City of Leeds Winter Development Meet 2024

Entries for the Winter Development Meet held at John Charles on Saturday 20^th January are now open online.  Entries will close on Monday 11th December.

- This is for swimmers in Regional Development who are not old enough to take part in the Regional Competition Calendar (Anyone under 9 years old, age at 20^th December 2024). 

- Swimmers should enter ALL events

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

City of Leeds Winter Development Meet

To make entry into the competition

- Log into your online account using the link (https://swimleeds.myswimmingclub.uk/)

- On the Menu Bar click Gala's

- Click Enter Gala and follow the instructions

* Please note entries will not be accepted until payment is made, payment should be made on checkout.

This competition cannot run without the help of volunteers, if you are available on the day to help, please email Anna Darnell (anna.darnell79@gmail.com).

The Regional Team 

NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE WINNERS

Well done to all the swimmers who took part in the Junior Swim League 2023.  After winning the White Rose leg of the competition and qualifying for the final, our swimmers came out the strongest and were crowned the National Junior League champions for the fifth time in a row.  It certainly was an exciting afternoon with lots of fast racing and fun.  It was great to see you all supporting each other and working together as a team.  City of Leeds came out on top with 29 first place finishes.  An excellent team effort, WELL DONE!   

A big thank you to all the supporters amongst others who provided all the hats and flags etc.  Parents, thank you for all the effort that went in to supporting the team, you were all excellent, you looked great, and it really helped motivate the swimmers.   

The final results were

1st:  City of Leeds = 307 

2nd: Chelsea & Westminster = 228

3rd: Leamington Spa = 198

4th: Newcastle = 191 

5th: Nuneaton & Bedworth = 181

6th: Layland Barracudas = 163

7th: Lincoln Vulcans = 88 

Best Male in Age Group 

9 Years - Sam Ford

10 Years - Robson Hart

Best Female in Age Group

9 Years - Katie Sadler

11 Years - Elizabeth Bond

City of Leeds victory was the product of an excellent team performance and outstanding support, with our colourful and vocal supporters cheering the team all the way.

Well done to swimmers, coaches, team managers and supporters for a fantastic event and an outstanding victory.

City of Leeds Junior League History

2023 - 1^st = 307

2022 - 1^st = 350

2019 - 1st = 337

2018 - 1st = 337

2017 - 1st = 330

2016 - 2nd = 282

2015 - 3rd = 254

2014 - 6th = 192

2013 - 1st = 301

2012 - 1st = 321

2011 - 1st = 321

2010 - 1st = 322

"A Team Above All. And Above All A TEAM."

Photos can be viewed by clicking the link below:

Junior League 2023

Results can be viewed online soon by clicking the link below:

Junior League Grand Final Results 2023

The Regional Team

Snow Frills Meet Smasssshed!

A fantastic weekend of racing down in Ponds Forge by both Regional Squads.  It was great to see some of the younger swimmers trying new races for the first time and achieve Yorkshire times in the long course pool.  Keep up the hard work.

Regional Development achieved 136 PB's out of 158 Swims, 11 Gold Medals, 11 Silver Medals, 18 Bronze Medals, 27 more Yorkshire qualifying times and 1 NER's for 2024.

Gold Medallists (7)

Michelle Br (3), Robson Ha (3), George Ri (1), Harry Di (1), Liam Li (1), Nell Ha (1), Oma Sh (1), 

Silver Medallists (8) 

Henry Pa (3), Liam Li (2), Harry Di (1), Lewis Lu (1), Michelle Br (1), Nell Ha (1), Oliver Ba (1), Sophia We (1)

Bronze Medallists (12)

Henry Pa (2), Nell Ha (2), Oliver Ba (2), Oma Sh (2), Robson Ha (2), Zach Wh (2), Fraiser Ga (1), Lewis Lu (1), Liam Li (1), Oliver Ma (1), Solomon Ho (1), Zac Ph (1)

Regional Performance achieved 140 PB's out of 177 Swims, 10 Gold Medals, 15 Silver Medals, 14 Bronze Medals, 21 more Yorkshire qualifying times and 15 NER's for 2024.

  Gold Medallists (6)

Hogan La (2), Jessica Ro (2), Olaf Gr (2), Willow Wr (2), Oscar Hu (1), Sophia Gr (1)

Silver Medallists (12) 

Leo Li (2), Sophia Gr (2), Willow Wr (2), Emilia Gr (1), Evelyn At (1), Hogan La (1), Isabella St (1), Jeffrey La (1), Jessica Ro (1), Matthew Og (1), Neve St (1), Oscar Hu (1)

Bronze Medallists (10)

Hogan La (2), Isabella St (2), Matthew Og (2), Olaf Gr (2), Emilia Gr (1), Evie Co (1), Izzy Pa (1), Neve St (1), Oscar Hu (1), William Du (1)

Results from the meet can be viewed by clicking the link below

Sheffield Snow Frills Meet 2023

Regional Squads new best times can be viewed by clicking the link below.  Yorkshire times are highlighted in green, NER's in Red.

Regional Development Life Time Bests

Regional Performance Life Time Bests

Well done everyone, the coaching staff are very proud of you all 👍 😃

With only 2 more opportunities (Leeds Xmas & New Year Meets) to achieve qualifying times before the Yorkshire's closing date, please try and attend every session to give yourself the best possible chance.

The Regional Team

BOBSC A&B Graded Christmas Sprint - Saturday 9th December

We are looking forward to seeing you at Ponds Forge in a couple weeks' time for our annual A&B Graded Christmas Sprints gala!
Our Christmas themed medals have arrived, and we're dusting off our Santa hats. 

We will be publishing the final programme the week before, so if you haven't checked your accepted entries report just yet please do so and let us know as soon as possible of any errors.  Errors should be sent to bobsc.gala@gmail.com

If there are any withdrawals from the gala please do let us know at bobsc.gala@gmail.com, so that we can avoid having empty lanes as much as possible and to help us manage our run-time (as always, it's going to be very busy!)   

A copy of the seating plan for all clubs can be found here.

Spectators
Tickets are being sold online in advance of the gala.  We won't be accepting cash payments on the door so please could you ask everyone to use this site to purchase their tickets.  The site will remain open until the day of the gala. 
https://bobsc.merlintickets.co.uk/product/EVENT00013

 

Adults £7.00

Children 10-15 yrs - £5.00
Under 10's - Free
Spectators are not permitted into the swimmers' seating area at any time. 

Warm Up:

Morning Session

Arrival:  07:30

8.00am - 8.25am Girls
8.25am - 8.50am Boys/Open

Afternoon Session

Arrive:  12:45

1.00pm - 1.25pm Boys/Open
1.25pm - 1.50pm Girls

The diving pit will not be available

Officials
If anyone is available to officiate at the gala please contact our Officials Officer, Jayne Smart - officials@bobsc.co.uk.  We do need a few more volunteers please!!  

 

Many thanks 
BOBSC Events Team

City of Leeds Swimming Club - Christmas Party

This year's Club Christmas Party will be held at Jump Inc, on Sunday 10th December between 6:30 - 7:30.

The cost of the party will be £10, this will include entry and a sweet cone. Jumpers will need to bring their own socks.

Tickets can be purchased on a Monday evening from the balcony at John Charles. When you purchase a ticket , you will receive a wrist band which grant you entry to the party.

At the end of the party, the wrist band can be exchanged for a sweet cone.

This year payments will be card only. Please get your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Thank you

The COLSC Supporters Committee.

City of Leeds New Year Meet 2024 - Draft Programme & Rejections

Please find links below to the draft programme and rejections list for the City of Leeds New Year Meet.  Please check your entries are correct. Unfortunately, we are oversubscribed in the 1800m and 1500m Freestyle. This was filled on a first come first serve basis. If we do have any withdrawals we will contact the next swimmer on the reserve list and fill any empty lanes.

The Treasurer will be making any refunds shortly.

City of Leeds New Year Meet 2024 - Draft Programme/ Rejections List

Please send any errors through to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 1st December.

Any officials or volunteers willing to help please email your availability to Anna Darnell at anna.darnell79@gmail.com

Kind regards,

COLSC

'A Team Above All, But Above All A Team'

Fw: Regional Squad Time Trial Results

400m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 23rd November Am: Long Course)

Regional Performance

Jeffrey La = 5:26.80

William Du = 5:29.91

Jessica Ro = 5:46.02

Hogan La = 5:50.63

Oliver At = 5:54.73

Willow Wr = 5:56.22

Livia St = 5:59.19

Olaf Gr = 6:01.88

Harrison Wa = 6:20.12

Callum Fo = 6:25.54

Isabella St = 6:29.47

Leo Li = 6:58.37

Junior League National Final (Sunday 26th November)

The gala will take place at:

Corby International Pool,

Parkland Gateway,

Corby,

Northampton,

NN17 1QB

 

Travel

All swimmers will need to arrive at John Charles no later than 8:20 am and check in with Team Managers ready for the coach to depart at 8:45 am sharp. When we arrive a Corby, we will not be allowed into the building until 12:30 so we strongly advise that children bring a warm/waterproof jacket with them as we could be eating on arrival outside.  Warm-up starts at 12:50 pm with the parade of teams at approximately 13:30 pm. We hope to be back at JCCS for approximately 7:30 pm.  All swimmers are required to travel to and from the competition on the team bus. 

If your child has a team track suit, they should travel to and from the event in it.  Each swimmer will be provided with a Junior League Final 2024 T Shirt.  This must be worn whilst the event is taking place and for all team photographs.  Junior League Final T Shirts will be handed out on Sunday during the journey down to Corby.  Please also ensure your child has another Leeds t-shirt to wear on the way home.  

 

Obviously, this will be a long day, so the children will need enough food and drinks to last the day. They should not be given all of their food for the day straight away, as they tend to eat too much on the journey down to Corby. Swimmers will not be allowed to leave our teams marshalling area to collect drinks from parents etc during the meet. Therefore, please ensure they are adequately supplied with nutritious snacks and enough hydration on arrival at the pool. 

Racing Suits
There will be only 10 minutes to get changed into team kit and be ready in the changing village for the parade.  Due to this swimmer will need to change into their racing suits before the warmup.  Swimmers are advised to keep their hat and goggle on them at all times or zipped up in their bag.  The competition is going to be very fast, and we do not want a team missing their race because of lost hats and goggles.

Swimmers, please remember everything you have practiced.  This will be a very tough competition, every millisecond counts in an event like this so remember shallow dives, kick hard, get up, race hard and don't slow down into finishes.  BE CAREFUL ON THE TAKEOVERS!!!! It is better to go late than early.  We need to grab every point we can, getting disqualified can cause the team to lose 8 points.

Supporters

Parents, please wear team colours!!!  Remember the louder you shout the faster the swimmers will go.  We look forward to seeing you all dressed up in your hats, wigs, face paints etc.  Make as much noise as you can!  We want to see you go all out!  We do not just want the best swimmers on the day, we want the best supporters on the balcony too.  We are all part of the same team, please make sure you get behind every swimmer.

Tattoos

Due to the very tight schedule in Corby on Sunday we ask that all swimmers who want to wear tattoos to please apply them before arriving at John Charles on Sunday morning.  Please see Anna Darnell if you do not already have some shark tattoos.  Anna Darnell will be selling shark tattoos during the rest of this week at training for £1 each.

Spectator Tickets

Spectator tickets will be given out by Anna Darnell at John Charles on Sunday morning.  Parents who are making their own way to Corby should collect your tickets when you drop your child off at John Charles on Sunday morning.

Car Parking at John Charles

The Aquatics Centre may be closed before we arrive back to Leeds on Sunday evening.  Parents are advised to park in the long stay car park as the gates to the Aquatics car park will be locked once the centre closes.

Medication

Whilst we will have up to date records of your child's emergency contacts and medication on us, please inform the Team Managers (Anna Darnell & Marc Raven) if they need to administer any medication during the journey or competition.

TIMELINE & PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY

I hope you will appreciate that the day will be slightly extended for the presentations.  There is to be no use of photography or video equipment during the gala.  This includes the use of mobile phones and other recording equipment.  

• 12:30 – Balcony & changing room access – due to lack of locker space please keep your kit with your team poolside (in a tidy manner)

• 12.48 Safety announcement 

• 12:50 - Warm Up

• 13:20 – End of warm-up ONLY 10 mins to get ready for the parade and line up in the changing village – IT WILL BE BUSY – please listen to the stewards, they are trying to help the parade go smoothly

• 13:25 – OFFICIALS to line up along flume barrier

• 13.30 - Team parade from changing village (teams to be to lead by a ref/starter)

• 13.55 - Officials parade from 'flume line-up', introduction of Referees and Starter

• Followed by National Anthem – please stand still for this and cheer at the end.  

• 13.57 - Safety announcement revisited - first and second race competitors to go to start ready behind blocks

• 14.00 - Racing begins

  
  

Hope you all have a fun and exciting day. 

Lane 1 - Newcastle Swim Team

Lane 2 - Leamington Spa

Lane 3 - Chelsea & Westminster

Lane 4 - Lincoln Vulcans

Lane 5 - Layland Barracudas

Lane 6 - City of Leeds

Lane 7 - Nuneaton & Bedworth

I hope you are all excited for the big day!

Good Luck Everyone! 😃 👍

The Regional Team

Junior League Extra Tickets

I am pleased to announce that those parents who expressed interest for extra tickets at the Junior League Grand Final were successful.

I do have another 8 tickets free, if anyone does wish to purchase any more please get in touch.

These can be purchased through your online City of Leeds account.  There will be 2 options.  Please select the correct option for you.

 

• Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents travelling on supporters bus) = £41.00
• Junior League Grand Final Tickets (For parents making their own travel arrangements) = £13.00

 

The spectator tickets checkout will close at 3pm on Friday 24th November. 

Christmas Cracker Raffle

At the Christmas Cracker, City of Leeds Swimming Club will be doing a raffle, all proceeds will go to the club which will help support all events. 

  

We are looking for prizes for the raffle please… alcohol, chocolates, candles, toiletries, anything you don't want which would be suitable as prizes. 

  

These can be handed to Sharon Barraclough or Anna Darnell.

  

If you could please hand these in by Wednesday 13th December that would be appreciated, it. 

  

Thank you for all your help and support!!

Easy Fundraising

The City of Leeds Swimming Club are always looking for new ways to raise funds to support our swimmers. The Club is registered with Easy Fundraising.

Easyfundraising.org.uk helps charities, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and other good causes to raise money when their supporters shop online. So far, they have raised over £3 million for causes throughout the UK.

It works in a similar way to many other loyalty shopping sites, but instead of earning points when you shop, you raise a donation for City of Leeds Swimming Club instead. It's as simple as that!

I am sure with Christmas fast approaching most of us will be doing our shopping online, so please register with easy fundraising, it really is a very simple way to boost funds for the club.

For information how to register click on the following link which is a letter from the supporters committee explaining how.

Help Your Club - Easy Fundraising

If you have any questions, please see a member of the supporters committee.

Happy Shopping

The Supporters Committee

City of Leeds Swimming Club.