Regional Age Group - Notice Board: December 2011

Saturday, 24 December 2011

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Hi All,

Hope you had a good time tonight. After all the fantastic swimming this year you all definatly deserved to have a blow out Christmas Party. Thankyou to all the parents who helped out and made the party possible.

Our first session back will be Wednesday 4th January. This gives you time to go out see you friends and family, play with your toys and have a well deserved break before starting the hard work again in the new year. Make sure you all have a great Xmas, we hope Santa visits you all, stay safe, have fun and we will see you all in 2012.

Thankyou for all the Christmas gifts me and Ryan recieved. We will definitely have a drink out in Spain next week with the Euro's you gave us.

All the best

Kevin & Ryan

Thursday, 22 December 2011

CHRISTMAS PARTY UPDATE #2

Hello, again.

These are the final details for tomorrows change of plan to the Christmas party.
After a following a car to Beeston, I managed to get the money back for the food order we had placed.

So the plan is as below.
Inflatable at Armley 7.30 until 8.30pm.
Quick change then up to the venue. (Please note that myself and Kevin are only responsible for the children during the actual swimming sessions itself), we are not insured to have children in our cars, so all lifts for the children you are responsible for must be made by yourself, including lifts home from the centre at approx 10.00pm).
Food is now pretty much sorted, we will have Pizzas, sandwiches and the like, including pop, and some cupcakes kindly provided by Kevin's mum.

Below is improved directions by Tiara

Directions from Armley Pool

From the car park, turn right
At the junction, turn right
Take the 2nd left onto branch Road and head towards Armley Road/Stanningley Road
At the junction with Armley Rd/ Sanningley Road go straight across onto Canal Road which turns into Viaduct Road.
At the junction with Kirkstall Road (shell petrol station immediately on your right) go straight ahead.
At the junction with Burley Road go straight ahead onto Cardigan Road
Take the second right into Burley Lodge Road (there is a small shop on the corner). If you pass the Spar petrol station on your right hand side, you have gone too far up Cardigan Road.

The centre is based in a street full of houses and is about 300m down the road- look out on your left hand side for a slate clad building with photographs of people on the windows and a ramp with a white hand rail outside.

The centre is easiest to access from Cardigan Road as some of the streets around it have bollards to calm traffic.

Burley Lodge Centre

42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6 1QF
Tel: 0113 2754142
Fax: 0113 2753700
www.BurleyLodge.org.uk

There is no designated parking for the Centre, but plenty of unrestricted on street parking is available - try round the back or further up the street.

Parents help needed!

We need support from 7pm onwards at the venue to help set up, get the takeaway order, and other things. And also afterwards, to get the mops out and have a quick tidy, we haven't paid a penny remember!

If you are willing to help then please contact Tiara on 07931577018.

Also if you get lost you can also contact Tiara on the number above.

I am slightly aware that some parents STILL do not check the blog, if you know of any then please can you pass the message on? Its really important everybody knows whats going on.

If you have any questions, you think I have missed anything out, then please ring/text me ASAP, its all been very rushed!

Regards,

Ryan

EMERGENCY CHRISTMAS PARTY PLAN CHANGE

Hello Everyone,

We have had a major issue with Dany's Cafe, who have had issues with the landlord and are now unable to let us use their takeaway.

Thankfully Huzayfa's mum has come to the rescue. We will now be using a community centre that she runs, which is only a 6 minute drive away from Armley. Map and address to follow.

As for the food, still unsure what will be happening yet, I will have final details today hopefully. Waiting for a couple of phonecalls to finalise details.

This is were you guys come in. Huzayfa's mum is going to need help in setting up the hall at the Centre, so if you can then please get in touch with her directly. It maybe something simple as taking another child from Armley to the centre, so that another parent can help set up.

THE INFLATABLE IS ON AS NORMAL.

The Burley Lodge Centre
LS6 1QZ

Armley Leisure Centre
Carr Croft, Armley
Leeds LS12 3HB
1. Head northeast on Carr Crofts toward Back Esmond Terrace
381 ft
2. Take the 2nd right onto Town St
0.1 mi
3. Take the 2nd left onto Branch Rd
0.1 mi
4. Continue onto Ledgard Way
0.2 mi
5. Continue straight onto Canal Rd
0.3 mi
6. Continue onto Viaduct Rd
0.2 mi
7. Continue onto Burley Pl
0.2 mi
8. Slight left onto Willow Rd
0.2 mi
9. Turn right onto Burley Lodge Rd
0.1 mi
Burley Lodge Centre
Burley Lodge Rd
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS6 1QF, UK

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Keep checking back here for details. Will update as soon as possible.

Sorry about all the confusion.

Regards.

Ryan

Monday, 19 December 2011

Entry Reminder

Hi,

Just a quick reminder that the City of Leeds New Year B Grade Entries are tonight. Details can be found by clicking the link below.

http://www.swimleeds.org.uk/meets/meet-info.php?meet_id=184&ref=upcoming

Send

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Sheffield City B Grade Meet

Swimmers should arrive on poolside at 8am for an 8.30am Warm up.

Swimmer are to see Lyn before and after their races.

Good Luck to everyone competing, get up and RACE HARD!.

Congratulations to...

City of Leeds 'A' team won the North Eastern ARENA League Final at John Charles Centre for Aquatics on Saturday evening. They qualify for the national Final on Sunday 22nd April 2011. the team won by a comfortable 15 point margin. There was a fantastic atmosphere amongst the team on poolside and a great support from everyone involved. A BIG THANKS goes to all those volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly.

&

The 'B' Team also performed outstandingly well at Harrogate hydro on Sunday evening placing 3rd only slightly behind Borough of Kirklees. We need to work hard for next year to ensure we are the ultimate team by winning both A and B team finals.

Friday, 9 December 2011

Team Manager Training

Hi,

Just a reminder for the parents who said they would like to team manage at Galas. There is a team managers course tomorrow (Sat 10th Dec) at John Charles. Please arrive for 11:45 to register.

Thanks

Kevin & Ryan

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Arena League

Good Luck to anyone is swiming in the Arena League this weekend. Remeber to be safe on the takeovers and GO FOR IT!!!!

Saturday 10th December (A TEAM)
Venue: John Charles Aquatics Centre
Arrive: 16:30
Warm Up: 17:00
Start: 18:00

Sunday 11th December (B TEAM)
Venue: Harrogate Hydro
Arrive: 17:30
Warm Up: 18:00
Start: 18:45

Kevin & Ryan

Monday, 5 December 2011

BAGCAT (25m) Championships (THE BIG ONE!)

Some fantastic swims over the weekend, you all stepped up and got stuck into your races challenging some of the best swimmers in the North East. As a group this time last year at the North Eastern's C Central achieved 38 PB's achieved out of 40 races and 7 medals. This year we have really gone out and smashed it! The group achieved 80 PB's out of 97 Swims, 13 Gold Medals, 9 Silver Medals, 6 Bronze Medals and 21 top 5 place finishes. Amazing!!!!

Overall the swimming was excellent and I was very impressed that most of you were eating food from your lunch boxes that was listed on the food sheet I gave out last week. You were all very professional and this showed in your outstanding results. It was also great so see the swimmers who had only qualified for one event travelling all the way to Sunderland to compete, this shows a great level of commitment to your sport.

Gold Medalists (6)

Leah (1), Harry (1), Liam(7), Ellie (2), Jake (1), Sophie (1)

Silver Medalists (6)

Euan (2), Leah (1), Harry (1), Liam (3), Sophie (1), Layla (1)

Bronze Medalists (5)

Liam (1), Jake (2), Sophie (1), Billy (1), Jacob (1)

Top 5 Place Finishes

4th Places Finishers (7)

Billy (3), Sophie (3), Layla (1), Euan (2), Leah (1), Ellie (1), Jake (1)

5th Places Finishers (6)

Sophie (1), Euan (1), Jacob (3), Ellie (2), Oliver (1), Jake (1)

BAG CAT POINTS

Girls 10 yrs Category

1st - Ellie (1508 points)

2nd - Sophie (1467 points)

5th - Leah (1389 points)

Boys 10 yrs Category

1st - Liam (1075 points)

3rd - Billy (946 points)

5th - Oliver (837 points)

Boys 11 yrs Category

4th - Jacob (1133 points)

10th - Euan (879 points)

Results can be viewed by clicking the following link

http://www.asaner.org.uk/rgordon/2011results/bcsc2011/index.htm

Next years long course North Eastern times can be found by clicking the link below

http://www.eastswimming.org.uk/swim/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=169

Keep up the hard work guys, the group has come a long way since this time last year, lets keep moving forward. Get chasing those times for next year.

Richard was not there at the weekend because he has just had an operation on his knee but he kept checking the online results and has text me saying he is very proud of you all.

Ryan also passes on his congratulations

'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 medalist. Los Angeles 1984)

Kevin

Sunday, 4 December 2011

Land Training (Monday 5th December)

Hi All,

Unfortunately Elysha has a meeting after her teaching job tonight and will not be able to make it to the pool in time for land training. With Richard off after his operation and Ryan away all other coaches will be covering during this time. There will be no land training on tonight (Monday 5th December). I don't mind if swimmers arrive on poolside early to loosen off before work out in 2 groups, boys and girls like when we go to competition, but please do not disturb the swimmers who will be in the pool at the time.

Christmas Party -CHANGE OF PLAN

Hello everyone,

Due to my work commitments at the moment, me and midweek training aren't happening.

To pay and order the food for the christmas party if you can put the money in an envelope, with the childs name and order on the front and give it to Helen Butterfield(Jacobs mum) please that would be great. I am not going to be here to stick to the original plan.

Cheers,

Ryan

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Sunderland Warm Up Time

Had a few people question the time of the morning warm up. It is 8.00 warm up and a 9.30 start. Please be on poolside at 7.30am.

Thanks

British Gas ASANER BAGCAT Championships

Sunderland Aquatics Centre (3rd & 4th Jan)

Draft Programme

http://www.asaner.org.uk/rgordon/2011results/bcsc2011/index.htm

Please be on poolside 30min before warm up/

This is the big one guys. Lets SMASH IT!

Good Luck Everyone

Kevin & Ryan

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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."