Regional Age Group - Notice Board: January 2019

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Autumn Development Meet Success

Well done to those Regional swimmers who competed in the Development Gala on Saturday afternoon. The squad achieved 76 PB's out of 85 Swims, 19 Gold Medals, 19 Silver Medals, 12 Bronze Medals, 8 more Yorkshire Qualifying Times and 30 top 4th - 10th place finishes.

🌟 Gold Medallists (9) 🌟

Jacob O'D (4), Jessica Wo (4), Ruby El (3), Callum Ra (2), Zach Cr (2), Freya Co (1), Isabelle Ra (1), Isobella Me (1), Owen Ca (1)

Silver Medallists (11)

Owen Ca (4), Callum Ra (2), Freya Co (2), Isobella Me (2), Isabelle Ra (2), Zach Cr (2), Beth Wa (1), Jessica Wo (1), Lillie Ha (1), Ruby El (1), Will Wi (1)

Bronze Medallists (8)

Lillie Ha (3), Alexander Th (2), Isobella Me (2), Callum Ra (1), Freya Co (1), Will Wi (1), Yuvraj Ub (1), Zach Cr (1)

4th - 10th Place Finishes (11)

Will Wi (4th, 4th & 5th), Isabelle Ra (4th & 5th), Aexander Th (4th, 4th, & 6th), Yuvraj Ub (4th, 5th, 6th & 6th), Beth Wa (4th, 5th & 7th), Ava Me (4th, 4th, 6th, 6th & 8th), Eloise An (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th), Ruby El (5th), Anna Ta (7th & 9th), Freya Co (8th), Lillie Ha (8th)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below

Winter Development Meet Results 2018

Regional Development Updated PB's can be viewed by clicking the link below

Regional Development Best Times

Well Done!

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Team Championships 2019

Hi All,

Please can the following swimmers confirm their availability to the coach below looking after your age group by Friday 1st February.

Sunday 24th February 2019

Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield (50m)

Arrive: 09.30

Warm Up: 10.00

Start: 11.00

Regional Development (AM) 9/10 Yrs Boys (Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk)

Pawel Bo

Owen Ca

Zac Jo

Abdullah Mo

Jacob O'D

Amos PDW

Jake Ph

Albert Pi

Oliver Pu

Dexter Ro

Oscar Sc

Yuvraj Ub

Alfie Yo

Regional Development (AM) 11/12 Yrs Girls (Callum.Gladding@leeds.gov.uk)

Matilda As

Eva He

Isobella Me

Hollie Wi

Maisie Wr

Regional Performance (AM) 11/12 Yrs Girls (Callum.Gladding@leeds.gov.uk)

Abigail Ha

Mae Jo

Samantha Kn

Charlotte Mo

Alex Ne

Rhea Sm

Erin Th

Regional Performance (AM) 13/14 Yrs Boys (James.Richards@leeds.gov.uk)

Jamie Br

Ashton De

Nathan Du

Sunday 24th February 2019

Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield (50m)

Arrive: 12.30

Warm Up: 13.00

Start: 14.00

Regional Development (PM) 9/10 Yrs Girls (Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk)

Freya Co

Isabelle Ra

Millie Wa

Jessica Wo

Regional Performance (PM) 9/10 Yrs Girls (Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk)

Ellie Ak

Hazel Bl

Elizabeth Di

Lexi En

Chloe Ma

Valeria Pi

Sophie Ra

Anna Sc

Millie Th

Megan Tr

Regional Development (PM) 11/12 Yrs Boys (Craig.Robertson@leeds.gov.uk)

Max Fo

Oliver Go

Regional Performance (PM) 11/12 Yrs Boys (Craig.Robertson@leeds.gov.uk)

James Ad

Oliver Br

George Br

Luke Dy

Kieran He

Charlie Hi

Matthew Ju

Joseph Le

Thomas Mi

Daniel Ra

Theodore Ro

Oliver St

Harry Se

Dominic Vi

Oliver Wh

Many Thanks

The Regional Team

Monday, 28 January 2019

Yorkshire Championships & Training Changes

Hi All,

We are looking forward to seeing some fast racing over the next few weekends. The turns are looking great at the moment, make sure you transfer them into your race. Remember use the walls to pick up speed not loose speed, every millisecond counts. I know some of you have got close to your pb's in training over the last few weeks which suggests you are ready to smash the Yorkshires.

Just a reminder of the arrival times at John Charles this weekend and next.

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February Am Sessions

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th February Pm Sessions

Arrive: 12:30

Warm Up: 13:00

Start: 14:00

The programme of events for the weekend can be viewed by clicking the following link:

Programme of Events

Yorkshire Championships Submitted Entries & Online Results

Below is also a great guide for recovery snacks to take with you at the weekend:

Recovery Snacks

Hopefully you all now have a copy of the North Eastern times, if not they can be found on the right hand side of the blog under qualifying times. Get chasing those times!!!

'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)

The Regional Team

Training Changes - February 2019

Please take note of the Training Changes for Regional Development & Regional Performance due to the Yorkshires and pool bookings over February

Regional Development

Friday 1st February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour for those swimmers racing in the Yorkshire's this weekend)

Friday 1st February - Normal session and land training for those swimmers not competing in the Yorkshire's this weekend

Saturday 2nd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 4th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Friday 8th February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour for those swimmers racing in the Yorkshire's this weekend)

Friday 8th February - Normal session and land training for those swimmers not competing in the Yorkshire's this weekend

Saturday 9th February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 11th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Friday 22nd February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 23rd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 25th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Regional Performance

Friday 1st February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Saturday 2nd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 4th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Friday 8th February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Saturday 9th February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 11th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Saturday 16th February - 06:00 - 07:30 am Dive Pit (Underwater Hockey Booking)

Friday 22nd February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 23rd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 25th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

The Regional Team

Saturday, 26 January 2019

Sports Awards Ticket Reminder

Hi All,

Just a reminder that money for Sports Awards tickets is due in to Kim Mathias by Monday 28^th January.

Swimmers who represented the Junior League A Team = £20.00 (Discounted form City of Leeds Swimming Club)

City Sports Club Members - £50.00 (inc vat and a £5.00 donation to Leeds Cares)

Concession rates (under 16's only) - £40.00 (inc vat and a £5.00 donation to Leeds Cares)

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Regional Development 400m Time Trial Results

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 24th January Am)

Hollie Wi = 6:27.59

Oliver Go = 6:29.13

Asher Ma = 6:30.03

Matthew Ja = 6:41.45

Hari Mo = 6:56.13

Maisie Wr = 7:03.31

Josh Ba = 7:16.06

Tilly As = 7:22.56

Sophie Hi = 7:29.06

Issac Fo = 7:46.63

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Discounted Club Kit Pack For New Members

From January 2019, new club members (names confirmed by the Membership and Registration Secretary) will be able to buy a "club kit pack" at a reduced rate.

The pack contains a t/shirt, shorts, hoodie, swim cap, and drinks bottle. The total cost of the pack should be £105.00, but for new club members, the pack is available to buy with a 20% discount lowering the cost to £84.00.

Other items are available to buy in the Denison Suite on Monday evenings.

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

March Madness Meet 2019 - Draft Programme

Hi All,

Please use the link below to view the draft programme for the March Madness Meet 2019.

March Madness Meet 2019 - Draft Programme

Please advise of any errors in the draft program to marchmadnes1@gmail.com by January 31st. Improved times from original entries will not be accepted.

Sheffield are always looking for help at these Galas and in particular they are very happy to accommodate those who would like to officiate at this superb venue. If you are visiting with your swimmers and are a qualified official and would like to help (they do pay expenses!) then please contact Mick Budd via email at buddies1@btinternet.com.

The Regional Team

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."