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)

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

City of Leeds Team Kit

We hope you're well.
The new COLSC team kit was introduced back in September 2022 moving us away from the old Kukri Kit. At the time of launch, it was agreed that the old style kit could be continued to be worn until 1st January 2025.  That day is now a matter of weeks away meaning from the new year, your swimmer should be wearing the new Nike Kit when representing Leeds in any competition whilst on poolside. 
For those who have yet to purchase any new kit, you can do so through the dedicated KitLocker link here… City Of Leeds Swimming Club Store
As a reminder, team kit MUST be worn on poolside at all times when representing the club. We need to speak with swimmers regularly that hoodies purchased from NERs and Yorkshires cannot be worn during competition time.
Many thanks
COLSC Committee

Monday, 18 November 2024

City of Leeds Christmas Cracker Meet 2024 - Draft Programme

Please use the link here to view the draft programme for the City of Leeds Christmas Cracker Meet.

Please also see the rejections list here due to oversubscription in certain events.  If any withdrawals are made, swimmers on the rejections list may be reinstated.  Rejections were made on a first come first serve basis.

Any errors should be sent to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Thursday 21st November.

Any officials or volunteers willing to help, please email your availability to Anna Darnell at anna.darnell79@gmail.com

The Regional Team

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Junior League National Final (Sunday 24th November)

The gala will take place at:
Corby International Pool,
Parkland Gateway,
Corby,
Northampton,
NN17 1QB
 
Travel
All swimmers will need to arrive at John Charles no later than 8:20 am and check in with Team Managers ready for the coach to depart at 8:45 am sharp. When we arrive a Corby, we will not be allowed into the building until 12:30 so we strongly advise that children bring a warm/waterproof jacket with them as we could be eating on arrival outside.  Warm-up starts at 12:50 pm with the parade of teams at approximately 13:30 pm. We hope to be back at JCCS for approximately 7:30 pm.  All swimmers are required to travel to and from the competition on the team bus

If your child has a team track suit, they should travel to and from the event in it.  Each swimmer will be provided with a Junior League Final 2024 T Shirt.  This must be worn whilst the event is taking place and for all team photographs.  Junior League Final T Shirts will be handed out on Sunday during the journey down to Corby.  Please also ensure your child has another Leeds t-shirt to wear on the way home.  
 
Obviously, this will be a long day, so the children will need enough food and drinks to last the day. They should not be given all of their food for the day straight away, as they tend to eat too much on the journey down to Corby. Swimmers will not be allowed to leave our teams marshalling area to collect drinks from parents etc during the meet. Therefore, please ensure they are adequately supplied with nutritious snacks and enough hydration on arrival at the pool. 

Racing Suits
There will be only 10 minutes to get changed into team kit and be ready in the changing village for the parade.  Due to this swimmer will need to change into their racing suits before the warmup.  Swimmers are advised to keep their hat and goggle on them at all times or zipped up in their bag.  The competition is going to be very fast, and we do not want a team missing their race because of lost hats and goggles.

Swimmers, please remember everything you have practiced.  This will be a very tough competition, every millisecond counts in an event like this so remember shallow dives, kick hard, get up, race hard and don't slow down into finishes.  BE CAREFUL ON THE TAKEOVERS!!!! It is better to go late than early.  We need to grab every point we can, getting disqualified can cause the team to lose 8 points.

Supporters
Parents, please wear team colours!!!  Remember the louder you shout the faster the swimmers will go.  We look forward to seeing you all dressed up in your hats, wigs, face paints etc.  Make as much noise as you can!  We want to see you go all out!  We do not just want the best swimmers on the day, we want the best supporters on the balcony too.  We are all part of the same team, please make sure you get behind every swimmer.

Tattoos
Due to the very tight schedule in Corby on Sunday we ask that all swimmers who want to wear tattoos to please apply them before arriving at John Charles on Sunday morning.  Please see Helen Ellis if you do not already have some shark tattoos.  Helen will be selling shark tattoos during the rest of this week at training for £1 each.

Spectator Tickets
Spectator tickets will be given out by Jane Rollings at John Charles on Sunday morning.  Parents who are making their own way to Corby should collect your tickets when you drop your child off at John Charles on Sunday morning.

Car Parking at John Charles
The Aquatics Centre may be closed before we arrive back to Leeds on Sunday evening.  Parents are advised to park in the long stay car park as the gates to the Aquatics car park will be locked once the centre closes.

Medication
Whilst we will have up to date records of your child's emergency contacts and medication on us, please inform the Team Managers (Jane Rollings & Marc Raven) if they need to administer any medication during the journey or competition.

TIMELINE & PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY
I hope you will appreciate that the day will be slightly extended for the presentations.  There is to be no use of photography or video equipment during the gala.  This includes the use of mobile phones and other recording equipment.  
  • 12:30 – Balcony & changing room access – due to lack of locker space please keep your kit with your team poolside (in a tidy manner)
  • 12.48 Safety announcement 
  • 12:50 - Warm Up
  • 13:20 – End of warm-up ONLY 10 mins to get ready for the parade and line up in the changing village – IT WILL BE BUSY – please listen to the stewards, they are trying to help the parade go smoothly
  • 13:25 – OFFICIALS to line up along flume barrier
  • 13.30 - Team parade from changing village (teams to be to lead by a ref/starter)
  • 13.55 - Officials parade from 'flume line-up', introduction of Referees and Starter
  • Followed by National Anthem – please stand still for this and cheer at the end.  
  • 13.57 - Safety announcement revisited - first and second race competitors to go to start ready behind blocks
  • 14.00 - Racing begins

Hope you all have a fun and exciting day. 

Lane 1 - Hackney
Lane 2 - Tynemouth
Lane 3 - Nuneaton & Bedworth
Lane 4 - Preston
Lane 5 - City of Leeds
Lane 6 - Leyland Barracudas
Lane 7 - City of Lincoln Pentaqua
Lane 8 - Leamington Spa

I hope you are all excited for the big day!

Good Luck Everyone! 😃 👍

The Regional Team

Friday, 15 November 2024

Junior League Extra Tickets

I am pleased to announce that those parents who expressed interest for extra tickets at the Junior League Grand Final were successful.
 
I do have only 1 spare ticket free, if anyone does wish to purchase any more please get in touch.
 
These can be purchased through your online City of Leeds account.  There will be 2 options.  Please select the correct option for you.
 
  • Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents travelling on supporters bus) = £40.00
  • Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents making their own travel arrangements) = £13.00
The spectator tickets checkout will close at 12pm on Wednesday 20th November.

Thursday, 14 November 2024

City of Sheffield Snow Frills - Officials Help Needed

Thanks to all the clubs where officials have volunteered to help out our Snow Frills gala, it is much appreciated, however we are still short for the Sunday on both sessions. If you are free to help that would be great! Please fill in your details on the link below.  As reminder/ incentive we do pay towards travel, lunch and parking.
Many thanks in advance!

Kind regards
Kim Beighton
CoSSS Gala Coordinator

Regional Squad Time Trial Results

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 7th November Am: Long Course)
Regional Development
Henry Pa = 5:59.89
Ted Wi = 6:06.53
Emmie De = 6:22.56
Liam Li = 6:23.61
Fraser Ga = 6:36.36
Theo Si = 6:38.21
Finley Sm = 6:38.75
Zac Ph = 6:53.78
Eve HW = 7:08.39
Danny Ra = 7:15.78
George BW = 7:23.39
Adam Mo = 7:24.06
Lotty Ca = 7:33.56
Jacob Ca = 7:43.25
Isabelle Jo = 7:53.25

400m IM Time Trial Results (Thu 7th November Am: Long Course)
Regional Performance
Harley Gi = 6:35.72
Finn Ea = 6:50.75
Alana Ra = 6:53.11
Euan Ca = 6:56.47
David Gr = 6:56.54
George Ri = 7:04.34
Maddie Fl = 7:05.44
Harry Di = 7:08.16
Jessica Dj = 7:22.25
Adrian Ch = 7:24.41
Tyler Gr = 7:29.64
Oscar Ca  7:30.73
Oscar Ca = 7:30.73
Fion Ch = 7:33.18
Evie Ha = 7:34.67
Evie Mo = 7:45.17
Ayla Ca = 7:47.44
Francesca Sp = 7:48.21
Max Ha = 7:48.86
Ava Al = 8:03.25
Jude Ca = 8:03.88

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 14th November Am: Long Course)
Regional Development
Henry Pa = 5:57.28
Emmie De = 6:20.04
Liam Li = 6:23.00
Zac Ph = 6:38.28
Theo Si = 6:47.11
Finley Sm = 6:49.78
Jacob Ca = 7:06.71
Adam Mo = 7:15.06
Eve HW - 7:22.33
Lotty Ca = 7:39.02
Matilda SP = 8:31.76

Christmas Cracker Raffle

At the Christmas Cracker, City of Leeds Swimming Club will be doing a raffle, all proceeds will go to the club which will help support all events. 
  
We are looking for prizes for the raffle please… alcohol, chocolates, candles, toiletries, anything you don't want which would be suitable as prizes. 
  
These can be handed to Sharon Barraclough or Anna Darnell.
  
If you could please hand these in by Wednesday 11th December that would be appreciated, it. 
  
Thank you for all your help and support!!

Monday, 11 November 2024

Autumn Development Meet Success

Well done to those Regional swimmers who competed in the Development Gala on Saturday afternoon.  The squad achieved 16 PB's out of 18 Swims, 6 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals, 2 Bronze Medals and 1 Yorkshire times.

🌟 Gold Medallists (3) 🌟
Lola Ma (3), Stella Bo (2), Sophie Pa (1)

Silver Medallists (3)
Stella Bo (3), Lola Ma (1), Sophie Pa (1)

Bronze Medallists (2)
Holly Br (1), Lola Ma (1)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below

Regional Development Updated PB's can be viewed by clicking the link below

Well Done!

Thursday, 7 November 2024

City of Leeds New Year Meet Entries

Hi all,
 
Entries for the City of Leeds New Year Meet held at John Charles on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th January are now open online.  This will be open for entry until 21:30 on Monday 18th November.  Entries are not accepted until payment is made, failure to pay before the deadline means your entries will not be processed.
 
This will be the last opportunity to qualify for the Yorkshire Long Course Championships 2025 before the closing date.
 
With this in mind we advise swimmers to enter any events you are close to qualifying in.  Swimmers who have achieved Yorkshire times do not need to swim these events at the January Meet as you will be racing them in February, please focus on updating times in other races.  There is limited space available in the 1500m/ 800m Freestyle, this will be filled on  a first come first serve basis.  Only swimmers who have already achieved a Yorkshire qualifying time in the 400m Freestyle should enter.
 
Please find a link to the Yorkshire Qualifying times below and also the New Year Meet entry pack.
Yorkshire Qualifying Times 2025 (Age as at 31st December 2025)
 
*Please note the 9 years Yorkshire times on the City of Leeds notice board are a guide to see if you are on track when you turn 10/11 (Swimmers aged 9 on day cannot enter the Yorkshire LC Championship, swimmers must be aged 10 at 31st December 2025).  
 
The Regional Team

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Easy Fundraising

The City of Leeds Swimming Club are always looking for new ways to raise funds to support our swimmers. The Club is registered with Easy Fundraising.

Easyfundraising.org.uk helps charities, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and other good causes to raise money when their supporters shop online. So far, they have raised over £3 million for causes throughout the UK.

It works in a similar way to many other loyalty shopping sites, but instead of earning points when you shop, you raise a donation for City of Leeds Swimming Club instead. It's as simple as that!

I am sure with Christmas fast approaching most of us will be doing our shopping online, so please register with easy fundraising, it really is a very simple way to boost funds for the club.

For information how to register click on the following link which is a letter from the supporters committee explaining how.

If you have any questions, please see a member of the supporters committee.

Happy Shopping

The Supporters Committee

City of Leeds Swimming Club

Junior League Tickets

Spectator tickets are now available to purchase for the Junior League Grand Final.  These can be purchased through your online City of Leeds account.  There will be 2 options.  Please select the correct option for you.  There is one ticket available for each child selected.  
 
  • Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents travelling on supporters bus) = £40.00
  • Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents making their own travel arrangements) = £13.00
 
The spectator tickets checkout will close at 10am on Friday 15th November.  After this we will make the draw for parents who have expressed their interest in wanting additional tickets.  The checkout will then re open for additional ticket payments.

Photography
The coaching team will be signing a declaration form for the team to be taken photos of on the day.  If you do not wish your child to be included in team photos please notify Kevin (kevin.schofield@leeds.gov.uk) before Friday 15th November.

 The Regional Team

Junior League Grand Final 2024

Congratulations,
 
The swimmers in the link here have been selected to swim for the City of Leeds at the Inter-Junior League Grand Final in Corby on Sunday 24th November.  Please find the team roster attached.   If you have more than one child in the Club, please check the attachment to confirm which child the selection is for.  The team was selected from the Swim England rankings following the recent SE NER Championships.  The selection takes into consideration long course and short course times and results from previous rounds of the Junior League.  Swimmers will not find out the event selection until we arrive at the venue in Corby on the day.

The City of Leeds will be trying to defend their title of Junior League Champions 2023.
As always, the selection is based on the best possible result for the team.  There may be some swimmers who competed in the A Team for the White Rose round that do not make the selection for the final due to the rankings changing position, however any swimmers who contributed to the A Teams qualification into the final will be awarded with a medal and certificate.
The age for ALL swimmers competing at the final is age at 24th November 2024.
Travel
The City of Leeds swimming club will be providing a swimmer's bus for the final.  All selected swimmers will be required to meet at 8:25am, John Charles on Sunday 24th November in club kit and travel to and from Corby as part of the team.  The team bus will be expected to arrive back at John Charles at 7pm (approx).  Swimmers will need to bring a packed lunch and enough snacks and drinks to last throughout the day. 
There will be one allocated spectator ticket per swimmer, and then a couple of extra tickets which will go into a draw for those parents wishing to purchase an extra one.  Please state if you are wanting to go in the draw for extra tickets on your confirmation email.  Tickets can be purchased via the City of Leeds online entry system in due course (more information to follow). 
The Swimming Club has also been able to secure a Supporter's Bus for the Junior League Grand Final 2024. The cost for a place on the supporter's bus will be £40.00.  This also covers the cost of your spectator's ticket.  
Please confirm your place to the Junior League team leader Kevin Schofield at Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk at your earliest convenience.
Kind regards,
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 2nd December.
 
All times from the start of the season can be viewed using the link below.

Well Done

Reg Dev
200m Max Kick
Ted Wi
3:41.06
Zac Ph
3:41.39
Theo Si
3:42.39
Jacob Ca
3:42.46
Callum Yo
3:53.09
Emilia De
3:53.31
Isabellea Hu
3:53.92
Henry Ro
3:56.57
Isabelle Jo
3:59.46
Daisy Ra
4:05.84
Henry Pa
4:06.46
Liam Li
4:07.00
Onadi Gu
4:11.00
Gabriel Hi
4:12.70
Gracie Ha
4:13.83
Lily Ho
4:20.81
Emma Gl
4:21.75
Lola Ma
4:22.47
Eve HWo
4:22.77
Lotty Ca
4:23.34
Finley Sm
4:24.36
Daniel Ra
4:29.66
Stella Bo
4:31.07
Sophie Pa
4:32.22
Matilda Pe
4:32.79
Holly Br
4:36.07
George B-Wo
4:36.16
Hannah Hwo
4:39.28
Matilda SPr
4:45.17
Harper El
4:59.83
Fraser Ga
5:35.37
Samuel Fo
Absent
Reuben Ba
Absent
Mustafa Ra
Absent
Adam Mo
Absent
Imogen Mu
Absent
Eden Ch
Absent
Theo Gi
Absent
Reg Dev
15m U/W
Isabelle Jo
9.76
Jacob Ca
9.77
Henry Pa
10.39
Emilia De
10.56
Ted Wi
10.64
Lotty Ca
10.81
Liam Li
10.81
Emma Gl
11.19
Matilda Pe
11.23
Zac Ph
11.38
Isabellea Hu
11.41
Onadi Gu
11.42
Lola Ma
11.47
Theo Si
11.58
Gabriel Hi
11.72
Harper El
11.72
Daisy Ra
11.91
Eve HWo
11.94
Stella Bo
11.97
Henry Ro
11.98
Callum Yo
11.99
Holly Br
12.62
Daniel Ra
12.65
Fraser Ga
12.69
George B-Wo
12.97
Matilda SPr
12.97
Finley Sm
13.25
Gracie Ha
13.44
Sophie Pa
13.71
Lily Ho
13.97
Hannah Hwo
14.31
Samuel Fo
Absent
Reuben Ba
Absent
Adam Mo
Absent
Mustafa Ra
Absent
Imogen Mu
Absent
Eden Ch
Absent
Theo Gi
Absent
Reg Per
200m Max Kick
Oscar Ca
3:21.94
Matthew Og
3:25.55
Finn Ea
3:26.17
Zachary Wh
3:30.76
Isla Cu
3:31.16
David Gr
3:37.07
Ffion Ch
3:37.22
Adrian Ch
3:38.35
Tomas Bi
3:38.75
Oliver Ba
3:39.15
Harry Di
3:46.25
Ella Ha
3:46.93
Jessica Di
3:46.93
Sophia We
3:47.28
Euan Ca
3:50.38
Tyler Gr
3:50.51
Tyler Ra
3:51.42
Alana Ra
3:52.26
Barney Ho
3:53.35
Sophia La
3:55.53
Maddie Fl
3:58.59
Ayla Ca
4:01.02
Grace Ol
4:02.81
Francessca Sp
4:03.34
George Ri
4:16.68
Ellis Ha
4:17.50
Jude Ca
4:20.70
Katie Sa
4:27.00
Evie Mo
4:30.52
Nell Ha
4:30.78
Solomon CW
4:48.59
Ava Al
5:07.69
Harley Gi
5:21.99
Harrison No
6:16.66
Lewis Lu
Absent
Max Ha
Absent
Muhammad Ra
Absent
Olive Mi
Absent
Reg Per
15m U/W
Oscar Ca
8.53
Zachary Wh
8.68
Finn Ea
8.69
Isla Cu
8.69
Tomas Bi
8.69
Harry Di
9.16
Maddie Fl
9.23
Jessica Di
9.33
Matthew Og
9.39
Oliver Ba
9.47
Alana Ra
9.63
Grace Ol
9.67
Tyler Ra
9.73
Ayla Ca
10.08
Tyler Gr
10.21
Ffion Ch
10.28
Katie Sa
10.38
Ella Ha
10.55
Evie Mo
10.56
Sophia We
10.56
George Ri
10.57
Adrian Ch
10.75
Solomon CW
11
Jude Ca
11.2
Barney Ho
11.21
Francessca Sp
11.27
Euan Ca
11.78
Nell Ha
12.07
Sophia La
12.82
Harley Gi
13.46
Ellis Ha
13.56
Ava Al
13.72
David Gr
12m
Harrison No
10m
Lewis Lu
Absent
Max Ha
Absent
Muhammad Ra
Absent
Olive Mi
Absent