Age Group Development Squad 1 & 2

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Age Group Development 1 & 2 Training Changes - October 2026

Hi all,

Please take note of the following changes to training for the Age Group Development Squads during October due to pool bookings and competitions. Allocated morning sessions will be communicated within the next week.

Age Group Development 1

Thursday 1st October - First Thursday Am session back

Monday 5th October - First Monday Am session back

Friday 16th October PM – 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 17th October AM - No Training (Squad Competing at Yorkshires)

Monday 19th October AM - No AM Training (Recovery)

Age Group Development 2

Thursday 1st October - First Thursday Am session back

Monday 5th October - First Monday Am session back

Friday 9th October - Monday 12th October (Older Yorkshires, Oli will communicate changes to those competing, normal for all other swimmers)

Friday 16th October PM – Gym Normal/ Pool Just 1 hour

Saturday 17th October AM - No Training (Squad Competing at Yorkshires)

Monday 19th October AM - No AM Training (Recovery)

The Regional Team

Snow Frills Entries

Hi all,

Entries for the Snow Frills Meet held at Ponds Forge Sheffield on Saturday 28th November & Sunday 29th November are now open and will close for entry at 21:30 on Monday 21st September. No late entries will be accepted.

Entries Open to Ages 9+ (Age as at 29th November 2026)

Races available:

50m all strokes

100m all strokes

200m all strokes

200m IM

Junior League National Final

Any swimmers (aged 9-12, age at 29th November) who are currently ranked in the top 4 for their age group in Freestyle or the top 2 in a form stroke, please be aware you could be selected for the Junior League National Final which clashes with the Sunday of the Snow Frills.

Swimmers selected for Junior League are to prioritise attending the National final over attending the Sheffield Snow Frills. With this in mind if you are in a strong position to be selected for the team then you should only enter the Saturday events of the Snow Frills. Please be aware City of Leeds will not be able to refund entries once entries are submitted and paid to Sheffield.

Swimmers are advised to enter at least 2 -3 races per session.

Remember when planning your races, the aim is to achieve as many Yorkshire or NER Qualifying times as possible. Once you have achieved a Yorkshire or NER qualifying time, you should concentrate on updating times in other events.

Please use the link below to view the Entry Form & Meet Pack. Please note swimmers must not have swum faster than the consideration times in the meet pack within the last 12 months.

Sheffield Snow Frills – Meet Pack

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. Any unpaid entries after the closing date will not be processed

The Regional Team

200m Max Kick & 15m Underwater Fly Kick Test Results

Hi all,

Here are the results from this month's kick test. PB's are highlighted in green. The next kick test will be held on Monday 5th October.

All times from the start of the season can be viewed using the link below.

Age Group Developmentl Kick Tests

Well Done!

AGD1	200m Max Kick Test
Shaun Li	3:39.80
William Wi	3:56.75
Paige Sm	3:57.96
Harry Sm	4:03.51
Joel Ha	4:03.92
Sebastian Ba	4:05.51
Max Ha	4:08.56
Toby Gi	4:08.71
Harper Co	4:09.46
Delilah Ba	4:13.07
Harry Wi	4:13.30
Louie Tr	4:15.71
Maddison Bu	4:25.74
Arda Gu	4:27.47
Brody Wr	4:35.43
Jayden Lu	4:35.49
Rosalie Wa	4:36.00
Megan Fe	4:37.06
Emmett Ph	4:37.47
Kiara Wo	4:37.63
Isla Bo	4:44.21
Margot At	4:47.81
Luke Da	4:50.69
Connor Ma	4:54.01
Jay Im	4:54.20
Phoebe Ja	5:12.97
Noah De'G	5:40.86
Ted Tr	6:11.76
Rayan Al-S	Absent
Isabelle Ch	Absent
Alexander Hu	Absent
Etienne Wi	Absent
Rosanna Lu	Absent

AGD1	15m U/W
Harper Co	9.67
Shaun Li	9.8
Harry Sm	10.34
Sebastian Ba	10.52
Toby Gi	10.69
William Wi	10.86
Noah De'G	10.95
Connor Ma	11.22
Harry Wi	11.25
Paige Sm	11.32
Luke Da	11.33
Phoebe Ja	11.53
Max Ha	11.59
Kiara Wo	11.92
Ted Tr	11.92
Delilah Ba	12.03
Margot At	12.06
Rosalie Wa	12.06
Joel Ha	12.07
Jay Im	12.22
Louie Tr	12.39
Jayden Lu	12.4
Megan Fe	12.42
Maddison Bu	12.46
Arda Gu	12.56
Brody Wr	12.79
Emmett Ph	13.56
Isla Bo	14
Rayan Al-S	Absent
Isabelle Ch	Absent
Alexander Hu	Absent
Etienne Wi	Absent
Rosanna Lu	Absent

AGD2	200m Max Kick Test
Jacob Ca	3:18.95
Oskar Sz	3:21.14
David Mc	3:23.97
Alfie Ca	3:29.58
Lara Am	3:30.91
Reuben Ba	3:38.73
Callum Yo	3:39.11
Erin Ha	3:39.88
Lucy Ho	3:42.80
Annabeth Ch	3:48.93
Toby Ma	3:52.62
Hattie Ke	3:53.28
Charlize Sc	3:54.17
Rosie Ta	3:56.33
Adam Mo	3:56.92
Jake Ha	3:57.46
Nell Ha	3:57.78
Olivia Ha	3:58.04
Dexter Ro	3:58.93
Paige Ro	4:01.43
Ethan Hu	4:02.05
Endi Gr	4:02.52
Eva In	4:06.61
Nicholas Ro	4:06.95
Hannah Hwo	4:08.83
Elizabeth Ro	4:12.28
Niamh Su	4:13.06
Ava Al	4:16.25
Rumi Je	4:19.36
Alex Bo	4:19.63
Ryker Bo	4:29.78
Joe Di	4:30.75
Poppy Cl	4:30.75
Alanna Ja	4:37.59
Fraser Ga	4:57.73
Finley Gi	Absent
Samuel Fo	Absent

AGD2	15m U/W
David Mc	8.17
Jacob Ca	8.42
Dexter Ro	8.85
Erin Ha	8.95
Ethan Hu	8.96
Reuben Ba	8.97
Oscar Sz	9.18
Adam Mo	9.22
Olivia Ha	9.24
Ryker Bo	9.36
Rosie Ta	9.41
Alfie Ca	9.46
Hattie Ke	9.46
Lucy Ho	9.47
Eizabeth Ro	9.56
Callum Yo	9.6
Alex Bo	9.71
Lara Am	9.75
Nicholas Ro	9.83
Endi Gr	9.86
Eva In	9.89
Poppy Cl	9.98
Alanna Ja	10
Ava Al	10.17
Jake Ha	10.18
Nell Ha	10.58
Charlize Sc	10.66
Rumi Je	10.84
Paige Ro	10.88
Annabeth Ch	10.97
Niamh Su	11.03
Fraser Ga	11.43
Hannah Hwo	11.48
Toby Ma	11.54
Joe Di	11.56
Finley Gi	Absent
Samuel Fo	Absent

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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."

Age Group Development Squad 1 & 2 - Notice Board

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Age Group Development 1 & 2 Training Changes - October 2026

Snow Frills Entries

200m Max Kick & 15m Underwater Fly Kick Test Results