Blog 2996: New Club Kit

The price list for the new LESC club kit from Swimzi is now available here

You will see that as LESC members you will receive a 5% discount from the RRP.

We have also been able to secure a 'bundle deal' for the first order window, those individuals ordering a T-shirt, shorts and hoody will also receive an additional 5% discount

For the first order  window Long Eaton Swimming Club will be offering a £3 rebate for each swimming member order, which will be refunded by the club when the order window closes

To help with the sizing of the T-shirts we have a range of both the ladies cut and the unisex. These have been produced in 2 designs however only option 1, as seen on the presentation, will be available to order.

Swimzi will be opening the order window on Monday, you will be notified through an email from Swimzi. For those who have requested that their email not be passed on to Swimzi details will be posted on the bog.

The sizing packs will be available to view at West Park at the following times: -

• Saturday the 1st 8am to 9am
• Sunday the 2nd from 5pm
• Monday the 3rd 7.30pm
• Tuesday the 4th

Further dates will be released soon

Blog 2995: DX Gala Matlock 1st and 2nd October

The warm up times for this weekend's gala are:
Morning 8.00am for 9.00am start
Afternoon 1pm for 2pm start.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2994: Pre/Post Pool

Saw this great tweet today

https://twitter.com/CSCSwimcoach/status/781215845183811584

For those without twitter its a group of swimmers doing a circuit based pre pool session with the message "warm up to swim, dont swim to warm up"

Training starts with pre pool work and finishes with recovery post pool work, not when the pool session starts and finishes.

Blog 2993: National Training Groups

Below are the training groups for national squad from next week. If your name is not on the list that is because I havent seen your goal sheet or discussed your focus events with you. Unless your goal sheet is handed in and I can put you into a group based on your focus events you will go into the IM group both nights. The groups have been selected to get the best out of you for your chosen events. Fridays and Sundays will be normal lanes but choice strokes in that lane as these sessions will production, tolerance, threshold and race pace based. I will move swimmers between groups depending on what each individual needs as well i.e. Liz will alternate Free and Fly on Wednesdays as she doesnt come Tuesday.

 

Tuesday Night
Free		breast		back		Fly		im
Helen	Akers	Hannah	Cox	Mollie	Daniels			Thomas	Baxter
Steven	Barratt	Adam	Freundlich	Lana	Dilks			Joshua	Bestwick
Matt	Leach	Helen	Gorman	Samuel	Frearson			Daniel	Foss
Elizabeth	Simpson	Megan	Kelly	Theo	Hamilton
Oliver	Tipping	James	Webster

Wednesday Night
Free		breast		back		Fly		im
Helen	Akers	Hannah	Cox			Joshua	Bestwick	James	Webster
Steven	Barratt	Lana	Dilks			Elizabeth	Simpson	Theo	Hamilton
Thomas	Baxter	Adam	Freundlich			Matt	Leach	Megan	Kelly
Mollie	Daniels	Helen	Gorman
Daniel	Foss
Samuel	Frearson
Oliver	Tipping

Blog 2992: Camp 2017

The Camp for 2017 will take place during the Easter holiday for 7-10 days depending on flights etc. There are a few venues we are looking at around the Mediterranean for now before finalising it, but the cost looks to be in the region of £900-£1200 with the venues including food and soft drinks at meal times. Please email me if you are interested in going on this camp. The camp is available to any club member over the age of 12 and who trains mornings and evenings. As you will be doing 2 pool and 1 land session a day it is important that you are used to at least 2 training sessions a day prior to going on camp.

Blog 2991: Long Distance Meet

The draft programme for the distance meet is now available on the website

Blog 2990: Cheques/Entry Forms

I have cheques for swimmers who had entered Belper Marlin Ghoul in the pool, I will destroy them along with the entry form. If you do want your cheque back please email me.
If you are entering other galas could you please issue me with new cheques.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2989: Chesterfield Gala

Please find details here for this gala on 26th November.
Entries need to be with me by Monday 3rd October.
Thank you

Blog 2988: Sheffield Snow Frills

This gala will take place at Ponds Forge 26th and 27th November. Entries need to be with me by 30th September. Full details can be found at

http://cosss.co.uk/index.php/gala-information/forthcoming-galas

Blog 2987: Arena League

Here is the initial squad for Arena league. Teams will be announced following the DX meet. Being on the initial squad does not guarantee a place in either team and some swimmers who either sign for the club prior to the 1st of October or whos performance pushes them onto the squad may be included in the final teams.

	11 and under	13 and Under	15 and under	open
Boys	Sky Torrington	Bradley Evans	Theo Hamilton	Sam Pearson
	William Baxter	Finlay Moss	Thomas Srachen	Sam Parker
	Frederick Buckingham	Luke Witten	Corey Minott	Steve Barrett
	Benjamin Mellor	Benjamin Tippins	Joshua Davis	James Webster
	Rory Batchelor	Joesph Searby	Daniel Foss	Rhys Llewellyn
	Patrick Hodgson	George Buckingham	Benajmin Webster	Sam Frearson
	Aaron Simpson	Geroge Casartelli	James Cox	Kevin Wallbank
	Oliver Osbourne	Harrison Frearson	Thomas Baxter	Harry Charitos
	Tjey Sharma	Ryan Ashton	Lewis Tipping	Adam Freundlich
	Lukas Barto-Smith	Reeshav Mukherjee		Thomas Howdell
				Micheal Dakin
Girls	Freya Birkin	Isabella Askham	Mollie Daniels	Emily Osbourne
	Phoebe Golton	Harmony Torrington	Naomi Dilley	Helen Gorman
	Hattie Cook	Imogen Mellor Patching	Mimi Quinton	Hannah Cox
	Phoebe Fullerton	Harriet Bebbington	Aine O Regan	Chloe Bates
	Isabel Wright	Chloe Pearson	Lana Dilks	Esther Halford
	Jemma Dilley	Summer Wood	Anna Pancisi	Leanne Atkins
	Katie Cooke	Hannah Dodic	Lauren Searby	Sophie Eley
	Matilda Hase	Hannah Searby	Caitlin Hutcheson	Chelsea Eley
	Scarlet Wood	Jasmine Bryan	Laura Ford	Chloe Blaydon
	Sophie Goodman	Kathleen Humphrey		Liz Simpson
	Maisie Fullerton	Zoe Tomlinson		Lauren Wilcox
	Su Alpan	Racheal Elder		Megan Kelly
	Freya Humphrey

Blog 2986: Stroke Clinics

What a great start to the stroke clinics at Trent. 8 swimmers on the fly one all improved massively over the hour of focused fly technique. Keep up the good work in training guys.

There are still spaces for the other strokes.

Blog 2985: Upcoming Galas

Replacing Belper we have Chesterfield on the 26th of November, this gala is aimed at County, Midland and any swimmer from National squad who does not enter the Sheffield Snow Frills meet the same weekend. If you are in JD2 and have a qualifying time for Chesterfield please feel free to enter. Details of this galas will be out shortly

Blog 2984: Derbyshire Sprints Ponds Forge

Entry forms  and full details can be found on the following website http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/50m-competition
the closing date is 25th October.

This is a great competition as it is a 50m pool and is held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2983: Midlands short course 5th/6th November

Please find details for the Midlands Championships on the following website
http://www.midlandchampionships.org.uk/entry/short16/index.htm
please can you let me have all entries by the 13th October.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2982: Belper Marlins

Despite getting our entries to Belper 2 weeks prior to their closing date we have been informed that our entries were received after the gala filled up. We have looked all over the country not just in this region to find a replacement meet but even ones as far away as Norwich are full. This is very disappointing for all concerned. To ensure that entries for first come first served level 3 meets are in in time, we are going to have to lengthen the time between getting entries in and the closing date for the gala. Chesterfield have just released their Level 3 meet 26th November which we will be entering. Its 50's and 100's in all strokes so please get your entries in as soon as possible. In the mean time the club are once are again holding time trials and details will be released shortly.

Blog 2981: Falcoln Meet

I have received this for this meet.

Thank you for entering our 22nd Annual Open Sprint Meet this coming Sunday.

As this year's meet is full, we are going to split the warm up sessions as follows:

8.30am – 8.45am – Girls aged 9 to 12 years inclusive

8.45am – 9.00am – Girls aged 13 years & over

9.00am – 9.15am – Boys aged 9 to 12 years inclusive

9.15am – 9.30am – Boys aged 13 years & over

1.30pm – 1.45pm – Boys aged 9 to 12 years inclusive

1.45pm – 2.00pm – Boys aged 13 years & over

2.00pm – 2.15pm – Girls aged 9 to 12 years inclusive

2.15pm – 2.30pm – Girls aged 13 years & over

Please note the start of the afternoon warm up may change and will be confirmed by the announcer following completion of the morning session.

Debbie

Blog 2980: Presentation and Christmas Party

This year we will be having our Christmas Party/ Presentation evening at the Soldiers and Sailors Club, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton. There will be awards for all swimmers who took part in the Club Champs.

The date is Saturday 19th November, start time is 7pm till late. Tickets are priced at £5.00 per adult and £3.00 per child (16 and under) this price includes a buffet and disco.
Tickets can be purchased from myself or your squad reps. There will be NO ticket sales on the door, tickets will be available up until the 7th November.

We all had a great time last year, so look forward to seeing you all this year.
If you didn't take part in the Club Championships then why not come along and enjoy the party with us.
Debbie

Blog 2979: New Swimming Fees

Following a reconciliation of the fees that have been received so far this month, it is apparent that a large number of you have not updated your standing orders to the new amounts, or indeed paid at all.


Please ensure that your standing order form is sent to your bank as soon as possible, as the monthly fees are the club's main source of income and failure to receive the expected amounts impacts on our cash flow.


If you have underpaid for September then the shortfall can be paid by cheque to the club post box at West Park or by transfer to the same bank account details as your standing order. Please ensure that your reference is quoted on any payments.


If you have any queries about your monthly payment amount please contact treasurer.lesc@hotmail.co.uk

Blog 2978:Left foot Right foot

Blog 2977: County and Midland Squad

Due to the Matlock gala on Saturday there is no training for Midland squad, Nor is there any on Sunday as per Blog 2969.

County Squad and JD2 are still on Saturday as per normal.

As per club instructions all sessions are cancelled for galas for the appropriate squad. This has been in place for at least 6 years now and will remain the clubs practice. If you are not making 100% of your available training then use one of the weekly session you do not usually attend to make up the missed session, if you are making 100% of sessions then you should be entering the galas to measure your progress and get the rewards for all your hard work.

Blog 2976: Falcon Gala Sunday 25th September

There is a draft programme to view here. The warm up time for this gala is morning session 8.30 and afternoon is 13.30.

The address is Hucknall Leisure Centre, NG15 7TX.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2975: Matlock Gala Saturday 24th September

The warm up times for this gala is morning session is 8.00am and the afternoon session is 1pm, the venue is The Arc Leisure Centre, Matlock. DE4 3AZ.   Acceptance list here
Please remember you can only take a small bag poolside. There are lockers available.

Debbie

Blog 2974: Results from 400s Club Championships

These are now available on the website with updated Championship Best Times

Blog 2973: Harvey Hadden

Hi All

we have heard through the staff at Harvey Hadden that the council have agreed to let travellers use the showers there.
There were reports on Thursday evening of people  rifling through lockers whilst the children were swimming.
Luckily they were caught and hopefully  nothing was taken.

We would like to advise swimmers and coaches who use Harvey Hadden to lock their lockers at all times or take their bags onto pool side, even if the you think that they have nothing of value in your bags.

Blog 2972: Land Training JD2

Land Training on Sundays for JD2 will be at West Park from 5-6pm. Swimmers should turn up with their costumes on under suitable gym wear to speed the transition from land training to pool.

Blog 2971: Level 1 Coaching course

Do not be surprised to see many new coaching faces on poolside this weekend. This is because the club are running a level 1 course.

Blog 2970: Goggles left at West Park

A pair of "new looking" blue and clear SPEEDO goggles were left at West Park tonight, presumably by a club member. For the next few days they will be in the Reception in-tray. After next Thursday, they will not...

Blog 2969: Queens Street

There will be No training at Queens Street  this Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th September. The pool is being used for a gala.
Thank you
Debbie

Blog 2968: JD2 Land Training Tonight

There will be no land training tonight. We apologies for the late notice but have only just been informed. We will inform you when this will start up.

Blog 2967: Club Shop Tonight

The Club Shop will be at West Park this evening 5pm -6.30pm

Blog 2966: Stroke Clinics

The opportunity has arisen for the club to offer series of stroke clinics.

These will be held over four weeks in the following order: -

1. Fly - 22nd September
2. Back - 29th September
3. Breast - 6th October
4. Free - 13th October

All sessions will be at Trent colleague 6 til 7pm

Video analysis of stroke is possible

Cost will be £10 per session and places are limited.

To book email chiefcoach@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk

Blog 2965: New Long Eaton Swimming Club Kit from Swimzi

We are very pleased to announce that Long Eaton Swimming Club will be launching a new club kit from Swimzi, over the next few weeks

We have a full range of LESC branded apparel which will be available through order windows managed by Swimzi at selected times of the year.

Designs can be seen here

Prices will be available soon

Blog 2964: Together we are Stronger

Blog 2963: This Morning

I would like to thank all those that helped out this morning to ensure the session went ahead.

Blog 2962: Sundays for National Squad

Whilst Loughborough is closed the club have managed to obtain an hour Long Course at Harvey Haddon on Sunday from 5pm to 6pm for the next 3 weeks. Thanks to Angela for sorting this out.

Blog 2961: Lost at Club Champs

Summer Wood left her kit bag poolside at the club champs event in July, if you have this please email chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk

Blog 2960: Restructure

Hi All

I would just like to remind everyone that the club has been restructured and that traditional squad moves have been replaced by this. We have brought an additional squad in at the bottom end and with some small adjustments managed to either increase or maintain the hours throughout the structure.

This has been a long process and every swimmer has been looked at individually and placed where the lead coach for that squad feels would be the best fit for each individual swimmers needs.

No one has been demoted, this is impossible as its a new structure.

We are still looking to get more pool time to continue this expansion.

Each squad coach will hold a meeting with their squads to explain the expectations for each squad and how the swimmers can progress through the most successful squad structure around.

We are expanding all the time and this season is going to be the clubs best ever.

#orangeandproud

Blog 2959: Loughborough Training

Due to pool maintenance there will be No training until October.
Debbie

Blog 2958: Lincoln Vulcans

I am accepting entries for this gala this will take place 22nd October the closing date is Thursday 8th September please make sure cheques made payable to LESC

Thank you 

Debbie

Blog 2957: Club Champs 400s

The pool at West Park is not available on the 17th September for this event.

This event will now take place at Victoria Park Ilkeston from 6pm until 9pm on the 17th September.

We still need timekeepers and officials

Blog 2956: Junior Development 2 Timetable

Please note that the JD2 training times have been updated on the website to included Saturday mornings.

Blog 2955: Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Tickets

The Motorpoint arena Nottingham have kindly donated two tickets for a Nottingham Panthers match this season (of the winners choosing).

The face value of these are generally between £16 and £20 each.

The tickets will be raffled with the draw taking place on the 9th October at the distance meet.

To buy tickets please see your squad rep or email chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk

Blog 2954: Personal Details

It is important that the club has accurate and up to date information relating to: -

• Home addresses
• Contact telephone numbers
• email

If any of these change or have recently changed please can you let the membership secretary have your new information membership@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk

Blog 2953: A Gentle Reminder

Just a gentle reminder to all parents and swimmers.

I am on my break.

Those of you that are emailing, texting or face book messaging me need to remember the correct procedure for contact.

1 Contact your squad rep.
2 Next point of contact is the lead coach for your squad.
3 Then it is either myself or the committee.

I will be back on Monday and if any queries need to be answered by me having gone through the above procedure I will answer them then. As always only matters referring to your individual swimmer will be answered, no discussion will take place regarding other swimmers.

Spencer George
Head Coach

Blog 2952: Ghoul in the pool gala

I am now accepting entries for this gala which will take place at The Arc Leisure Centre at Matlock. The date for this is Saturday 29th October, full details can be found on the following website: belpermarlin.co.uk

The closing date is 22nd September, please make sure all forms are correctly filled in and cheques made payable to LESC.
Thank you
Debbie