Information for Swimmers & Parents of Regional Age Group

Please check at least every other day for updates.

Kevin Schofield (Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk)

Oli Nevitt (Oliver.Nevitt@leeds.gov.uk)

Saturday 30 June 2012

Leeds A/ B Graded Meet

Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July

Am Sessions
Arrive: 08:00
Warm Up: 08:30
Start: 09:30

Pm Sessions
Arrive: 12:30
Warm Up: 13:00
Start: 14:00

Draft Programme can be viewed by clicking the link below:

Good Luck to everyone who is competing.  I will be there all day on Saturday, swimmers are to see Elysha on Sunday.  Training will be on as normal Sunday PM for anyone who is not competing.

'Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment and quit worrying bout winning and losing.'  (Matt Biondi - American Swimmer, eight-time Olympic Gold Medallist, Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992)

Kevin Nyah-Nyah


Wednesday 27 June 2012

Olympic Torch

Hi All,

I know some of you will remember Alan Hutchinson who use to coach for the City of Leeds in the past, but for those of you that don't he had the experience of running with the Olympic torch on Sunday afternoon. Alan has agreed to come into our Land Training session on Monday night at 6.15pm to let you all have a look at the torch and ask him any questions about his experience.  If you would like to have your picture taken with his Olympic torch please bring a camera along to land training.  I would advise any swimmers bringing cameras with you to pass them onto your parents after land training so you don't loose them.

Kevin Flirt-male 



Raising An Olympian

Tuesday 26 June 2012

Training Amendments

After looking at the lane allocation sheets whilst the Dutch and Chinese are training at John Charles there have been a few further changes. 
 

I have highlighted in Red the changes from the previous times sent out.

 

Wednesday 27th June - Normal (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 28th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 28th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 29th July - Normal

Sunday 31st July - Normal

Monday 2nd July (AM) - Normal

Monday 2nd July - 19:00 - 20:00 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 4th July - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 5th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 5th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 6th July - Normal

Sunday 8th July - Normal

Monday 9th July (AM) - Normal

Monday 9th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 3, 4 & 5 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 11th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 12th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 12th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 13th July (PM) - Normal

Sunday 15th July - Normal

Monday 16th July (AM & PM) - No Training

Wednesday 17th July (PM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (AM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:30 - 21:00 (Armley with Sharon)

Friday 20th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (Armley with Lyn)

 

Welsh National & National Age Qualifiers

Monday 16th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Tuesday 17th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Wednesday 18th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Friday 20th July - 10:00 Travel to Wales

 

The Summer Break will commence Friday 20th July (after evening session) and return Monday 13th August. 

 

 

Kevin

 

Thursday 21 June 2012

Wales Kit

Hi All,
 
Could anyone who has entered the Welsh Nationals please email Craig (craig.robinson@leeds.gov.uk) with your preferred T-shirt size. Small, Medium or Large should suffice. If Craig does not hear back from you by Monday 25th June he will assume that you want the EXTRA LARGE!

 

We are planning a pre-competition meeting on Monday 8th July at 7:00pm, however we are awaiting confirmation that we can definitely have the room in the Stadium whilst parents are not allowed in the Aquatics Centre. I will let you all know once I receive confirmation of the meeting.

 
Kevin

City of Leeds Time Trial Results

Monday 18th June 2012 - Level 4 Meet

 

Girls 100m Fly

Charlotte = 1:41.39

Katherine = 1:38.65*

Danielle = 1:35.56*

 

Boys 100m Fly

Sam = 1:26.59*

Stephen = 1:29.66*

 

Girls 100m Breastroke

Charlotte = 1:42.21*

Danielle 1:46.16*

Katherine = 1:45.64*

 

Boys 100m Breastroke

Sam = 1:43.10*

 

Girls 100m Backstroke

Charlotte = 1:35.49*

Danielle = 1:34.67*

Katherine = 1:32.95*

 

Boys 100m Backstroke

Sam = 1:25.96*

 

Girls 100m Freestyle

Katherine = 1:22.73*

Danielle = 1:27.09*

Charlotte = 1:27.36*

 

Boys 100m Freestyle

Sam = 1:15.89*

 

* = Winter Yorkshire Qualifying Time

http://www.yorkshireswimming.org/2012_winter_competition.htm

 

Well Done! Winking smile

 

Kevin

 

 

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Harrogate Summer A Grade Meet

C Central achieved 60 PB's out of 78 Swims9 Speeding Tickets19 Gold Medals9 Silver Medals, 11 Bronze Medals and 7 NER times this weekend.  Another fantastic meet, Great Effort!!! Yep

Most of you are starting to get the idea of how to pace on the 200's now.  For some of you it looks like your race plan is coming together as we get close to the end of the season.  

I know some of you were successful in achieving Yorkshire times for October and North Eastern times for December this weekend, a job well done!
 
Results Summary

EmailSpeeding Ticket Winners (4)Email
Danielle (3), Emily (2), Matthew (1), Charlotte (1)
 
StarGold Medallists (11)Star
Amelia (1), Danielle (2), Emily (1), Rebecca (2), Helena (1), Sam (2), Angelo (2), Katherine (2), Matthew (3), Viktoria (1), Abby (2)
 
StarSilver Medallists (6)Star
Megan (1), Rebecca (1), Helena (2), Angelo (2), Victoria (1), Huzayfa (2)
 
StarBronze Medallists (6)Star
Emily (1), Megan (3), Rebecca (3), Helena (2), Kit (1), Hannah (1)
Get chasing those times!!!

'We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can.'

Kevin Be right back

 

Olympic Torch

Dear all parents/guardians/swimmers/club committee/coaches

 

As you may or may not be aware the Olympic Torch is due to visit Leeds on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th June. As part of its route it will be coming to JCCS on Monday 25th June at 8.03am. We are welcoming Swimmers, Parents, Coaches to join in the celebration by lining the Athletics Track for when the Torch comes past and is passed on to the next bearer.

 

Details of the morning are as follows:

Schools, Clubs etc to arrive between 6.30-7.30am

All people to enter via the Main Entrance of the Stadium Building (there will be marshals to direct you)

COLSC location for the morning will be the far side of the track of the grass banking

No admittance after 7.30am

Exit out of the stadium will be from 8.30am once the torch has left at approximately 8.15am.

 

If you wish to join us to see the Olympic Torch then there will be a notice on the Club Noticeboard at JCCS, please put names of attendees on there (this will just give me an idea of how many to expect). All swimmers should be in Club kit.

 

There will be a photographer and the BBC in attendance on the morning, therefore if your swimmer is under 18 and wish for them not to be included in any pictures etc then please do get in touch.

 

I hope you can join us for this event.

 

Kevin

Training Amendments

There have been a few further changes due to pool times been amended.  This should be the final amendment (fingers crossed). 

Having also spoken with the JCCS management today between Monday 25th June and Friday 6th July, there is no requirement for parents not to be in the Aquatics Centre so you are more than welcome to use the facilities as you normally do. We are awaiting the confirmation of the security procedures for the swimmers during the period of 5th July-22nd July.  The details of this will be out next week.  I have highligted in Red the changes from the previous times sent out.

 

Monday 25th June (AM) - Normal

Monday 25th June (PM) - 19:00 - 20:00 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9  (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 27th June - Normal

Thursday 28th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 28th July (PM) - Normal

Friday 29th July - Normal

Sunday 31st July - Normal

Monday 2nd July (AM) - Normal

Monday 2nd July - 19:00 - 20:00 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 4th July - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 5th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 5th July (PM) - 19:00 - 20:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 6th July - Normal

Sunday 8th July - Normal

Monday 9th July (AM) - Normal

Monday 9th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 11th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 12th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 12th July (PM) - 19:00 - 20:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 13th July (PM) - Normal

Sunday 15th July - Normal

Monday 16th July (AM & PM) - No Training

Wednesday 17th July (PM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (AM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:30 - 21:00 (Armley with Sharon)

Friday 20th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (Armley with Lyn)

 

Welsh National Swimmers

Monday 16th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Tuesday 17th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Wednesday 18th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Friday 20th July - 10:00 Travel to Wales

 

The Summer Break will commence Friday 20th July (after evening session) and return Monday 13th August. 

 

I am away from Saturday 11th August - Sunday 2nd September in the USA,  I will provide more information of who is covering in my absense nearer the time.

 

Kevin

 
 
 


Kevin Schofield

High Performance Coach (Swimming) - Senior National Squad

Lead Coach - Competition Squad Central

Leeds City Council Swim Training Scheme

Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport,

Middleton Grove, LS11 5DJ

Mobile: 07706 288 909


Best Job | P&G London 2012 Olympic Games Film

Saw this video and thought some of you would like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScs_qX2Okk

Enjoy

Thursday 14 June 2012

Training Alterations

Dear Swimmers & Parents,

 

As you may already know, we are very privileged to be welcoming both the Chinese and Dutch Olympic Swimming Teams to Leeds during the period of their holding camps before they move to the games village in London. The Chinese and Dutch teams have some of the very best swimmers in the world who will be challenging for medals in London and we are delighted that they have chosen Leeds as the venue for their final preparations.

 

There will be however, some disruption to our own training programme during this period (25th June-22nd July). The timetable has changed very little but we are nonetheless faced with the challenge of working with a moderate reduction in pool space. This will have some implications for the programme as a whole and for squads preparing for the National Age, National Youth and Welsh National Championships in particular.

 

However, because both the Chinese and Dutch Olympic Teams have taken the unprecedented decision to share the facility and train with us side by side during their holding camp, the initial fears of the potential for disruption to our own preparations have allayed and we are very confident that there will be no impact on our performances at the National Championships. On the contrary, to have the opportunity to train along side athletes of this calibre should be an inspiration to everyone!

 

Because of security measures during the holding camp period, access to the John Charles Aquatic Centre will be restricted to swimmers and coaches only and parents will not be able to access the building during this time. There are measures in place however, to make facilities available in the stadium adjacent to the pool for parents who would normally wait for their children.

 

Security procedures will be in place for swimmers and staff for this period and ACCESS WILL BE DENIED TO ANY SWIMMER OR STAFF MEMBER WHO DOES NOT FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES. Further information will be sent out shortly which will confirm the detail of the procedures which we will be required to adhere to.

 

I have listed any changes to our groups training times below. You will see as mentioned that there is very little change to the timetable but it makes it clear what the arrangements will be during this period.

 

Monday 25th June (AM) - Normal

Monday 25th June (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9  (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 27th June - Normal

Thursday 28th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 28th July (PM) - Normal

Friday 29th July - Normal

Sunday 31st July - Normal

Monday 2nd July (AM) - Normal

Monday 2nd July - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 4th July - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 5th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 5th July (PM) - 19:00 - 20:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 6th July - Normal

Sunday 8th July - Normal

Monday 9th July (AM) - Normal

Monday 9th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 7, 8 & 9 (Land - Normal)

Wednesday 11th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Thursday 12th July (AM) - Normal

Thursday 12th July (PM) - 19:00 - 20:30 (LC) Lanes 0, 1 & 2

Friday 13th July (PM) - Normal

Sunday 15th July - Normal

Monday 16th July (AM & PM) - No Training

Wednesday 17th July (PM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (AM) - No Training

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:30 - 21:00 (Armley with Sharon)

Friday 20th July (PM) - 18:30 - 19:30 (Armley with Lyn)

 

Welsh National Swimmers

Monday 16th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Tuesday 17th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Wednesday 18th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Thursday 19th July (PM) - 19:15 - 20:45 (LC) Lanes 0, 1, 2 & 3 

Friday 20th July - Travel to Wales

 

The Summer Break will commence Friday 20th July (after evening session) and return Monday 13th August. 

 

I am away from Saturday 11th August - Sunday 2nd September in the USA,  I will provide more information of who is covering in my absense nearer the time.

 

Kevin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harrogate Meet

There is a motor rally and car show on at Harewood house on Sunday 17th June on the A61, please allow enough time for you to travel and arrive at Harrogate in good time for the warm up.
 

Tuesday 12 June 2012

Harrogate Summer A Grade Meet 2012

Saturday 16th June 2012 Am
Arrive: 08:30
Warm Up: 09:00
Start: 10:00
 
Saturday 16th June 2012 Pm
Arrive: 12:30
Warm Up: 13:00
Start: 14:00
 
Sunday 17th June 2012 Am
Arrive: 08:30
Warm Up: 09:00
Start: 10:00
 
Sunday 17th June 2012 Pm
Arrive: 12:45
Warm Up: 13:15
Start: 14:15
 
The draft programme can be viewed by clicking the following link:
http://www.swimharrogate.org/Meet%20results/2012%20june%20graded/A%20Grade%20Draft%20One%20080612.pdf
 
Good Luck to everyone competing.  I will be attending the meet on Saturday, swimmers are to report to Lyn on Sunday. 
 
Training will be as normal on Sunday for those swimmers not competing this weekend.
 
Kevin

Our Best NER's to Date

After two long tireing weekends of competing it was all worth while.  Some fantastic swims over the weekend, you all stepped up and got stuck into your races challenging some of the best swimmers in the North East.   The group achieved a total of 74 PB's out of 121 swims and finals.  We came away with 9 Gold Medals, 8 Silver Medals, 10 Bronze Medals and 29 final swims. 

 

StarGold Medallists (5)Star

Ben (2), Leah (1), Harry (2), Euan (3), Ben (1)

 

Silver Medallists (4)

Jake (4), Euan (2), Leah (1), Emily (1)

 

Bronze Medallists (7)

Matthew (1), Shaheen (1), Ben (1), Harry (2), Liam (3), Leah (1), Euan (1)

 

Finalists (8)

Harry (4), Liam (7), Euan (8), Shaheen (4), Hannah (1), Brannan (1), Zoe (3), Billy (1)

 

The Club stormed to the top of the Medals Table achieving 35 Golds, 22 Silvers and 28 Bronze Medals.  Well Done Everyone Smile

 

In the run up to our Olympic Games (the Welsh Nationals) try and attend as many sessions as possible so ensure your body is in the best shape possible for the event.


"Success comes with the determination to get up the morning after the hardest practice of your life and do it all over again!"

 

"There is nothing like the smell of chlorine in the morning, and nothing like the smell of victory in the evening."

 

Kevin

 

Friday 8 June 2012

Training Alterations

Due to nearly all the squad competing again over the weekend there will be no training on Sunday 10th June.

After some great results last week in Sheffield, lets finish off the North Eastern's in style at our home pool. 


Good Luck Everyone  Flirt-male

Kevin

100m Yorkshire Times

As there will not be a summer Development meet due to the Olympic Teams training at JCC in the coming months Ophelia will be taking late entries on Monday 11th June (this Monday) for the Leeds B Grade at the end of the month.  Anyone who has not had a chance to achieve 100m times to qualify for the Winter Yorkshire's should use this opportunity to qualify. 

 

Please see the link below that will take you directly to the qualifying times for the meet.

 

http://www.yorkshireswimming.org/2012_winter_competition.htm


This applies only to girls who are going to be 10 and any boys who will be 11 by the 8th of October 2012 and are not in the North Eastern Counties.

 

Swimmers who emailed saying they need times are:


Charlotte Gibbs - 100 FC/ BK/ BR/ Fly/ IM

Sam Wardle - All Strokes

Billy Walker - 100 BR

Katherine Russel - 100 FC/ BK/ BR

Amelia Smith - 100 BR/ Fly

Huzayfa Kayani - 100 BR/ Fly

Danielle - 100 FC/ BK/ BR/ Fly/ IM

Stephen - 100 IM

Emily - 100 BR/ Fly

Thomas - 100 FC/ BK/ BR/ Fly/ IM


Please remember to enter on Monday night in the Denison suite.


Kevin