Please make sure you get your entries in as soon as possible. This is a first come first served meet and is filling up fast. The post box at West Park is now up and running.
Thank you
Debbie
Sunday 31 July 2016
Saturday 30 July 2016
Blog 2935: Falcon Gala
The post box is now available to use again. Could all swimmers who would like to enter this gala get the entries to me by Thursday 4th August. Please make sure you fill the entry form in correctly along with cheques made payable to LESC.
Please do not email any entries. This a first come first served gala.
Thank you
Debbie
Please do not email any entries. This a first come first served gala.
Thank you
Debbie
Wednesday 27 July 2016
Blog 2934: lost
Could swimmers who swam at club champs on Sunday check to see if they have picked up a purple swim hat and speedo goggles. These belong to Phoebe Fullerton.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Blog 2933: British Champs so far
Several Long Eaton based swimmers have competed at British Champs so far.
Chloe Bates just off her PB on 400IM in 5:05.68 came 21st in the 17/18 age group even though shes currently 16
Harry Charitos just back from competing at Greek Nationals came 20th in the 50 back in 28.16
Hannah Cox reached the final of the 50br finishing 9th in 33.91
TJ Howdle finished 16th in the 200 fly despite being in A & E 24 hours prior to racing (more DOMS apparently!! - squad joke sorry TJ couldn't resist)
Esther Halford smashed her best 800m time to finish 4th in the 16 year old age group in 9.09.55
Great swimming guys keep it up
Chloe Bates just off her PB on 400IM in 5:05.68 came 21st in the 17/18 age group even though shes currently 16
Harry Charitos just back from competing at Greek Nationals came 20th in the 50 back in 28.16
Hannah Cox reached the final of the 50br finishing 9th in 33.91
TJ Howdle finished 16th in the 200 fly despite being in A & E 24 hours prior to racing (more DOMS apparently!! - squad joke sorry TJ couldn't resist)
Esther Halford smashed her best 800m time to finish 4th in the 16 year old age group in 9.09.55
Great swimming guys keep it up
Monday 25 July 2016
Blog 2932: Club Champs Round Up
A massive thank you to all who were involved in our 2016 Club Championship, our organisers, officials, time keepers, volunteers, coaching staff, parents and especially our swimmers.
A great weekend of racing which saw: -
I would also like to offer sincere thanks to the staff of West Park for their flexibility and support which allowed us to complete our programme of events.
A great weekend of racing which saw: -
- swimmers competing for the first time,
- individuals gaining invaluable race experience
- 26 championship best times
- people enjoying their swimming
I would also like to offer sincere thanks to the staff of West Park for their flexibility and support which allowed us to complete our programme of events.
Blog 2931: Early season racing
We have a couple of opportunities to race early season.
Matlock for current lower end YNS/A/B squad members who make the cut off times Level 3. This gala is nearly full and therefore we need entries in by the end of this week. You can bring them to me on poolside at any of the Y N S sessions that are still on
http://www.madswimming.org.uk/events/galas-2/event/25-4th-mad-level-3-open-meet.html
Falcoln Sprint meet Level 3 Novice, this is for B/C squad swimmers, again entries need to be in ASAP preferably within the next 2 weeks.
http://www.falconswimmingclub.co.uk/page3.html
Derventio Excel Level 2 meet, This is for swimmers who make the cut of times from either YNS or A squad.
http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/event/6th-level-2-short-course-open-meet/
As with all start of season galas enter as much as you can to get a lot of race experience.
Matlock for current lower end YNS/A/B squad members who make the cut off times Level 3. This gala is nearly full and therefore we need entries in by the end of this week. You can bring them to me on poolside at any of the Y N S sessions that are still on
http://www.madswimming.org.uk/events/galas-2/event/25-4th-mad-level-3-open-meet.html
Falcoln Sprint meet Level 3 Novice, this is for B/C squad swimmers, again entries need to be in ASAP preferably within the next 2 weeks.
http://www.falconswimmingclub.co.uk/page3.html
Derventio Excel Level 2 meet, This is for swimmers who make the cut of times from either YNS or A squad.
http://www.derventioexcel.org.uk/event/6th-level-2-short-course-open-meet/
As with all start of season galas enter as much as you can to get a lot of race experience.
Sunday 24 July 2016
Blog 2930: Club Champs Sunday Session
Warm up tonight will be from approximately 5.15 and we will be starting at 5.45pm with the remaining heats of the girls 200 back stroke.
We will be clearing the viewing gallery prior to admitting for the session without exception
When waiting to go poolside please can swimmers ensure they allow space for the public to move about the changing rooms before our session starts.
We need to finish at 8.45pm this evening, please make sure that you clear any rubbish and have your belongings together to allow us to vacate the building promptly.
Let's have another great session of races tonight
We will be clearing the viewing gallery prior to admitting for the session without exception
When waiting to go poolside please can swimmers ensure they allow space for the public to move about the changing rooms before our session starts.
We need to finish at 8.45pm this evening, please make sure that you clear any rubbish and have your belongings together to allow us to vacate the building promptly.
Let's have another great session of races tonight
Blog 2929: Lost at Club Champs Saturday session
George Casartelli has lost his LESC poolside T-shirt, it has his name sewn into the label at the back.
Please can you check if you have inadvertently picked this up
Please can you check if you have inadvertently picked this up
Friday 22 July 2016
Blog 2928: Club Champs
A reminder that the warm up for both sessions will be 5.15pm tomorrow, swimmers be there 15 minutes before warm up.
Please could swimmers bring the following poolside-
Please could swimmers bring the following poolside-
- Plenty of drinks
- Towel
- T Shirt
- No sweets or chocolate
We have an array of very nice raffle prizes and Long Eaton Swimming Club temporary tattoos will be available for purchase.
A small charge will be made for spectator entrance.
Blog 2927: Erewash Triathlon
This year Long Eaton Swimming Club have been requested to support in the running of the Erewash Triathlon on the 21st August.
This is a great event which we have supported as a club previously with a number of our members competing in it as well.
I am looking for volunteers to undertake length counting, hand out the swimming caps, hand out the timing tags, as well as people who maybe happy to marshal within the transition area and running element of the triathlon. No qualifications or training required instruction will be provided on the day.
The organisers will provide the club space within the registration hall to promote LESC so outgoing and engaging individuals are required to hand out leaflets and highlight what the club can offer to those wishing to develop their swimming.
Please contact Leeanne or Duane
This is a great event which we have supported as a club previously with a number of our members competing in it as well.
I am looking for volunteers to undertake length counting, hand out the swimming caps, hand out the timing tags, as well as people who maybe happy to marshal within the transition area and running element of the triathlon. No qualifications or training required instruction will be provided on the day.
The organisers will provide the club space within the registration hall to promote LESC so outgoing and engaging individuals are required to hand out leaflets and highlight what the club can offer to those wishing to develop their swimming.
Please contact Leeanne or Duane
Blog 2926: Sponsored Swim
The Rotary club will be holding a sponsored swim at West Park on the 30th July between 5 and 6pm.
The Rotary club do excellent work within the Long Eaton and Sawley community and have provided support to Long Eaton Swimming Club and our members.
Sponsorship forms can be found here
The Rotary club do excellent work within the Long Eaton and Sawley community and have provided support to Long Eaton Swimming Club and our members.
Sponsorship forms can be found here
Blog 2925: Helpers for Club Champs
There is still an opportunity for those who want to help on the day.
For those who have already signed up to help, thank you. If you could be at West Park for 4.45pm please so duties can be handed out and a short briefing
For those who have already signed up to help, thank you. If you could be at West Park for 4.45pm please so duties can be handed out and a short briefing
Monday 18 July 2016
Blog 2924: Club Champs Draft Programme
The draft programme is now on the website or can be found here, please check this carefully and notify Debbie or Duane of any discrepancies.
Friday 15 July 2016
Blog 2923: Club Post Box
The club post box at West Park is not currently locked.
We hope to get it fixed this weekend but in the meantime please do not leave any items of value in there.
We hope to get it fixed this weekend but in the meantime please do not leave any items of value in there.
Thursday 14 July 2016
Blog 2922: Lost at Trent
Could swimmers who swam at Trent last night in the B squad check to see if they have picked up a yellow/orange snorkel, if so this belongs to Abbie Hall.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Wednesday 13 July 2016
Blog 2921: Long Eaton Swimming Club 2016 Distance Meet
Details of our 2016 distance meet are now published on our website here
This meet was oversubscribed last year so make sure you get your entries in early to avoid disappointment
This meet was oversubscribed last year so make sure you get your entries in early to avoid disappointment
Blog 2920: Time Keeper Training
We are holding a time keeper training session tomorrow (Thursday 14th July) in the West Park viewing gallery at 7.30pm
If you are interested in becoming a time keeper please just come along.
Helping out on poolside really is the best seat in the house
If you are interested in becoming a time keeper please just come along.
Helping out on poolside really is the best seat in the house
blog 2919: Queens Street
Please be aware this Sunday 17th July at Queens Street there are road closures due to the Jenson Button Triathlon, the roads will be closed until 5pm. Parking Diversions should be in place, so please make sure that you leave earlier to arrive at training on time.
Thank you
Debbie
Thank you
Debbie
Blog 2918: Loughbrorough Sessions
There will be NO Loughborough Training this week due to the High Wycombe Gala taking place.
Please note that due to refurbishment to the pool at Loughborough there will be no training until mid October.
Thank you
Debbie
Please note that due to refurbishment to the pool at Loughborough there will be no training until mid October.
Thank you
Debbie
Tuesday 12 July 2016
Blog 2917: Regional AGM and Free or Subsidised Courses
The East Midland Regional AGM is on Sunday, 11th September at SportPark, Loughborough, the national headquarters of the ASA.
Details of the meeting are here together with details of courses also being held on the day.
As well as some of the courses being free of charge, Derbyshire ASA are providing subsidies for the chargeble courses and help with travel to the AGM.
Details of the meeting are here together with details of courses also being held on the day.
As well as some of the courses being free of charge, Derbyshire ASA are providing subsidies for the chargeble courses and help with travel to the AGM.
DASA will pay for up to two people per club to attend Workshops 5, 6, 9 and 10, as
well as Workshops 4 and 8 without attendance limit.
DASA will also pay mileage expenses for one car per club for attendance at
the Annual Council Meeting.
The Newsletter about the Regional meeting also mentions the Annual Awards for Volunteers.
Further details of these can be found here together with the Nomination Form, and you are urged to put people forward for these Awards. Nominees will also be automatically considered for the Derbyshire Awards.
The Newsletter about the Regional meeting also mentions the Annual Awards for Volunteers.
Further details of these can be found here together with the Nomination Form, and you are urged to put people forward for these Awards. Nominees will also be automatically considered for the Derbyshire Awards.
Monday 11 July 2016
Thursday 7 July 2016
Blog 2914: Club Championships
Entries for Club Champs 2016 close this Sunday 10th July.
Make sure you get your entries in on time.
Club Champs is a great time to get involved in helping club activities run. If you are interested in help please email
Make sure you get your entries in on time.
Club Champs is a great time to get involved in helping club activities run. If you are interested in help please email
Tuesday 5 July 2016
Blog 2913: - Smith-Young Scholarships
On the 29th December 2015 Blog 2737 highlighted an opportunity for young people to apply for the Young-Smith Scholarship, an annual award made by the Rotary Club of Long Eaton open to persons between the age of 14 and 20 on 1st January 2017, who are resident in, or enrolled at a place of education in, the areas of Long Eaton, Breaston or Sawley.
The scholarship is on the basis of the ‘best use of the award’.
This year 4 members of the Long Eaton Swimming Club are recipients of an award from this programme: -
- Katie Tew
- Christopher Stray
- Esther Halford
- Chloe Blaydon
Rotary International (R.I.) is a service organisation of business and professional leaders united worldwide to help those in need, whose motto is ‘Service Above Self’.
The Rotary Club of Long Eaton is an active part of the community and has supported a large number or individuals, groups and projects within our local community including our swimming club.
Thank you Rotary Club
Sunday 3 July 2016
Blog 2912: County Champion
Eighteen year old Club Captain, Chloe Blaydon, won the 5km Derbyshire Open Water Championship, in just over one hour. The Derbyshire Championships were swum as a combined event with the Regional Championships at Bosworth Water Park on Sunday.
The photograph shows Chloe receiving her Championship medal.
Last weekend Chloe went to Lake Orta in Italy, to compete in the Oceanman series.
She was competing in the 4.5K open water championship,
having arrived on the Friday she had a practice swim in beautiful calm waters,
however when Sunday morning arrived the weather had taken a turn for the worse
with thunder, lightning and hailstones.
Luckily the weather had improved by lunchtime and the race went ahead.
The 257 competitors set off from the island in the middle of
the lake, just over an hour later Chloe arrived back at the finish line in a
time of 1m08. She was 30 overall, 5th female back and 2nd
in the Elite age group. This now qualifies her for the World Championships in
Spain in October.
Saturday 2 July 2016
Blog 2911: Queen Street arrangements
The following arrangements have been made for Queen Street on Sundays from 4 till 6 pm
A squad - 1 hour swim/1 hour land
B squad - 1 hour land/1 hour swim
Please ensure you bring/wear the necessary equipment and clothing for both sessions
A squad - 1 hour swim/1 hour land
B squad - 1 hour land/1 hour swim
Please ensure you bring/wear the necessary equipment and clothing for both sessions
Friday 1 July 2016
Blog 2910: City of Derby
Warm up time now is 12.30 tomorrow and not as previous blog with the time of 12. The gala will take place at Queens Street,Derby.
Debbie
Debbie
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