Regional Age Group - Notice Board: July 2023

Monday 31 July 2023

City of Leeds September Meets 2023 - Draft Programmes

Hi all,

Please find below links to the draft programmes for the City of Leeds September Sprints Meet and City of Leeds September/ October Meet.

- City of Leeds September Sprints Meet (9th September, JCCS)

- City of Leeds September/ October Meet (30th September & 1st October, JCCS)

Please send any errors through to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 4th August.

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Sunday 30 July 2023

Swim Training Scheme - Summer Break

Hi all,

We hope the season has been successful for your children so far, and as we race to the closing meet of the season we begin to plan for the next. Please find below the dates for the Summer Break. Please scroll down to the Squad and scenario appropriate to the close of your season.

Regional Development and Regional Performance - Not competing at the Welsh Summer Open Meet 2023

Last session of the 2022/2023 season : Saturday 29th July

First session of the 2023/2024 season : Wednesday 30th August

Regional Development and Regional Performance - Competing at the Welsh Summer Open Meet 2023

Last session of the 2022/2023 season : Tuesday 1st August

First session of the 2023/2024 season : Wednesday 30th August

*Monday & Thursday AM training will resume from week commencing 4th September.

We hope you enjoy your summer break, whatever you do and wherever you go.

Yours in Swimming,

The Coaching Team

Welsh Summer Open Meet 2023

Hi all,

I hope you are all now getting excited and raring to go. Below are just a couple of reminders before we depart.

All swimmers will be given a laminated safe sport away card with the accommodation address and the emergency contact numbers.

Please ensure the following number is saved in your child's mobile phone before departure to Swansea. This safe sport away cards should be kept on the swimmer's possession at all times.

Emergency Contact Number: (Please only contact if it is an emergency)

Angela Dyer - 07966542411

The Wales Travel Itinerary:

Meet at JCCS Aquatics Centre Wednesday 2nd August: 08:45

Coach Departs: 09:15 - 09:30

Arrive in Swansea: 16:00 (approximately)

Depart Swansea Tuesday 8th August: 09:30 (approximately)

Arrive at the JCCS Aquatics Centre: 16:30 (approximately) (We will ask children to keep you posted via mobile phones en-route. If you'd prefer your child not to have a mobile phone, please let Angela Dyer know, and she will keep you informed during the journey to any changes.)

Code of Conduct

Please be reminded that all swimmers have signed a code of conduct form and must abide by this at all times whilst away with the team.

Any breaches of the Code of Conduct shall be dealt with by the Lead Team Manager and the Head Coach.

WITHDRAWALS

There will be NO WITHDRAWALS from events unless under exceptional circumstances and only with permission of the Head Coach.

Supporters

Below are details of where to find us if you are coming down to support the team whilst we are competing in Wales. Please remember swimmers must stay with the team unless you have arranged otherwise with Angela Dyer before the trip. Any swimmers leaving for the day with parents must return and be present at the start of the finals session to support the team.

Where To Find Us

Swim Wales, Wales National Pool Swansea, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QG

Food/ Refreshments

If you are joining us down in Wales to support, there is a Cafe located to the right of the reception area providing a range of food options and vending machines.

Kit List (PLEASE LABEL ALL KIT!)

Please do not over pack as you will have to carry your own luggage to your rooms.

2 x Club T Shirt

Club Tracksuit

Club Hoodie

Club Shorts (or plain blue/ black shorts)

Welsh Summer Nationals 2023 T Shirt (FOR FINALS AND TEAM PHOTOS!), this will be given out on the coach or on arrival in Swansea.

2 x Towel

2 x Swim Kit

2 x Drinks Bottle

Training & warm up equipment

Bottle of Cordial squash

Cereal Bars / Healthy Snacks for poolside

Mobile Phone and Charger

Alarm Clock

Suncream

Sun Hat / baseball cap

Games, Puzzles, Cards etc

Lanyard (this will be provided)

Mobile Phones, iPods, iPads etc

Please note that swimmers will not be permitted to use Mobile Phones, iPods & iPads during finals sessions, team meetings & team meals. If you do bring any electrical equipment, it is yours to look after. Staff will not be held responsible for lost items.

Medicine

All medicine should be clearly labelled with the swimmer's name and dosage requirements in a small plastic food bag and given to Team Manging Staff before departure.

Money

Swimmers will need a packed lunch or money (please keep money on you for journey to Swansea) to be able to get lunch on the journey down and will need money for the lunch on the return journey. You may leave money for emergency and food whilst at the competition and money for the return journey with Angela Dyer. There is a shop on campus should swimmers need to restock on snacks or drinks. There will also be a Welsh Summer Open shop to buy souvenir T Shirts, hoodies etc. If you wish to do this, please put the money in an envelope with the swimmer's name and amount clearly written on the envelope.

Tattoos

We now have some City of Leeds temporary tattoos for the Wales trip. These will be sold at £1 each and will be available to purchase from the Team Managing staff.

We have been made aware of some people who will be leaving us early, or not returning on the bus, if you will be doing this, please let Angela Dyer know in advance.

Remember that all team members travel in Team Kit en-route to Swansea. Team members must be clearly visible for Team Leaders during stop-offs and in case of emergency.

Swimmers will be provided with a lanyard to put your room key on. Swimmers will be fined £10 for loss of room key.

Please keep an eye on the Regional Blog for results and photo updates during the week.

Here are a couple of useful links.

Regional Blog

Wales 2023 Photos

Swim Wales Summer Open 2023 Homepage

Live Results

Good luck to everyone competing in Wales! Have a fantastic trip and finish the season off in style. SMASH IT!!!

The Regional Team

Squad Promotions

Congratulations on the following swimmers on their selection for promotion. We wish you all the best of luck in your new squad's next season.

Regional Performance > National Age Group

Oscar O'Do

Owen Te

Alfie Cr

Noah Da

Angus Yo

Addison Cr

Zoe fe

Mia Th

Amelia Ma

Rosie Br

Regional Performance > National Development

William La

Penny Da

Daisy Gl

Lily Ve

Ellie An

Regional Development > National Development

Annabel Hi

Verity Li

Maya Po

Evie Th

Regional Development > Regional Performance

Leo Li

George Ki

Osacr Hu

Harrison Wa

Willow Wr

Evie Co

Judy Mo

Niamh St

Grace O'Ha

Fion Ch

Emilia Gr

We welcome to Regional Performance...

Matthew Og

Tomas Bi

Barney Ho

Jacob Jo

Evelyn At

Jessica Co

We welcome to Regional Development...

Adam Mo

Mustafa Ra

Fraiser Ga

Isabella Hu

Alana Ra

Sophia We

Henry Pa

Eve HWo

Grace Ol

Ava McL

Oscar Ca

Zachary Wh

Lotty Ca

Isla Cu

Adrian Ch

Ted Wi

Nell Ha

Tyler Gr

Well Done 🙂

The Regional Team

Underwater Challenge

Well done to Oscar Hussey & Emilia Graville who completed the 50m underwater challenge with fins on Thursday evening.

This is an extremely hard challenge to complete and you should be very pleased with yourselves, not many swimmers can achieve this.

Well Done!

Thursday 27 July 2023

1500m Time Trial Results

Hi all,

Here are the results of the Regional Development 1500m time trial.

Results - 27/07/2023

Well done to all swimmers that attended

Results from past 1500's can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Regional 1500m Time Trial Results

The next 1500m for both squads will be held in December.

The Regional Team

		27/07/2023
Name	Group	Time	Av Pace
Olaf Gr	RPER	21:39.39	01:26.63
Oliver At	RPER	22:21.70	01:29.45
Hogan La	RPER	22:39.84	01:30.66
Oscar Hu	RDEV	22:42.21	01:30.81
Hudson Sm	RPER	22:45.57	01:31.04
Jessica Ro	RPER	23:01.75	01:32.12
Callum Fo	RPER	23:02.31	01:32.15
Angus Yo	RPER	23:41.67	01:34.78
Mia Th	RPER	23:46.39	01:35.09
Oliver Ba	RDEV	23:59.00	01:35.93
Zoe Fe	RPER	24:00.25	01:36.02
George Ki	RDEV	24:07.00	01:36.47
Evie Lu	RPER	24:10.61
Amelia Ma	RPER	24:11.11	01:36.74
Livia St	RPER	24:12.61	01:36.84
Willow Wr	RDEV	24:53.28	01:39.55
Owen Te	RPER	24:59.38	01:39.96
Isabella St	RPER	25:07.93	01:40.53
Addison Cr	RPER	25:13.13	01:40.88
Grace O'Ha	RDEV	25:14.38	01:40.96
Ellis Ha	RDEV	25:40.31	01:42.69
Rosie Br	RPER	25:45.36	01:43.02
Betsy Ki	RPER	25:51.63	01:43.44
Finn Ea	RDEV	26:03.00	01:44.20
Isabelle Pa	RPER	26:18.43	01:45.23
George Ri	RDEV	26:42.25	01:46.82
Neve St	RDEV	26:45.66	01:47.04
Judy Mo	RDEV	26:46.90	01:47.13
Evie Co	RDEV	27:32.34	01:50.16
Annabel Hi	RDEV	27:33.16	01:50.21
Solomon CW	RDEV	27:10.00	01:50.42
Lewis Lu	RDEV	28:31.43	01:54.10
Evie Th	RDEV	28:41.41	01:54.76
Fion Ch	RDEV	28:47.25	01:55.15
Emilia Gr	RDEV	28:49.80	01:55.32

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."