Tuesday 23 August 2011

Blog 980: New season New start

Hi all. The new season is upon us in less than 2 weeks and it’s time to make sure we have everything ready to build upon last years great work. That being said, please ensure that you have all the correct kit - Fins, Kick Board, Pull Bouys, Paddles, Snorkles, Club Shirt, Hat etc. These can be ordered from Graham Meadows. It is vital that you have all the equipment you need to train correctly so that improvements can be made. After last season’s success, other clubs are starting to look at us, not only from our own County but up and down the Country as well, and therefore we need to be setting an example of how a successful club behaves. This means taking pride in everything we do, looking and acting like a team, not only at galas but at training as well. We are all trying to get to the same goal and so we have to pull together as a team and support each other. As soon as you turn up for training or for a competition, you are representing not only yourself but your parents, your coach and Long Eaton Swimming Club, so let’s make sure we show the world a shining example of team ethics and discipline. This is addressed to the swimmers, but, parents, why not turn up to a gala in Long Eaton Shirt and where possible sit with other parents to show your support for the club? As a swimmer I remember the feeling of getting on the block and seeing my team’s colours, not only on poolside, but also in the crowd as well. Knowing that all those people were supporting me, inspired me to try harder in every race where I could see the support. Last season was a fantastic one for the club; let us make this one even more memorable.

Thursday 4 August 2011

Blog 968: Thank you

It has been brought to my attention that not everyone heard my speech at club championship so I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers from committee members to anyone who helps out on poolside whether it be during training or at gala's, without you the club could not function. I would also like to thank the parents for bringing the swimmers to the sessions and supporting the coaching staff and all the swimmers not just their own child. The swimmers for all their hard work this season and making the improvements that you have and my coaching staff, Alex, Bob, Kaye, Ian, Paul and Dave for all your hard work and support this season. I hope we continue to work together to keep up the progress Long Eaton have made this year.

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Blog 966: Neils long swim

I received this report from Graham Meadows on his sons race at Coniston water. I know alot of you do other events and are very good at them so if it is swimming related (open water, Tri etc) please send me a report and I will post it on here, we as a club are proud of all our members achievements.

On Sunday 17 July Neil entered his first long (ie. over 3 k) swim-the Coniston Senior Championship over the 5.5 mile course from top to bottom of Coniston.Aiming for a time of sub two and three quarter hours, Neil finished in 2 hrs and 28mins to take 3rd place out of 19 starters in the Mens category and to also receive the coveted Arthur Ayres trophy "for endeavour".Also his time automatically qualified him for entry in the 10.5 mile Winderemere BLDSA event next year.
It was gratifying to have 5 LESC entrants in the Midlands Open Water championships at Bosworth Water on 10 July.