Merry Christmas From The Y! DECEMBER NEWSLETTER WISHING YOU PEACE & JOY! CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON THE Y ROPES COURSE! The ground-breaking ceremony for the Y Ropes Challenge Course was held on Saturday, 9 December 2017 at the Little League Field of Dreams . The Course is being built with funds from the 2017 Deputy Governor's 5K Challenge which raised a record $85,000! "I am delighted that work has now begun on the ropes challenge course and that it will soon be up and running," said Deputy Governor Franz Manderson...

follow us December 13, 2017 One Year to Go to Hangzhou 2018! In the spotlight FINA celebrated on Monday December 11 the one year to go mark to the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to be held on Hangzhou, China. The six-day event will take place from December 11-16, 2018 and will be preceded by the 5th FINA World Aquatics Convention, a top- top-notch gathering for the leaders of the wider Aquatics Family looking to share best practice and knowledge within the community. The FINA Best Athletes of the...

FINA PRESS RELEASE 95/2017 Lausanne (SUI), December 13, 2017 > All FINA Press Releases Second win for Serbia in WPWL round #2 FINA men's water polo world league 2017 FINA Men's Water Polo World League powerhouse Serbia won their second game of the European preliminaries last night (December 12) in Nis (SRB), beating Montenegro 7-4 (2-2, 2-2, 2-1, 1-1). In Group B, Russia and Germany scored 8 goals a piece (3-1, 2-2, 2-3, 1-2) in Dresden (GER) but Russia ended winning the game 12-11 after penalty shootout. Group C's Hungary...

UNION AMERICANA DE NATACION [UNION AMERICANA DE NATACION News] - UANA Pan American Masters Championships - Online Registration is Now Open! Hi Michael Lockwood President - Cayman Islands, Here is the News information: News Title: UANA Pan American Masters Championships - Online Registration is Now Open! News Date: 12/09/2017 Welcome to the YMCA Aquatic Center for the 2018 Pan American Masters Championships! At the YMCA Aquatic Center, we take pride in unlocking the full potential of all athletes interested in strengthening their spirit, mind, and body from youth to adult...

UNION AMERICANA DE NATACION [UNION AMERICANA DE NATACION News] - Swim Of The Year: Jamaica's Atkinson Picks Her Favorite Performance In The Pool Hi Michael Lockwood President - Cayman Islands, Here is the News information: News Title: Swim Of The Year: Jamaica's Atkinson Picks Her Favorite Performance In The Pool News Date: 12/11/2017 Alia Atkinson, Jamaica Olympian picks her favorite Swim of the Year Link to FINA Press Release Although she won more than a dozen races during the prestigious FINA Swimming World Cup series, Jamaica's Alia Atkinson points to...

CIASA - Now Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association Dear CIASA Members During the 2016 Annual General Meeting of CIASA, the members approved resolutions to (a) change the name of CIASA from "Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association" to "Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association"; and (b) to amend and restate the memorandum and articles of association with which CIASA was incorporated in 1986 with a modernised version. It is our pleasure to confirm that the Cayman Islands Government approved the changes and during its Bureau Meeting held pm 30 November 2017 in...

follow us November 29, 2017 World Aquatic Family gathers in China for FINA Gala 2017 The FINA World Aquatics Gala "Soiree des Etoiles," the fourth edition of its kind, is set to celebrate the best athletes and coaches of 2017 in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Saturday December 2. In addition to the biggest FINA Stars, several of the most outstanding Chinese athletes in aquatic sports will gather at the Gala, such as Olympic and World champion Sun Yang, Olympic medallist Fu Yuanhui, synchronised swimmers sisters Jiang Wenwen/ Jiang...

FINA PRESS RELEASE 93/2017 Sanya (CHN), November 30, 2017 > All FINA Press Releases FINA BUREAU MEETING - Sanya (CHN) - November 30, 2017 During its Bureau Meeting held today in Sanya (CHN), FINA approved a new programme directly aimed at supporting National Federations, through the distribution of up to 70% of the IOC TV revenue share. This project represents a total of US$ 21.5 million in the next four-year period, to assist FINA National Members in the development of their activities. Called “FINA Aquatics Olympic Support”, the budget distributed...

Message from Booster Committee: Movie Screening We look forward to seeing you this Saturday November 25, at Regal Cinemas, Camana Bay. Movie: First: The Official film of the London 2012 Olympics Time: 11am to 1pm (doors open at 10.30am) There is no charge to attend the screening but we will be accepting donations to CIASA. Cookies, a drink and fruit will be served. Please email triciamacdonald1@yahoo.com or ciaramnash@gmail.com or ciasaboard@gmail.com for any questions. CIASA Movie Fundraiser First: The Official film of the London 2012 Olympics See you on Saturday. CIASA...

Cayman Islands Olympic Committee AGM Dear Members, The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will be held on December 14, 2017 at 5.45pm. In accordance with the current Olympic Charter, swimming is one of the sports which falls under this Charter. At the AGM, the four officer positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary General and Treasurer shall retire. It must be noted that the present officers are eligible to put themselves up for re-election. If any members are interested in standing for any of the above four...