Monday 29 September 2014

Blog 2068: Immune Danger

It's that time of year again when it starts to get cold and bugs and viruses are a plenty. As athletes you are at risk of catching everything if you don't do everything you can to avoid them. Why when you are fit, trained athletes are you more likley to catch a cold? After every period of substained exercise the body goes into recovery mode to repair damage to muscles and refuel energy systems. Whilst the body is doing this other systems are put on hold while it prioritises recovery; the immune system is one that gets put on hold and is on hold for at least 30 minutes, more if we do not aid the recovery process. Simple steps can be made to aid recovery and boost the immune system so even when it's on hold it's strong enough to fight bugs.

1) Ignore RDA's these are based on sedentary adults who, if they are lucky, go for a walk once a day. As athletes you will probably need 2 to 3 times any RDA's.

2) Get your vitamins and minerals in. All of these nutriants are important to the human body but increasing your Vit C, Vit D, Omega 3, fibre and Iron for males, Iron for females, will help. You should get these through natural foods where possible, if you can't get enough in, then supplement.

3) Wash your hands, a simple but effective way of avoiding virus transfer.

4) Dry off properly and wrap up warm after training.

5) Speed recovery by refueling after training, protein and fast acting carbs are essential within 30 minutes of training, proteins help repair and build muscle whilst carbs provide fuel for the body.

6) Stay hydrated. Wake up, drink a pint of water first thing and keep hydrated throughout the day; this will give the body one less thing to worry about.

Blog 2067: Nomination for Committee Positions


Nomination sheets will be available on our notice board at West Park from this evening onwards for members to propose and second nominations for all our Committee positions.

Positions of office include President, Vice Presidents, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Club Secretary, Minute Secretary, Club Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Membership Officer, Swimming Secretary, Health and Safety Officer, Welfare Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Swim 21 Coordinator, Social Officer and between 3 and 5 Committee members.
All committee members must be at least 18 years of age and all nominees must also sign the nomination form to indicate their willingness to stand for election.

We do urge you to please consider volunteering for one of these positions as we would like to encourage new committee members and by giving up a small amount of your time you can really help your Club. We have already been advised that our current Welfare Officer will not be standing for re-election this year and we have been without a Volunteer Coordinator and Minute Secretary for quite some time. Job descriptions outlining the roles and responsibilities of each position are available and I can email these to anybody interested or provide a paper copy upon request.

The Nomination forms will remain on our notice board at West Park until Friday 10th October 2014, this is the deadline for nomination.

Beth
Club Secretary


Blog 2066: Annual General Meeting


An important announcement.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting will be held
On Saturday 22nd November 2014
At West Park Leisure Centre
Time 8a.m.    8 O'clock in the Morning

Please put this date in your diary and come along. We have chosen this time because many of you do already have swimmers at West Park on Saturday mornings. We need to have at least 25 members attending and hope that as many of you as possible will be able to support your club at this relatively short meeting.

Thank you in advance,

Beth

Blog 2065: Training 4/5th October

There will be NO training Saturday morning at West Park, Sunday at Queens Street and Loughborough, this is due to galas taking place.

Thank you

Saturday 27 September 2014

Blog 2064: Derbyshire Sprints and Midland Short Course

Midland Short Course (6th & 7th December 2014) and the Derbyshire 50m Competition (7th December 2014) are being held on the same weekend. Derbyshire Sprints is a great chance to swim in a 50m pool, this is at Ponds Forge, Sheffied and all swimmers are able to enter this meet, as there are no qualifying times. 100 and 200 swims are for the first fastest 22 swimmers. The closing date for this meet will be 31st October 2014, full details can be found on the following website. http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/50m-competition

Those with Midland Short Course Times MUST enter the Short Course Midland Event unless otherwise advised. Please use the link below to find entry details / qualifying times for this event :-

http://www.midlandchampionships.org.uk/entry/short14/ The closing date for this meet Midlands short course will be 17th November.

Friday 26 September 2014

Blog 2063: Officials Needed for the Arena League


We are looking for Volunteers for round 1 of the Arena League on October 11th 2014 and require

For Worcester (A team)

2 qualified Time Keepers
1 Judge

For Derby (B team)

2 qualified Time Keepers
1 Judge

Please contact me as soon as possible if you wish to volunteer.

Many thanks,

Beth

Blog 2062: Club Captains


The committee, on behalf of all club members, would like to thank our leaving Club Captains

Junior Boy      Ben Tipping
Junior Girl      Isabelle Pearson
Club Male       Kye Hazelton
Club Female   Hannah Dowell

The Club is now looking for new Club Captains

Nominations for
Club Captains need to be aged 14 and OVER by 31st December 2014
Junior Captains need to be aged 11 and UNDER on 31st December 2014

Each nomination must have two members, one proposing and another seconding.
In the event of more than one nomination per captain a vote will be held.

Those wishing to make a nomination or stand for election should contact me no later than Friday 10th October 2014.

secretary@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk

Beth
Club Secretary

Thursday 25 September 2014

Blog 2061: Loughborough Training

The training session this Sunday 28th October will start at 5pm until 7pm at Loughborough.  This is just for this week only.

Thank you

Wednesday 24 September 2014

Blog 2060: Venues for Arena Leagues

The A team will be at Worcester Swimming Pool, Samsome Walk, Worcester WR1 1NN

The B team will be at Queens Street Leisure Centre, Derby.

Start times are 6.00pm for a 6.30 start. 11th October 2014.

Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2059: West Park Viewing Area Closure


Please be advised that the upstairs viewing area at West Park will be closed on Thursday 25th September between 7pm-9pm due to a meeting.

Sunday 21 September 2014

Blog 2058: Mansfield Major Oak Gala

The closing date for this gala is Tuesday 23rd September full details can be found at http://www.mansfieldswimmingclub.co.uk/

Thank you
Debbie

Friday 19 September 2014

Blog 2057: Arena Team

I have finally finished picking the teams for Arena League. The A team are at Worcester again and the B team are waiting to hear where Etwall Eagles will be hosting their gala.The team as always has been picked using both the British rankings system and coach knowledge to maximize the points potential for the club. As we have a gala weekend the weekend before, performances at these meets will influence the final selection so swimmers not selected have a chance to get into the team and swimmers in the B team have a chance to claim an A team place. Again this will all be subject to coaches discretion and the coaches decision is final. Please either email me or tick off on the boards at either Moorways or West Park ASAP so we can get the strongest teams we can.

Blog 2056: DX

There is a rejected and accepted list on the DX website.http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/

Thank you

Thursday 18 September 2014

Blog 2055: Race suit offer

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Exclusive blueseventy racesuit offers

Blueseventy are offering big discounts on race swimwear, exclusive to Long Eaton. The orange race suit is being replaced with another colour next year so they have offered us 40% off the retail price while stocks last. If your size is sold out, they will offer 30% off black suits instead – limited time offer only!

Via the website www.blueseventy.co.uk, please use the following codes to purchase.
Orange: orangeandproud – 40% off orange suits
Black: LESC30 – 30% off all other suits

The size chart is here: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0151/3911/files/2014_nero_size.jpg?3298 - if you’re not sure what size to order then ask around other swimmers who already have a suit.

Now is a good time to buy a race suit with lots of galas and the Arena League coming up. Some suits from a year ago may now be worn out because the chlorine eats away at them and kids may have grown out of their old suits.

The blueseventy suits are fully bonded, which is faster than stitching, but does mean they have to be looked after and rinsed out with cold water after every use. Many swimmers that bought race suits for the first time last year did PBs as soon as they wore them.

This discount offer expires at the end of October.

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Blog 2054: Age Group Prestige

Land training for Age Group Prestige on Wednesdays will start at 7pm and will be the full pre-pool programme provided.

Blog 2053: Belper Marlin

The closing date for Belper Marlins Ghoul in the pool is 25th September, full details can be found on Blog 2038.


Thank you

Sunday 14 September 2014

Blog 2052: LESC Coaching Staff

This season, the Club has had to make changes to the coaching structure, which has led to Bob Cherry being asked to step down from his previous role as a squad coach. 
However I am pleased to say that Bob remains a valued member of the coaching staff.
Bob will be delivering our Friday morning session, and working alongside Alex on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons.


Bob will continue to manage and lead our Leicester League team which provides valuable competition experience to swimmers.

Blog 2051: Club Championships - Final Results

The results from the Long Distance events on Saturday, 13th September are here .

The final BAGCAT points scores after completion of all the events can be found here.

Following completion of the 2014 Club Championships, a full listing of all the Competition Best Times can be downloaded from the left-hand side of this page.

Friday 12 September 2014

Blog 2050 : An Interesting read

With gala season coming up the role of the parent is more important than ever. Yes parents you have an important role to play, with many parts including cheerleader, taxi driver, finacial backer, kit manager, nutritional support and volunteer. We do not underestimate the important roll of the parent, all we as coaches ask in return is your support our decisions and let us do our job, we need to see your swimmer straight after they race so we can give them feedback to help them get better so if they come to you say "well done now go see your coach, I'm proud of you". All of our staff are qualified with years of experience and we will be working with your swimmer on different tatics and technical points so the less input on these areas they get from elsewhere the less confussion the swimmer suffers and the quicker they will improve.

Please read the following article as it is interesting and has some great advice. Thank you for your support.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/the-real-reason-why-our-kids-quit-sport/story-fnet08ui-1226645601355


Blog 2049: Acceptance/Rejections List for Leicester Penguins

Please check the following site for the list of accepted/rejections list. http://www.leicesterpenguins.com/

Refunds will be given to those who have swims rejected.

Belper Marlins is still open for entries.

Thank you
Debbie

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Blog 2048: Chesterfield Christmas Meet

I am now taking entries for the Chesterfield meet which will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November.

Full details can be found at http://www.chesterfieldsc.co.uk/cscopenmeethappychristmas.html

This is a first come first served gala, I will be closing this gala on Friday October 10th, I will not accept any entries after this date.  Cheques made payable to LESC.

Thank you

Debbie

Monday 8 September 2014

Blog 2047: Y N S Prestige land training

A reminder to all YNS Prestige swimmers that tonight's session starts at 8pm at Unit D2, Westend Mills, Leopold St. LE
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Remember your Log Books
https://www.facebook.com/groups/341822479317642/

Blog 2046: Draft Programme for 800m and 1500m Club Championship events

The draft programme for the Long Distance events to be held on Saturday, 13th September is here
If you do not intend to swim, PLEASE LET US KNOW. We swam two heats of three last Saturday because somebody didn't turn up and didn't let us know.

Sunday 7 September 2014

Blog 2045: Results from Saturday's Club Championship Long Distance Events

The results from the Long Distance events on Saturday, 6th September are here

Friday 5 September 2014

Blog 2044: A and Age Group Prestige Friday night training

 A and Age group Prestige are at Trent College tonight not West Park

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Blog 2043: Club Championships 400m Events

The Draft Programme for this Saturday, 6th September, is here If you do not intend to swim, please let us know so that we are not swimming additional heats and empty lanes. Warm up is 6:00pm.

Blog 2042: Miami Deposits

Deposits should have been in as of 31st August. We will extend this to 8th of September 2014. We need to get flights and accommodation booked ASAP. The pool is booked. Dates are 2nd February till 14th February 2015.

Blog 2041: Derby Triathlon

 Congratulations to the LESC Trio, who came 1st out of the relay teams. Chloe Blaydon who did a 400m Swim, Christopher Stray who did a 20k bike ride and Lauren Wilcox who did a 5K run.
Well done to all the Long Eaton swimmers who competed at the Derby Triathlon last Sunday.
Pictured are the Junior swimmers, Imogen Mellor-Patching, Freya Humphrey, Harmony Torrington, Sky Torrington, Kathleen Humphrey, Rory Batchelor, and Benjamin Mellor.


Blog 2040:Y N S/ Prestige land training tonight

Tonights land training will start at around 7pm at West Park and we will be going through the pre pool routine, swimmers are encouraged to wear swim kit under their land kit for a fast transition between land and pool.

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Blog 2039: Forthcoming Galas

There is a list of up and coming galas on the Long Eaton Web Site for information, this has dates of gala's, closing dates and events happening over the next few months.
Go to  the Gala Programme and then Competition Calendar. Once you have done this, then click on the date and information can be found regarding gala's etc.
I will be blogging entry details closer to each gala.

Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2038: Belper Marlin Ghoul in the Pool

I am now accepting entries for this gala which will take place Saturday 25th October 2014. Full details can be found at http://www.belpermarlin.co.uk/

This gala is aimed at swimmers who compete in YNS, A, B and C squads.

The closing date for this gala is 25th September 2014. Please make sure all entries are received by this date and cheques made payable to LESC.

Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2037: Mansfield Major Oak Level 3

I am now accepting entries for this Level 3 Meet which will take place on the 15/16th November. Please find full details at http://www.mansfieldswimmingclub.co.uk/


This gala is aimed for swimmers in Prestige and Regional swimmers, if you have any questions please speak to your squad rep or your coach.

The closing date for this gala is 23rd September 2014. Please make sure that I receive all entries by this date and cheques made payable to LESC.
Thank you
Debbie

Monday 1 September 2014

Blog 2036: All Youth and Senior

Just a reminder that there is no land training for Prestige swimmers tonight and that tomorrow we will be cutting the session slightly early to have a squad meeting.

Blog 2035: Help Needed

The Club Champs is taking place this Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th  at West Park at 6pm.
If you can help then please email me.  We need officials and all parents to help....... Remember if we do not get the volunteers to help then unfortunately the gala will not be able to take place.
Thank you
Debbie