Information for Swimmers & Parents of Regional Age Group

Please check at least every other day for updates.

Kevin Schofield (Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk)

Oli Nevitt (Oliver.Nevitt@leeds.gov.uk)

Thursday, 27 June 2024

Young Leader Event Volunteer opportunity – GB Aquatics Summer Swimming Championships 2024

An event volunteering opportunity is available to Young Leaders wanting to gain an invaluable experience.
The GB Aquatics Summer Swimming Championships take place at Ponds Forge Sheffield between the 21st and 26th July.
Kit Carrier and Medal Bearer opportunities are available to volunteer for at all final sessions. Training will be provided for all roles.
Travel expenses will be paid for. Parents transporting volunteers will be allocated a spectator ticket for the session their child is volunteering at. Volunteers will be provided with a GB Aquatics event T-shirt.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please submit your application at Volunteer at GB Aquatics Summer Swimming Championships.
Applications close on Sunday 14th July.

COLSC Club Champs!

7th September 2024, sees the return of the COLSC Club Champs.  This will be a Level 4 short course meet giving your swimmer the last opportunity to qualify for the Winter Yorkshires.

The schedule will include, 50's & 100's all strokes, 100 IM & 200 IM.
More information can be found here

This meet will be 100% run by Leeds volunteers and will be an opportunity for you to try your hand at officiating, team managing or being the face on the door.  To offer help, please email Anna at anna.darnell79@gmail.com.

Entries will open online on Thursday 11th July and close at 9:30pm on Monday 22nd July.

Training Changes - July 2024

Hi all,
 
Please take note of the following changes to training for the Regional Squads during July due to pool bookings and competitions.
 
Regional Development
Saturday 6th July - No Training for those swimmers competing in the Summer Development Meet (Training as normal for all others)

Thursday 11th July - Am session (1500m Time Trial)

Friday 12th July - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)
Saturday 13th July - No Training (Squad competing at City of Sheffield Summer Meet)
Monday 15th July - No Am Training (Recovery)

Saturday 27th July - Last session before summer break

Pm training will resume on Wednesday 28th August.
No Am training on Thursday 29th August
Am training as normal on Saturday 31th August
Monday and Thursday Am's will start week commencing Monday 2nd September

Regional Performance
Thursday 11th July - Am session (1500m Time Trial)

Friday 12th July - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)/ No Training for those swimmers travelling to Manchester
Saturday 13th July - No Training (Squad competing at City of Sheffield Summer Meet or Manchester Non National Meet)
Monday 15th July - No Am Training (Recovery)

Saturday 27th July - Last session before summer break

Pm training will resume on Wednesday 28th August.
No Am training on Thursday 29th August
Am training as normal on Saturday 31th August
Monday and Thursday Am's will start week commencing Monday 2nd September

The Regional Team

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

ASANER Short Course Championships 2024

Hi all,

Below is a link to the ASANER Short Course Championships qualifying times 2024.  

The meet is due to be held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 2024.


Entry Times must be recorded in British Rankings (Levels 1-3) between 1st September 2022 and the closing date.
All events are HDW
Open to swimmers aged 11+ (Age on 31st December 2024)

This competition will open for entry via the Leeds online entry system on the 17th October and will close at 21:30 on Monday 21st October.

Get chasing those times!

The Regional Team

Training Changes Reminder - Sat 29th June

Please see below the training change reminder for Regional Squads on Saturday 29th June due to pool bookings.

Regional Development
Saturday 29th June - 6:10 - 7:20am (JCCS, Dive Pit) (Bradford Summer Meet)

Regional Performance
Saturday 29th June - 5:00 - 6:10am (JCCS, Dive Pit) (Bradford Summer Meet)

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

The Regional Team

Monday, 24 June 2024

Leeds Summer Meet 2024

Well done to everyone who competed Leeds Summer Meet, most of you annihilated your PB's.  We are extremely proud of you all.

Regional Development achieved a whopping 171 PB's out of 231 Swims, 34 Gold's, 35 Silver's, 26 Bronze Medals, 27 more Yorkshire times and 9 additional NER qualifying times.  Great Job!

Here is a link to Regional Development's Best Times (long course Yorkshire times = green, NER's = red)

🏆Gold Medallists (13)🏆
Liam Li (11), Oscar Ca (4), Ted Wi (4), Sophia La (3), Reuben Ba (2), Henry Pa (2), Isabella Hu (2), Ava Al (1), Callum Yo (1), Finley Sm (1), Isabelle Jo (1), Katie Sa (1), Tyler Gr (1)

Silver Medallists (18)
Reuben Ba (5), Oscar Ca (3), Sophia La (3), Tyler Gr (3), Ava Al (2), Isabella Hu (2), Jessica Dj (2), Euan Ca (2), Finley Sm (2), Isabelle Jo (2), Sam Fo (2), Adrian Ch (1), Callum Yo (1), Isabella Ri (1), Katie Sa (1), Mustafa Ra (1), Nell Ha (1), Ted Wi (1)

Bronze Medallists (16)
Oscar Ca (3), Sophia La (3), Ava Al (2), Finley Sm (2), Henry Pa (2), Isabelle Jo (2), Nell Ha (2), Tyler Gr (2), Adrian Ch (1), Callum Yo (1), Euan Ca (1), Finn Ea (1), Isabella Ri (1), Lewis Lu (1), Mustafa Ra (1), Sam Fo (1)


Regional Performance achieved a fantastic 189 PB's out of 298 Swims, 40 Gold's, 40 Silver's, 38 Bronze Medals, 19 additional Yorkshire qualifying times and 26 more NER's.  Brilliant!


🏆Gold Medallists (17)🏆
Evelyn At (6), Harry Di (4), Michelle Br (4), Ava McL (3), Oliver Ba (3), Oliver At (3), Tyler Ra (3), Zach Wh (3), Grace O'Ha (2), Harrison Wa (2), Callum Fo (1), Evie Co (1), George Ki (1), Isla Cu (1), Jacob (1), Madeline Be (1), Olaf Gr (1)

Silver Medallists (20)
Oliver Ba (4), Tyler Ra (4), Ava McL (3), Betsy Ki (3), Evelyn At (3), George Ki (3), Grace O'Ha (3), Oliver At (3), Callum Fo (2), Maddie Fl (2), Barney Ho (1), Fion Ch (1), Harrison Wa (1), Isabelle Pa (1), Isla Cu (1), Jacob Jo (1), Madeline Be (1), Michelle Br (1), Olaf Gr (1), Zach Wh (1)

Bronze Medallists (19)
Zach Wh (5), George Ki (4), Oliver At (4), Harry Di (3), Izzy Pa (3), Madeline Be (3), Callum Fo (2), Evelyn At (2), Evie Co (2), Alana Ra (1), Ava McL (1), Betsy Ki (1), Grace Ol (1), Grace O'Ha (1), Harrison Wa (1), Isabelle Lo (1), Jessica Co (1), Tyler Ra (1), Oliver Ba (1)

Results from the weekend can be viewed by clicking the link below;

Below is a link to the Yorkshire short course qualifying times.  Your challenge is to attempt to make the qualifying standard for as many different events as you can before entries close (23rd September) after the City of Leeds Club Championships. Good Luck.   
Not long to go now until our Olympics (Manchester Meet & the Sheffield Summer Meet).  This is the last stretch now until the end of the season, try to attend every session between now and then to give you the best possible chance of success.  Let's smash it!!!!!! 

Remember............
Always practice Olympic starts, turns and finishes in training and then transfer this into your race.

Lack of concentration on skills in training only means you will be getting great at performing poor starts, turns and finishes.

Speed + no skill = only good until the skilful swimmers catch up
Skill + no speed = looks pretty but can't quite manage to achieve the qualifying time
Speed + Great Skills = recipe for success

Keep Training Hard!

The Regional Team

Regional Per Wed Pm - 400m FS TT

400m FS Time Trial Results (Wed 19th June Pm: Short Course)
Regional Performance
Isla Cu = 5:59.48
Muhammad Ra = 6:02.09
Alana Ra = 6:02.63
Michelle Br = 6:14.18
Fion Ch = 6:18.11
Maddie Fl = 6:18.63
Sophia We = 6:21.09
Ava McL = 6:23.90
Grace Ol = 6:24.26
Emilia Gr = 6:31.57
Franchesca Sp = 6:39.86
Oma Sh = 6:47.65

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

City of Leeds Summer Meet & Training Changes

Hi all,

Below are the arrival and warm up times for this weekend's competition.
Am Sessions
Arrive: 07:30
Warm Up: 08:00
Start: 09:00
Pm Sessions
Arrive: 12:45
Warm Up: 13:00
Start: 14:00

Draft Programme can be viewed by clicking the link below:

Live results will be available to view here

Spectators
We are delighted to be able to have 600 spectator tickets available. Tickets will be £5 per session and can be purchased here.  Kids 12 and under go free. 

Could we also ask clubs to please ensure their swimmers have suitable footwear on whilst walking around, particularly up and down the balcony steps and especially when wet. It will be another warm weekend at leeds so please also ensure your swimmers take on lots of fluids, there are water fountains situated throughout JCCS. 

De Photo will be in attendance, they will be based in the dance studio upstairs. Please let them know if you want your swimmers photographing specifically. Our supporters committee will also have a raffle and ice pops to sell so bring some change if you want to partake.

Withdrawals
As always, if there are any withdrawals, please let us know by Friday 21st June 5pm at the latest by emailing leedsentries@gmail.com.

The end of the season is coming fast, get stuck in this weekend and finish this year off in style.  Those swimmers who are trying the 400m races for the first time, don't worry you will be fine, just enjoy it.  Good Luck to everyone who is competing. Keep chasing those Yorkshire times!  


Please take note of the training alterations this weekend due to the competition,
Regional Development & Regional Performance
Friday 21st June - 18:30 - 19:30 (1 Hour Only)
Saturday 22nd June - No Training (Group Competing at Leeds)
Monday 24th June - AM = ALL OFF! (Recovery)
'Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment and quit worrying about winning and losing.'  (Matt Biondi - American Swimmer, eight-time Olympic Gold Medallist, Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992)

The Regional Team

Nutrition Workshop for Athletes

Hi all,
 
We are pleased to confirm that due to the high levels of interest, additional Nutritional Workshop for Athletes have been scheduled for the coming months.
 
The workshop covers important nutritional information for athletes from all our aquatic disciplines to support with their training, competition, development and general well-being.
Topics included will cover:
  • Understanding the importance of a heathy balanced diet and hydration for athlete health and good performance
  • What to eat for training and competition
  • Ideas for snacks and meals
  • Portion sizes and the importance of quality and quantity
  • Questions and answers
 
The virtual classroom workshop is aimed at athletes aged from 11 to 16 years of age from all our aquatic disciplines.
 
The workshop takes place on Sunday 14th July or Sunday 1st September 2024 from 10am to 11:15am.
 
Athletes only need to book and attend a workshop on one of the two available days. The cost of the workshop is £5/athlete.
 
Places are available to book at:  https://asaner.org.uk/athlete-nutrition-workshops/
 
Regards,

David Parry
Swim North East Regional Development Manager

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Training Changes Reminder - Saturday 15th June

Just a reminder that Regional ​Performance will train at the earlier time of 06:00 – 07:30 at John Charles this Saturday (15th June) due to the Jorvic Gala.

Training for Regional Development will be as normal.

The Regional Team

Thursday, 6 June 2024

Regional Dev Thu Am - 100m FS TT

100m FS Time Trial Results (Thu 6th June Am: Long Course)
Regional Development
Solomon CoW = 1:20.76
Euan Ca = 1:23.81
Katie Sa = 1:24.34
Liam Li = 1:25.61
Ted Wi = 1:25.78
Tyler Gr = 1:27.00
Adrian Ch = 1:34.26
Theo Si = 1:34.39
George Ri = 1:35.46
Zac Ph = 1:36.75
Eve HeW = 1:36.75
Jessica Dj = 1:38.02
Fraser Ga = 1:39.55

Training Changes Reminder - Saturday 8th June

Just a reminder that Regional ​Performance will train at the earlier time of 06:00 – 07:30 (Dive Pit) at John Charles this Saturday (8th June) due to Underwater Hockey.

Training for Regional Development will be as normal.

The Regional Team

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

City of Leeds Summer Development Meet 2024 - Draft Programme

Please find a link here to the Summer Development Meet draft programme.  This competition will be held at John Charles on Saturday 6th July.
Please report any errors to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Thursday 13th June.
Kind regards,
City of Leeds Swimming Club
'A Team Above All, But Above All A Team

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

Hi all,
 
Here are the results from this month's kick test.  PB's are highlighted in green.  The next kick test will be held on Monday 1st July.
 
All times from the start of the season can be viewed using the link below.

Well Done!

RDEV
200m Max Kick
Oscar Ca
3:31.75
Adrian Ch
3:40.00
Euan Ca
3:40.69
Tyler Gr
3:49.72
Sophia La
3:50.72
Olive Mi
3:51.18
Jessica Di
3:53.81
Lotty Ca
3:56.04
Ella Ha
3:57.31
Zac Ph
3:57.40
Eve Hwo
4:01.97
Lewis Lu
4:04.78
George Ri
4:05.33
Theo Si
4:06.18
Isabelle Jo
4:06.25
Isabellea Hu
4:06.31
Henry Pa
4:06.74
Liam Li
4:06.83
Reuben Ba
4:12.23
Daniel Ra
4:18.66
Samuel Fo
4:19.59
Sophie Pa
4:23.65
Callum Yo
4:28.53
Mustafa Ra
4:29.11
Solomon CW
4:30.84
Adam Mo
4:34.79
Nell Ha
4:35.74
Onadi Gu
4:36.18
Katie Sa
4:36.19
Finley Sm
4:38.18
George B-Wo
4:57.86
Ava Al
5:14.37
Fraiser Ga
5:15.83
Finn Ea
Absent
Ted Wi
Absent
Emilia De
Absent
Isabella Ri
Absent
Theo Gi
Absent


RDEV
15m U/W
Oscar Ca
8.59
Isabelle Jo
9.87
George Ri
9.95
Olive Mi
10.34
Katie Sa
10.44
Jessica Di
10.5
Tyler Gr
10.72
Adrian Ch
10.73
Euan Ca
10.8
Solomon CW
10.81
Henry Pa
10.82
Lotty Ca
10.83
Lewis Lu
10.93
Zac Ph
10.95
Samuel Fo
11.03
Reuben Ba
11.12
Ella Ha
11.18
Theo Si
11.25
Liam Li
11.49
Isabellea Hu
11.66
Eve Hwo
11.67
Sophia La
11.9
George B-Wo
11.99
Adam Mo
12.42
Daniel Ra
12.55
Ava Al
12.59
Onadi Gu
13.08
Callum Yo
13.18
Mustafa Ra
13.25
Nell Ha
13.35
Fraiser Ga
13.38
Finley Sm
13.76
Sophie Pa
14.44
Finn Ea
Absent
Emilia De
Absent
Ted Wi
Absent
Isabella Ri
Absent
Theo Gi
Absent


RPER
200m Max Kick
Callum Fo
3:30.53
Isabelle Lo
3:30.81
Evie Co
3:35.43
Isla Cu
3:35.43
Zachary Wh
3:35.43
Matthew Og
3:36.45
Tyler Ra
3:39.78
Evelyn At
3:40.85
Jacob Jo
3:41.25
Hogan La
3:42.21
Oma Sh
3:44.48
Oliver Ba
3:45.43
Maddie Be
3:47.03
Olaf Gr
3:47.23
Emilia Gr
3:48.06
Tomas Bi
3:48.56
Betsy Ki
3:49.96
Jessica Co
3:51.09
Grace O'Ha
3:52.20
Isabel Pa
3:54.28
Ava McL
3:55.42
Oliver At
3:55.88
Barney Ho
3:56.80
Alana Ra
3:58.51
Maddie Fl
4:04.23
Harrison Wa
4:06.45
Grace Ol
4:07.84
Muhammad Ra
4:09.30
Francessca Sp
4:09.34
Ffion Ch
4:10.13
Ellis Ha
4:19.75
Michelle Br
4:37.40
Geroge Ki
4:43.62
Harley Gi
4:43.62
Harry Di
4:45.85
Isabella St
Absent
Sophia We
Absent


RPER
15m U/W
Grace O'Ha
9.09
Isla Cu
9.17
Olaf Gr
9.42
Oliver At
9.42
Hogan La
9.48
Zachary Wh
9.5
Evie Co
9.78
Ava McL
9.8
Matthew Og
9.86
Maddie Be
9.94
Maddie Fl
10.02
Isabel Pa
10.06
Isabelle Lo
10.09
Harrison Wa
10.1
Jacob Jo
10.22
Oma Sh
10.28
Emilia Gr
10.44
Grace Ol
10.47
Harry Di
10.51
Oliver Ba
10.51
Tomas Bi
10.51
Evelyn At
10.76
Alana Ra
10.87
Jessica Co
10.96
Callum Fo
11.02
Tyler Ra
11.26
Barney Ho
11.41
Muhammad Ra
11.49
Francessca Sp
11.53
Ffion Ch
12.06
Betsy Ki
12.53
Michelle Br
12.71
Ellis Ha
13.49
Geroge Ki
14.03
Harley Gi
15.17
Isabella St
Absent
Sophia We
Absent