Regional Age Group - Notice Board

Thursday, 22 January 2026

TASTER SESSION

Leeds City Council Swim Training Scheme Invites You

Is your primary school child excelling in, and showing a keen interest in swimming? We would love to hear from you.

Your swimmer may be our next Olympian!

When? Monday 16th February 2026 (Session 1 - Arrival: 12:15pm Pool: 13:00-13:45pm or Session 2 - Arrival 13:30pm Pool: 14:15-15:00pm)

Where? John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, LS11 5DJ

Who? Children aged 8 and under! You must be able to swim 25 metres (1 length) of 3 different strokes

Get in touch!

To register, please email: Swimming.Training.Scheme@Leeds.gov.uk with your Name, DOB & Swimming Ability

Yorkshire Team Selections 2026

Good afternoon,

Please see below links to the team selections for the forthcoming Yorkshire Team Championships 2026. This event will take place on Sunday 22nd February 2026 at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield. Full event information is available to view on the Yorkshire Swimming website here.

There are two attachments, please check both. Some individuals have been selected to compete in their own individual age group and also the 'Open' age group which could mean that these individuals will be racing across both the AM and PM sessions. All team selections have been made in accordance with the respective relay team selection policy, which is available to download here.

Please note, team selections were made from the Swim England rankings following the Winter Development Meet and performances at the individual events within the Yorkshire Championships will not be considered when allocating swimmers to teams.

Selections

AM Session

PM Session

Those selected must confirm availability to compete in this event, via return e-mail to the relevant member of staff responsible for your child's respective team before 12:00pm on Friday 30th January 2026.

9/10s yrs = kevin.schofield@leeds.gov.uk

11/12 yrs = emily.jones@leeds.gov.uk

13/14yrs = emily.jones@leeds.gov.uk

15/16yrs = phoebe.parry@leeds.gov.uk

13/Ov = james.fowler@leeds.gov.uk

Should you wish to spectate at this event, you will need to purchase tickets in advance. These will be available to purchase online here. Tickets are now currently on sale and will undoubtedly sell fast.

Congratulations to those selected and best of luck for the competition ahead!

The STS Coaching Team

Harrogate Spa Town Meet 2026

Entries for the Harrogate Spa Town Meet held at Harrogate Hydro on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March are now open via your City of Leeds online accounts. Open to swimmers aged 9+ (age at 29th March 2026).

Entries will close at 21:30 on Monday 2nd February.

Events Available

50m, 100m and 200m all strokes

400m FS

200m & 400m IM

Swimmers are advised to enter events they currently do not already have NER and Yorkshire times in.

Swimmers must not have swum faster than the Upper Limit Time in the previous 12 months. More information can be found here.

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.

Kind regards,

Leeds Entries Team

Reminder - 2026 Club Registration Fees

Please ignore this if you have already made payment.

Just a reminder that there is only 1 week left to make payment for Club and Swim England fees. These can be paid online through your City of Leeds My Membership account. The system will accept only card payments, either debit card or credit card. You will be asked to update your medical details and photo consent etc, once this is done you will be taken to the checkout. Alternatively, payment can be found in the Membership Centre within the members drop-down, from the main menu.

City of Leeds Club and Swim England fees for 2026 are as follows.

Anyone holding a Leeds Card Extra will be entitled to a 40% discount off club membership fees only.

City of Leeds Club and Swim England fees for 2026 are as follows.
1st child in family (£120 Club/ £46.45 SE)
£166.45 (LX Card = £118.45)
2nd child in family (£70.00 Club/ £46.45 SE)
£116.45 (LX Card = £88.45)
3rd and further child in family (£45.00 Club/ £46.45 SE)
£91.45 (LX Card = £73.45)
Photography

City of Leeds SC reserves the right to take and/or publish images of club members by the club's official photographer(s) in accordance with the SE Photography and Photographing Swimmers Policy.

If you do not wish your son/daughter/swimmer to be photographed, please notify the COLSC Child Welfare Officer in writing. Contact details can be obtained from the club's web site.

Once again, all fees must be paid by 31st January at the latest otherwise swimmers will be lapsed from the SE register and will not be eligible to train or compete.

Kind regards,

COLSC

A Team Above All, But Above All A Team

Regional Dev Thu Am - 400m FS TT

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 22nd January Am: Long Course)

Regional Development

David McI = 5:35.28

Finnley Jo = 5:52.46

Finley Sm = 5:58.95

Fraser Ga = 6:07.39

Oskar Sz = 6:09.66

Jake Ha = 6:14.11

Henry Ro = 6:27.41

Jacob Ca = 6:36.02

Onadi Gu = 6:37.86

Hannah HW = 6:43.32

George BW = 7:07.76

Harper El = 7:07.76

Arina Mi = 7:20.16

Hollie Br = 8:02.55

Alfie Ca = 8:32.02

Sunday, 18 January 2026

2026 Yorkshire Championships (50m) Sheffield Tickets

Spectator tickets for Sheffield are now available for purchase

All Spectator Tickets for Sheffield must be purchased in advance via our online system. We will not be accepting payment on the door. Sheffield: here

Yorkshire Swimming Association Championships 2026

7th & 8th February 2026

14th & 15th February 2026

John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds

All submitted entries for the Yorkshire Championships 2026 have been accepted.

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE MEETS AT LEEDS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Training Changes - February 2025

Hi all,

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

Regional Development

Friday 6th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 7th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 9th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Friday 13th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 14th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 16th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Friday 20th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 21st February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, Ponds Forge)

Monday 23rd February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Regional Performance

Friday 6th February - 17:30 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool)

Saturday 7th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 9th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Friday 13th February - 17:30 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool)

Saturday 14th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 16th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Friday 20th February - 17:30 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool)

Saturday 21st February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, Ponds Forge)

Monday 23rd February - No Am Training (Recovery)

The Regional Team

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

City of Leeds Yorkshires Entries Checker

Hi all,

Please use the link below to check your entries for the long course Yorkshire Championships are correct.

Any errors must be notified to leedsentries@gmail.com by 23:00 on Tuesday 13th January.

Any errors reported after this date and time will not be able to be changed.

City of Leeds Entries Checker

Many thanks,

Leeds Entries Team

Monday, 12 January 2026

DESIGN OUR NEW MEDAL

GOT A COOL IDEA?

LOVE WINNING MEDALS?

NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE CLUB HISTORY.

THE WINNING DESIGN WILL BE OUR NEW CLUB MEDAL!

DRAW IT, PAINT IT, DESIGN IT DIGITALLY. ANY SHAPE. NO RULES.

Please email your winning design to COLSCmedalscomp@gmail.com by 5pm, Monday 24th January 2026.

Our panel of judges will then decide and announce the winner.

GOOD LUCK!!

Great Start to 2026 at the City of Leeds New Year Meet

A great weekend of racing in our home pool over the weekend. It was fantastic to see the first racing of 2026. We are looking forward to watching some quality swimming at the Yorkshire's in February. Overall...........

Regional Development achieved 169 Pb's out of 289 Swims, 23 more Yorkshire qualifying times, 6 more NER's, 31 Gold Medals, 29 Silver Medals and 25 Bronze Medals. Brilliant!

🌟Gold Medallists (11)🌟

David McI (10), Stella Bo (5), Ilapreet KT (3), Jake Ha (3), Reuben Ba (3), Finley Sm (2), Callum Yo (1), Emily RG (1), Lola Ma (1), Matilda Pe (1) Oskar Sz (1)

Silver Medallists (14)

Ilapreet KT (6), Jacob Ca (4), Finley Sm (3), Lola Ma (3), Reuben Ba (3), Callum Yo (2), Adam Mo (1), Arina Mi (1), Emily RG (1), Finley Gi (1), Fraser Ga (1), Henry Ro (1), Holly Br (1), Jayden Lu (1)

Bronze Medallists (18)

Finnley Jo (3), Lola Ma (3), Alexander Hu (2), Finley Gi (2), Jayden Lu (2), Adam Mo (1), Annabeth Ch (1), Arina Mi (1), Dexter Ro (1), Emily RG (1), Francesca Wi (1), George Be (1), Ilapreet KT (1), Jake Ha (1), Jessica Su (1), Oscar Sz (1), Reuben Ba (1), Ryker Bo (1)

Regional Performance achieved 141 Pb's out of 242 Swims, 14 Gold Medals, 22 Silver Medals, 32 Bronze Medals, 24 more Yorkshire qualifying times and 18 more NER's. Well Done!

🌟Gold Medallists (9)🌟

Sam Fo (3), Ava Al (2), George Ri (2), Matilda SP (2), Daisy Ra (1), Ella Ha (1), Kara Ha (1), Leah Ma (1), Lewis Lu (1)

Silver Medallists (12)

Alana Ra (4), Matilda Da (3), Daisy Ra (2), Maddie Fl (2), Matilda SP (2), Sam Fo (2), Solomon CW (2), Ayla Ca (1), Barney Ho (1), Elizabeth Ro (1), George Ri (1), Lewis Lu (1)

Bronze Medallists (20)

Elizabeth Ro (3), Evie Mo (3), Matilda Da (3), Alex Bo (2), Daisy Ra (2), Emma Gl (2), Enid Gr (2), George Ri (2), Leah Ma (2), Emilia De (1), Ella Ha (1), Ellis Ha (1), Euan Ca (1), Jude Ca (1), Kara Ha (1), Lewis Lu (1), Maddie Fl (1), Matilda SP (1), Sam Fo (1), Solomon CW (1)

City of Leeds New Year results can be viewed by clicking the link below:

City of Leeds New Year Meet Results 2026

Regional Development Pb's can be viewed by clicking the link below:

Regional Development Squad Life Time Bests

Regional Performance Pb's can be viewed by clicking the link below:

Regional Performance Squad Life Time Bests

We have now started the block of training which will take us into the Yorkshire's. Keep training hard, try to attend every session to prepare your body ready to SMASH the Yorkshire's!

'If it ain't hurtin' then it ain't workin'. Adam Peaty

The Regional Team 😉

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Yorkshire Swimming Association Championships 2026

7th/8th & 14th/15th February 2026 - John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds

21st/22nd February 2026 - Ponds Forge International Sorts Centre, Sheffield

Tickets for Leeds Sessions

All Spectator Tickets for Leeds & Sheffield must be purchased in advance via our online system. We will not be accepting payment on the door. Leeds: here

Help Required

Officials/Announcers/Marshals

Any additional help would be appreciated. We offer expenses to all those assisting us at a Gala together with either a meal, or allowance for one, if working all day. Please contact Jayne Smart: jaynesmart.ysaofficials@gmail.com

Kind regards,

Leeds Entries Team

Thursday, 8 January 2026

City of Leeds Entry Opening & Closing Dates (Jan-Jul)

Hi all,

Please find here the proposed competition opening and closing dates from now up until the end of the season.

Kind regards,

Leeds Entries Team

City of Leeds New Year Meet & Training Changes

Hi all,

The City of Leeds New Year Meet is our first competition of 2026. Good luck everyone who is competing. This competition is the last opportunity to qualify for the Long Course Yorkshire Championships 2026. A link to the qualifying times can be found below.

Yorkshire Long Course Championships 2026

We are delighted to be able to have 600 spectator tickets available. Tickets are £5.00 per session and can be purchased here. Kids 12 and under go free.

Gala timings are as follows:

SAT AM:

Arrival: 07:30 Open/Male, 07:55 Female

Warm Up: 08:00 - 08:50 (Start 09:00),

08:00-08:25 Open/Male, 08:25-08:50 Female

SAT PM:

Arrival: 12:45 Open/Male, 13:10 Female

Warm Up: 13:00 - 13:50 (Start 14:00),

13:00-13:25 Open/Male, 13:25-13:50 Female

SUN AM:

Arrival: 07:30 Female, 07:55 Open/Male

Warm Up: 08:00 - 08:50 (Start 09:00),

08:00-08:25 Female, 08:25-08:50 Open/Male

SUN PM:

Arrival: 12:45 Female, 13:10 Open/Male

Warm Up: 13:00 - 13:50 (Start 14:00),

13:00-13:25 Female, 13:25-13:50 Open/Male

Could we also ask that swimmers have suitable footwear on whilst walking around, particularly up and down the balcony steps and especially when wet.

Our supporters committee will also have a raffle, tombola, sweets and ice pops to sell so bring some change if you want to partake.

As always, if there are any withdrawals please let us know by Friday 9th January at 5pm the latest by emailing leedsentries@gmail.com.

The programme and details for next weekend can be seen by clicking the following link.

City of Leeds New Year Meet - Details

City of Leeds New Year Meet - Draft Programme (any changes already sent in will not show in the draft programme, but will be on the start sheets)

City of Leeds New Year Meet - Live Results

Regional Development & Regional Performance Training Changes

Friday 9th January - Normal start time (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 10th January - No Training (Squad Competing)

Monday 12th January - No Am or Pm Training (Recovery)

"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)

Happy New Year!!!

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 February.

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

Regional Kick Tests

Well Done!

Reg Dev	200m Max Kick
David Mc	3:27.85
Oskar Sz	3:28.07
Alfie Ca	3:33.08
Finnley Jo	3:34.23
Henry Ro	3:35.17
Callum Yo	3:35.23
Finley Gi	3:43.42
Onadi Gu	3:49.75
Rosie Ta	3:51.21
Reuben Ba	3:51.66
Arina Mi	3:52.42
Holly Br	3:52.43
Matilda Pe	4:00.22
George B-Wo	4:01.65
Ilapreet Ka	4:01.85
Stella Bo	4:04.11
Jake Ha	4:05.20
Annabeth Ch	4:06.08
Hannah Hwo	4:06.75
Charlize Sc	4:07.84
Alexander Hu	4:12.09
Dexter Ro	4:13.69
Adam Mo	4:14.92
Harper El	4:17.67
Isabelle Ch	4:18.92
Jessica Su	4:29.03
Finley Sm	4:30.43
Freya Re	4:30.69
Emily Ga	4:31.16
Jayden Lu	4:32.32
Ryker Bo	4:35.91
Fraser Ga	4:38.25
Noah Be	5:30.54
Lola Ma	Absent
Olivia Ma	Absent
Francesca Wi	Absent
Jacob Ca	No Time

Reg Dev	15m U/W
David Mc	8.5
Onadi Gu	9.09
Matilda Pe	9.23
Reuben Ba	9.25
Finnley Jo	9.37
Arina Mi	9.5
Callum Yo	9.56
Alfie Ca	9.59
Rosie Ta	9.66
Harper El	9.82
Oscar Sz	9.85
Ilapreet Ka	9.87
Henry Ro	10.05
Ryker Bo	10.06
Adam Mo	10.13
Finley Gi	10.3
Dexter Ro	10.43
Stella Bo	10.5
Jessica Su	10.53
Finley Sm	10.61
Holly Br	10.63
Annabeth Ch	10.74
Charlize Sc	10.78
Emily Ga	10.79
Jake Ha	11.11
Isabelle Ch	11.28
Freya Re	11.64
Hannah Hwo	11.91
Noah Be	11.98
Jayden Lu	12.03
Alexander Hu	12.03
George B-Wo	12.39
Fraser Ga	12.75
Lola Ma	Absent
Olivia Ma	Absent
Francesca Wi	Absent
Jacob Ca	No Time

Reg Per	200m Max Kick
Oscar Ca	3:15.06
Ella Ha	3:26.03
Alana Ra	3:28.09
Emilia De	3:32.33
Adrian Ch	3:34.15
Lewis Lu	3:34.90
Ayla Ca	3:35.63
Barney Ho	3:37.02
Ffion Ch	3:40.47
Daisy Ra	3:43.54
Emma Gl	3:43.54
Zac Ph	3:44.45
Evie Mo	3:44.65
Daniel Ra	3:45.50
Maddie Fl	3:46.24
Kara Ha	3:46.76
Erin Ha	3:47.59
Gracie Ha	3:47.82
Euan Ca	3:51.66
George Ri	3:52.84
Solomon CW	3:53.31
Jude Ca	3:56.17
Endi Gr	3:56.56
Elizabeth Ro	3:57.41
Matilda SPr	3:58.31
Samuel Fo	4:04.85
Nell Ha	4:05.52
Leah Ma	4:05.73
Ellis Ha	4:06.96
Olivia Ha	4:10.09
Matilda Da	4:11.03
Alex Bo	4:14.00
Ava Al	4:35.22
Harrison No	4:52.82
Francessca Sp	Absent

Reg Per	15m U/W
Maddie Fl	8.09
Oscar Ca	8.19
Alana Ra	8.89
Emilia De	8.9
Ella Ha	9.09
Samuel Fo	9.13
Evie Mo	9.26
George Ri	9.27
Erin Ha	9.28
Kara Ha	9.28
Jude Ca	9.34
Eizabeth Ro	9.35
Lewis Lu	9.43
Matilda SPr	9.51
Zac Ph	9.52
Emma Gl	9.73
Ayla Ca	9.74
Barney Ho	9.85
Daisy Ra	9.91
Leah Ma	9.91
Matilda Da	9.91
Olivia Ha	9.96
Endi Gr	10.16
Alex Bo	10.18
Ffion Ch	10.2
Nell Ha	10.24
Solomon CW	10.31
Gracie Ha	10.56
Euan Ca	10.74
Ava Al	10.93
Adrian Ch	11.22
Daniel Ra	11.55
Ellis Ha	12.66
Harrison No	13.16
Francessca Sp	Absent

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."