The list of accepted entries is now available to view on the website http://www.nun-bed-sc.co.uk/
Please notify Nuneaton swim club of any errors or withdrawals.
Thank you
Friday 28 February 2014
Blog 1884: Wednesday 5th March
Please be aware that Leisure Activities focus group meeting are holding a meeting in the cafe on Wednesday
5th March from 6.15-7.30pm . The café will not be available for viewing until after
the meeting has finished and they apologise for any inconvenience caused to parents
wanting to go to the café . Hopefully this meeting should not over run.
Thank you
Thursday 27 February 2014
Blog 1883: County Relays
The following swimmers have been selected for County relays can you please confirm via email to myself or ticking the board at West Park that you are available ASAP please. Swimmers not on the list should be aware that they may be needed at short notice to step in for the team. Age is as at 31/12/2014
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Blog 1882: Message for all at Matlock March 1st & 2nd
We have been asked to remind swimmers competing at the
County events at Matlock on Saturday and Sunday of the following:
Please remember to pack indoor shoes to wear on poolside. This prevents slipping, protects the feet and helps preserve the cleanliness of the venue. Poolside shoes must be worn when moving between the changing rooms and the sports hall! During the Relay gala at QLC swimmers will not be permitted off the poolside and into the marshalling area without footwear. The definition of indoor/poolside footwear is that which is not ever worn outside!
Although poolside space at Matlock is limited, swimmers should take a towel with them to dry off before returning to the sports hall. The sports hall is NOT a changing room, it is a space to relax and refuel in.
Unfortunately it has become necessary to ban ball games in the sports hall so do not take a ball -
rollers and skipping ropes are fine.
Finally the sports hall was left in an unsatisfactory state last Sunday evening, with swimmers leaving a lot of rubbish on the floor. This is not acceptable. Please use the bins provided in the hall.
Sunday 23 February 2014
Blog 1881: Counties
Great job by those Long Eaton swimmers who swam this weekend at
counties. Lots of PB's regional times and bling. Considering we are
lower on entries than last year and many arent doing a full programme,
we still lie 3rd in the medal table only 4 golds down on this time last
year but with a higher overall medal tally.
Thanks to all who voluntered to help either the team or event run smooth.
A quote from a fellow coach. "your swimmers look like the most professional team here". Coming from a coach of another Derbyshire club that means alot.
Thanks to all who voluntered to help either the team or event run smooth.
A quote from a fellow coach. "your swimmers look like the most professional team here". Coming from a coach of another Derbyshire club that means alot.
Thursday 20 February 2014
Blog 1880: Camp Report Part 4
After the wind and the rain the sun came back and the pool started to warm up. The last 2 days of training were some of the best I have seen from any Long Eaton swimmer. We held a gala on the last day using the race objective sheets the swimmers had filled in this worked really well and will be brought into the club from J3 swimmers up. on the last night everyone presented their birthday speeches which were really good and we settled in for a few games of pool and to watch the "professional" show. Another successful camp was had by all with a safe flight and journey home. Details of next years will be released next week. 
Blog 1879: Camp Report Part 3
Rain and Wind hit the island for the next 2 days. Whilst the rain was in heavy showers the wind was fairly constant all this reduced the water temperature in the pool considerably. It was pleasing that the vast majority of the swimmers managed to battle through the tough conditions with a couple even reducing the turn around times to get the whole set in.
This picture was morning training in the wind and rain - Dont forget to feel for the coach standing in the wind and rain for the whole session.
Blog 1878: Camp Report Part 2
Training began with the 60 x 100 challenge. Everyone beat last years totals with Adam, Ryan, Eden and Sam (in fins) completing all 60. With all swimmers completing over 10K in the first day along with a gym session, a much needed full stretch was taken. This pattern continued the following day along with 1k walks to and from the pool and gym as we were in the Oasis resort. On the Saturday we trained in the AM and moved to the Papagayo resort. With the afternoon off the swimmers started filling in and handing in their "camp work". Later that evening we went for a game of 10 pin bowling.
Blog 1877: Camp Report Part 1
As you may know we didnt have Wifi on camp so unfortunatley I couldnt report dailt on what was an amazing experience for those swimmers involved.
We set off to Birmingham airport on Wednesday 12th at 5:45 making it to check in, in plenty of time in our Orange hoodies and tour shirts all with Fueteraventura spelt wrong on them (a printer error not mine) but still proud to be in club colours. The flight over was uneventful with only a few bumps and a smooth landing. On the bus journey I gave the swimmers their tasks for the week. The camp is not just about training but education and development as well. The swimmers had to write a race script from when they got up to the end of the race, fill in a goal setting sheet, a race objectives sheet and each swimmer had to do a birthday speach for another infront of everyone drawn at random. Along with 2 pool and either a mobility and visulization session or gym session everyday this was a busy camp.
We set off to Birmingham airport on Wednesday 12th at 5:45 making it to check in, in plenty of time in our Orange hoodies and tour shirts all with Fueteraventura spelt wrong on them (a printer error not mine) but still proud to be in club colours. The flight over was uneventful with only a few bumps and a smooth landing. On the bus journey I gave the swimmers their tasks for the week. The camp is not just about training but education and development as well. The swimmers had to write a race script from when they got up to the end of the race, fill in a goal setting sheet, a race objectives sheet and each swimmer had to do a birthday speach for another infront of everyone drawn at random. Along with 2 pool and either a mobility and visulization session or gym session everyday this was a busy camp.
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Blog 1876: Land Training
There will be NO land training this evening at West Park. Land training will start back Friday and the morning gym session will be tomorrow morning.
Thank you
Thank you
Blog 1875: Nuneaton Meet
The Nuneaton meet is now closed. I have been and collected all entries that were in the post box today.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Monday 17 February 2014
Blog 1874: Training Sessions over the County Weekends.
Please note that during the County weekends the following training sessions will NOT be on.
Saturday Morning at West Park, start back Saturday 15th March.
Sunday at Queens Street, start back Sunday 9th March.
Loughborough, start back Sunday 9th March.
Thank you
Debbie
Saturday Morning at West Park, start back Saturday 15th March.
Sunday at Queens Street, start back Sunday 9th March.
Loughborough, start back Sunday 9th March.
Thank you
Debbie
Sunday 16 February 2014
Blog 1873: News from Swim Camp
Spoke to Spen and Sue all ok everyone having fun and working hard. Unfortunately there is No wi-fi and restricted phone connections so Spen is unable to send updates and photos of all the swimmers enjoying themselves.
They will keep you updated as soon as they can.
Spen, Sue and the team at camp.
They will keep you updated as soon as they can.
Spen, Sue and the team at camp.
Blog 1872: County Championships 2014
Details of the County Championships which starts this coming weekend Saturday 22nd February. Session times can be found on the following website.
http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/county-championships.
Warm up will begin an hour before the session starts, so make sure you get there in plenty of time, and allow at least 15 minutes before the start of warm up for blood flow.
No bags are allowed on poolside; lockers will be available.
Mobile phones and other devices which have a camera on are NOT allowed on poolside.
http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/county-championships.
Warm up will begin an hour before the session starts, so make sure you get there in plenty of time, and allow at least 15 minutes before the start of warm up for blood flow.
No bags are allowed on poolside; lockers will be available.
Mobile phones and other devices which have a camera on are NOT allowed on poolside.
Thursday 13 February 2014
Blog 1871: Nuneaton Open Meet
Just to remind you all the closing date is 18th February 2014. I will not be able to accept any entries after this date.
Full details can be found on Blog 1856.
Thank you
Debbie
Full details can be found on Blog 1856.
Thank you
Debbie
Wednesday 12 February 2014
Blog 1870: Leicester League
The swimmers had a
return visit to Braunstone on Saturday 8th February to take part in
the second round of the Leicester League. Once again they found themselves up
against strong opponents and with Leicester Penguins A team winning 31 of the
51 events, it was hardly surprising that we had no winners on the night.
However, this was in fact a very satisfying gala for our swimmers and both Kaye and I were really impressed with the attitude and determination shown in all age groups. They rose to the challenge of racing against fast swimmers, and this is illustrated by the fact that a majority of them swam close to their pb times, and several smashed their pb’s by a significant margin.
The preparation of the team on poolside during the warm up and the spirit shown throughout the gala were key factors in demonstrating to other teams that we meant business. Nothing illustrated this more than Daniel Foss swimming last leg in the medley relay. Taking over in last place a long way behind the other teams he could have taken it on himself to go easy on his leg as it appeared to be a lost cause. Daniel however had other ideas, hunting down the swimmer in front and passing him half way down the second length, thus gaining an extra point for his team. This positive approach was also evident in numerous other races as swimmers finished strongly in an attempt to gain points for the team.
As I walked around the pool at the end I passed one of the judges. As I shook his hand and thanked him his reply was “your swimmers swam very well, you should be proud of them”. And we were!
Thanks to all the helpers, and officials who helped out at the gala. Thanks also to all the parents for the vocal support and for all your positive comments. The swimmers deserve the praise.
Bob and Kaye
However, this was in fact a very satisfying gala for our swimmers and both Kaye and I were really impressed with the attitude and determination shown in all age groups. They rose to the challenge of racing against fast swimmers, and this is illustrated by the fact that a majority of them swam close to their pb times, and several smashed their pb’s by a significant margin.
The preparation of the team on poolside during the warm up and the spirit shown throughout the gala were key factors in demonstrating to other teams that we meant business. Nothing illustrated this more than Daniel Foss swimming last leg in the medley relay. Taking over in last place a long way behind the other teams he could have taken it on himself to go easy on his leg as it appeared to be a lost cause. Daniel however had other ideas, hunting down the swimmer in front and passing him half way down the second length, thus gaining an extra point for his team. This positive approach was also evident in numerous other races as swimmers finished strongly in an attempt to gain points for the team.
As I walked around the pool at the end I passed one of the judges. As I shook his hand and thanked him his reply was “your swimmers swam very well, you should be proud of them”. And we were!
Thanks to all the helpers, and officials who helped out at the gala. Thanks also to all the parents for the vocal support and for all your positive comments. The swimmers deserve the praise.
Gala Result:
Leicester Penguins A: 269 Leicester Sharks: 215 Market Harborough 166 Leicester
Penguins B: 158 Long Eaton 129 Loughborough A: 127
Bob and Kaye
Monday 10 February 2014
Blog 1869: DX Feb Festival
A great weekend for all Long Eaton swimmers at this meet with alot of season best times, personal best times and National Qualifying times including Ed Martin on the 200 fly, Jo Parker on the 50 BK and Helen Gorman on the 100 Breast and Francessca Muir Harris on the 200 free. We had 3 swimmers just miss out on British Champs times all within .5 of a second were Mischa Menzies on 50 and 100 free, Francessca Muir Harris on 400 free and Hannah Cox on 50 Breast. Some really quick swimming especially for this time of year.
Blog 1868: Derbyshire County Championships
The draft programme is now available to view http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/county-championships.
Please make sure you email Mrs J Mellors by the 15th February 2014 if there are any errors.
Debbie
Please make sure you email Mrs J Mellors by the 15th February 2014 if there are any errors.
Debbie
Blog 1867: Land Training and Gym Sessions
There will be NO land training or Gym Sessions for Youth and Senior after this evening as Callum will be away on swim camp. Also cancelled are the next 2 Wednesday night sessions for J3 P and Y n S.
The next Y n S gym session will be Thursday morning 20th Feburary.
Alex will still be taking the land training sessions for J3 on Mondays and J2/3 Saturdays.
Thank you
Debbie
The next Y n S gym session will be Thursday morning 20th Feburary.
Alex will still be taking the land training sessions for J3 on Mondays and J2/3 Saturdays.
Thank you
Debbie
Blog 1866: DX Meet 5 and 6 April 2014
I am now taking entries for this meet. This meet will take place at Ponds Forge Sheffield and is a level 1 long course meet . The closing date is 9th March.
Full details can be found at http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/openmeet14.php
Cheques made payable to LESC
Debbie
Full details can be found at http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/openmeet14.php
Cheques made payable to LESC
Debbie
Blog 1865: Leicester Age Group Meet
I am now taking entries for this meet, this will take place Friday 11th April, Saturday 12th April and Sunday 13th April 2014.
This will be held at Braunstone Leisure Centre and is a Level 2 Meet.
Full details can be found at http://www.swimsquadleicester.co.uk/Open%20Meets.html.
Entries need to be with me no later than Saturday 22nd March 2014 and cheques need to be made payable to LESC.
Debbie
This will be held at Braunstone Leisure Centre and is a Level 2 Meet.
Full details can be found at http://www.swimsquadleicester.co.uk/Open%20Meets.html.
Entries need to be with me no later than Saturday 22nd March 2014 and cheques need to be made payable to LESC.
Debbie
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Blog 1864: LESC Raffle Winners
The raffle was drawn at last nights committee meeting and the lucky winners are:
MIRANDA HART TICKETS - Chris Corcoran (c/o Kevin Dilks) Ticket 27
DISNEY ON ICE TICKETS - Gail Patching - Ticket 85
- Kelly Hardy - Ticket 82
Please contact Kim Coveney (kim.coveney@hotmail.co.uk) to claim your prize.
Thank you to everybody who bought raffle tickets in support of your club.
Blog 1863: Request for Volunteers
We have had a request from the County Volunteer Coordinator for volunteers to help poolside at the forthcoming County events.
' I have taken over from Maureen Edwards and now have to ensure that we have sufficient helpers for the upcoming championships.
If you are able to help please can you let me know the job you are happy to do/usually do and the galas you are available.
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in February/March.'
fiona@critchlow601.freeserve.co.uk
Please do volunteer if you are going to be there. As with all these events Volunteers, yes you, are a vital part of the smooth and efficient running of the event.
Monday 3 February 2014
Blog 1862: Leicester League
Long Eaton Swimming Club Squad Sheet
Leicester and District League: Round Two
Saturday 8th February 2014
Venue:- Braunstone Leisure Centre (LE3 1JN)
Warm up:- 6pm for 6.30pm start
Transport:- Own Transport
The TEAM for this gala is listed below. All swimmers have indicated that they are able to swim. If circumstances change please contact me asap. Reserves may still be required, so please keep yourselves available in case of withdrawals.
Bob.
E-mail: cmrjcherry@btinternet.com, or text me on 07989899530.
Boys Girls
Sam Hardy Eliza Walker
Bradley Evans Isobella Askham
Luke Whitten Hannah Dodic
Ben Tipping Phoebe Golton
Oliver Dodic Eliza Pound
Daniel Foss Aine O Regan
Joe Pipes Beth Rae McLean
Lewis Tipping Lauren Searby
Daniel Wilson Imogen Marshall
Tom Pipes Megan Smart
Josh Bestwick Lauren Wilcox
Kye Hazelton
Beth Dennis
Ryan Cendrowski Hannah Dowell
Steve Barrett Chloe Blaydon
Daniel Sloan
Jacob Hunt
Chris Stray
Reserve: Reserve:
Josh Davies Liberty Hazelton
Leicester and District League: Round Two
Saturday 8th February 2014
Venue:- Braunstone Leisure Centre (LE3 1JN)
Warm up:- 6pm for 6.30pm start
Transport:- Own Transport
The TEAM for this gala is listed below. All swimmers have indicated that they are able to swim. If circumstances change please contact me asap. Reserves may still be required, so please keep yourselves available in case of withdrawals.
Bob.
E-mail: cmrjcherry@btinternet.com, or text me on 07989899530.
Boys Girls
Sam Hardy Eliza Walker
Bradley Evans Isobella Askham
Luke Whitten Hannah Dodic
Ben Tipping Phoebe Golton
Oliver Dodic Eliza Pound
Daniel Foss Aine O Regan
Joe Pipes Beth Rae McLean
Lewis Tipping Lauren Searby
Daniel Wilson Imogen Marshall
Tom Pipes Megan Smart
Josh Bestwick Lauren Wilcox
Kye Hazelton
Beth Dennis
Ryan Cendrowski Hannah Dowell
Steve Barrett Chloe Blaydon
Daniel Sloan
Jacob Hunt
Chris Stray
Reserve: Reserve:
Josh Davies Liberty Hazelton
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)