50/100 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Fly | SNAT | SANJ |
| Simone | Moll | F | 50/100/200 Breast | SNAT | – |
| Cassidy | Burgess | F | 50/100/200 Back, 100 Fly | – | SANJ |
| Kian | Keylock | M | 50/100/200 Breast; 200/400 IM | SNAT | – |
| Kris | Mihaylov | M | 50/100/200/400 Free; 400 IM | SNAT | SANJ |
| Jarden | Eaton | M | 50/100/200 Fly 50/100 Free | SNAT | – |
| Manager/Coach | |||||
| Andile | Mdluli | F | Manager | ||
| Richard | Little | M | Coach | ||
Cass Burgess – events
Girls: Jessica Thompson, Cassidy Burgess, Simone Moll
Coach: Richard Little
Program, Schedule, Trinbago app, MeetMobile, YouTube stream, Psych Sheets and Results
- Online Schedule and Results by Day and by Event <<–HOT
- This schedule should show start times in SA time zone
- Download the “Trinbago 2023” app by Bornan Sports from Google Play
MeetMobile
Results on SwimCloud (online)
Facebook feed
YouTube streaming
Psych Sheet
- Psych Sheets (pdf) <<– HOT
Schedule by Day and Session
Time difference
- Trinidad and Tobago is 6 hours behind South Africa
- Time zone conversion (online)
Day 1: Sunday 6th August 2023
Day 2: Monday 7th August 2023
Day 3: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Day 4: Wednesday 9th August 2023
CYG 2023 swimming starts 6th August
Gallery – travelling
Gallery – Before the Championships
Gallery – Opening Ceremony
From Vineyard’s Facebook
From Herschel Girls School’s Facebook
Cass’ PBs – 4th July 2023
| Event | Time | Gala | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 S Back | 30.86** | WCA SC Champs | Jul 16, 2022 |
| 50 L Back | 30.31 | National Junior Age Group Champs | Mar 25, 2023 |
| 100 S Back | 1:04.74 | CTA Qualifying Meet 1 | May 27, 2023 |
| 100 L Back | 1:04.55 | National Junior Age Group Champs | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 200 S Back | 2:24.18 | CTA Invitational SC Meet | Jun 17, 2023 |
| 200 L Back | 2:25.37 | National Junior Age Group Champs | Mar 24, 2023 |
| 100 S Fly | 1:06.33 | CTA Invitational SC Meet | Jun 18, 2023 |
| 100 L Fly | 1:04.31 | National Junior Age Group Champs | Mar 25, 2023 |
Announcement from SASCOC (3rd July)
TEAM SA named for Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has announced a team of 49 athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, from 4th-11th August. (Swimming: 6th-9th August)
Full announcement:
https://www.teamsa.co.za/team-sa-named-for-trinbago-2023-commonwealth-youth-games/
The seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games is expected to host over 1,000 athletes and para-athletes between the ages of 14-18, participating in seven sports.
Team South Africa will be represented in seven sporting codes, namely Athletics (7) -including para-athletics- (4), Cycling (4), Netball (10), Rugby sevens (13), Swimming (6), Triathlon (3), and Volleyball (2). The largest contingent will be in Rugby sevens, with a squad of 13 players. -more-
Background
The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games will take place on the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago between 4-11 August 2023. 1000+ athletes and para athletes between the ages of 14-18 will participate in seven sports.
Official website
Swimming
- Venue: National Aquatic Centre in Couva, Trinidad
- Athletes per CGA: max. 2 athletes per event (individual events) & 1 team per event (relay events)
- Competition Dates: 6-9 August
- Ages: 14-18
- Medal Events: 35 (16 men, 16 women & 3 mixed events)
Geography
In case you don’t know where Trinidad and Tobago are…
Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation near Venezuela, with distinctive Creole traditions and cuisines. Trinidad’s capital, Port of Spain, hosts a boisterous carnival featuring calypso and soca music. Numerous bird species inhabit sanctuaries such as the Asa Wright Nature Centre. The smaller island of Tobago is known for its beaches and the Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which shelters hummingbirds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago