Wednesday 18 April 2012

Blog 1212: More success for Rob

Robert Abraham took part in the internationals last weekend 6-8th April. People came from all over the world as this was the final selection trials for London 2012.
Rob competed against swimmers from Vietnam, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Israel and many, many more. Everyone was out to do their best. Rob had 2 events
50 free PB 47.
100 free PB 1.43.60.
What a wonderful experience to swim with so many international swimmers, and world medal holders.

Monday 9 April 2012

Blog 1202: 24 Hour Swim


Thanks to all who supported Dave Akers, either bodily or financially, or both, in his effort to raise funding for the swimmers attending the World Masters Championships in Italy in June. Dave, pictured after his epic swim, completed 41,000 metres by 7:30am this morning.
Although it is now too late to guess how far Dave will swim, you can still sponsor or donate
by clicking HERE

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Blog 1200: Camp Feb 2013

Hi all we are re launching the swim camp and have moved it to Half term in Feb 2013, in order for us to take more swimmers. The camp will be no more than £750 each and this is for a full week abroad including training, flights and accommodation (food to be confirmed depending on destination). We have several places on offer to us from the organisers and have not made a final decision on which one to take. If we book before Mid June we will receive a 15% discount on the training and hotel and obviously the sooner we book flights the cheaper they will be. The camp is open to any swimmer over the age of 12 in February and that can do 2 sessions a day, the organisers look at 6 per lane upto 12 per lane so the more that go the cheaper it is and the more space we will have for a wider range of abilities. This is not just about getting 10, 2 hour sessions in - if it was I would book Loughborough for a week. This is about developing life skills and improving the focus and professionlism of the swimmers along with building team spirit in the club. If you are interested or have any question please contact me. The camp is suitable for any swimmer who meets the criteria and the training will be suited to those that attends needs. Obviously between now and when we go we intend to have fund raising events to reduce the cost even further. In order for us to book we require a £200 deposit prior to June 1st.

Blog 1199: Greg and Rob shine at DSE

2 Long Eaton swimmers took part in the DSE Junior and Youth Nationals last weekend and both impressed with a lot of PB's

Rob won all 4 of his events with Gregory winning 1 Gold 1 bronze and 2 4th's in his events. Well done to both athletes.

Monday 2 April 2012

Blog 1195: Post Box

We have had a Post Box erected next to the trophy cabinet at West Park.

This is for any communication i.e. gala, open meet forms, membership forms etc.

Please do not post cash into the Post Box.

This will be emptied on a regular basis by myself or Kevin Dilks.

Thank you

Debbie