Swim England North East Region Swimming Championships (50m) 2024

Open/Youth – Sunderland Aquatic Centre, 4th – 6th May 2024
Age Group (11-14 years) – John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds – 27th/28th April & 11th/12th May 2024

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The Schedule and Conditions are available to view for both Open & Youth Championships and Age Group Championships:-

2024 Swim England NE Region Open and Youth Championships (50m) Schedule – click here

2024 Swim England NE Region Open and Youth Championships (50m) Conditions – click here

2024 Swim England NE Region Age Group Championships (50m) Schedule – click here

2024 Swim England NE Region Age Group Championships (50m) Conditions – click here

Entries for this will open online from  Thursday 4th April and close on Monday 15th April.

The Regional Team

Young Leader Profile – ‘Why I Swim’ by Robyn from City of Leeds SC

I started learning to swim when I was five years old at Atlantis Swimming School. I started swimming lessons with school at my local pool. At one session, a City of Leeds Swimming Club coach attended and observed everyone. I was invited to a trial for a place in the Stage 8 Group, was accepted and I began training 3 times a week on evenings and competed in short races at Development Galas every now and again. A year later, I was told I was being promoted into a bigger squad which was a part of the City of Leeds Swimming Club called Regional Fast Track. Since then, I have been promoted 3 times and I now train 8 times a week in the pool, with one session on land and compete at regional level, aiming towards National.

Swimming is enjoyable for three reasons:

Community: In a swim club, you are surrounded with kind and supportive coaches and amazing friends. Personally, I enjoy competitions because I get to spend the weekend with my friends, and we get to cheer each other on when racing.

Life-skills: In swimming you gain many skills: You learn resilience, nutrition, self-confidence, self-control, respect, reflection, independence and motivation.

Health: Swimming is a fantastic sport to keep fit and healthy by exercising and it is a great way to release endorphins, which interact with your brain and reduces stress.

Why swimming helps me in my life:

• Resilience is built when you experience those moments when you become so tired you feel like quitting but don't.
• Being a part of the club provides the opportunity to make life-long friendships.
• Regular training builds discipline.
• You learn to work with others and to be a proud supportive and kind team member.
• You learn to deal with disappointment when you don't do as well in a race as you would have liked.
• You make and accomplish goals.
• You learn to be patient when improvements in your swimming don't come as quickly as you'd like.
• You learn to enjoy celebrating success and collecting medals.

I have gained experience in training, competitions and I have also assisted coaching in sessions with younger swimmers as a part of my Duke of Edinburgh Award. I am very outspoken and confident to always give me opinion. I completed the Young Leader Aquatic Helper Training to help with my development.

I have since joined the Swim England North East Region Youth Forum because I love swimming and I would love the opportunity to give back to the sport by taking part in the youth forum. I would like to gain more experience in volunteering, teamwork and leadership. I would love to represent my sport as I believe that I have been dedicated to swimming for many years and I would be a good representative.

Any young person interested in young leader opportunities should contact swimnortheast@swimming.org.

March Madness

Hi all,

 

Just a reminder of the arrival times the March Madness Meet this weekend.  Swimmers in Regional Development are to report to Claire Hargreaves for this competition.

Arrival & Warm Up Times

Am Session

Girls 9, 10, 100 & 12 Years - Arrive: 07:25, Warm Up: 07:55 - 08:10

Girls 13, 14, 15/over - Arrive: 07:40, Warm Up: 08:10 - 08:25

Boys 9, 10, 100 & 12 Years - Arrive: 07:55, Warm Up: 08:25 - 08:40

Boys 13, 14, 15/over - Arrive: 08:10, Warm Up: 08:40 - 08:55

Start:  09:00

 

Pm Session

Girls 9, 10, 100 & 12 Years - Arrive: 12:30, Warm Up: 13:00 - 13:15

Girls 13, 14, 15/over - Arrive: 12:45, Warm Up: 13:15 - 13:30

Boys 9, 10, 100 & 12 Years - Arrive: 13:00, Warm Up: 13:30 - 13:45

Boys 13, 14, 15/over - Arrive: 08:10, Warm Up: 13:45 - 14:00

Start:  14:00

 

Meet Information (March Madness)

Meet Information Pack

Draft Programme

Live Results

Withdrawals

Please notify withdrawals by email to: marchmadnes1@gmail.com before 7.15am for the morning heats and before 12.30pm for the afternoon heats.

Officials

In order to run a licensed meet a lot of help is required. We would be extremely grateful if there any licensed officials that would be prepared to help during the meet. If so, then please contact our officials' coordinator Mick Budd at buddies1@btinternet.com

Training Changes

Just a reminder there will be No AM training on Monday 4th March following the competition.

Good Luck Everyone!

 

The Regional Team

Training Changes - March 2024

Hi all,

 

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

 

Regional Development

Sunday 3rd March - Squad Competing (March Madness, Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Monday 4th March - No Am Training (Recovery)

Saturday 9th March - 06:10 - 07:20 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to G Star Diving competition)

Saturday 16th March - 06:15 - 07:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to Richmond Dales Meet)

Saturday 23th March - 06:45 - 7:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to York City Baths Meet)

Regional Performance

Sunday 3rd March - Squad Competing (March Madness, Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Monday 4th March - No Am Training (Recovery)

Saturday 9th March - 05:00 - 06:10 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to underwater hockey)

Saturday 16th March - 06:00 - 07:30 (Long Course) (Earlier time due to Richmond Dales Meet)

Saturday 23th March - 05:45 - 6:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to York City Baths Meet)

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.

Regional Performance > National Age Group

Willow Wr

Neve St

Oscar Hu

Leo Li

Jeffrey La

William Du

Jessica Ro

Regional Performance > National Development

Evie Wa

Sophia Gr

Livia St

Elizabeth Nu

Regional Development > Regional Performance

Ellis Ha

Oliver ma

Robson ha

Tyler Ra

Zach Wh

Oliver Ba

Harry Di

Michelle Br

Isabel Lo

Oma Sh

Maddie Fl

Ava McL

Sophia We

Isla Cu

Alana Ra

Grace Ol

We welcome to Regional Performance...

Maddie Be

Harley Gi

Muhammad Ra

Francessca Sp

We welcome to Regional Development...

Katie Sa

George Bi-Wo

Finley Sm

Callum Yo

Reuben Ba

Isabelle Jo

Onadi Gu

Sophie Pa

Ava Al

Isabella Ri

Olive Mi

Ella Ha

Daniel Ra

Emilia De

Jessica Dj

Theo Si

PB Sheets from after the Yorkshire championships can be viewed below.  Updated squad PB sheets coming soon.

Regional Development 

Regional Performance

Well Done 🙂

The Regional Team

Training Changes Reminder - Sat 24th Feb

Just a reminder that there will be no training for Regional Development & Regional Performance on Saturday 24^th February.  

After 3 weekends of competing at the Yorkshires both squads are having a well deserved day off.

Enjoy 🙂

The Regional Team

Regional Dev Thu Am - 400m IM TT

400m IM Time Trial Results (Thu 22nd February Am: Long Course)

Regional Development

Liam Li = 7:01.09

Euan Ca = 7:12.19

Finn Ea = 7:17.79

George Ri = 7:22.05

Oscar Ca = 7:42.14

Tyler Gr = 7:46.72

Lewis Lu = 8:06.59

Adrian Ch = 8:19.99

SUPER SPRINTERS!

Some good sprinting at the Yorkshire Sprints by the Regional Squads down at Sheffield and some amazing times.  You should all be very pleased with yourselves.  Three weekends of racing and all of them swum great, we are very proud of you all.  We are currently in a big block of training which will take through to the NER's.  

There are now 9 weeks to the NER's.  For those swimmers not attending NER's you will have 6 weeks to Hull and then 13 weeks of training up to the Sheffield No Frills.  This is a great opportunity to attend as many sessions as possible and get some work behind you before racing again.  You may find some sessions tough, but this is aimed at preparing you to be race ready.  

Train at 100% effort every session to give yourself the best possible chance of success in the upcoming competitions.  GET STUCK IN!!!

Regional Development

Overall, as a group you achieved a whopping 90 PB's out of 127 Swims, 4 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, 4 Bronze Medals, 24 Yorkshire Final Swims (12 were swum faster in the final), 8 more NER times and 15 Top 4th - 10th place finishes in Yorkshire.  Well Done!

🌟Gold Medallists (2)🌟

Robson Ha (3), Tyler Ra (1)

Silver Medallists (3)

Oliver Ba (1), Tyler Ra (1), Zach Wh (1)

Bronze Medallists (4)

Harry Di (1), Liam Li (1), Oliver Ba (1), Tyler Ra (1)

HDW 4th - 10th Places in Yorkshire (1)

Ellis Ha (5th)

Yorkshire Finalists 4th - 10th Places (9)

Robson Ha (4th), Harry Di (4th & 8th), Ted Wi (4th & 8th), Oliver Ba (4th & 9th), Zach Wh (5th, 5th & 10th), George Ri (6th), Tyler Ra (7th), Finn Ea (8th), Oscar Ca (9th)

Regional Performance

Overall, as a group you achieved 86 PB's out of 122 Swims, 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, 3 Bronze Medals, 20 Yorkshire Final Swims (11 of which were swum faster in the final), 3 Silver Medals, 1 Bronze Medals, 22 Top 4th to 10th place finishes and 9 more NER qualifying times. 

🌟Gold Medallists (2)🌟

Leo Li (1), Willow Wr (1)

Silver Medallists (2)

Leo Li (1), Willow Wr (1)

Bronze Medallists (3)

Harrison Wa (1), Leo Li (1), Oscar Hu (1)

HDW 4th - 10th Places in Yorkshire (3)

Jacob Jo (6th), Livia St (7th), Tomas Bi (7th)

Yorkshire Finalists 4th - 10th Place (13)

Evie Co (4th), Matthew Og (4th & 6th), Oscar Hu (5th, 6th & 9th), Neve St (6th), Evelyn At (6th, 7th & 7th), Grace O'Ha (7th & 9th), Isabelle Pa (8th), Leo Li (8th), Callum Fo (9th), Elizabeth Nu (9th), Jacob Jo (10th), William Du (10th), Willow Wr (10th)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Yorkshire Championships 2024 Results

A big thank you to all the parents for their support and getting behind each Leeds swimmer during the relays.  Your cheering and enthusiasm really help get our swimmers going.  Well done to all the relay medallists.

🌟Gold Medals🌟

Girls 9 - 10 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds A Team (Oma Sh, Michelle Br, Emilia Gr, Katie Sa)

Boys 9 - 10 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds A Team (Jacob Ca, Liam Li, Ted Wi, Sam Fo)

Girls 9 - 10 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds A Team (Oma Sh, Michelle Br, Nell Ha, Katie Sa)

Boys 9 - 10 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds A Team (Sam Fo, Liam Li, Mustafa Ra, Ted Wi)

Girls 11 - 12 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds A Team (Amelie Co, Rosie Br, Emily EH, Elizabeth Bo)

Boys 11 - 12 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds B Team (Leo Li, Harley Gi, Oscar O'Do, Zach Wh)

Girls 11 - 12 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds A Team (Elizabeth Bo, Rosie Br, Amelie Co, Emily EH)

Boys 11 - 12 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds B Team (Leo Li, Tyler Ra, Oliver Ba, Robson Ha)

Silver Medals

Boys 9 - 10 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds B Team (Finley Sm, Mustafa Ra, Fraser Ga, Henry Ro)

Boys 9 - 10 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds B Team (Jacob Ca, George BW, Fraser Ga, Henry Ro)

Girls 11 - 12 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds B Team (Grace O'Ha, Isabella St, Addison Cr, Eva Sy)

Boys 11 - 12 yrs 200m Medley Team = City of Leeds A Team (Zach Wh, Oscar O'Do, Matthew Og, Oscar Hu)

Boys 11 - 12 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds A Team (Oliver Ba, Robson Ha, Matthew Og, Oscar Hu)

Bronze Medals

Girls 9 - 10 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds B Team (Olivia Ha, Ava Al, Enid Gr, Emilia Gr)

Girls 11 - 12 yrs 200m Freestyle Team = City of Leeds B Team (Willow Wr, Zoe Fe, Isabella St, Eva Sy)

"Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of "what ifs" and dreams of gold medals.  That way, no matter what happens, you win."

Shannon Miller (American Gymnast, two-time Olympic gold medallist (Atlanta 1996)).

Keep up the hard work in training and the results will show.  

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Sprints & Teams & Training Changes

Hi all,

 

This weekend is the final round of the Yorkshire's and it's time to get ready to Sprint!!!!!  For some of you it will be your last competition before your promotions.  Remember, in sprints it is vital to get all the elements of the race right.  If you get your start, transition, and finish spot on, this can be the milliseconds needed to move up a few places in the results.  Also, in the 50m sprints it is your chance to shine and earn your place in selection for future relays.  Please note Saturday's results will not be used for Sunday's teams, these are already selected.

 

Training Changes

Regional Development & Regional Performance

Friday 16th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (1 hour only)

Saturday 17th February - No Training (Squad Competing in Sheffield)

Monday 19th February - No AM Training (Recovery)

 

The schedule for the weekend can be viewed by using the link below:

Yorkshire's Schedule

 

Withdrawals

If a swimmer/team is not going to swim in a heat they must inform the Entry Manager of their intention to withdraw no later than 6pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday and 6pm on Saturday for events on Sunday. Seeded Heat Start lists will be produced.  Notifications should be sent to entries@yorkshireswimming.org

 

If anyone selected for teams becomes sick and cannot compete on Sunday, please email leedsentries@gmail.com as soon as possible.

 

The Mixed Sex 800m Freestyle will be swum as a separate mini session on Sunday Morning. There will be no charge to spectate at this session.

 

Marshals

We are still very short of marshals for all sessions.  Any additional help would be greatly appreciated.  We offer travelling expenses to all those assisting us at a Gala together with a meal allowance if working all day.  We do not have an upper claim limit.  Please contact Jayne Smart: jaynesmart.ysaofficial@gmail.com

 

Tickets 

There are still tickets available for both Sunday sessions. No tickets will be available at the venue. Saturday is sold out. The ticket sales system is here

The Spectator Balcony will be cleared between the sessions on Sunday. A separate ticket will be required for each Sunday session.

 

Warm Up & Arrival Times

Warm Up Times & Details

 

Saturday Am (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Female 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 07:00, Warm Up: 07:30

Female 14 & Over:  Arrive: 07:20, Warm Up: 07:50

Open/ Male 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 07:40, Warm Up: 08:10

Open/ Male 14 & Over:  Arrive: 08:00, Warm Up: 08:30

Start: 09:00

 

Saturday Pm (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Female 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 12:05, Warm Up: 12:35

Female 14 & Over:  Arrive: 12:25, Warm Up: 12:55

Open/ Male 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 12:35, Warm Up: 13:15

Open/ Male 14 & Over:  Arrive: 13:05, Warm Up: 13:35

Start: 14:00

 

Sunday Am (Ponds Forge, Sheffield) – Mixed 800m Freestyle

Arrive:  07:00

Warm Up:  07:30

Start:  08:00

 

Sunday Am Teams (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Arrive: 10.00

Warm Up: 10.30

Start:  11:30

 

Sunday Pm Teams (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Arrive: 14:00

Warm Up: 14:30

Start: 15:30

 

Please see team lists below so you know which session AM or PM you are down to compete.

City of Leeds Yorkshire Teams Team Lists

 

We are looking forward to seeing some fast swimming this weekend as some of you have achieved a PB in training within the last 2 weeks.  Get down that first 25m hard and keep picking up the effort every 10 metres.  Don't slow down into the finish and smash through the wall.  When swimming in the relays be careful on the takeovers, block out the background noise and concentrate on your team mate swimming in.  It is better to go late than early and get your team disqualified.

 

'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 gonna 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
Good Luck Everyone!

The Regional Team