Regional Age Group - Notice Board: May 2019

Thursday, 30 May 2019

White Rose Junior League‏

Hi All,

We are delighted to inform you that the swimmers below are selected to represent the City of Leeds Swimming Club in Round 1 of the National Junior Swimming League; The White Rose League.

For those who are new to this competition, the National Junior Swimming League comprises of three rounds:

The County Qualifying Round (The White Rose League, 22nd June JCCS)
The Northern Area Final (for the winners of the County Qualifying Rounds, 6th October JCCS)
The Grand Final (for the top four teams from the Northern and Southern Area Finals, 24th November Corby)

Please note the following details of this year's White Rose League:

Date : Saturday 22nd June 2019

Venue : John Charles Centre for Sport

Arrive : 8:30am

Warm Up : 9:00am

Age is calculated as at 31^st December 2019, except those who will compete as 9yrs. This age group is calculated as at 24^th November 2019(the date of the Grand Final).

All those who have been selected for this competition must attend in full team kit. Please also ensure that children have enough snacks/drinks as all children must remain on poolside, to support the rest of the team, until the end of the competition (approx. 13:00 finish time).

You must confirm your child's availability, via e-mail to our Junior League Team Leader,kevin.schofield@leeds.gov.uk, no later than Thursday 6th June 2019. (Note that if the team make it to the second round of competition, and the swimmer has been unable to compete in both rounds, they will be ineligible to compete in the Grand Final.)

The Regional Team

Regional Performance

A Team

Oliver Br

Charlie Hi

Matthew Ju

Daniel Ra

Alex Ne

B Team

Kieran He

Oliver St

Arthur Fi

Maxell Fo

Oliver Go

Asher Ma

Dominic Vi

Charlotte Mo

Hollie Wi

400m Time Trial Results

Regional Development - 400m IM Time Trial Results (Thu 30th May Am)

Joseph Ha = 7:20.19

Ethan Co = 7:21.47

George Wo = 7:25.87

Alfie Yo = 7:30.02

Dexter Ro = 7:33.72

Bertie Pi = 7:44.51

Zac Jo = 7:57.04

Mia St = 7:57.22

Regional Performance - 800m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 30th May Am)

Libby Di = 11:37.61

Alex Ne = 11:39.47

Sophie Ra = 11:56.18

Samantha Kn = 12:03.00

Valeria Pi = 12:51.36

Millie Th = 12:51.36

Hazel Bl = 12:45.43

Chloe Ma = 13:40.72

Ruby El = 13:49.32

Tilly As = 15:07.61

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Summer Break

Hi All,

We hope the season has been successful for your children so far, and as we race to the closing meets of the season we begin to plan for the next. Please find below the dates for the Summer Break. Please scroll down to the Squad and scenario appropriate to the close of your season.

Regional Development

Last session of 2018/19 season: Saturday 27^th July

First session of 2019/2020 season: Monday 19^th August

Regional Performance

Last session of the 2018/2019 season: Saturday 27^th July

First session of the 2019/200 season: Monday 19^th August

*There will be no training for Regional Development or Regional Performance on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24^thand Monday 26^th August. Training resumes on Tuesday 27^th August.

There will be no Monday am or Thursday am training until week commencing Monday 2nd September (this will be confirmed nearer the time).

We hope you enjoy your summer break, whatever you do and wherever you go.

The Regional Team

Summer Development Meet Entries

Hi All,

Just a reminder that entries for the Summer Development Meet will be taken on Monday 3rd June in the Denison Suite. This is only for those swimmers who are still too young to compete in the Regional competition calendar.

Swimmers are advised to enter All events.

City of Leeds Info & Entry Form

The Regional Team

Thursday, 23 May 2019

400m Time Trial Results

Regional Development - 400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 25th May Am)

Zac Jo = 6:33.36

Callum Ra = 6:39.75

Millie Wa = 6:42.28

Alfie Yo = 6:44.86

George Ca = 6:45.86

Mia St = 7:05.86

Dexter Ro = 7:08.97

Bertie Pi = 7:15.86

Regional Performance - 400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 25th May Am)

Alex Ne = 05:32.32

Libby Di = 5:46.37

Hollie Wi = 5:46.87

Samantha Kn = 6:12.82

Chloe Ma = 6:18.54

Hazel Bl = 6:20.15

Lexi En = 6:21.12

Charlotte Mo = 6:23.07

Sophia Hi = 6:57.82

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Education Workshop for Parents of Swimmers

The session will cover Practical Nutritional Advice for Swimmers.

When: SaturdayMay between morning and afternoon pool sessions (approx 1pm to 2pm).

Where: Denison Suite, Leeds Aquatics Centre (located at the rear of the spectator area).

The session will be led by the Swim England Nutritionist

No need to book just come along.

Bank Holiday Training Changes Reminder

Swimmers will have a full day off training on Monday 27th May.

Enjoy your day off!

The Regional Team

North Eastern Counties - 2nd Weekend

Here is the second weekend of the big one. SMASH IT UP!!!

Below are the Warm Up and Start times for Leeds this weekend.

Sat & Sun Am Sessions

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Training Changes (For those swimmers competing)

Friday 24th May Pm = 19:00 - 20:00 (Just 1 hour)

Training Changes for those Swimmers not competing in Regional Performance

Saturday 25th May: 06:30 - 07:50

Good Luck Everyone!

The Regional Team

Friday, 10 May 2019

Education Workshop for Parents of Swimmers

The session will cover the Performance Swimming Pathway.

When: Sunday 12th May between morning and afternoon pool sessions (approx 1pm to 2pm).

Where: Denison Suite, Leeds Aquatics Centre (located at the rear of the spectator area).

The session will be led by the Swim England Talent Team.

No need to book just come along.

Thursday, 9 May 2019

LCC STS Etiquette for Parents/Guardians

Dear Parent/Guardian,

To ensure that the Swimming Training Scheme and it's coaches can operate to maximum effectiveness, we would like to request that the following etiquette is adhered to when visiting STS training venues across the city:

Access to poolside/balcony areas

· Parents/guardians should not access poolside, unless requested to do so by the squad coach or leisure centre staff.

· Access to the balcony should be via the entrance foyer and not through the changing rooms/walking along poolside.

· Under no circumstances should parents/guardians enter the poolside gym.

Meet Entry Forms

· Please ensure that meet entry forms are signed by your squad coach prior to submission. Please do not leave this until the entry closing date.

· As you know, our coaches are extremely busy and cannot guarantee that they will be available to sign forms on the day that the entry is due.

Communicating with your Coach

· Parents/guardians should not interrupt coaches during sessions, or attempt to interact with their child(ren) during sessions. This will allow the children to have full focus on the training session.

· If you would like to speak to your coach, please arrange to do so at the end of the session, so that the group can start on time. If there is an urgent issue that the coach needs to be made aware of, please try to speak to the coach as early as possible, so that the session can start on time.

· If you feel that your coach needs information about your child prior to the session, please contact the Swim Office so that this information can be relayed to the appropriate coach.

Absences/Illness/Injuries

· It is an expectation of the STS that swimmers who arrive for sessions are fit and able to meet the demand of the training session prescribed in every respect.

· Should a swimmer fall ill or become injured to such a degree that their performance or the performance of other swimmers in the squad may be compromised, the requirement of the STS is that they remain away from training until they are fit and well. Apart from the negative impact continuing to attend training when poorly can have on their own wellbeing, it may be the case that the illness is passed to others in the squad.

· If you are going to be absent from training, you must inform your squad coach at the earliest possible convenience.

Many thanks in advance for your cooperation.

STS Coaching Team

Regional Development 400m Time Trial Results

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 9th May Am)

George Ca = 6:32.14 (Training PB)

George Wo = 6:38.78

Zac Jo = 6:39.78

Callum Ra = 6:44.49 (Training PB)

Alfie Yo = 7:02.78

Zac Cr = 7:19.07

Joseph Ha = 7:26.46

Bertie Pi = 7:26.96

Wednesday, 8 May 2019

White Rose Junior League‏

Hi All,

We are delighted to inform you that the swimmers below are selected to represent the City of Leeds Swimming Club in Round 1 of the National Junior Swimming League; The White Rose League.

For those who are new to this competition, the National Junior Swimming League comprises of three rounds:

The County Qualifying Round (The White Rose League)
The Northern Area Final (for the winners of the County Qualifying Rounds)
The Grand Final (for the top four teams from the Northern and Southern Area Finals)

Please note the following details of this year's White Rose League:

Date : Saturday 22nd June 2019

Venue : John Charles Centre for Sport

Arrive : 8:30am

Warm Up : 9:00am

Age is calculated as at 31^st December 2019, except those who will compete as 9yrs. This age group is calculated as at 24^th November 2018 (the date of the Grand Final).

You must confirm your child's availability, via e-mail to our Junior League Team Leader,kevin.schofield@leeds.gov.uk, no later than Thursday 16th May 2019. (Note that if the team make it to the second round of competition, and the swimmer has been unable to compete in both rounds, they will be ineligible to compete in the Grand Final.)

The Regional Team

Regional Performance

A Team

Hazel Bl

Sophie Ra

Millie Th

Megan Tr

Valeria Pi

B Team

Libby Di

Chloe Ma

Lexi En

Regional Development

A Team

Ethan Co

Zac Jo

Dexter Ro

Alfie Yo

Owen Ca

Jacob O'D

William Wi

Yuvraj Ub

Lillie Ha

Isabelle Ra

Beth Wa

Naomi We

Jessica Wo

B Team

Pawel Bo

Abdullah Mo

Oliver Pu

Oscar Sc

Alexander Th

Annabelle Ha

Eloise An

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."