A pair of maru goggles with red lenses and a gold strap were lost at Trent on Tuesday 23rd February, if you found them please can you return to Scarlett Wood.
Thank you
Monday 29 February 2016
Blog 2818: Galas
The closing date for the following galas needs to be with me for tomorrow:
DX
Nottingham Northern
The closing date for Nuneaton is 4th March and Rykneld is 16th March
Debbie
DX
Nottingham Northern
The closing date for Nuneaton is 4th March and Rykneld is 16th March
Debbie
Blog 2817: Lost at Matlock
Could swimmers check to see if they have picked up a Speedo Water bottle with a red band this belongs to Chloe Blaydon.
Blog 2816: Rushmoor Royals
The list of accepted and rejections should be available to view on the website during this week.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Friday 26 February 2016
Blog 2815: Leicester League venue and information
The Leicester league venue is at Meadowside leisure centre, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1TL.
The following details have also been sent by the organisers:
The following details have also been sent by the organisers:
1. The reception closes early on a Saturday and if the desk is shut no Meadowside staff will be able to refund any parking fee paid. The parking fee for 2-3 hours is £1. Please do not ask the staff for refunds as they are unable to give any.
2. Public swimming takes place until 5.45 and we are unable to let any swimmers or spectators through until then.
3. Thank you for taking on board these few house keeping rules. We hope the night runs extremely well as it normally does. We are not electronic on results and all results will be available as paper copies at the end of the night. So no need to send team sheets through the night before but a paper copy will be needed on the desk.
4. Our sweetie shop will be open and all are welcome to bring pennies for drinks and sweeties!
Monday 22 February 2016
Blog 2814: County Relays 2nd Weekend
Boys 14-17 4 x 100 fr
Matt Cross, Joshua Beech, Sam Hardy, Kye Hazelton
Boys 18+ 4 x 100 Medley
Harry Charitos, Adam freundlich, Kevin Wallbank, Micheal Dakin
Sam Pearson, Steven Barrett, Edward Martin, Sam Parker
Girls 14-17 4 x 100 Medley
Emily Osbourne, Chloe Bates, Esther Halford, Francessca Muir Harris
Sian James, Sophie Eley, Bethany Rae McLean, Elle Pryce
Girls 10-13 4 x 50 fr
Isabella Askham, Harmony Torrington, Chloe Pearson, Harriet Bebbington
Girls 18+ 4 x 100 fr
Hannah Dowell, Chelsea Eley, Eden Michell, Chloe Blaydon
Boys 10-13 4 x 50 Medley
George Buckingham, Ben Tipping, Bradley Evans, Finlay Moss
Sky Torrington, Luke Witten, Fred Buckingham, Joesph Searby
Girls 14-17 4 x 200 fr
Francessca Muir Harris, Esther Halford, Emily Osbourne, Chloe Bates
Sian James, Sophie Eley, Imogen Whitting, Elle Pryce
Boys 18+ 4 x 200 fr
Kevin Wallbank, Harry Charits, Edward Martin, Micheal Dakin
Sam Pearson, Adam Freundlich, Steven Barrett, Sam Parker
Blog 2813: Counties
What a great weekend for Long Eaton SC. I saw a massive improvement from the last 3 galas in terms of skill level, race awareness, mental toughness and discipline. The final one is key as without discipline you cannot possibly achieve any of the other aspects which make up great racing. What you do out the pool has direct reflections on what you achieve in the pool, so if you act like a champion you will become one, and we had many over the weekend. The pb count was through the roof which is what I look at most of all, after all you cannot control how others swim so no point comparing yourself to others or where you placed. We had more regional qualifiers taking our total over the 20 swimmer mark just from our home programme once again.
Keep up the improvements in all aspects and lets have a great weekend of racing once again.
Look out for relay teams and please if you have ticked off make sure you turn up otherwise you are letting your team mates down.
Keep up the improvements in all aspects and lets have a great weekend of racing once again.
Look out for relay teams and please if you have ticked off make sure you turn up otherwise you are letting your team mates down.
Blog 2812: What swimmers should be entering
The gala programme is at the side of this blog. It is updated on a regular basis and gives all levels of swimmers opportunity to compete. Please print it off and plan your events early so as not to be disappointed when trying to enter galas. Waiting for "faster" times at galas is not advised as we could miss the cut off date for entries.
Below is a general guideline as to what swimmers should be looking to enter at which galas.
Swimmers aged between 9 and 15 should be able to cope with a heavy programme at most galas therefore, these swimmers should be trying all the events as much as possible at the galas they qualify for. Dropping from 10-12 races a weekend to 8-10 on focus meets.
Swimmers 15-18 should still be fairly varied in their entries entering heavy programmes at the start of each cycle thinning down towards the focus meet. 8-10 races a weekend to 6-8 at focus meets.
Swimmers 18+ should always start the cycle off with a semi heavy to heavy programme and use shorter races to maintain interest in other strokes and events during the cycle but get more focused and have only 1-4 races at focus meets. 6-10 races a weekend to 1-4 at focus meets.
C squad should look out for time trials, novice meets and B grades and any low level 3 meets.
B squad should add any level 3 meets they qualify for and County Championships to the above.
A squad should be level 3 meets, County Championships and any level 2 or 1 meets they qualify for.
Youth and Senior should be level 3 meets, County Championships and any level 2 or 1 meets they qualify for along with any other championships they qualify for.
Prestige should be Level 3 to update times only, Level 2, Level 1, County Championships, Regional Championships and any National level meets they qualify for.
It is advised that swimmers enter galas outside the recommended levels (which are still on our gala programme) to keep times upto date where appropriate and after discussion with the coach.
All swimmers are expected to represent the club when called upon in any of the 3 leagues we compete in or when relays are entered at Championships. Selection details will appear on this blog.
All swimmers are expected to enter Club Championships unless directed not to do so by the coach, this will only ever apply to those swimmers going to nationals or major masters meets.
Below is a general guideline as to what swimmers should be looking to enter at which galas.
Swimmers aged between 9 and 15 should be able to cope with a heavy programme at most galas therefore, these swimmers should be trying all the events as much as possible at the galas they qualify for. Dropping from 10-12 races a weekend to 8-10 on focus meets.
Swimmers 15-18 should still be fairly varied in their entries entering heavy programmes at the start of each cycle thinning down towards the focus meet. 8-10 races a weekend to 6-8 at focus meets.
Swimmers 18+ should always start the cycle off with a semi heavy to heavy programme and use shorter races to maintain interest in other strokes and events during the cycle but get more focused and have only 1-4 races at focus meets. 6-10 races a weekend to 1-4 at focus meets.
C squad should look out for time trials, novice meets and B grades and any low level 3 meets.
B squad should add any level 3 meets they qualify for and County Championships to the above.
A squad should be level 3 meets, County Championships and any level 2 or 1 meets they qualify for.
Youth and Senior should be level 3 meets, County Championships and any level 2 or 1 meets they qualify for along with any other championships they qualify for.
Prestige should be Level 3 to update times only, Level 2, Level 1, County Championships, Regional Championships and any National level meets they qualify for.
It is advised that swimmers enter galas outside the recommended levels (which are still on our gala programme) to keep times upto date where appropriate and after discussion with the coach.
All swimmers are expected to represent the club when called upon in any of the 3 leagues we compete in or when relays are entered at Championships. Selection details will appear on this blog.
All swimmers are expected to enter Club Championships unless directed not to do so by the coach, this will only ever apply to those swimmers going to nationals or major masters meets.
Blog 2811: Nottingham Northern Gala
I m now accepting entries for this gala full details can be found on the following website
http://www.northernsc.co.uk/page32.htm.
Cheques made payable to Long Eaton Swim Club, please post your entries into the post box at West Park. If you are unsure as to what events you want to enter then please ask your coach for their advise. This gala is ideal for all of C squad and B squad between the ages of 9 and 14 age as of 26/6/2016. Swimmers are encouraged to enter as many races as they can.
This is a first come first gala, the closing date for this is Tuesday 1st March.
Thank you
Debbie
http://www.northernsc.co.uk/page32.htm.
Cheques made payable to Long Eaton Swim Club, please post your entries into the post box at West Park. If you are unsure as to what events you want to enter then please ask your coach for their advise. This gala is ideal for all of C squad and B squad between the ages of 9 and 14 age as of 26/6/2016. Swimmers are encouraged to enter as many races as they can.
This is a first come first gala, the closing date for this is Tuesday 1st March.
Thank you
Debbie
Saturday 20 February 2016
Blog 2810: Derbyshire county relay changes
Changes to Sunday 21st relay teams are below:
4 x 100 IM - Chelsea Eley, Helen Gorman, Eden Michel, Chloe Blaydon
4 x 200 Free - Eden Michel, Chelsea Eley, Chloe Blaydon, Amy Williams
4 x 100 IM - Chelsea Eley, Helen Gorman, Eden Michel, Chloe Blaydon
4 x 200 Free - Eden Michel, Chelsea Eley, Chloe Blaydon, Amy Williams
Blog 2808: New Coach B Squad
Lucy Walton, our new B squad coach, will be joining the club from next week.
I am sure you will all join me in making Lucy feel welcome and supported
I am sure you will all join me in making Lucy feel welcome and supported
Friday 19 February 2016
Blog 2807: Trent training
We have been notified by Trent College that the pool will be closed on Wednesday 24th February. Unfortunately there will be no swim sessions taking place.
Thank you
Thank you
Thursday 18 February 2016
Blog 2806: Rushmoor
Entries have been sent off for this gala, I have been asked if anyone can help with this gala could you please email chris wall on the following email address by tomorrow evening, chriswall@rrsc.co.uk, anyone helping will get priority with their swimmers if the meet is oversubscribed.
Thank you
Thank you
Blog 2805: Disney on Ice Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are still available to win a pair of tickets for the Disney on Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
Shows are between the 12th and 15th May, date of your choosing, subject to availability.
Tickets available from squad reps or via email
The raffle will be drawn on Sunday the 28th February 2016
Shows are between the 12th and 15th May, date of your choosing, subject to availability.
Tickets available from squad reps or via email
The raffle will be drawn on Sunday the 28th February 2016
Wednesday 17 February 2016
Blog 2804: Gala Programme and entries
Being away is always hard as issues do come up. However this is one that can normally be avoided. Swimmers are not to enter galas chasing times or that are not on the gala programme. The gala programme is constantly updated on here and our closing dates for entries are normally a week or more before the closing. If entries are in early then we can send them off and galas are not missed. So please look at the gala programme and enter as soon as you can. Always ask the coach if you don't know whether or not to enter a gala on the gala programme.
Going to a gala with no team mates, no coach and the added pressure of chasing a time usually ends up in poor performances.
Going to a gala with no team mates, no coach and the added pressure of chasing a time usually ends up in poor performances.
Blog 2803: Thunderstruck
A massive thunderstorm in the morning on Tuesday meant another morning off and missing out on a breaststroke clinic from James Gibson, so we snuck into the short course pool in the afternoon to smash out a hard fastest possible pace set of 40 x 50 all on.
Blog 2802: Tilly time
A hard vO2 max set in the morning gave the swimmers an opportunity to go back to back hard sessions with everyone hitting target times and giving it their all. In the afternoon Tilly Hase from C Squad came down from Orland to join in and see what the fuss was about. She was immediately adopted by the swimmers who became very mumsy. Lucky for Tilly it was a recovery session with some work on dives; she still did 2500m long course though.
At night we went to see the Ice Hockey and what a great experience that was, which included overtime and a penalty shootout but no fights. A missed turning on the way home led to a nice tour of Miami's suburbs - stick to Commercial Drive!!!!
At night we went to see the Ice Hockey and what a great experience that was, which included overtime and a penalty shootout but no fights. A missed turning on the way home led to a nice tour of Miami's suburbs - stick to Commercial Drive!!!!
Blog 2801: Sunday 1/2 day
A lazy start to the day today with the morning off meaning we could go really hard Sunday afternoon. 5 x 100m tolerance saw people smashing Midland Times out of the water and not dropping off at all. A great afternoon's swimming was followed by a meal for Valentines Day at TGI Fridays.
Blog 2800: Universal
Day Trip
Day off today on Saturday so we took the short drive up to Universal - only 206 miles. 3 hours 45 mins later, after an hour stop as we tried to figure out what fuel to put in, we got Universal Studios. After trying to figure out what park to go in, the whole group decided on the Hollywood side. Queues, queues and more queues but overall fun was had by all and at the end of the day everyone was buzzing and talking about how great the rides were. Another 3 hours home ended our nice little excursion and well earnt day of fun.
Day off today on Saturday so we took the short drive up to Universal - only 206 miles. 3 hours 45 mins later, after an hour stop as we tried to figure out what fuel to put in, we got Universal Studios. After trying to figure out what park to go in, the whole group decided on the Hollywood side. Queues, queues and more queues but overall fun was had by all and at the end of the day everyone was buzzing and talking about how great the rides were. Another 3 hours home ended our nice little excursion and well earnt day of fun.
Blog 2798:Nuneaton and Bedworth Meet 18th/19th June
I am now taking entries for this meet the closing date needs to be with me by Friday 4th March, this is a first come first served gala, so with the previous meet filling so quickly I thought I would get all entries in sooner rather than later, all times should be updated from the counties.
Full details can be found on the following website http://www.nun-bed-sc.co.uk/
Cheques made payable to LESC, no email entries accepted.
Thank you
Debbie
Full details can be found on the following website http://www.nun-bed-sc.co.uk/
Cheques made payable to LESC, no email entries accepted.
Thank you
Debbie
Blog 2797: Training 20th/21st/ 27th/28th February
There will be NO training on the following days Saturday at West Park, Sunday Queens Street and Sunday at Loughborough, due to the counties taking place at Matlock.
Learn to swim sessions will still be ON.
Debbie
Learn to swim sessions will still be ON.
Debbie
Blog 2796: Counties this weekend
Warm up times for this weekend are as follows:
Saturday 20th February
Morning warm up is 9.00am for 10.00am start
Afternoon warm up is 13.30 for 14.30 start
Evening warm up is 17.15 for 18.15 start
Sunday 21st February
Morning warm up is 9.00am for 10.00am start
Afternoon warm up is 13.00 for 14.00 start
Evening warm up is 16.30 for 17.30 start
If you are unable to swim details are as below:
Saturday 20th February
Morning warm up is 9.00am for 10.00am start
Afternoon warm up is 13.30 for 14.30 start
Evening warm up is 17.15 for 18.15 start
Sunday 21st February
Morning warm up is 9.00am for 10.00am start
Afternoon warm up is 13.00 for 14.00 start
Evening warm up is 16.30 for 17.30 start
If you are unable to swim details are as below:
Prior to 20.00 on the Friday
before the session withdrawals can be
made by telephoning Mrs Mellor on
01332 677709 or email
comp@derbyshireswimming.org.uk.
After the above time withdrawals
can be made by texting 07929
377809 and leaving a message
stating swimmers name, gala, event
number and competitor number, or upto 1 hour before the start of each session.
A fine of £5.00 will be charged to swimmers failing to withdraw.
No bags allowed on poolside, flip flops must be worn to and from the gym area.
Thank you
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Blog 2795: Viewing gallery closed at West Park tonight
The viewing gallery will be closed tonight due to a committee meeting
Blog 2794: County Relay Teams
Below are the relay teams for the first weekend!
Girls 14-17
400 fr A team Esther Halford, Fran Muir Harris, Emily Osbourne, Chloe Bates
400 Fr B team Sian James, Elle Pryce, Sophie Eley, Imogen Whiting
Womens 18+ Medley Team
A Team Chelsea Eley, Helen Gorman, Eden Michell, Hannah Dowell
B Team Amy Williams, Hannah Cox, Chloe Blaydon, Leanne Atkins
Boys 14-17
Medley
Sam Frearson, Joshua Beech, Kye Hazelton, Matt Cross
Boys 10-13
200fr a Bradley Evans, Sam Hardy, Finlay moss, Ben Tipping
200 fr b Sky Torrington, Joesph Searby, Luke Witten, Fred Buckingham
Mens 400 fr 18+
Harry Charitos, Edward Martin, Adam Freundlich, Micheal Dakin
Steven Barrett, Sam Pearson, Sam Parker, Callum Henley
Girls 10-13 Medley
A team Chloe Pearson, Harmony Torrington, Harriet Bebington, Isabella Askham
B Team Millie Wright, Freya Birkin, Hannah Searby, Rachel Elder
14-17 4 x 200 fr male
Matt Cross, Kye Hazelton, Joshua Beech, Sam Frearson
Womens 18+ 4 x 200 fr
Eden Michell, Leanne Atkins, Chloe Blaydon, Amy Williams
Girls 14-17
400 fr A team Esther Halford, Fran Muir Harris, Emily Osbourne, Chloe Bates
400 Fr B team Sian James, Elle Pryce, Sophie Eley, Imogen Whiting
Womens 18+ Medley Team
A Team Chelsea Eley, Helen Gorman, Eden Michell, Hannah Dowell
B Team Amy Williams, Hannah Cox, Chloe Blaydon, Leanne Atkins
Boys 14-17
Medley
Sam Frearson, Joshua Beech, Kye Hazelton, Matt Cross
Boys 10-13
200fr a Bradley Evans, Sam Hardy, Finlay moss, Ben Tipping
200 fr b Sky Torrington, Joesph Searby, Luke Witten, Fred Buckingham
Mens 400 fr 18+
Harry Charitos, Edward Martin, Adam Freundlich, Micheal Dakin
Steven Barrett, Sam Pearson, Sam Parker, Callum Henley
Girls 10-13 Medley
A team Chloe Pearson, Harmony Torrington, Harriet Bebington, Isabella Askham
B Team Millie Wright, Freya Birkin, Hannah Searby, Rachel Elder
14-17 4 x 200 fr male
Matt Cross, Kye Hazelton, Joshua Beech, Sam Frearson
Womens 18+ 4 x 200 fr
Eden Michell, Leanne Atkins, Chloe Blaydon, Amy Williams
Blog 2793: Help Needed at County Championships
I am seeking people who need no qualifications, just
a bit of 'can do' attitude and willingness to be part of the team.
Fiona
01246 450328
07905336744
Sunday 14 February 2016
Blog 2792: Miami Day 4 1/2 day Training
Targets and Tolerance
With just one session today it was time for some hard fast meters. The swimmers were given targets of hitting Regional times or quicker in rounds 5 times in the morning SCY. The stepped up big time Sam F knocking out a 61 on the 100 bk with Theo hitting 64's on all 5 of his 100 Bk's, Naomi Dipped under 1:10 on 100BK and Chloe B hit 61's on 100 Fr. to mention just a few. The whole team did step and everyone was either quicker than Regionals or recent times. Lana as the only camp swimmer to claim to be a breaststroker gets a lot of attention from the British swimmers and has talked James Gibson to do a breast clinic with us one day next week.
The afternoon saw a nice trip down the beach where the swimmers split into groups and had some nice chill time followed to our new favorite eating place the local Diner next to the hotel. A proper 1950's American Diner with great service and food. Not to mention Oreo Milkshakes.....aaaarrrggghhhh #nutrionfailagain!
With just one session today it was time for some hard fast meters. The swimmers were given targets of hitting Regional times or quicker in rounds 5 times in the morning SCY. The stepped up big time Sam F knocking out a 61 on the 100 bk with Theo hitting 64's on all 5 of his 100 Bk's, Naomi Dipped under 1:10 on 100BK and Chloe B hit 61's on 100 Fr. to mention just a few. The whole team did step and everyone was either quicker than Regionals or recent times. Lana as the only camp swimmer to claim to be a breaststroker gets a lot of attention from the British swimmers and has talked James Gibson to do a breast clinic with us one day next week.
The afternoon saw a nice trip down the beach where the swimmers split into groups and had some nice chill time followed to our new favorite eating place the local Diner next to the hotel. A proper 1950's American Diner with great service and food. Not to mention Oreo Milkshakes.....aaaarrrggghhhh #nutrionfailagain!
Saturday 13 February 2016
Friday 12 February 2016
Blog 2790: Saturday am 200IM/200 Free
Saturday mornings session means that we undertake the last of our 12 week tests, the 200 IM and the 200 Free.
Land training will start at 7-7.30am, then we will aim to start the swimming session at 7.45am with NO WATER BASED warm up, which is why its important to make the land session!
Volunteers will be needed to record times etc, so please make yourself available.
Land training will start at 7-7.30am, then we will aim to start the swimming session at 7.45am with NO WATER BASED warm up, which is why its important to make the land session!
Volunteers will be needed to record times etc, so please make yourself available.
Blog 2789: Miami Training day 3, Brads Birthday
What a great day, the sun is shining the kids are on fire (not literally!) and we had all the fun of the fair with Brad. A stand up 50 to start the session for Brad with his Birthday ballon attached followed by 12 x 200 fastest possible pace for the morning session where Theo discovered his like for distance swimming. Following us the British swimmers came in and had a picture with Brad for his Birthday and following our warm down which the British team physio approved of and watched intently, we stayed behind to watch the GB team train and pick up some tips. Once again the coaches were very forthcoming at talking to our guys and explaining bits and bobs to them. Theo got to watch James Guys the current 200fr World champion train and chat to Joel his coach. Between reps James spoke to Theo and gave him one of the best pieces of advice ever, Joel asked him whats the most important thing in swimming to which James replied "you got to love it", which is so true. A quick trip back to the hotel for some down time and homework with lunch and then itwas back for a nice long course recovery session. Theos talk has worked as he was on fire in the pool smashing the session to pieces. The rest of the swimmers all looked so much more skill from just having watched the GB Team.
Brads Birthday treat was to race British Record holder Ben Proud over 50 yards Brad had his fins on against Ben and was supported by our swimmers and the GB team with Liam Tancock being very vocal for brad. In a close fought contest Ben finished in a time of 21.4 and Brad went 24.0. After the afternoon session we drove upto the Cheescake Factory for our evening meal of which most of us including myself were beaten by their portion sizes.
Blog 2788: Friday 12/19th February PM
Can swimmers in A squad who are attending the session at west park on friday evening, only attend the swim session from 8 - 9.30pm as the numbers attending the land session will be too great when combined with the YnS squad.
Blog 2787: Leicester League - Sat 27th Feb
The next round of the leicester league competition is on Saturday 27th February. The venue is at Burton (post code to come) and the warm up is 6pm. The team sheets are at west park and trent, so could you indicate your availability for this gala. There has been an attempt to select swimmers who are not competing in the derbyshire county championships, where this has not been possible, swimmers have been selected who are not competing on this day.
Boys
Ben Mellor, Lokas Barto Smith, Tjey Sharma, Aaron Simpson, William Baxter
Elliot Box, George Casartelli, Oren Mortar, Harrison Frearson
Josh Davis, Thomas Baxter, Oliver Dodic, James Cox
Christopher Stray, Greg Cherry, Ian Frearson, Callum Henley
Girls
Su Alpan, Hattie Cook, Scarlett wood, Freya Birkin, Phoebe Fullerton
Imogen Mellor Patching, Hannah Dodic, Rachel Elder, Zoe Tomlinson
Laura Ford, Caitlin Hutchinson, Anna Pancisi, Mollie Daniels
Elle Pryce, Eden Michell, Amy Williams, Leanne Atkins, Elizabeth Simpson
Boys
Ben Mellor, Lokas Barto Smith, Tjey Sharma, Aaron Simpson, William Baxter
Elliot Box, George Casartelli, Oren Mortar, Harrison Frearson
Josh Davis, Thomas Baxter, Oliver Dodic, James Cox
Christopher Stray, Greg Cherry, Ian Frearson, Callum Henley
Girls
Su Alpan, Hattie Cook, Scarlett wood, Freya Birkin, Phoebe Fullerton
Imogen Mellor Patching, Hannah Dodic, Rachel Elder, Zoe Tomlinson
Laura Ford, Caitlin Hutchinson, Anna Pancisi, Mollie Daniels
Elle Pryce, Eden Michell, Amy Williams, Leanne Atkins, Elizabeth Simpson
Thursday 11 February 2016
Blog 2786: Officials for Counties
The County Championships are due to start in 11 days time and at present there are insufficient officials for all sessions.
All Galas will be held at Arc Leisure Matlock as follows:
Gala 1: Saturday 20th February 2016: Start 10am
Gala 2: Saturday 20th February 2016: Start 2.30pm
Gala 3: Saturday 20th February 2016: Start 6.15pm
Gala 4: Sunday 21st February 2016: Start 10am
Gala 5: Sunday 21st February 2016: Start 2pm
Gala 6: Sunday 21st February 2016: Start 6pm
Gala 7: Saturday 27th February 2016: Start 10am
Gala 8: Saturday 27th February 2016: Start 2pm
Gala 9: Saturday 27th February 2016: Start 6.30pm
Gala 10: Sunday 28th February 2016: Start 10am
Gala 11: Sunday 28th February 2016: Start 2.30pm
Gala 12: Sunday 28th February 2016: Start 6.30pm
Please email Ian Davey know as soon as possible your availability for these galas together with your level of qualification and any dietary requirements.
As per previous years, refreshments will be provided for officials volunteering for two or more galas in one day and reasonable travel expenses will be paid.
At present the promoters are faced with making a difficult decision.
Wednesday 10 February 2016
Blog 2785: Miami Training day 2
Wooooooo suns out guns out!!! 24 degrees
Sorry just showing off a little there, it actually started off quite chilly at 17 degrees but the sun melted the clouds away and came to say hi, raising the temperature to 24 degrees.
A quality speed set in the morning (we have turned the training upside down as we have been moved around short course and long course) with lots of easy swimming in between and a nice very skillful aerobic loosen and recovery session in the afternoon.
Jon Rudd very kindly introduced Lana to Ruta. Ruta found Lana's reaction to meeting a current world record holder and Olympic champion very amusing. It has to be said that the British team have been excellent with our guys talking away and asking how their training is going etc, to the point where Liam Tancock asked Theo to show him what hes got on the sprint set after discussing Theos tweet of Liam the previous night. Look out for 3 tweets regarding our trip to the Ice hockey on Monday night. The teams are trying to get to meet the players and are each writing a tweet for this. The tweet with the most retweets will win bonus points for the team.
A trip to the beach for lunch after impressing Jon Rudd with the swimmers Yoga warm down then back to the pool for the afternoon. A few tired bodies a led to some upset tummies but after a good stretch and some kind words from the coach and everyone is ready to eat all they can pasta tonight ready for tomorrow mornings big set.
Its Bradleys 13th birthday tomorrow who knows whats in store.
Sorry just showing off a little there, it actually started off quite chilly at 17 degrees but the sun melted the clouds away and came to say hi, raising the temperature to 24 degrees.
A quality speed set in the morning (we have turned the training upside down as we have been moved around short course and long course) with lots of easy swimming in between and a nice very skillful aerobic loosen and recovery session in the afternoon.
Jon Rudd very kindly introduced Lana to Ruta. Ruta found Lana's reaction to meeting a current world record holder and Olympic champion very amusing. It has to be said that the British team have been excellent with our guys talking away and asking how their training is going etc, to the point where Liam Tancock asked Theo to show him what hes got on the sprint set after discussing Theos tweet of Liam the previous night. Look out for 3 tweets regarding our trip to the Ice hockey on Monday night. The teams are trying to get to meet the players and are each writing a tweet for this. The tweet with the most retweets will win bonus points for the team.
A trip to the beach for lunch after impressing Jon Rudd with the swimmers Yoga warm down then back to the pool for the afternoon. A few tired bodies a led to some upset tummies but after a good stretch and some kind words from the coach and everyone is ready to eat all they can pasta tonight ready for tomorrow mornings big set.
Its Bradleys 13th birthday tomorrow who knows whats in store.
Blog 2784: Miami Training Day 1
Great start to training on camp, a Nice body position, recovery and loosen session in the morning followed by a tasty kick set in the evening. training along side the British team and other National teams seems to have brought out the best in our swimmers with the ave 100 kick time on the set at around 1:25 long course with fins.
We followed the same pattern as last year food wise ith a nice trip to Outback Steak house in the evening after eating some "small monsters" in the afternoon.
Everyone has settled in well despite a few wobbles and team moral is high. Tracey and Russell have everything under control apart from my snoring but lets face it not even Superman could keep that under control.
The weather was a cool 18 degrees and cloudy today but the swimmers soon learnt that they can still get a tan from this.
I wont do some more out of the mouths of babes as Russell and Tracey are going to run a guess which swimmer said this competition when we get back, trust me there are some classics to come.
We followed the same pattern as last year food wise ith a nice trip to Outback Steak house in the evening after eating some "small monsters" in the afternoon.
Everyone has settled in well despite a few wobbles and team moral is high. Tracey and Russell have everything under control apart from my snoring but lets face it not even Superman could keep that under control.
The weather was a cool 18 degrees and cloudy today but the swimmers soon learnt that they can still get a tan from this.
I wont do some more out of the mouths of babes as Russell and Tracey are going to run a guess which swimmer said this competition when we get back, trust me there are some classics to come.
Blog 2783: Rykneld B Grade Gala
Full details can be found on the following website http://rykneldsc.co.uk/ entries need to be with me by 16th March.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Blog 2782: Rugby Open Meet Level 3
Please could I have all entries for this meet by 17th February , this is a first come first served gala, full details can be found on the following site http://www.rugbyswimmingclub.co.uk/open-meets/4576613058
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Tuesday 9 February 2016
Blog 2781: Miami Journey Day
What an eventual journey that was, the main thing is we are all here safe and sound which is a massive improvement on last year. So from the train journey down with the police being called to the 45 minuets of rough (worse Ive ever had) turbulence it was an eventful day rounded off with the now customary Wendy's for tea before checking into the hotel. We did manage to get straight to the hotel this year as not having 4 back seat drives made a massive difference.
The hotel is really nice as you will see from the pictures below, the eating/lounge area is very impressive. Its only 7 minutes from the pool and we have already seen Ruta Meilutyte, Fran Hassal, Liam Tancock, Ben Proud and James Guy train. Whilst we have trained along side the Hungarian, Polish, Austrian and Canadian National teams. It seems to be a full international team camp week or two.
This morning we did a loosen with some work on body position and a nice med ball kick set, as the pool have changed our Short Course and Long Course sessions round along with having so many people using the gym I have had to completely redo the programme so this afternoon will be Wednesday mornings kick set.
The weather is a cool 16 degrees and overcast however it is ment to be warming up towards the weekend with highs of 24 degrees.
Some classic out of the mouths of babes for you.
Who was the president during the American Civil War? "George Clooney"
"Austria is in America isnt it?"
"this is harder than Labor" meaning laboring work
Its going to be a long camp!
The hotel is really nice as you will see from the pictures below, the eating/lounge area is very impressive. Its only 7 minutes from the pool and we have already seen Ruta Meilutyte, Fran Hassal, Liam Tancock, Ben Proud and James Guy train. Whilst we have trained along side the Hungarian, Polish, Austrian and Canadian National teams. It seems to be a full international team camp week or two.
This morning we did a loosen with some work on body position and a nice med ball kick set, as the pool have changed our Short Course and Long Course sessions round along with having so many people using the gym I have had to completely redo the programme so this afternoon will be Wednesday mornings kick set.
The weather is a cool 16 degrees and overcast however it is ment to be warming up towards the weekend with highs of 24 degrees.
Some classic out of the mouths of babes for you.
Who was the president during the American Civil War? "George Clooney"
"Austria is in America isnt it?"
"this is harder than Labor" meaning laboring work
Its going to be a long camp!
Monday 8 February 2016
Blog 2780: It's test week!
Today marks the beginning of test week, so can everybody make the effort to attend as many sessions as possible to get the best possible scores!
Blog 2779: whilst spens away...
A squad is to train with YnS on Tuesday/Friday (west park) and Sunday's (Loughborough).
B squad sessions remain as normal except on Sunday where they move to west park to train with C squad.
AG/YnS prestige session on Thursday 7 till 8 pm at trent will be cancelled.
This will remain the same for two weeks except on the 20/21st of February where all sessions are cancelled due to the counties.
Learn to swim is unaffected.
B squad sessions remain as normal except on Sunday where they move to west park to train with C squad.
AG/YnS prestige session on Thursday 7 till 8 pm at trent will be cancelled.
This will remain the same for two weeks except on the 20/21st of February where all sessions are cancelled due to the counties.
Learn to swim is unaffected.
Sunday 7 February 2016
Blog 2778: A squad
Could all swimmers that are in the A squad who normally swim at Trent on Tuesday's and Friday's there will be a change this week and the following week, these swimmers will swim alongside youth and senior squads at west park.
Debbie
Debbie
Blog 2777: County Championship
Looking the part is the start to being in the right mind set to compete.
With the Counties fast approaching make sure you have your LESC poolside T-shirts and swimcaps, (club colours are a must).
Graham will be attendance at West Park pool between 5pm and 6.30pm on the next 2 Sundays with a full range of sizes of T-Shirts and swimcaps
Alternatively email if you know what you need
With the Counties fast approaching make sure you have your LESC poolside T-shirts and swimcaps, (club colours are a must).
Graham will be attendance at West Park pool between 5pm and 6.30pm on the next 2 Sundays with a full range of sizes of T-Shirts and swimcaps
Alternatively email if you know what you need
Wednesday 3 February 2016
Blog 2776: Arena Team Results
Finally the West Midlands have released the results from the Arena League and the A team finished in their 2nd every highest position coming 7th in the league.
Tuesday 2 February 2016
Blog 2775: Loughborough 7th February
Due to the DX gala taking place there will be NO training this Sunday at Loughborough. No other sessions are affected.
Debbie
Debbie
Blog 2774: Derventio gala 5/6/7 February
The warm up time for Friday is 5pm for 6pm start, Saturday and Sunday morning session is 8am for 9am start and the afternoon session is 12.30pm for 1.30pm.
Debbie
Debbie
Monday 1 February 2016
Blog 2773: Loughborough Pool
Unfortunately I did not blog the pool closure for Loughborough , sorry to all of those swimmers that turned up yesterday including myself.
Debbie
Debbie
Blog 2772: Derventio 9th/10th April
Entries are now being taken for this meet, full details can be found on the following website http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/event/derventio-excel-10th-open-meet-level-1-1em160046-ponds-forge-sheffield/
The closing date is 1st March 2016, please make cheques payable to Long Eaton Swimming Club, no email entries are accepted.
The closing date is 1st March 2016, please make cheques payable to Long Eaton Swimming Club, no email entries are accepted.
Blog 2771: Rushmoore Royals open meet
Entries are now being taken for this gala, the closing date is 17th February 2016, full details can be found on the following website http://www.rushmoorroyals.org.uk/
No emailed entries, cheques made payable to Long Eaton Swimming Club.
No emailed entries, cheques made payable to Long Eaton Swimming Club.
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