Below are a few date changes for your diaries.
Junior League Northern Final has changed from Sunday 26th October to Sunday 5th October
City of Bradford Xmas Meet has changed from 22nd & 23rd of November to the 13th & 14th December
The Regional Team
City of Leeds Swimming Club - 'A Team above all, but above all a Team'
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)
Well done to all swimmers who competed in the Junior League at John Charles last Saturday. After an exciting afternoon of racing we were crowned the winners of the first round. The next round of the Junior League is the Northern Final which will be held at Knowsley Leisure Centre, Merseyside on Sunday 5th of October. This is our fifth year in the competition and after winning four years in a row it would be great to storm through the next round and defend our title by winning the National Final.
Date: Saturday 13th September
Monday 15th Sept – Regional 2 normal times
Monday 22nd Sept – Regional 1 normal times
Then alternate as normal
The Regional Team
Objective of training camp
To give swimmers who have achieved the selection criteria, the opportunity for extra preparation to
aid their performance for Regional Championships and qualification for English Championships. An
allocation of up to 50 swimmers has been made.
Athlete Selection
1. Athletes who are a Regional Qualifier and a member of the National Squad will be considered
for selection.
2. Athletes who are a member of the National Age Group Squad who are a National or Regional
Qualifier will be considered for selection.
3. Athletes who are a member of the Senior Junior Squad who are a Regional Qualifier will be
considered for selection.
4. Athletes who are a member of the Regional Squads and are a Regional Qualifier will be
considered for selection.
5. Only Athletes who are aged between 11-18 (age at 31st December 2015) will be considered
for selection. This is in line with the new British Competition restructure at regional level.
6. In the event we are oversubscribed with the above criteria, medallists, finalists and number of
events qualified for at Regional Championships in May & June 2014 will be considered.
General
1. Athletes must maintain a high percentage of training attendance to be considered for
selection.
2. Athletes must abide by the Leeds City Council and City of Leeds Swimming Club code of
conduct at all times
3. The head coach reserves the right to exclude any athlete who is ill or injured prior to the camp
4. The head coach will appoint coaching staff to attend the training camp
5. Lead team manager to attend the training camp
6. Full team kit must be worn at all times will appoint team
Costs
Total cost of actual camp £400
Deposit £150 (payable by 15th September)
Final payment £250 (payable by 15th December)
Flights (unknown cost at present) will be payable as soon as booked - this will be as soon after the
15th September as possible
Expression of interest
Please complete the below and pass to Rod on 15th September along with deposit. Please note all
deposits are non-refundable unless child not selected to attend.
Name……………………………………………………………………...
Parent Contact number…………………………………………..
Deposit Paid…………………………………………………………….
Balance Paid…………………………………………………………….
Flights Paid……………………………………………………………….
Any questions please contact Rod on
rjw1062@aol.co.uk