Chloe Blaydon is currently acting as a Swimming Teacher and Lifeguard with Camp America in New Jersey.
Halfway through her nine week "holiday" she has sent us this picture of herself and a few of the children on the Camp.
Friday 28 July 2017
Thursday 27 July 2017
Blog 3324: Club Champs
Huge thanks to all involved in this year's club championships sessions 1 and 2.
From the organisers, the officials, the poolside volunteers, the parents/supports but especially the swimmers.
Results from both sessions are now posted on the website and the Championship best have been updated.
Have a great summer break
From the organisers, the officials, the poolside volunteers, the parents/supports but especially the swimmers.
Results from both sessions are now posted on the website and the Championship best have been updated.
Have a great summer break
Sunday 23 July 2017
Blog 3323: Club Champs Results session 1
These can now be found on the website
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/1f38ae_c05e11a1da0449e3830a6b2ada39bbdb.pdf
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/1f38ae_c05e11a1da0449e3830a6b2ada39bbdb.pdf
Friday 21 July 2017
Blog 3322: Club Champs
Can people please stop contacting me regarding club championships, I have nothing to do with the running of the event. All contact details are in the entry pack.
Thanks
Spencer
Thanks
Spencer
Wednesday 19 July 2017
Blog 3321: Further Club Champs Info
It is always difficult to give an approximate finish time for this event.
I am anticipating we will finish somewhere between 8.30 and 9pm
I am anticipating we will finish somewhere between 8.30 and 9pm
Tuesday 18 July 2017
Blog 3320: LESC Distance Meet
I am now accepting entries for our distance meet which is to be held on Sunday 22nd October at Queens Street, Derby.
This Open Meet is purely long distance events and is an ideal opportunity to gain County Qualification Times. The events are 400 free, 400 IM (for both boys and girls), 800 free (girls only) and 1500 free (boys only). Minimum age is 10 years as at 31st December 2017.
If you wish to enter a race but do not have an official time on the ASA database, please ask your coach to complete the entry form and sign it. I cannot process any entries without a time.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://lescwebsite.wixsite.com/lesc_website/distance-meet-2017
Entry fees are as follows:
400 free and 400 IM - £8.00 per event
800 free - £11.00
1500 free - £12.00
Please make cheques payable to LESC or you can transfer the funds by BACS.
As there are not many long distance meets this is a popular Open Meet and gets full quickly, therefore I am putting a closing date for entries at Friday 8th September. Please ensure all entries are posted in the box before that date.
Thank you.
This Open Meet is purely long distance events and is an ideal opportunity to gain County Qualification Times. The events are 400 free, 400 IM (for both boys and girls), 800 free (girls only) and 1500 free (boys only). Minimum age is 10 years as at 31st December 2017.
If you wish to enter a race but do not have an official time on the ASA database, please ask your coach to complete the entry form and sign it. I cannot process any entries without a time.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://lescwebsite.wixsite.com/lesc_website/distance-meet-2017
Entry fees are as follows:
400 free and 400 IM - £8.00 per event
800 free - £11.00
1500 free - £12.00
Please make cheques payable to LESC or you can transfer the funds by BACS.
As there are not many long distance meets this is a popular Open Meet and gets full quickly, therefore I am putting a closing date for entries at Friday 8th September. Please ensure all entries are posted in the box before that date.
Thank you.
Monday 17 July 2017
Blog 3319: Club Champs Draft Programme
Out now
http://lescwebsite.wixsite.com/lesc_website/club-champs
Please email any errors to chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk
Details of the 400s will be posted in due course
http://lescwebsite.wixsite.com/lesc_website/club-champs
Please email any errors to chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk
Details of the 400s will be posted in due course
Sunday 16 July 2017
Blog 3318: T20 blast
Nottingham county cricket have kindly donated a family ticket to a T20 blast game, the game is this Friday 21st July Notts vs Derbyshire.
Given the very tight time scales I will be selling these tickets to the highest email bidder.
Bidding will close midnight Wednesday 19th July. Please email chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk with your bid, your name and the squad in which your swimmer swims.
We will also have a family ticket to a Derbyshire T20 blast in the raffle on Saturday.
Given the very tight time scales I will be selling these tickets to the highest email bidder.
Bidding will close midnight Wednesday 19th July. Please email chair@longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk with your bid, your name and the squad in which your swimmer swims.
We will also have a family ticket to a Derbyshire T20 blast in the raffle on Saturday.
Blog 3317: Details for Club Champs
The draft programme will be out early in the week please keep an eye out for it
Both sessions are due to start at 5pm, last year we over ran on both nights, to try and prevent this we will be starting as close to 5pm as we possibly can.
Officials and helpers please arrive at West Park for a 4.45pm briefing and roll allocation.
Swimmers please be ready to go poolside at 5pm
Spectators entry will be £2 per person, £1 for children and over 65s.
There will be a raffle and a second hand swimsuit sale.
Look forward to seeing you there
Both sessions are due to start at 5pm, last year we over ran on both nights, to try and prevent this we will be starting as close to 5pm as we possibly can.
Officials and helpers please arrive at West Park for a 4.45pm briefing and roll allocation.
Swimmers please be ready to go poolside at 5pm
Spectators entry will be £2 per person, £1 for children and over 65s.
There will be a raffle and a second hand swimsuit sale.
Look forward to seeing you there
Wednesday 12 July 2017
Blog 3316: Club Champs
We will be holding a raffle at the club champs on Saturday and Sunday, if you have any items that may be suitable could you please let myself or your squad reps have them before next Wednesday 19th July.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Tuesday 11 July 2017
Blog 3315: Changes to training Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July
Due to the Chesterfield Open Meet taking place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, there will be no training sessions on either days for both County and Midland Squads.
All other sessions remain unchanged.
All other sessions remain unchanged.
Blog 3314: Chesterfield Summer Splash Warm Up Times amd Withdrawal Information
Please find below the warm up times for the Chesterfield Open meet this weekend:
Session 1 - Saturday 15th July - Warm Up 1pm Start 2pm
Session 2 - Sunday 16th July - Warm Up 8am Start 9am
Session 3 - Sunday 16th July - TBC - Please check the Chesterfield SC website for any updates
Session 1 - Saturday 15th July - Warm Up 1pm Start 2pm
Session 2 - Sunday 16th July - Warm Up 8am Start 9am
Session 3 - Sunday 16th July - TBC - Please check the Chesterfield SC website for any updates
Session 1 will be a long session with a 30-minute break after event 108. During this time swimmers will have access to the pool for warm up/swim down purposes. The pool will be cleared 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of event 109. There will be no diving during this time and the pool will be open to both boys and girls of all ages for the duration. The meet organisers reserve the right to alter the conditions of this pool access at any time.
There is limited space available on poolside for swimmers and so there will be access to the Main Hall for teams to congregate. The Main Hall is for swimmers, team managers, coaches and volunteers. Any parents wishing to meet their children should do so upstairs.
Swimmers MUST be wearing appropriate footwear and be dry before leaving the pool area to return to the Main Hall. The Main Hall will be monitored but we ask that Team Managers ensure that swimmers behave appropriately throughout the competition. Food is not allowed on poolside and should only be eaten in the Main Hall. There are strictly no ball games in the Main Hall.
Please make withdrawals prior to the start of the meet to openmeet@chesterfieldsc.co.uk or to the desk at the front of the balcony during the meet but before the start of the warm up for the relevant session to avoid unnecessary delays to the competition.
Monday 10 July 2017
Blog 3313: Swimzi Order Window
Long Eaton SC - Shop Now Open!
Hi Guys,
Great news! You will now be able to order your Long Eaton SC kit again from:
http: //www. swimzi. com/club-shop/long-eaton-swimm ing-club.html
Great news! You will now be able to order your Long Eaton SC kit again from:
http:
You will have until midnight on Sunday 23rd July to order your kit before theshop closes.
Orders placed after this time may delay the whole kit order and therefore will not be accepted. So to avoid disappointment, please place your order now.
Delivery Approx 6-7 weeks for Shirts & Shorts and 8-10 weeks for all sweat wear garments.
Checkout options:
Please Note: Your home address is required for billing purposes, the delivery options will come after this step, we do not require you to enter your clubs address.
Please choose CLUB SHOP ONLY: Your kit will be individually packed and delivered to the club.
7 Working Days: We are unable to remove this from the website due to our retail range. Please choose the club shop option as you will not receive your kit any sooner by choosing this option.
We no longer offer personalisation on sweat items (hoodies, Swimzi's), however you can still add a name to your shirt.
If you are unsure about sizing, please email enquiries@swimzi.com with your measurements and we will try our best to advise.
If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Swimzi
Orders placed after this time may delay the whole kit order and therefore will not be accepted. So to avoid disappointment, please place your order now.
Delivery Approx 6-7 weeks for Shirts & Shorts and 8-10 weeks for all sweat wear garments.
Checkout options:
Please Note: Your home address is required for billing purposes, the delivery options will come after this step, we do not require you to enter your clubs address.
Please choose CLUB SHOP ONLY: Your kit will be individually packed and delivered to the club.
7 Working Days: We are unable to remove this from the website due to our retail range. Please choose the club shop option as you will not receive your kit any sooner by choosing this option.
We no longer offer personalisation on sweat items (hoodies, Swimzi's), however you can still add a name to your shirt.
If you are unsure about sizing, please email enquiries@swimzi.com with your measurements and we will try our best to advise.
If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Swimzi
Friday 7 July 2017
Blog 3312: Club Champs
There will be a second hand swim suit sale at club champs, with proceeds going to the club.
If you have good quality swimsuits which are no longer required please pass to your squad rep.
Or if you are looking for a bargain visit the stall on champs weekend
If you have good quality swimsuits which are no longer required please pass to your squad rep.
Or if you are looking for a bargain visit the stall on champs weekend
Thursday 6 July 2017
Blog 3311 : Competition Entry Deadline Reminders
Just a reminder of the following entry deadlines:
Falcon Open Meet - last date for entries is Friday 7th July
Club Championships - last date for entries is Sunday 9th July
Please ensure all entries are posted before the closing dates.
Thank you
Falcon Open Meet - last date for entries is Friday 7th July
Club Championships - last date for entries is Sunday 9th July
Please ensure all entries are posted before the closing dates.
Thank you
Tuesday 4 July 2017
Blog 3310: Lincoln Vulcans Level 3 Long Course Open Meet 7th October
I am now accepting entries to this Level 3 Long Course Open meet to be held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Saturday 7th October. This Open meet is aimed at National squad only.
Entries for this meet are on a fastest times basis, however due to the summer break I am putting a closing date for entries into the box at West Park of Friday 21st July at 6pm.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://www.lvsc.co.uk/openmeets/openmeets.html
Entries are £7.00 per event plus the additional £1.00 for the coaches passes.
Thank you.
Entries for this meet are on a fastest times basis, however due to the summer break I am putting a closing date for entries into the box at West Park of Friday 21st July at 6pm.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://www.lvsc.co.uk/openmeets/openmeets.html
Entries are £7.00 per event plus the additional £1.00 for the coaches passes.
Thank you.
Blog 3309: DX level 3 Open Meet 7/8 October
I am now accepting entries for this Level 3 Short Course open meet to be held at the Arc leisure centre on the 7th and 8th October. This Open Meet is aimed at National, Midland and County Squads.
This is a first come first served meet and in order to give us the best chance of being accepted I am putting a closing date for entries to this meet of Friday 21st July. Please can you ensure all entries are posted in the box by 6pm on that evening.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DX-Short-Course-Level-3-2017-entry-pack.pdf
Entries are £6.00 per event plus the additional £1.00 per swimmer for the coaches passes.
Thank you.
This is a first come first served meet and in order to give us the best chance of being accepted I am putting a closing date for entries to this meet of Friday 21st July. Please can you ensure all entries are posted in the box by 6pm on that evening.
The link to the entry details is below:
http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DX-Short-Course-Level-3-2017-entry-pack.pdf
Entries are £6.00 per event plus the additional £1.00 per swimmer for the coaches passes.
Thank you.
Blog 3308: Matlock Open Meet
Unfortunately, even with such a short deadline for entries I have received notification from Matlock Swimming Club that they have been heavily oversubscribed and all our entries have been rejected.
I have spoken with Spen who has advised he is looking at 2 alternative open meets - DX level 3 on 7/8 October and Lincoln Vulcans Long Course on the 7th October. I will blog the entry details for these meets shortly.
I will destroy all cheque payments made for the Matlock Open Meet and will endeavour to get any cash payments back to parents via the appropriate squad reps. I will also arrange for any BACS payments to be returned.
Many apologies for any inconvenience.
I have spoken with Spen who has advised he is looking at 2 alternative open meets - DX level 3 on 7/8 October and Lincoln Vulcans Long Course on the 7th October. I will blog the entry details for these meets shortly.
I will destroy all cheque payments made for the Matlock Open Meet and will endeavour to get any cash payments back to parents via the appropriate squad reps. I will also arrange for any BACS payments to be returned.
Many apologies for any inconvenience.
Monday 3 July 2017
Blog 3307: DX Open Meet
A really good turn out for this meet led to some great swims with 82 PB's from 125 swims on the day. Again this was a mid cycle meet so for swimmers to be swimming PB's is a bit of a surprise. I firmly believe that we have had as much success as we have this season because of the way we cycle and focus on different things at meets. This showed particularly with the swimmers that have followed the gala programme fully this season, as their ability to swim races skillfully and with great tactical awareness was at the fore. Overall the meet left feeling excited about the future and really looking forward to seeing what the swimmers can do at the end of this season and into next.
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