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Welcome to the Irish Universities Swimming and Water-polo Association's (IUSWA) website.

In this website, we hope to provide you with news on Irish university swimming, waterpolo, lifesaving and the events in which they are involved.

Should you wish to see a topic discussed or you have an article related to the association that you think should be posted on the site, drop the webmaster an email and we will try to include it.

Le gach dea ghuí,
IUSWA
December 2004

The role of the IUSWA is to promote, develop and govern swimming, waterpolo and associated water disciplines in Irish universities and third level colleges. The IUSWA works closely with Swim Ireland, the Irish Waterpolo Association, Irish Water Safety and the Council of Univeristy Sports Administrators in Ireland (CUSAI) in achieving its aims.

Specific Responsibilities

The IUSWA act as the recognised body for affiliated clubs and their interests in respect to swimming, waterpolo and associated water disciplines. They govern the running of third level swimming, waterpolo and other water discipline competitions. In addition to promoting swimming, waterpolo and other water disciplines at third level in Ireland, the IUSWA's primary function is to advise and aid their member clubs in the hosting of the annual Swimming, Waterpolo and Lifesaving (Pool and Surf) Intervarsity Championships.

As well as that they organise the Irish representative side that competes in the annual Celtic Nations competition including the appointment of the Celtic Nations selectors and coaches and the hosting of the Celtic Nations on its turn.

The IUSWA Committee currently consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer. A representative from Swim Ireland (SI) and a sports leader from one of the third level institutions is also entitled to sit on the Executive. The IUSWA Executive with the exception of the SI representative, who shall be appointed by SI, shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting of the IUSWA and in accordance with the constitution.

The IUSWA liase with CUSAI, Swim Ireland, Irish Water Safety and the Irish Waterpolo Association with respect to airing issues, upcoming events and organisation of International Competitions.