Regional Age Group - Notice Board: March 2022

Wednesday 30 March 2022

Reminder - ASANER Age Group Championships 2022 Entries

Hi All,

Entries for the North Eastern Counties are now open and will close at 9:00pm on Monday 4th April. Swimmers are advised to enter ALL events they have qualified for. This is the biggest competition in the Regional competition calendar and one of the hardest to qualify for. Anyone who has achieved a time (even if it is only in one event) should race. This meet is a fantastic opportunity to compete against the fastest swimmers in the North East.

Held at John Charles on 23^rd, 24^th April and 7^th, 8^thMay

Age as at 31st December 2022 (Ages 11yrs +)

Please use the entry viewer below to see which events you are eligible to enter. Any race with a white box means you have qualified in that event.

NER Entries Viewer

North Eastern Qualifying times and schedule of events can be viewed using the links below.

NER Qualifying Times

ASANER 2022 - Event Schedule

*Qualifying times must have been achieved no earlier than 1st September 2020 & be downloaded from the British Swimming Rankings. Converted Times will be accepted using the ASA Equivalent Performance Tables. Times set in Level 4 Meets or Level X will not be accepted.

To make entry into the competition

- Log into your online account using the link (https://swimleeds.myswimmingclub.uk/)

- On the Menu Bar click Gala's

- Click Enter Gala and follow the instructions

* Please note entries will not be accepted until payment is made, payment should be made on checkout.

The Regional Team

Training Changes - April 2022

Hi All,

Please take note of the following changes to training for the Regional Squads during April due to pool bookings and competitions.

Regional Development

Friday 15^th April - No Training (City of Leeds National Qualifier)

Saturday 16^th April - No Training (City of Leeds National Qualifier)

Monday 18^th April - No Training (Easter Monday)

Friday 22^nd April - 19:00 - 20:00 (1 hour for swimmers in NER's, normal for rest of squad)

Saturday 23^rd April - No Training (Squad competing at NER's)

Monday 25^th April - AM Normal (Anyone who has competed both days at NER's = OFF)

Regional Performance

Saturday 9^th April - 06:15 – 07:45 KIRKSTALL LEISURE CENTRE (Underwater Hockey at JCCS)

Friday 15^th April - No Training (City of Leeds National Qualifier)
Saturday 16^th April - No Training (City of Leeds National Qualifier)
Monday 18^th April - No Training (Easter Monday)

Friday 22^nd April - 19:00 - 20:00 (1 hour for swimmers in NER's, normal for rest of squad)

Saturday 23^rd April - No Training (Squad competing at NER's)

Monday 25^th April - AM Normal (Anyone who has competed both days at NER's = OFF)

Saturday 30^th April - 06:15 – 07:45 KIRKSTALL LEISURE CENTRE (Underwater Hockey at JCCS)

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

The Regional Team

Thursday 24 March 2022

Training Changes - Saturday 26th March

Hi All,

Please see the training changes below due to the G Star Diving Competition and Underwater Hockey taking place at John Charles this weekend.

Regional Development & Regional Performance

Saturday 26^th March - 06:00 - 07:00 (JCCS, Long Course)

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

The Regional Team

Wednesday 23 March 2022

Richmond Dales April Fools Results

Well done to all swimmers who competed in the Richmond Dales Meet at John Charles over the weekend. There were lots of PB's and medals and it was fantastic to see some of the younger swimmers achieve their first Yorkshire or NER time.

Overall....

Regional Development achieved 140 PB's out of 228 Swims, 30 Golds, 41 Silvers, 33 Bronze Medals, 37 more Yorkshire qualifying times and 21 more NER's.

🏆Gold Medallists (15)🏆

Freya El (4), Hudson Sm (4), Oscar O'Do (4), Amelia Ma (2), George Ki (2), Hayden La (2), Owen Te (2), Robson Ha (2), Shae Br (2), Angus Yo (1), Connor McC (1), Evie Lu (1), Halo BeH (1), Oliver Ba (1), Reuben Ha (1)

Silver Medallists (14)

Amelie Co (6), Hudson Sm (5), Robson Ha (5), Freya El (4), George Ki (3), Hayden La (3), Noah Da (3), Reuben Ha (3), Evie Lu (2), Halo BeH (2), Shae Br (2), Amelia Ma (1), Angus Yo (1), Owen Te (1)

Bronze Medallists (20)

Amelia Ma (3), Hudson Sm (3), Noah Da (3), Ruby Ke (3), Erin Be (2), George Ki (2), Hogan La (2), Joshua McM (2), Owen Te (2), Angus Yo (1), Amelie Co (1), Benjamin Mo (1), Connor McC (1), Evie Lu (1), Halo BeH (1), Mia Th (1), Oliver Ba (1), Reuben Ha (1), Robson Ha (1), Shae Br (1)

Regional Performance achieved 107 PB's out of 207 Swims, 34 Gold's, 24 Silver's, 32 Bronze Medals and 19 more NER's.

🏆Gold Medallists (12)🏆

Beth Wa (10), Maliaka AzB (6), Sam Hi (5), Ella Jo (3), Isabelle Ha (2), Molly No (2), Daisy Gl (1), Ella Co (1), Isabelle Ki (1), Jessica Wo (1), Scarlett Cl (1), Zach Pi (1)

Silver Medallists (14)

Isabelle Ha (5), Sam Hi (3), James Th (2), Jessica Wo (2), Penny Da (2), Scarlett Cl (2), Annabelle Ha (1), Alfie Yo (1), Ella Co (1), Ella Jo (1), Isabelle Ki (1), Jacob O'Do (1), Zach Cr (1), Zach Pi (1)

Bronze Medallists (14)

Ella Jo (4), Daisy Gl (3), Darcey Bl (3), Ella Co (3), Molly No (3), Zach Pi (3), Annabelle Ha (2), James Th (2), Penny Da (2), Sam Hi (2), Zach Cr (2), Alfie Yo (1), Isabelle Ki (1), Scarlett Cl (1)

Results from the competition can be viewed by clicking the link below
Richmond Dales April Fools Meet 2022

Keep training hard 🙂. Only 32 days until the start of the NER's. Try and attend every session to give yourself the best possible chance of success on competition day.

"As a sportsman, I accept being beaten. Everybody tries to be a winner but only one in a race will win. It's fun to win. But I don't find unhappiness if I loose."

(Kip Keino. Kenyan Athlete, two-time Olympic gold medallist, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972)

"For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in."

(Ian Thorpe. Australian swimmer, five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004)

Well done!

The Regional Team

Tuesday 22 March 2022

Regional Squads PB Update

Please use the link below to view the latest Regional Squad Personal Best Times

Regional Development Life Time Bests

Regional Performance Life Time Bests

Thursday 17 March 2022

Richmond Dales Meet Info

Hi All,

Please see below the training changes and arrival times for this weekend's competition.

Training Changes

Friday 18^th March - 19:00 - 20:00 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 19^th March - No Training (Squad Competing)

Monday 21^st March - No Am Training (Recovery)

Arrival Times at JCCS

Saturday 19^th March

Am Sessions

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Pm Sessions

Arrive: 12:40

Warm Up: 13:00

Start: 14:00

Sunday 20^th March

Am Sessions

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Pm Sessions

Arrive: 12:40

Warm Up: 13:00

Start: 14:00

Results and acceted entries can be viewed by clicking the link below

Richmond Dales April Fools Meet 2022

Good luck to everyone competing

The Regional Team

Leeds Sports Awards 2022

The 19^th Leeds Sports Awards Dinner is back as a live event!

Brought to you by Sport Leeds and Leeds City Council, the awards dinner will take place at New Dock Hall on Thursday 12th May.

The awards will celebrate the sporting achievements of athletes, of all ages and levels, coaches, administrators and volunteers across this great city.

Hosted by BBC's Tanya Arnold and Jamie Jones-Bunchanan, this prestigious event will celebrate the sporting heros of 2021 and also look forward to the fantastic sport the city will be hosting this year.

Please make sure all our heroes are recognised. Nominations are now open in all 16 categories.

Closing date for nominations is midnight Sunday 3^rd April.

To view the categories and nominate please use the link below.

Leeds Sports Awards 2022

Tuesday 15 March 2022

ASANER Age Group Championships 2022

Hi All,

Held at John Charles on 23^rd, 24^th April and 7^th, 8^thMay

Age as at 31st December 2022 (Ages 11yrs +)

North Eastern Qualifying times and schedule of events can be viewed using the links below.

NER Qualifying Times

ASANER 2022 - Event Schedule

To make entry into the competition

- Log into your online account using the link (https://swimleeds.myswimmingclub.uk/)

- On the Menu Bar click Gala's

- Click Enter Gala and follow the instructions

* Please note entries will not be accepted until payment is made, payment should be made on checkout. Please do not pay now if you are planning on entering additional swims at a later date.

Please make every effort to achieve 100% attendance in the run up to THE BIG ONE!

It's how you prepare months before in the training pool that will determine your performance at the main event. Your ruthless attendance, quality and consistency of your training will serge you forward's to a result you will be happy with!

The Regional Team

Quote Bank!

"Kevin!, On the whole I think C Central have swum absolutely fantastic this year". Jacob Butterfield - C Central.

"Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit"

"I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it". Michael Phelps.

"Train insane, or remain the same".

"Dream. Believe. Achieve".

"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get". Michael Phelps.

"I can definitely take more off my world record - a lot more. I have no doubt about that. I'm by no means putting pressure on myself, it's just the belief I have in myself ..... I'm not going to limit myself by nominating times or anything like that. I never thought I'd do 14:34 and I did. I thought I'd maybe do 14:38 or 14:39 that day, and I went nearly five seconds quicker so I don't want to limit the possibilities". Grant Hackett.

"In training everyone focuses on 90% physical and 10% mental, but in the races it's 90% mental because there's very little that seperates us physically at the elite level". Elka Graham.

"The hardest thing about climbing the ladder of success is getting through the crowd at the bottom".

"We need to create a way of working, and that's why I felt the need to set some rules. For example, we will all eat together, leave the table together - it is all about respecting each other. And being punctual is key". Fabio Capello.

"Unleash the Inner Beast!".

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing". Muhammad Ali.

"Many people say you are as only good as your last race, but we know we are only as good as our next race!".

"It was not the 10 work outs I did every week for four years that allowed me to overcome my competitors, it was the ones that they missed". Graeme Smith (1996).

"It's how you prepare months before in the training pool that will determine your performance at the main event. Your ruthless attendance, quality and consistency of your training will serge you forward to a result you will be happy with!"

"Winning the Gold Medal was undoubtedly the biggest day of my career, mostly because I won the way I had prepared to run it. It was a totally satisfying experience". Frank Shorter (American Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist) (Munich 1972).

"Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what if's' and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win". Shannon Miller (American Gymnast, two time Olympic Gold Medalist) (Atlanta 1996).

"As the years go by I train physically harder and I am always trying to go faster, further and higher. I train seven days a week and at the end of the day, I'm pretty tired but I never wish I was anyone else. If I miss a days training I feel guilty and I know I should have done it. I'm conscientious and unless I have a very good reason to, I never miss a session. It seems unfair to train for years and miss days just for the hell of it, and if I ever start to skip days, I would realise my attitude was not right and it was time for me to finish". Olympic Champion.

"Have a clear goal in your head of where you want to be and never give up!".

"Remember what doesn't challenge you, doesn't change you!"

"Not a day goes past where I don't go to bed with aching limbs ..... I have lost friends over it ..... I have lost girlfriends because of it ..... My family hates it ..... The only person that understands it wants to beat me ..... But I love it more than anything in the world!"

"Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning". Robert Kiyosaki.

'Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday'. William Rudolph (American Athlete, three-time Olympic Gold medalist) (Rome 1960).

"It's been told that swimming is a wimp sport, but I don't see it. We don't get timeouts in the middle of a race; we can's stop and catch our breath; and we can't ask for a substitution".

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

"In 2004 , I won a bronze. This is a silver. Maybe in 2012, it will be a gold. Slowly, slowly". Eliud Kipchoge (Kenyan Athelete, Olympic silver medalist) (Beijing 2008).

"I came out here to beat everybody in sight and that is exactly what I'm going to do. Sure, I can do anything". Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson (American Athlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist) (Los Angeles 1932).

"Before the (Olympic) trials I was doing a lot of relaxing exercises and visualisation. And I think that that helped me to get a feel of what it was going to be like when I got there. I knew that I had done everything that I could to get ready for that meet, both physically and mentally". Michael Phelps. (6 Gold Medals, 2004 Olympic Games).

"Success comes with 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"

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

"You only get one shot, go out there and do your best". Chad le Clos (200m Butterfly Champion).

"No negative thoughts cross my mind on race day. When I look into their eyes, I know I'm going to beat them". Danny Harris. (American Athlete, Olympic Silver Medallist. Los Angeles 1984).

"When I go out and race, I'm not trying to beat opponents, I'm trying to beat what I have done ... to beat myself, basically. People find that hard to believe because we've had such a bias to always strive to win things. If you win something and you haven't put everything into it, you haven't actually achieved anything at all. When you've had to work hard for something and you've got the best you can out of yourself on that given day, that's where you get satisfaction from". Ian Thorpe.

"I concentrate on preparing to swim my race and let other swimmers think about me, not me about them". Amanda Beard.

"An athlete cannot race with money in his pockets. He must race with hope in his heart and dreams in his head". Emil Zatopek. (Four Time Olympic Gold Medallist).

"If you win something and you haven't put everything into it, you haven't actually achieved anything at all. When you've had to work for something and you've got the best you can out of yourself on that given day, that's where you get satisfaction from". Ian Thorpe. (Australian swimmer, five-time Olympic gold medallist. Sydney 2000, Athens 2004).

"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up!".

"Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow".

"Champions train, losers complain".

"Success isn't overnight. It's when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up." Dwayne Johnson.

"Life is full of disappointments, failures and setbacks. None of those things can permanently stop you. You have the power to overcome anything that life throws at you. There is nothing as powerful as a made up mind. Surround yourself with people who remind you that you matter, and support you in the ways that matter most to you. No person, situation, or circumstance can define who you are. Don't give up. cave in, or stop believing that it's possible. It's not over until you win."