Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Blog 529: Elite Squad Training Friday 4th December
This session will finish at approximately 7pm (an hour earlier than usual), in order to allow swimmers to get an early night in preparation for the weekend's open meet.
Blog 528: Swim Suit Rules from 1st January 2010
Please pay particular attention to the rule highlighted in bold, as this is a change to previous regulations, and results in certain suits, such as the 2008-9 version of the Speedo LZR, being declared lllegal. Note that a new version of the LZR is legal - if buying this suit for Christmas presents please take care to ensure you purchase the correct version.
GR 5 SWIMWEAR
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with this Rule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.
GR 5 SWIMWEAR
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with this Rule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.
Monday, 30 November 2009
Blog 527:Lost Property
Here is a list of the lost property left behind by LESC swimmers at Ponds Forge which was picked up by the Team Managers.
Ladies black F & F tee shirt in a clear plastic bag
Navy blue with pale blue edging ladies speedo costume size 36
Lunch box with clear plastic lid with grey edge
Lunch box with white plastic lid
Blue lucozade drinks bottle with yellow top
To claim click here
Ladies black F & F tee shirt in a clear plastic bag
Navy blue with pale blue edging ladies speedo costume size 36
Lunch box with clear plastic lid with grey edge
Lunch box with white plastic lid
Blue lucozade drinks bottle with yellow top
To claim click here
Blog 526: Yet Another Increase in Medals at Derbyshires as Club Moves from Strength to Strength
Long Eaton climbed to the dizzy heights of 2nd in the medal table at yesterday's Derbyshire Long Course Championships, the club's best ever position. Despite missing a number of our senior swimmers, medals were taken in all age groups.
14 Gold (12 last year)
11 Silver (8 last year)
14 Bronze (7 last year)
Many more swimmers won hats as a reward for finishing 4th, 5th or 6th. Particularly strong were the 9-12 years age groups. The 9 year old boys were particularly dominant, with Corbain Archer leading Jamie Spencer Pickup and Josh Langfield to a Long Eaton 1-2-3 in the 50m Backstroke. Josh and Matthew Cartwright achieved a 1-2 in the 50m Freestyle, with 6 of the top 13 places in this event going to Long Eaton swimmers. There were many other fantastic swims during the day, many winning medals, and many more just outside but taking huge chunks off their best times.
There were too many medal winner to mention them all here, and it was a real team performance. For full results click here.
I was particularly pleased to see so many younger swimmers competing and swimming fast at this level, as it shows the new club structure implemented at Long Eaton, particularly in Learn to Swim and the Development / Junior Squads over the past couple of years is working. Many thanks to all the coaches, poolside volunteers, parents and committee members who have embraced the programme that has been set out and made it work - everyone in the club should feel proud of these achievements. With every competition we are moving ever closer to the ambitious but, I believe, achievable goal of becoming the number one club in Derbyshire.
Meanwhile, the club's masters swimmers were in action at the Etwall Masters Open in Derby. This event incorporates the Derbyshire Masters Championships, and the club had a number of medal winners. Click here to download the results.
14 Gold (12 last year)
11 Silver (8 last year)
14 Bronze (7 last year)
Many more swimmers won hats as a reward for finishing 4th, 5th or 6th. Particularly strong were the 9-12 years age groups. The 9 year old boys were particularly dominant, with Corbain Archer leading Jamie Spencer Pickup and Josh Langfield to a Long Eaton 1-2-3 in the 50m Backstroke. Josh and Matthew Cartwright achieved a 1-2 in the 50m Freestyle, with 6 of the top 13 places in this event going to Long Eaton swimmers. There were many other fantastic swims during the day, many winning medals, and many more just outside but taking huge chunks off their best times.
There were too many medal winner to mention them all here, and it was a real team performance. For full results click here.
I was particularly pleased to see so many younger swimmers competing and swimming fast at this level, as it shows the new club structure implemented at Long Eaton, particularly in Learn to Swim and the Development / Junior Squads over the past couple of years is working. Many thanks to all the coaches, poolside volunteers, parents and committee members who have embraced the programme that has been set out and made it work - everyone in the club should feel proud of these achievements. With every competition we are moving ever closer to the ambitious but, I believe, achievable goal of becoming the number one club in Derbyshire.
Meanwhile, the club's masters swimmers were in action at the Etwall Masters Open in Derby. This event incorporates the Derbyshire Masters Championships, and the club had a number of medal winners. Click here to download the results.
Blog 525: URGENT: Trent College Closure
Due to circumstances beyond the club's control, the Trent College pool is closed this evening (Monday). This will effect the following squads:
Junior 3 - Session Cancelled.
Elite Squad - Alternative Session arranged 7-9pm West Bridgford School - Please make every effort to attend.
Apologies for the inconveniance caused by this latest piece of bad luck!
Junior 3 - Session Cancelled.
Elite Squad - Alternative Session arranged 7-9pm West Bridgford School - Please make every effort to attend.
Apologies for the inconveniance caused by this latest piece of bad luck!
Blog 524: Lost Goggles
Oliver Davidson has misplaced 2 pairs of Speedo Speedsocket Goggles over the past few days. If anyone has picked these up please contact Karl Davidson.
Blog 523: Thank You
A big thank you to all those of you who helped at the Sprints at Sheffield on Sunday, as usual volunteers from LESC were out in force contributing to making the day very successful both in and out of the pool.
Sue Kelly
Sue Kelly
Blog 522: Chesterfield Christmas Open Meet
Need to draw your attention to this from the Chesterfield website
We wish to advise all people attending the gala of the following important information.
Seating capacity at the venue is limited to 160. As we have just over 280 swimmers over the two days can we ask that all clubs consider the number of people attending as spectators as we do not wish to disappoint anyone who has travelled to watch their child swimming. For further information we can also advise you that car parking is free at the venue but you must obtain a parking ticket from the centre reception to display in your car. If any clubs are travelling in mini-buses or coaches please let us know so that we can advise the centre.
They are still seeking Officials for this Meet - so please consider helping if you are attending and qualified. click here
We wish to advise all people attending the gala of the following important information.
Seating capacity at the venue is limited to 160. As we have just over 280 swimmers over the two days can we ask that all clubs consider the number of people attending as spectators as we do not wish to disappoint anyone who has travelled to watch their child swimming. For further information we can also advise you that car parking is free at the venue but you must obtain a parking ticket from the centre reception to display in your car. If any clubs are travelling in mini-buses or coaches please let us know so that we can advise the centre.
They are still seeking Officials for this Meet - so please consider helping if you are attending and qualified. click here
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Blog 521: Trent College Closed
Trent College Pool has been closed for the rest of today, Sunday 29th November, due to somebody being sick in the pool. The rest of today's sessions there have been cancelled.
Posted by Angela in Sheffield !
Posted by Angela in Sheffield !
Friday, 27 November 2009
Blog 520: Elite Squad Training Saturday AM
Please note Saturday morning training is cancelled for the next 4 weeks.
This is because CO Derby are unable to give us pool space this week due to a gala, and the following 3 weeks clash with our own competitions.
Swimmers in Elite Squad still have access to 13.25 Hours of water time. Swimmers should aim to make a minimum of 10 hours per week during this period. A slight reduction in hours close to key competitions will not do you any harm, however reducing your sessions further will lead to a drop off in performance and undo some of the good work you have already done this season.
This is because CO Derby are unable to give us pool space this week due to a gala, and the following 3 weeks clash with our own competitions.
Swimmers in Elite Squad still have access to 13.25 Hours of water time. Swimmers should aim to make a minimum of 10 hours per week during this period. A slight reduction in hours close to key competitions will not do you any harm, however reducing your sessions further will lead to a drop off in performance and undo some of the good work you have already done this season.
Blog 519: Sessions
Please do not drop swimmers off and leave without first ensuring that the venue is open and that there is a Coach or Lifeguard present.
We have had a few teething problems this week due to some confusion over the changed sessions and a couple of cases of last minute illness, for which we can only apologise, and which should not happen again.
However, we have had cases of swimmers dropped off outside a locked venue and left.
Please check before leaving.
We have had a few teething problems this week due to some confusion over the changed sessions and a couple of cases of last minute illness, for which we can only apologise, and which should not happen again.
However, we have had cases of swimmers dropped off outside a locked venue and left.
Please check before leaving.
Blog 518: Bus to Sheffield
The Bus for the Derbyshire Sprints will leave West Park on Sunday November 29th at 7.15am.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Blog 517: Training Sunday 29th November 2009
There will be no training for J2, J3, Senior and Elite Squads on this date due to the Derbyshire Championships taking place.
Training for Development, J1, and Learn to Swim will continue unaffected.
Training for Development, J1, and Learn to Swim will continue unaffected.
Monday, 23 November 2009
Blog 516: Changes to WP Closure Programme
Please note the following changes to the published times:
Mornings at Ilkeston for J3, Elite, Seniors and Masters are now Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (not Wednesday as previously published) 6-7am. Apologies for the change. There will be 15 minutes stretch cord work for J3 and Elite Squads after each session (7 - 7:15am) starting this Thursday. Please try and attend this as these exercises help to prevent shoulder injuries.
Elite session on Thursdays is now 7:45-9:30pm at West Bridgford (note this is 15 minutes later than previously published). Additionally, please be aware that all swimmers must be off the school premises by 9:45pm at the latest.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Mornings at Ilkeston for J3, Elite, Seniors and Masters are now Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (not Wednesday as previously published) 6-7am. Apologies for the change. There will be 15 minutes stretch cord work for J3 and Elite Squads after each session (7 - 7:15am) starting this Thursday. Please try and attend this as these exercises help to prevent shoulder injuries.
Elite session on Thursdays is now 7:45-9:30pm at West Bridgford (note this is 15 minutes later than previously published). Additionally, please be aware that all swimmers must be off the school premises by 9:45pm at the latest.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Blog 515: missing swimming costume
Please, if you find you picked up a black and maroon swimming costume by mistake, let me know and I will arrange for it to be returned to the swimmer concerned.
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Blog 514: Transport to Ponds Forge 29/11
Please make sure you have put your name on the list at West Park if you wish to travel on the bus to Ponds Forge for the Derbyshire Sprints on Sunday November 29th
We need to know numbers by Friday so that the size of bus can be confirmed with the bus company.
Please contact Graham Meadows if you wish to add your name to the list but will not be going to W/P before Friday.
We need to know numbers by Friday so that the size of bus can be confirmed with the bus company.
Please contact Graham Meadows if you wish to add your name to the list but will not be going to W/P before Friday.
Blog 513: Learn to Swim
We are able to offer a limited Learn to Swim programme during the closure of West Park. Each swimmer will have access to one session a week. All little pool swimmers will be accommodated on Sundays at Cloudside School, Sandiacre between 13:15 and 15:15pm while all 'big' pool swimmers will be accommodated on Sundays at Trent College between 17:00 and 19:00pm. There will be a list put on the West Park notice board stating the time of the session available for each swimmer.
We have done our utmost to keep the sessions as close as possible to your usual swimming times.
Any questions, please contact Ian Bexon
click here
We have done our utmost to keep the sessions as close as possible to your usual swimming times.
Any questions, please contact Ian Bexon
click here
Monday, 16 November 2009
Blog 512: IMPORTANT NOTICE - ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMME 23/11/09 - 20/12/09
Due to the closure of West Park Leisure Centre for essential maintainence, an alternative programme will be in place from Monday 23rd November 2009 for 4 weeks. Please note this information was updated at 4:50pm on Tuesday 17th November.
Click here for session times for Development, Junior 1, Junior 2, and Senior Squads.
Click here for session times for Junior 3 and Elite Squads.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 20/11/09 - Please note that the Thursday evening Elite Squad Session will now be 7:45-9:30pm, 15 minutes later than originally stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Click here for session times for the Masters & Triathlete Squads.
A great deal of effort has gone into minimising the disruption to swimmers, and we have been lucky that thanks to flexibility from a number of pools and the help offered by other local clubs, there is very little drop in training hours, with some squads actually maintaining all their hours. However you will most likely have to travel further to some of your sessions. I hope the membership will exercise tolerance during this challenging time, and that the swimmers will make every effort to attend as many sessions as possible during what is an important time in your training for the Derbyshire Championships in March, as well as the open meets over the next month. This programme should be final, however please keep checking this blog regularly as any changes will be published here first.
We have made a fantastic start to the season - lets all pull together during this challenging time and make sure every swimmers keeps their training hours going.
Click here for session times for Development, Junior 1, Junior 2, and Senior Squads.
Click here for session times for Junior 3 and Elite Squads.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 20/11/09 - Please note that the Thursday evening Elite Squad Session will now be 7:45-9:30pm, 15 minutes later than originally stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Click here for session times for the Masters & Triathlete Squads.
A great deal of effort has gone into minimising the disruption to swimmers, and we have been lucky that thanks to flexibility from a number of pools and the help offered by other local clubs, there is very little drop in training hours, with some squads actually maintaining all their hours. However you will most likely have to travel further to some of your sessions. I hope the membership will exercise tolerance during this challenging time, and that the swimmers will make every effort to attend as many sessions as possible during what is an important time in your training for the Derbyshire Championships in March, as well as the open meets over the next month. This programme should be final, however please keep checking this blog regularly as any changes will be published here first.
We have made a fantastic start to the season - lets all pull together during this challenging time and make sure every swimmers keeps their training hours going.
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Blog 511: Lost Goggles
Jamie Spencer-Pickup who swam 5-6 at Loughborough tonight, unfortunately came away without his black Speedo goggles.
Please return to Jamie if you picked them up.
Please return to Jamie if you picked them up.
Blog 510: Three More Club Records and a Great Team Effort In National League Galas
Club Records for Oliver Davidson (100 Breast), Jo Parker (100 Back) and Dave Sankey (100 Breast) were just three of the many hightlights in last night's A team gala at Nuneaton. The team showed a fantastic toughness beyond that that I have seen in any club gala to date, and this was rewarded with PBs throughout the gala, right up to the final relays. Against tough competition, including Derby and Calverton teams consisting of many swimmers from the Derventio and Nova performance squads, and without all bar one of our Derventio swimmers, the team held their own and were rewarded with a 4th place finish.
City of Derby A 243
Calverton & Bingham A 239
Nuneaton & Bedford A 176
Long Eaton A 162.5
Haden Hill 117
Northgate 111.5
Click here to Download A Team results.
Meanwhile the B team also put in some tough racing in their gala at Ilkeston, with wins recorded by Andy Noyes (200 IM), Liz Simpson (100 Fly) and the Ladies Open Freestyle Relay, a fantastic achievement against other clubs' A teams.
Hinkley 218
Ilkeston 174
Tamworth 174
Leicester Neptune 170
Long Eaton B 149
Ashbourne 143
Click here to Download B Team results.
Well Done to everyone who took part in both galas.
Teamsheets for Round 3 will be on the Trent College notice board tonight - please confirm your availability as soon as possible.
City of Derby A 243
Calverton & Bingham A 239
Nuneaton & Bedford A 176
Long Eaton A 162.5
Haden Hill 117
Northgate 111.5
Click here to Download A Team results.
Meanwhile the B team also put in some tough racing in their gala at Ilkeston, with wins recorded by Andy Noyes (200 IM), Liz Simpson (100 Fly) and the Ladies Open Freestyle Relay, a fantastic achievement against other clubs' A teams.
Hinkley 218
Ilkeston 174
Tamworth 174
Leicester Neptune 170
Long Eaton B 149
Ashbourne 143
Click here to Download B Team results.
Well Done to everyone who took part in both galas.
Teamsheets for Round 3 will be on the Trent College notice board tonight - please confirm your availability as soon as possible.
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