Congratulations to Alex, Bob, Kaye and Ian for coaching a wonderful set of young swimmers, and to the swimmers themselves. The A team have made the final (which they didn't qualify for last year), in impressive style with 2 wins out of 2. Once again the swimmers in the B team outdid themselves, competing against other clubs' A teams, by gaining victories throughout the gala and never being too far behind in any race, and whilst showing great team spirit and determination. This shows we are doing the right things as a club and really beginning to get the strength in depth we need to produce National quality swimmers. Some people have congratulated me personally, and I thank them for it, however it is the above coaches that deserve the congratulations - I wouldn't want to take credit for another coach's work; lets not forget its Alex, Bob, Kaye and Ian who work with these swimmers day in day out. I only turn up now and then and see them at galas; so please pass on your congratulations to them and to the swimmers.
Keep up the great work Long Eaton - the future is bright, the future is Black and Orange!!!
Sunday 26 June 2011
Sunday 19 June 2011
Blog 930: Further Success At British Masters
More Medals this morning for Long Eaton as Becky Fox wins the 100 Free in her age group and Helen Akers gains second in her age group. A great meet for all who swam, well done to you all.
Blog 929: More medals in the evening session
The success of Long Eaton Swimming Club in the pool continued last night with more medals at the British Masters Championships. Becky Fox won gold in the 200 Free with Helen Akers claiming Bronze in her age group. Liz Simpson added another silver medal to the one she won earlier in the 200 IM and Maggie Tuck came in 6th in the 50m Back
Saturday 18 June 2011
Blog 928: British Record for Masters Relay
On an eventful first day of British Masters Championships, Liz Simpson claimed silver in the 400 Free, Helen Akers came 4th in the 50 Free and Becky Fox broke the European record in the 50 Free in a time of 27.12 only to be disqualified for wearing the wrong type of suit. The high light of the day so far saw the team of Becky Fox, Laura Marinelli, Liz Simpson and Helen Akers win gold in the 4 x 200 free relay in a New British Record of 9:45:16, With both Helen and Becky doing the 200 free tonight and Liz the 200 IM and Maggie the 50 Back, there could be more good news to report later.
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Blog 926: Child Welfare Issues
Reminder for parents:
Please remember that if your child is under 9 years of age you should stay within the premises whilst your child is swimming. If this is not possible, another parent should be nominated as having responsibility for the child and the coach/teacher informed who this is. We continue to encourage parents/carers of older swimmers to stay as well where possible.
Facebook / social networking:
The ASA have issued guidance which states that club officials e.g. coaches/teachers/committee members etc should not allow swimmers under the age of 18 to be ‘friends’ on their site. Therefore if such a request is made, it will have to be denied. Please find the link to the guidance: http://www.swimming.org/assets/uploads/library/Good_Practice_Guidelines_on_the_use_of_Social_Networking_Sites_by_ASA_Clubs_and_Club_Members.pdf
If you have any queries on the above please do not hesitate to contact: Sue Parker, Club Welfare Officer 0780 6787425
Please remember that if your child is under 9 years of age you should stay within the premises whilst your child is swimming. If this is not possible, another parent should be nominated as having responsibility for the child and the coach/teacher informed who this is. We continue to encourage parents/carers of older swimmers to stay as well where possible.
Facebook / social networking:
The ASA have issued guidance which states that club officials e.g. coaches/teachers/committee members etc should not allow swimmers under the age of 18 to be ‘friends’ on their site. Therefore if such a request is made, it will have to be denied. Please find the link to the guidance: http://www.swimming.org/assets/uploads/library/Good_Practice_Guidelines_on_the_use_of_Social_Networking_Sites_by_ASA_Clubs_and_Club_Members.pdf
If you have any queries on the above please do not hesitate to contact: Sue Parker, Club Welfare Officer 0780 6787425
Monday 13 June 2011
Blog 924: Gala Round up
This weekend saw the conclusion of the Midland Age Group Championships, where 6 swimmers from Long Eaton competed. Add that to the 6 that took part at Midland Youth Championships and that is 12 that have competed this year compared to 2 last year. All the swimmers came away with personal bests and alot of pride. Along with this we had 2 teams compete in the Jamie Rigby Gala over the weekend and although I wasnt there when I walked onto poolside at Coventry on Sunday morning I was congratulated by other coaches on a great performance by Long Eaton swimmers at this event. Although both ourselves and City of Derby had weakened teams we managed to get our first ever victory over City Of Derby in the clubs history. With the B team finishing a credible 5th place we are showing signs of getting strength in depth, which will only make the club stronger on a sour note some swimmers did not attend this gala after informing myself of their availability, if you cannot attend please contact either myself or Alex in future so we can make the appropriate adjustments, to not turn up without notice really lets the team down. All in All though the last 2 weekends have shown how much the club has progressed in the pool over the short period of time since the new coaching team was put in place. Over the next 3 weekends we have swimmers competing at British Masters Championships, Round 2 of the Diddy League and open meets at City Of derby and Braunston. Here is hoping we continue the great success in the pool of the last 2 weekends at these gala's.
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