News
Site News
Carifta 2025 Fundraiser
Please come out and support the Carifta 2025 Team
Awards Ceremony Categories
Join us for An Evening of Excellence
Humanitarian Award 2024
On Saturday March 1, 2025 the Aquatics Sports Association of Jamaica will be hosting its inaugural Awards Ceremony in recognition of athletes across all aquatic disciplines for their contribution to their country and sport.The Humanitarian of the Year award will be given to the swimmer who has given selflessly and worked to better the lives of others and society at large.If you would like to be considered for this award please submit an essay with a maximum of 500 words stating why you believe that you deserve this award.Kindly submit your essay by February 15, 2025 to vpjamaicaswimming@gmail.com
Awards Ceremony - An Evening of Excellence
We are excited to announce that The Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ), the entity responsible for governing all the Aquatic Sporting Disciplines in Jamaica, will be hosting an awards ceremony for our National and Age Group Athletes for their performance and contribution to their sport in 2024.This inaugural event, An Evening of Excellence, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Pool Closure
This is to advise that the National Aquatic Centre, Independence Park, Kingston will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and remain closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Wednesday and Thursday, December 25 and 26, 2024. The Facility will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024. With every good wish for a Holy, Peace-Filled and Happy Christmas Season to all members of the Aquatic family.
Pan Am Aquatics Bulletin December 9, 2024
Featured: AQUA Athlete of the Year nominees from the Americas
Annual General Meeting Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6pm in the Conference Room at the National Aquatic Centre, Independence Park, Kingston 6 and virtually via zoom to discuss matters in the agenda as detailed below.
Pan Am Aquatics Bulletin November 25, 2024
This bulletin from PanAm Aquatics, dated November 25, 2024, provides updates on upcoming aquatic events, features Artistic Swimmers, Trinidad & Soledad Garcia, lists various championships and training opportunities across swimming disciplines, and includes information on World Aquatics events and resources for athletes.
Pool Closure
POOL CLOSURE NOTICE - Friday, November 22, 2024 and Saturday, November 23, 2024
Special Invitation to meet with Dr Jason Scott Hamilton - Sports Psychologist
The Swimaz Aquatic Swim Club invites all National Squad Swimmers to a special session with World-Renowned Sports Psychologist Dr Jason Scott Hamilton! Parents, this is a great opportunity for our swimmers to improve their mental strength.
Pool Closure due to Football Match and Graduation Exercise
The National Aquatic Centre will be closed to the public ALL Day on Thursday, November 14, 2024 to facilitate the hosting of the Football match Jamaica vs USA and also the CMU Annual graduation Exercise.
Pan Am Aquatics Bulletin November 11, 2024
Featured Event: 2nd PanAm Aquatics Convention
World Aquatics Swimming Development Level 1 Course for Technical Officials in Panama City, Panama
Clinic to be held 29 November - 1 December 2024
Pool Closure due to Tropical Storm Rafael
Please be advised that the NAC will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The NAC will reopen at 8.00 am tomorrow *weather permitting*. Thank you.
AQUA World Short Course Championships Team Named
The Council of the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica ratifies the following National Team of athletes and team management for the AQUA World Short Course Championships to be held 10th to 15th December 2024. Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to swimmers, coaches and parents!!!
PanAm Aquatics Bulletin October 21, 2024
This bulletin from PanAm Aquatics, dated October 21, 2024, provides updates on upcoming aquatic events, features American water polo athlete, Kaleigh Gilchrist, lists various championships and training opportunities across swimming disciplines, and includes information on World Aquatics events and resources for athletes.
News Release: ASAJ Welcomes Record Participation in 2024 Summer Swim Meet
Kingston, Jamaica – August 21, 2024: The Amateur Swimming Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) proudly announces a record-breaking turnout for the 2024 Summer Swim Meet, held at the National Aquatic Centre in Kingston. The event saw over 400 athletes from across the island, representing clubs from Montego Bay to Port Antonio, competing in various swimming disciplines, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
PanAm Aquatics Bulletin July 5
This bulletin from PanAm Aquatics, dated July 5, 2024, provides updates on upcoming aquatic events, features Colombian water polo athlete Juan Carlos López Muñoz, lists various championships and training opportunities across swimming disciplines, and includes information on World Aquatics events and resources for athletes.
2024 OLYMPIC GAMES Team named
The Council of the Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica ratifies the following National Team of athletes and team management for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Swimming and Diving to be held 26th July to 10th August. Heartiest congratulations!!!
PanAm Aquatics Bulletin June 22, 2024
The PAQ Bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of upcoming events, athlete achievements, development opportunities, and important resources for those involved in aquatics throughout the Pan American region.