Regional Age Group - Notice Board: January 2020

Monday, 27 January 2020

Harrogate Spa Town Entries - Extra

Hi All,

I currently have 47 spaces left of the 400 available entries. These 47 spaces are now open for anyone who wants to enter any additional events at the Harrogate Spa Town Meet. Entries for these extra swims will be filled on a first come first serve basis and immediate payment will need to be made by BACS into the club account should you be successful.

If you would like any extra swims please email leedsentries@gmail.com

Entries for extra swims will close at 12:00 on Tuesday 28^th January or when the 47 spaces are filled.

The Regional Team

Welsh Summer Open Meet

Dear Parent,

The window of opportunity to express your interest in your child swimming at the Welsh Summer Open Meet is now open. This window will close on Friday 7th February.

The Welsh Summer Open Meet runs from Thursday 30th July until Monday 3rd August. The team bus will travel to Swansea on Wednesday 29th July and return on Tuesday 4th August.

This competition acts as an excellent platform for preparing Junior Athletes for life away from home at Swimming Camps and long challenging competitions.

This opportunity is presented to children in National Squad, National Age Group, Junior Performance and Regional Performance who meet the eligible age for competition, which are 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & over (as of 31^st December 2020).

Please note that for the time being this is simply an 'expression of interest'. Swimmers must meet the qualifying times published by Swim Wales in order to enter the competition. The cost of the Welsh Summer Meet will be confirmed on the presentation evening which will include travel, accommodation, food and staffing. The cost of swimming events must be entered individually. There will be further communication when this is due.

Welsh Summer Nationals selection policy and code of conduct can be viewed by clicking the link below;

Welsh Summer Nationals Selection Policy

We would like to invite you to join us at a Presentation evening to provide more information about the event, in April.

Email Callum Gladding at callum.gladding@leeds.gov.uk to express your interest in your child attending the event.

Kind regards,

The Regional Team

Winter Development Meet Success

Well done to those Regional swimmers who competed in the Development Gala on Saturday afternoon. The squad achieved 62 PB's out of 73 Swims, 11 Gold Medals, 9 Silver Medals, 9 Bronze Medals and 37 top 4th - 10th place finishes.

🌟 Gold Medallists (4) 🌟

Malaika Az-Ba (5), Halo Be-Hi (4), Freddie Ho (1), Seth Jo (1)

Silver Medallists (6)

Florence Di (3), Seth Jo (2), Halo Be-Hi (1), Robyn Ho (1), Evie Lu (1), Joshua Mc (1)

Bronze Medallists (6)

Florence Di (2), Robyn Ho (2), Joshua Mc (2), Daisy Gl (1), Evie Lu (1), Lily Ve (1)

4th - 10th Place Finishes (12)

Seth Jo (4th & 5th), Freddie Ho (4th & 6th), Robyn Ho (4th & 6th), Daisy Gl (4th, 4th, 4th & 7th), Angus Yo (4th, 6th & 7th), Max Cl (4th, 5th, 7th, 9th & 9th), Lily Ve (5th, 5th & 7th), Penelope Da (5th, 6th & 9th), Evie Lu (5th, 7th & 9th), Faye Ma (6th, 7th & 9th), Ella Co (8th, 8th, 8th, 9th & 9th), Joshua Mc (10th & 10th)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below

Winter Development Meet Results 2020

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

Regional Development Best Times

Well Done!

The Regional Team

Friday, 24 January 2020

Sports Awards Ticket Reminder

Hi All,

Just a reminder that money for Sports Awards tickets is due in to the Entries Team in the Denison Suite on Monday 27^th January for those who wish to attend.

Anyone who is not able to attend on Monday 27^th January can pass ticket money to Kevin Schofield in a named envelope before this date. Please state if you have any dietary requirements, along with all the guests names you are bringing in your party (this is important for the table placings).

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

City Sports Club Members - £50.00

Concession rates (under 16's only) - £35.00

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Team Championships 2020

Hi All,

Please see below, the team selections for the forthcoming Yorkshire Team Championships. This event will take place on Sunday 23rd February 2020 at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield. Please can the following swimmers confirm their availability to the coach below looking after your age group by Friday 31st January.

Please note, team selections were made prior to the Winter Development Meet and performances at the individual events within the Yorkshire Championships will not be considered when allocating swimmers to teams.

Full details of this competition are available at www.yorkshireswimming.org.

Sunday 23rd February 2020

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)
Owen Ca

Jackson Cl

Seth Jo

Jacob O'Do

Patrick O'Ha

Zach Pi

Finnley St

Yuvraj Ub

William Wi

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

Ella Mc

Harriett Da

Maisy Be

Matilda Po

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

Freya Co

Mia St

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

Oliver St

Sunday 23rd February 2020

Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield (50m)

Arrive: 12.30

Warm Up: 13.00

Start: 14.00

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

Elizabeth Wa

Ella Jo

Eloise An

Isabelle Ra

Jessica Wo

Lillie Ha

Mia Tr-J

Naomi We

Phoebe Un

Scarlett Cl

Regional Development (PM) 11/12 Yrs Boys (Callum.Gladding@leeds.gov.uk)

Abdullah Mo

Lucas Pi

Pawel Bo

Zach He

Regional Performance (PM) 11/12 Yrs Boys (Callum.Gladding@leeds.gov.uk)
Alifie Yo

Asher Ma

Callum Ra

Charlie Hi

Daniel Ra

Dexter Ro

Ethan Co

George Ca

George Wo

Isaac Fo

Joseph Ha

Joshua Ba

Matthew Ju

Max Fo

Oliver Br

Oliver Go

William Hi

Zac Jo

Zach Cr

Many Thanks

The Regional Team

Thursday, 23 January 2020

Yorkshire Championships Arrival Times

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 race well at the Yorkshires.

Just a reminder of the arrival times at John Charles for both weekends of Yorkshires.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February Am Sessions

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th 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 2020

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

Regional Development

Thursday 30th January - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am)

Friday 31st January - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour and no land training for those swimmers racing in the Yorkshire's next weekend)

Friday 31st January - Normal session and land training for those swimmers not competing in the Yorkshire's next weekend

Saturday 1st February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 3rd February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Thursday 6th February - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am)

Friday 7th February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour for those swimmers racing in the Yorkshire's on this weekend)

Friday 7th February - Normal session and land training for those swimmers not competing in the Yorkshire's on this weekend

Saturday 8th February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 10th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Thursday 20th February - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am)

Friday 21st February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour for ALL Swimmers - no land training)

Saturday 22nd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 24th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Thursday 27th February - All swimmers who are attending Leeds Sports Awards will have the evening off training.
Any swimmers in Regional Performance and Regional Development who are not attending Leeds Sports Awards will train together at John Charles (18:30-20:00) on Thursday 27th February.

Regional Performance

Thursday 30th January - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am)

Friday 31st January - 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Saturday1st February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 3rd February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Thursday 6th February - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am

Friday 7th February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Saturday 8th February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 10th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Saturday 15th February - 06:00 - 07:30 am Dive Pit (Underwater Hockey Booking)

Thursday 20th February - No Am Land Training (Starts/ Turns & Finishes Practice until 6:45am)

Friday 21st February - 7.00 - 8.00 pm (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 22nd February - Training Cancelled due to Yorkshire Championships

Monday 24th February - No AM Training (Recovery - All swimmers)

Saturday 29th February - 06:00 - 07:30 am Dive Pit (Underwater Hockey Booking)

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."