Junior League Northern Final

Hi All,

Please ensure you arrive at JCCS on Sunday morning for 09:30am, in Leeds Kit. That is children AND PARENTS alike. (If you want to share in our success then share our colours).

We will depart JCCS at 09:45

Parade of Teams:  13:00

Warm-ups will commence at 13:20.

Event will commence at 14:00.

We will hopefully be done by 17:00.

Arrival back at JCCS: 19:00

Please remember, all children should have 2 x costumes (just in case), 2 x goggles, 2 x swimming hats, recommend 2 x towel, snacks for the bus, snacks for the pool (which you can give to them once we arrive at the venue in order to limit boredom eating on the bus), lunch (best give this to the children in case the supporters bus breaks down!), PLENTY OF WATER TO HYDRATE (it is a long day), TEAM KIT.  

PS. Parents not only should you be wearing Leeds colours but we expect you to make more noise than the swimmers..  You need to get behind every Leeds Child more than your own. Please remember to bring your wigs, hats, horns, flags, face paints, drums,

Let me remind you…      "A Team Above all… BUT ABOVE ALL… A TEAM"

Good Luck Everyone! 

  

Northern Junior League Final Tickets

Hi All,

 

We are pleased to inform you that you have been granted all of the additional Northern Final Junior League tickets you have requested.

 

Please ensure that you have the required amount of cash to pay Kim Mathias, either today or on Sunday before you embark on the bus, for the remaining balance owed.

 

If you wish to travel by car then this is acceptable however the price of the ticket remains £15.00. You will not be able to enter the venue until you have received your ticket, which will not be given out until the Athlete's bus arrives at the venue.

 

You are reminded that if you do take your own vehicle, all athletes must return on the bus with the team. Please note that athletes who return to Leeds with parents in a vehicle may in the future, not be selected for the next round of the competition should the team qualify.

 

Please ensure you are in Leeds to meet your child following the return journey. If this won't be possible, it will be your responsibility to communicate with the Team Manager or another adult/parent who can care for your child.

The Regional Team

ASANER Winter Championships (25m)

Hi All,

Entries for the North Eastern Counties will be taken on Monday 2nd October.

Please remember anyone who has qualified for the NER's which is held in Sunderland on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October should enter ALL events you have qualified.  Even if you have only qualified for one event you should go and compete.  

The North Eastern Counties is the biggest competition in Regional Age Groups competition calendar and you will be racing the best swimmers in the North East of England.  Qualifying for the NER's is a big achievement and it would be good to see as many of you there as possible.

 

Qualification Times can be viewed by clicking the following link;

ASANER Age Group Championships (25m) 2017

 

Anyone who needs to convert times can do so by using the converter below;

 

Entry forms can be downloaded and printed using the following link;

ASANER Age Group Championships (25m) 2017 Entry Form

We will start signing forms now

 

Thanks

 

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Championships & Changes to Training

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 whilst holding your skills.  Remember work the turns and transitions into strokes.  Smash the underwater work!  Accelerate into the turns and finishes, the walls are there to help you not slow you down.

Training Changes (Regional Development & Regional Performance)

Friday 29th September  Pm -  Training will be just an hour (19:00 - 20:00) to go over some last minute race tactics.  There will be no land training for Regional Development.

Saturday 30th September Am - Training Cancelled

Monday 2nd October Am - Recovery from a full weekend of racing.

Regional Development swimmers are to report to Kevin on Saturday and Craig Robertson on Sunday (Kevin & Kim will be at the Junior League Northern Final)

Please remember it is City of Leeds policy to check in with team managers 30 minutes prior to the warm up.

Arrival Times (JCCS)

Sat Am

Arrive - 07:30

Warm Up - 08:00

Start - 09:00

Sat Pm

Arrive - 12:30

Warm Up - 13:00

Start - 14:00

 

Sun Am

Arrive - 08:00

Warm Up - 08:30

Start - 09:30

Sun PM

Arrive - 12:30

Warm Up - 13:00

Start - 14:00

Swimmers will be given he chance to practice starts and turns during training this week in preparation for the meet.  Please check the draft programme in advance so you know what you are racing at the weekend.

The details and draft programme can be found by clicking the link below:

Draft Programme

Details

Good Luck to everyone competing!  If you are not competing enjoy your weekend off.

'Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit'

The Regional Team

Regional Development PB Update

Hi All,

Below is a link to the updated Regional Development PB's.  Long Course Yorkshire qualifying times are highlighted in green.

Regional Development Life Time Bests

The Regional Team 

Super Sprinters!

Well done to the swimmers who competed in the 35th Annual Teaspoon Meet over the weekend. 

Regional Development achieved 88 PB's out of 100 Swims, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze, 9 Final Swims (6 were swum faster in the final) and an additional 17 Yorkshire Qualifying times.

Gold Medallists (1)

Daniel Ra (1)

Bronze Medallists (1)

Daniel Ra (1)

Finalists (4)

Daniel Ra (5th & 8th), Oliver Br (6th, 8th & 10th), James Ad (8th), Nathan Du (8th)

Regional Performance achieved 85 PB's out of 124 Swims, 35 Final Swims (22 were swum faster in the final), 2 Gold's, 1 Silvers, 2 Bronze Medals, 6 more Yorkshire Qualifying Times and 1 more NER.

Gold Medallists (2)

Harry Se (1), Joseph Le (1)

Silver Medallists (1)

Theodore Ro (1)

Bronze Medallists (1)

Kourosh Kh (2)

Finalists (14)

Theodore Ro (4th), Harry Se (4th & 7th), Thomas Mi (5th & 5th), Jad Id (5th, 6th, 10th & 10th), Kourosh Kh (6th & 7th), Joseph Le (6th, 7th & 7th), Solomon Ho (6th, 7th & 8th), Jacob Gw (6th & 10th), Neve Pa (6th & 10th), Alex Du (7th, 7th & 10th), Eve La (9th), Gabrielle Id (9th), Ashton De (9th, 9th & 10th), Millie Wi (10th)

Some fantastic PB's!

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below

City of Sheffield Teaspoon Meet 2017

A great start to the 2017-18 season.  Keep up the hard work and try to attend as many sessions as possible going into the next few competitions

Well Done! 

The Regional Team

My Magic Sports Kit

This is a great video for moms and dads, coaches and sports providers to share, a good reminder that children are out there to enjoy sport, have fun and make friends.

My Magic Sports Kit

 

Autumn Development Meet Draft Programme

Hi All,

The programme for the Autumn Development meet is now available to view online using the link below.  Please email any mistakes to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 29th September.

Autumn Development Meet 2017 - Draft Programme

Many Thanks

The Regional Team

2016-17 Season Review

Hi All,

Please click the link below to view the amazing success of the Leeds City Council Training Scheme swimmers during the 2016-17 season.

2016-17 Summary

Lets continue to build on this!

The Regional Team

35th Annual Tea Spoon Gala 2017

Hi All,

Both squads are due to race in the Sheffield Tea Spoon Sprints Meet on Sunday 24th September.  Below are the meet details.  Please remember that it is City of Leeds Club policy to arrive on poolside and check in with the team managing staff 30 minutes before warm up.

Sunday 24th September (Ponds Forge Sheffield)

Am Session

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up:  08:00

Start:  09:00

Pm Session

Arrive:  12:30

Warm Up: 13:00

Start:  14:00

Here is a copy of the draft programme and meet pack for Sunday

Meet Pack

Teaspoon Sprints Long Course Meet 2017 (Level 3)

Good luck to all competing

Please remember both squads will have Monday 25th September Am off as recovery.

The Regional Team

Training Changes

Hi All,

There will be no training for Regional Development and Regional Performance on Monday 25th Am.  Both squads will have the morning off to recover after a long day of competing at the Tea Spoon Meet.

The Regional Team

Winter Yorkshires - Draft Programme

Hi All,

A draft programme for the upcoming Winter Yorkshires is available for inspection on the link below

Winter Yorkshires Draft Programme 2017

Please raise queries by end Sunday 24 September 2017 to winterentries@yorkshireswimming.org.

Many thanks

The Regional Team

Junior League Northern Final

Hi All,

We have now received notification of tickets for the Junior League Northern Final, and a bus for parent transportation has been arranged.

There will be 45 tickets available for the Northern Junior League Final. Each ticket will include a seat on the coach to and from the event in Tynemouth and will cost £15.00 per person.

Each child will automatically be reserved 1 ticket per parent at the cost above. Should you require more tickets for additional family members, these will go in to a draw on Monday 25th September.  Kim Mathias will be collecting money in cash only from Monday 18th September.  Please try and get all money to Kim before Friday 22nd September.  Please let Kim know upon payment if you would like to go in the draw for any extra tickets.

 

If you wish to travel by car then this is acceptable however the price of the ticket remains at £15.00. You will not be able to enter the venue until you have received your ticket, which will not be given out until the Athlete's bus arrives at the venue.

 

You are reminded that if you do take your own vehicle, all athletes must return on the bus with the team. Please note that athletes who return to Leeds with parents in a vehicle may in the future, not be selected for the next round of the competition should the team qualify.

 

Please ensure you are in Leeds to meet your child following the return journey. If this won't be possible, it will be your responsibility to communicate with the Team Manager or another adult/parent who can care for your child.

The bus will leave John Charles at 09:45am on Sunday 1st October. Please arrive at John Charles for no later than 09:30am. There will be a parade of teams at 13:00.  Warm-up for the swimmers at the event will commence at 13:20, with the event beginning at 2:00pm. We will however be having a team pre pool outside the venue.  Please ensure your child brings a rain coat and appropriate clothing should the weather be unpleasant on the day.  These events usually last 3 hours. Therefore we will expect to leave the venue at about 5:00pm, arriving back in Leeds around 7:00pm.

Please note that all selected team members will be expected to travel to and from the event as part of the team and in City of Leeds Swimming Club kit (Kukri T Shirts).  Parents please also take part and wear the Yellow colours of Leeds.  We don't just want to be the best team in the water but also on the balcony with the best supporters.  You have plenty of time to arrange your face paints, hats, wigs, horns, drums etc.

I recommend that all swimmers eat well before leaving home to arrive for the bus. Then we can top up on arrival in Tynemouth with snacks in the form of sandwiches, fruit etc. I also suggest you keep some additional food to give your children after the event as it is quite late when we arrive back. Please moderate the amount of snacks the children have on poolside during the competition but over-indulge the amount they have to drink. All swimmers should have a large drinks bottle on their person at all times and be drinking regularly throughout the meet. A 50/50 balance of juice and pure water is recommended by nutritionists.

Ensure swimmers have a spare hat, goggles, costume, T-shirt (club) and in some cases towels (as things often get wet at these meets).

The Regional Team

Upcoming Entries (Snow Frills & Autumn Development Meet)

Hi All,

Please be aware of the upcoming entry date.

Monday 18th September

Snow Frills (25th & 26th November Ponds Forge)

- Please be aware that the Junior League National Final clashes with the Sunday of this competition.  If you are swimming in the Northern final I would advise not entering the Sunday of this met as you will probably be selected for the National Final.  Once City of Leeds sends the Snow Frills entries off to Sheffield for processing the City of Leeds cannot make any refunds.

- Age at 26th November 2017 (Ages 9+)

- Events available = 50m, 100m & 200m all strokes + 200 IM

- Swimmers must not have swum faster than the consideration times in the meet information pack

- Swimmers are advised to enter the 200m IM and any events you are close to Yorkshire or NER times in.  This meet is also perfect for swimmers who would like to try events for the first time in the Long Course pool.

Entry form and information can be found by clicking the link below;

Snow Frills 2017 Entry Form

Snow Frills 2017 Information Pack

City of Leeds Autumn Development Meet (11th November JCCS)

- This is for swimmers who are not old enough to take part in the Regional Competition Calendar

- Swimmers should enter ALL events

Entry form and information can be found by clicking the link below;

City of Leeds Autumn Development Meet Entry Form and Information

Please remember to get your form signs before the entry date as staff will be coaching from 4:30pm are unable to leave poolside during the session.

The Regional Team 

Regional Performance Training Changes

Hi All,

 

Due to a pool booking by York City Baths Club on Saturday 16^th September Regional Performance will train at the earlier time of 6:00 – 7:30am.

 

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

 

The Regional Team

Winter Yorkshires Refunds

The following swimmers will need to collect a refund in the Denison Suite on a Monday evening as they have not made the qualification standard to enter the competition in these events.

Regional Development

Matthew Just – 100m FS, 100m BK = £10.00

Rhea Smith – 100m FS, 100m IM = £10.00

Regional Performance

Millie Williams – 50m Fly = £5.00

Solomon Hodgson – 100m BR = £5.00

The Regional Team

200m Max Kick Test & 15m Underwater Fly Kick Test Results

Hi All,

Here are the results from this months kick test.  PB's are highlighted in green.  The next kick test will be held on Monday 2nd November.  

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

Regional Kick Tests

Well Done!!

The Regional Team

Reg Dev	200m Max Kick
Samantha Kn	03:38.20
Oliver Br	03:45.49
Macy No	03:48.78
Daniel Ra	03:54.57
Lilka Ba	03:57.27
Oliver Wh	03:58.44
Jacob Ta	03:59.46
Milli Pr	03:59.84
Erin Th	04:04.31
Dominic Vi	04:09.21
Rhea Sm	04:09.56
Edward Ja	04:10.91
Valeria Le	04:21.53
Arthur Fi	04:21.85
Sam Re	04:24.05
Amy Ro	04:24.59
Charlotte Ha	04:26.31
Sophie Sm	04:27.35
Curtis Me	04:29.34
Isabel Sy	04:31.50
Lauren Th	04:31.64
James Ad	04:36.22
Hazel Bl	04:36.99
Oliver Go	04:41.19
Daniel Cr	04:41.64
Sedona Re	04:41.64
Nathan Du	04:42.11
Chloe Ma	04:45.78
Oliver Ne	04:49.43
Maddie Wr	04:50.18
Lauren Li	04:50.86
Erin He	04:55.52
Amelia Ca	05:01.09
Mae Jo	05:03.04
Lexi En	05:09.78
Ellie Ak	05:10.53
Anna Sc	05:23.50
Sophia Hi	05:30.50
Matthew Ju	Absent
Reg Dev	15m U/W
Erin Th	8.73
Oliver Br	9.15
Nathan Du	9.7
Jacob Ta	9.84
Daniel Cr	9.85
Macy No	10.15
Milli Pr	10.39
Hazel Bl	10.66
Daniel Ra	10.66
Samantha Kn	10.78
Sedona Re	10.86
Rhea Sm	10.94
Chloe Ma	11.22
Dominic Vi	11.3
Charlotte Ha	11.33
Lilka Ba	11.58
Edward Ja	11.59
Sophie Sm	11.63
Lauren Th	11.74
Amy Ro	11.77
Sophia Hi	11.89
Arthur Fi	11.91
Valeria Le	11.94
Curtis Me	12
Maddie	12.25
James Ad	12.33
Sam Re	12.41
Isabel Sy	12.6
Oliver Go	12.69
Lauren Li	12.86
Amelia Ca	12.99
Erin He	13
Lexi En	13.05
Oliver Wh	13.12
Mae Jo	14.09
Anna Sc	15.25
Oliver Ne	15.28
Ellie AK	15.98
Matthew Ju	Absent
Reg Per	200m Max Kick
Kourosh Kh	03:36.43
Thomas Mi	03:42.04
Gabrielle Id	03:44.04
Kieran He	03:49.00
Joseph Le	03:49.87
Maeve Ca	03:51.12
Emma Wo	03:51.76
Eve La	03:53.53
Hannah Sm	03:54.89
Pheanie Ba	03:56.52
Abigail Ha	04:00.46
Theodore Ro	04:01.75
Zak St	04:06.14
Ashton De	04:07.75
Grace Mi	04:08.04
Jamie Br	04:16.86
Olivia He	04:18.61
Evie Ha	04:26.34
Jacob Gw	04:27.47
Nathan Ra	04:30.69
Millie Wi	04:31.20
Neve Pa	04:31.53
Ava Ra	04:35.56
Darcey Cr	04:44.71
Alex Du	04:44.71
Perry Le	04:47.75
Lounes Ha	05:10.94
Grace CR	Absent
Solomon Ho	Absent
Jad Id	Absent
Harry Se	Absent
Charlotte Sh	Absent
Reg Per	15m U/W
Thomas Mi	9.59
Zak St	9.7
Eve La	9.93
Kourosh Kh	9.94
Emma Wo	10.09
Ashton De	10.12
Jamie Br	10.18
Theodore Ro	10.19
Gabrielle  Id	10.34
Pheanie Ba	10.51
Nathan Ra	10.51
Abigail Ha	10.67
Evie Ha	10.74
Joseph Le	10.76
Neve	10.98
Grace Mi	11.15
Darcey Cr	11.28
Olivia He	11.3
Ava Ra	11.33
Alex Du	11.47
Perry Le	11.71
Lounes Ha	11.82
Hannah Sm	11.94
Kieran He	13.4
Millie Wi	13.84
Jacob Gw	14.05
Maeve Ca	16
Grace CR	Absent
Solomon Ho	Absent
Jad Id	Absent
Charlotte Sh	Absent
Harry Se	Absent