Land Training

Unfortunately there is no Land Training tonight as Elysha is unavailable to take it.  I now have a replacement Coach lined up to takeover from when Helen left but we need to agree a start date.  Hopefully everything will be back to normal ASAP.  

Kevin & Ryan

Clocks Reminder

 Good Luck to everyone racing over the weekend!  Just a reminder that the clocks go back on Saturday night so you don't all sleep in and miss your races. 

Halloween Kick Set

Monday is Halloween and as last year we will do the Halloween Kick set.  You all have until Monday to get a really good mask.  Bring your masks to both sessions.  

Kevin & Ryan 

National Arena League - North East Region Round 2 (South)

Date:  Saturday 12th November

Venue :  Harrogate Hydro

Arrive :  16:30

W/up:  17:00

Start:  18:00

Please confirm your availability to Richard by email at richard.denigan@leeds.gov.uk

A Team

Euan Cowen

Jacob Butterfield

Liam Birrell
Harry Devlin
Ellie Jones

Layla Black

B Team

Billy Walker

Kit Lawless-Coombes

Brannan Pearson

John Cooper

Shaheen Alghofari

Zoe Humphries

Anna Bellwood

Sophie Hobbah

Helena Zbogar-Ward

Hannah White

Thanks

Kevin & Ryan 

Harrogate/ Breakfast Club

Another excellent weekend of swimming team!  As a group you achieved 96 PB's out of 124 swims, 8 more North Eastern times, 20 Golds, 15 Silvers and 8 Bronze medals.  Well Done!!

A few more disqualifications than normal, but don't worry, listen well and work hard and we will eliminate these small problems.

Gold Medallists (8)

Layla (2), Viktoria (2), Sophie (2), Stephen (4), Liam (5), Jacob (2), Ben (2), Harry (1)

Silver Medallists (6)

Viktoria (4), Sophie (3), Stephen (3), Leah (1), Liam (1), Jacob (3)

Bronze Medallists (6)

Tide (1), Layla (1), Sophie (2), John (1), Liam (2), Oliver (1)

BAG CATS AWARDS

Boys 9 yrs - Stephen Cooper (1st)

Girls 9 yrs - Viktoria Gnandt (1st)

Boys 10 yrs - Liam Birrell (1st)

Girls 10 yrs - Sophie Hobbah (3rd)

Training will be stepping up a bit now as we have the North Eastern's in sight, rise to the challenge, try your hardest, don't back off and the results will be rewarding.  

I had a request for a team breakfast as it is the school holidays.  We will Breakfast in the cafe this Thursday after morning training  I know some parents have to rush off to work but it would be great to have as many swimmers stay behind for breakfast as possible.

'Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves.  It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go.  It helps us to find out what we are made of.  This is what we are all about.' 

Kevin & Ryan

Sunday Night Training Cancelled

Hello,

Training is cancelled on Sunday night because of Harrogate, the majority of the squad are swimming.

Cheers,

Ryan and Kevin

Harrogate Meet

Morning Sessions

Arrive: 8.30am

Warm Up: 9:00am

Start: 10:00am

 

Afternoon Sessions

Arrive: 12:30pm

Warm Up: 1:00pm

Start: 2:00pm

 

Session One

Girls 9/10 years 200m Backstroke

Boys 9/10 years 200m Backstroke

Girls 11/13 years 50m Breaststroke

Boys 11/14 years 50m Breaststroke

Girls 9/10 years 400m Freestyle

Boys 9/10 years 400m Freestyle

Girls 11/13 years 200m Butterfly

Boys 11/14 years 200m Butterfly

Girls 9/10 years 50m Butterfly

Boys 9/10 years 50m Butterfly

Girls 11/13 years 200m Freestyle

Boys 11/14 years 200m Freestyle

 

Session Two

Girls 9/10 years 200m Breaststroke

Boys 9/10 years 200m Breaststroke

Girls 11/13 years 400m I.M.

Boys 11/14 years 400m I.M.

Girls 9/10 years 50m Backstroke

Boys 9/10 years 50m Backstroke

Girls 11/13 years 50m Butterfly

Boys 11/14 years 50m Butterfly

Girls 9/10 years 200m I.M.

Boys 9/10 years 200m I.M.

Girls 10 & over 100m Freestyle

Boys 11 & over 100m Freestyle

 

Session Three

Girls 11/13 years 400m Freestyle

Boys 11/14 years 400m Freestyle

Girls 9/10 years 200m Butterfly

Boys 9/10 years 200m Butterfly

Girls 11/13 years 50m Freestyle

Boys 11/14 years 50m Freestyle

Girls 9/10 years 50m Freestyle

Boys 9/10 years 50m Freestyle

Girls 11/13 years 200m Backstroke

Boys 11/14 years 200m Backstroke

 

Session Four

Girls 11/13 years 200m I.M.

Boys 11/14 years 200m I.M.

Girls 9/10 years 200m Freestyle

Boys 9/10 years 200m Freestyle

Girls 11/13 years 50m Backstroke

Boys 11/14 years 50m Backstroke

Girls 9/10 years 400m I.M.

Boys 9/10 years 400m I.M.

Girls 11/13 years 200m Breaststroke

Boys 11/14 years 200m Breaststroke

Girls 9/10 years 50m Breaststroke

Boys 9/10 years 50m Breaststroke

Good Luck and Race Well.  Remember use all the turns to pick up speed not loose speed, use them to your advantage!
 
Kevin & Ryan

Training Cancelled Thursday PM

Hi Everyone,
 
Sorry to say, but I can now confirm tonight's training will be cancelled.  There are technicians working on the problem at the moment but it will not be ready for tonight.
 
Please spread the word.
 
Have a nice night off
 
Kevin & Ryan

Training Cancellarion 13th Oct AM

Dear all parents/guardians/swimmers,

 

Just a quick message to pass on my apologies for the training cancellation this morning. We were notified lastnight at 10.45pm that the pool was experiencing technical difficulties and the pool would have to be closed until the engineers arrive today. As you can appreciate that time on an evening is not ideal for contacting parents and swimmers and also coaches. Some of the coaches contacted as many parents/swimmers as possible who they had contact numbers for but obviously it is impossible to contact everyone. So apologies if you arrived at the pool this morning to find training was cancelled.

 

If you are not training at JCCS this evening then training is on as normal.

 

For those who are training at JCCS, we are hoping to make a call by lunchtime whether training will be on this evening. With the help of squad coaches we will endeavour to contact all parents/swimmers with the outcome.

 

Once again please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this morning.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Sarah Reed

Training Scheme Coordinator

TRAINING CANCELATION!!!

Sorry it is last minute but I have just had a call from John Charles and there is a few problems with the both the main pool and the diving pit, so morning training will not be on.  I have been a told that the booms are stuck, the plant room is flooded and the pool water level is dropping.  Sounds quite serious.  I will post an update on Thursday afternoon to say if training is back on.  I hope you all get the message in time.
 
I have used all the numbers on my register to text or ring.  If anyone has got a new number recently please let me know so I can update your details so I can contact you in emergencys.
 
Thanks
 
Kevin & Ryan

National Arena League Rnd 1

WELL DONE to all Swimmers competing in the first round of the Regional ARENA League at Ponds Forge on Saturday 8th October.
 
City of Leeds 'A' Team succeeded in pipping the City of Sheffield to 1st Place by just 3 points.
 
City of Leeds 'B' Team finished well also, placing just 21 points behind 3rd place rivals Doncaster Dartes.  
 
Thank you to all Team managers and Coaches.  The Pre-Comp preparation was exceptional. 

Junior League Final

Ellie Jones mum (Emma) would like to organise some hats for the swimmers to wear during the parade.  She can get these for £2 each.  If you are happy to pay this please let her know so she can buy them in time for the final.

Thanks 

C Central Storm the Yorkshres

Well what can I say.  You are swimming amazing at the moment and so early on in the season.  I was really impressed with you all over the weekend, it was a long meet and spirits were high all the way to the end. For some of you it will be a last chance to achieve North Eastern times at Harrogate and with some of you so close every session counts, concentrate, work hard and you will hopefully grasp those times.  Remember every millisecond you knock off is a step closer to those qualifying times, work every turn in training like you would in a race so it is perfect on the day.  We are targeting the North Eastern's which are the first week in December, with this at the top of C Central's competition calendar, anyone who has a time must enter even if it is only one event.  You have done the hard work and achieved the times so therefore deserve to swim against the fastest swimmers in the North East.  Lets go show them how its done!

This weekend at the Yorkshire's C Central achieved 103 PB's out of 122 Swims, 15 more NER times, 9 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals and 10 Bronze Medals.

Gold Medallists (5)

Liam (4), Jake (2), Ben (1), Euan (1), Ellie (1)

Silver Medallists (4)

Jake (2), Ben (1), Liam (1) Leah (1)

Bronze Medallists (7)

Sophie (3), Harry (1), Leah (2), Jake (1), Matthew (1), Ben (1), Stephen (1)

WELL DONE TEAM!!!!!!! FANTASTIC EFFORT 

Kevin & Ryan

Volunteers Required

If there are any volunteers interested in team managing on poolside or chaperoning on away trips please let me know and I will pass your details on.  We will be taking a few more helpers on so the team managers we have at the moment can have a break when we are away at a full weekend gala.  Drink and petrol costs will be covered by the club if you volunteer to do a full day at the gala.  There will also be a team managers course on 11th December if anyone is interested.

Junior League Final (27th November)

The gala will take place at:

Corby International Pool,

Parkland Gateway,

Corby,

Northants,

NN17 1QB

All swimmers will need to arrive at John Charles by 8:30am ready for the coach to depart at 9:00am sharp. Warm-up starts at 12:30pm with the parade of teams at approximately 13:30pm. We hope to be back at JCC for 18:30pm.  All swimmers will be required to travel to and from the meet on the team coach. 

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 t-shirt to mark the event, which must be worn to and from the event and for all team photographs. Please also ensure your child has another t-shirt to wear on poolside.

Obviously this will be a long day, so the children will need enough food and drinks to last the day. Can we also ask that the children are sent with a £1 coin for a locker as last year they were not allowed to bring bags onto pool side.

As there are 8 teams in the final each club has been allocated 45 spectator tickets, we can apply for additional tickets if they are not to be used by other clubs and we will do this if demand requires.  A single spectator ticket has been reserved for each member of the team but must only be taken up if definitely travelling to support. Ticket cost is £4.50.Tickets will be on sale between 6 and 7pm on Monday 24^th and 31^st October from the Denison Suite.  If you wish to go into the draw for an additional ticket please let us know when you purchase your ticket. Additional tickets will be drawn on Monday 7^th November. 

The club has looked into the possibility of hiring a Parent's Coach which will travel alongside the Team Coach. Subject to take up, tickets for this will cost approximately £12.00 per seat, assuming that all 45 ticket holders take up this offer. If you wish to travel on the coach please see Greig or Elysha in the Denison suite on Monday when buying your entry ticket. It shall be important to establish as early as possible whether or not putting on a second coach is viable. Your early assistance would be appreciated in this regard.

We have been asked to gain permission for all the swimmers to have their photograph taken at the National Final. If you do not wish for your child to be photographed please let Elysha know when you confirm your child's ability to attend. Please note personal photographs will not be allowed at Corby International Pool.

The Club is also required to provide two timekeepers and 1 judge, who are the ASA Officials list, for the final. If you can help out, free transport will be provided to the event, please let Elysha Wallis or Greig Birrell know.

Viktoria
Ben R

Leah

Rachel

Rebecca

Sophie

Ellie

Layla

Helena

Stephen

Thomas

Huzayfa

Jake

Tide

Billy

Liam

Jacob 

Harry

Euan

Swimmers please confirm your availability to elysha@btinternet.com ASAP

Regards,

Kevin and Ryan

Land Training

Just to let you all know Helen who takes land training has resigned from the City of Leeds as she has a new job.  We are sorry to see Helen leave as she did a great job with the land training making it fun and enjoyable for you all. We are trying to find a replacement coach for the gym on a Monday night but in the meantime please work hard for whoever covers the session.

Road Closures around Ponds Forge on Sunday 9th October

Due to the BUPA Great Yorkshire Run on Sunday 9th October, there will be no access to Ponds Forge car park from 8.00am until 12.30pm.

Road closure details are as follows:
* Castle Gate, Exchange Place, Commercial Street and Park Square Roundabout from the exit slip road to Broad Street will be closed from 8am. This will restrict vehicle access to the car park for the duration of the event.
* From 12.30pm, Castle Gate, Exchange Place and Park Square will be reopened allowing vehicle access to Ponds Forge car park. Please note - this area may be congested with traffic leaving the city.
* Commercial Street will remain closed until 2pm to allow for the finish area to be dismantled and for cleansing of this area to take place.
* Customers will be able to access the premises by foot, at any time.
* Vehicles will be able to exit the car park via Pond Street, Pond Hill and onto Sheaf Street at any time.
 
Kevin & Ryan

Junior League Final

For those of you who were asking where the final is going to be held, I can now confirm we will be going to Corby International Pool on the 27^th November to defend our title.
 
Congratulations to all Swimmers, Coaches and Team Management staff who were involved a fantastic result again.
 
Kevin & Ryan

 

Yorkshires & Arena League

Hope you are all looking forward to racing this weekend.  As we are still in early season training the target this weekend is to be as close to your PB's as possible.  Remember work the turns and transitions into strokes, also when sprinting spend less time under the water - get up to the surface fast and race hard, this is where you can pick up seconds. 

 

For most of you it is going to be a long and tiring weekend, therefore training on Friday night will be for an hour just to go over some last minute race tactics.  With nearly 100% of the group competing, training will be cancelled on Sunday night (9th October).

 

Arena League (Saturday 8th Oct 2011, Ponds Forge)

Arrive - 18:00

Warm Up - 18:30

Start - 19:00

 

 

Yorkshire Championships (Short Course 25m)

Am Sessions

Arrive - 07:30

Warm Up - 08:00

Start - 9:00

 

Pm Sessions

Arrive - 12:30

Warm Up - 13:00

Start - 14:00

 

List of events can be found by clicking the link below

http://www.yorkshireswimming.org/2011_winter_competition.htm

 

Good Luck to everyone competing

 

Kevin & Ryan

New City of Leeds Tracksuit

After nearly a decade of service, the current tracksuit is being retired to make way for a fresh new design which will be available to order at the Club Shop from this Monday, 10th October.  You can view the new tracksuit by clicking the link below.
 
http://www.swimleeds.org.uk/news/newsinfo.php?news_id=105
 
Kevin & Ryan

Photography

Hello everyone,

The above photo is copyright of Lizzie Coombes.
 If you would like to purchase a copy, Lizzie is offering an A4 size printout for £6, or two for £10. See her for details.
(Click on the picture above for a better view)

Regards,

Ryan and Kevin.

British Gas ASA Age Group & Youth Championships 2012 & AOB

Qualifying times for the above now online( Cheers Lucie!).

Also amended any mistakes with Junior Open Results below(Well Done Kev! haha)

Results from Junior Open now online also.

If anyone has any feedback for me about the blog or suggestions on how to improve it please let me know, I want to use it as much as possible. P.S, hope you all like the new slideshow photo's! If you have any photos that you think would suit please e-mail me them.


Cheers,

Ryan

C Central Start The New Season On A High!

I was very impressed with the amount of PB's achieved over the weekend.  Usually this time of year, in early season it is great if swimmers can match their PB's but you guys seem to be smashing them already.  Excellent swimming. 

Overall the group achieved 78 PB's out of 107 Swims, 22 Gold Medals, 15 Silver Medals, 15 Bronze Medals and 14 more NER times for Sunderland in December.  Great stuff.

Gold Medallists (22)

Ben(1), Liam (3), Jacob (3), Brannan (3), Hannah (1), Layla (2), Stephen (1), Leah (2), Ellie (1), Harry (1), John (1), Jake (1), Abbie H (3), 

Silver Medallists (15)

Ben (1), Liam (1), Jacob (1), Brannan (1), Kit (2), Hannah (1), Anna (1), Stephen (1), Jake (1), Ellie (1), Sophie (1), Abbie (1), Shaheen (1), Amber (1).

Bronze Medallists (15)

Viktoria (1), Billy (1), Kit (3), Hannah (1), Anna (1), John (3), Rachel (1), Tide (1), Oliver (1), Layla (1), Huzayfa (1).

I hope you all enjoyed racing in the Open meet and are fired up ready for the Yorkshire's this weekend.  Keep chasing those North Eastern times. 

"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

Kevin & Ryan

Leeds bring home the Northern Final Trophy for Second Year Running!

Hello,

Well done to everybody who took part in winning the nothern Final today.
It was a fantastic and exciting day, all the swimmers have done the club proud.
Thank you to all the supporters who really got involved and encouraged the swimmers to a fantastic success. A big thank you to Ellie Jones' mum, Emma, for organising the cheerleading. Lets see what she comes up with for the final on the 27th November. Thanks to all other non coaching staff that supported us today.

The results were as follows:

COL - 247
Stockport - 209
Southport - 187
Newcastle - 145
Leicester - 138
Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe - 79

Everyone saw today how close each race was. Every millisecond can be the difference between winning the points.
The final will be tough! So remember, every start, turn and finish should be practiced at race standard, to make all the difference :)

Well done on the first two rounds!

Kevin and Ryan!