Age Group Development Squad 1 & 2

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Season Bests - 200m Max Kick Test

Hi All,

Below you can see where you are ranked across the regional squads for this seasons 200m kick test.

Season bests can be seen using the link below.

Well Done!!

200m Kick Test Regional Dev & Per (2019-2020)
Name	Surname	Squad	Season Best (19/20)
Matthew Ju	Just	RPER	3:08.16
Asher Ma	Maxfield	RPER	3:16.03
Maisey Be	Bellwood	RDEV	3:22.46
Charlie Hi	Hinson	RPER	3:22.93
Daniel Ra	Ransom	RPER	3:25.83
Freya Co	Cotterill	RPER	3:27.30
George Ca	Carry	RPER	3:27.93
Oliver St	Steele	RPER	3:29.03
Matilda Po	Potter	RDEV	3:32.18
Joseph Ha	Hall	RPER	3:33.47
Oliver Br	Brompton	RPER	3:34.37
Zac Jo	Jones	RPER	3:34.63
Pawal Bo	Borkowski	RDEV	3:34.81
Jacob O'D	Donnell	RDEV	3:35.53
Owen Ca	Carmody	RDEV	3:36.57
Oscar Sc	Scott	RDEV	3:37.42
Caitlyn Sm	Smith	RPER	3:37.43
Beth Wa	Warner	RPER	3:37.95
Ella Mc	McDermott	RDEV	3:38.50
Tylan Fl	Fletcher	RDEV	3:39.94
Aira Wi	Wilkinson	RDEV	3:40.44
Oliver Go	Goodison	RPER	3:40.62
Ethan Co	Cowell	RPER	3:40.92
William Hi	Hicklin	RPER	3:41.41
Zach Cr	Crowther	RPER	3:41.62
Lucas Pi	Piercy	RDEV	3:42.12
George Wo	Woods	RPER	3:42.50
Jessica Wo	Woods	RPER	3:43.69
Scarlett Cl	Clarkson	RPER	3:44.49
Max Fo	Ford	RPER	3:45.26
Darcey Bl	Blacker	RDEV	3:46.32
Malaika Az	Azana-Ball	RDEV	3:46.44
Matthew Ja	James	RPER	3:47.75
Harriett Da	Dallimore	RDEV	3:49.57
Naiomi We	Webber	RPER	3:50.22
James Ad	Adkin	RPER	3:51.40
Hari Mo	Montgomery	RPER	3:51.40
Mia Tr	Travis-Jones	RPER	3:54.46
Alfie Yo	Young	RPER	3:54.75
Lillie Ha	Hardcastle	RPER	3:55.26
Yuvraj Ub	Ubhi	RDEV	3:55.72
Callum Ra	Raven	RPER	3:57.43
Issac Fo	Foy	RPER	3:57.67
Annabelle Ha	Hart	RPER	3:57.88
Isabel Ha	Handley	RPER	3:57.89
Holly Ha	Harrison	RPER	3:58.87
Jackson Cl	Clarke	RDEV	4:02.16
Mia St	Steeden	RPER	4:03.18
Patrick O'H	O'Hara	RDEV	4:03.58
William Wi	Wilson	RDEV	4:06.15
Florrie Di	Dixon	RDEV	4:09.44
Dexter Ro	Rosenberg	RPER	4:10.02
Luke Dy	Dyer	RPER	4:11.84
Lily Pe	Peecock	RPER	4:12.26
Ellie An	Andreasen	RPER	4:14.17
Robyn Ho	Howard	RDEV	4:15.22
Ella Jo	Jordan	RPER	4:19.17
Angus Yo	Young	RDEV	4:22.28
Elspeth Pi	Pinder	RDEV	4:22.30
Finnley St	Stevens	RDEV	4:25.93
Zach Pi	Piercy	RDEV	4:26.88
Zac He	Helme	RDEV	4:28.81
Evie Wo	Woods	RDEV	4:29.02
Lily Ve	Veevers	RDEV	4:29.18
Max Cl	Clarke	RDEV	4:32.36
Evie Lu	Lu	RDEV	4:33.27
Penny Da	Dallimore	RDEV	4:34.34
Isabelle Ra	Radbourne	RPER	4:37.28
Daisy Gl	Glover	RDEV	4:38.69
Shaunak Kh	Khanvilikar	RDEV	4:39.72
Freddie Ho	Hopkins	RDEV	4:41.47
Ella Co	Coleman	RDEV	4:43.43
Seth Jo	Jones	RDEV	5:12.43
Halo Be	Bentley-Hicks	RDEV	5:23.08
Jochua Mc	McMillan	RDEV	5:48.15
Faye Ma	Mathie	RDEV	6:20.53

Thursday, 16 July 2020

REOPENING UPDATE - Welcome back to Active Leeds

First of all I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. After the government announcement last week we have been working hard closely following government guidelines, to ensure Active Leeds can provide you with a safe environment to keep active. I would also like to thank everyone who has filled out one of our surveys during lockdown. These results have played a significant part in our reopening plans. As I'm sure you'll understand things may look a little different to how they did prior to lockdown, but we are now delighted to be able to reopen our doors and start welcoming you back.

We are preparing to reopening our centres in different phases, starting with Holt Park Active on Monday 27th July, followed by Aireborough, Armley, John Charles, John Smeaton and Morley on Wednesday 29th July. To begin with centres will only be available for the Gym and Group Exercise classes. We will be posting the full site by site timetable to the Active Leeds website and App on Monday 20th July. We are busy working on resuming pool activities as well and hope to have further updates next week.

There is still plenty of work to do to ensure all of our centres can reopen safely, but I assure you we are working very hard and plans are well underway. However things are constantly changing and therefore we will keep you informed of any developments .

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Swim Training Scheme Update

Good afternoon everyone,

As you will be aware the government has now given the green light to open leisure centres, which is great news and another step forward towards a new normal.

Whilst it may seem simple to open the doors and for normal operations to resume, unfortunately it isn't!

Moving forwards Leeds City Council must apply strategies and protocols to limit the spread of COVID-19 throughout its buildings. This involves staff organising buildings so that it is safe for people to visit and use the facilities under the government's guidance and social distancing. We also must work with guidelines from Swim England to start all aspects of aquatics as quickly and as safely as possible.

Currently, Active Leeds which includes facility and training scheme staff, have been redeployed to other services within the council, this in itself will be a large task to bring staff back from redeployment so that other services are not left short. Staff then need to be retrained to operate safely in the buildings. This again is a timely exercise.

The training schemes staff have been working with senior council management and facility management across the city to organise a return for the training schemes. There is plenty to consider such as risk assessments, numbers in buildings, one way systems, social distancing spacing, the list is endless to make sure everyone is safe on return.

Whilst all this work is being completed day by day, all work has to be signed off by the Senior Management Team, which then liaises with unions, at this point if all is agreed it will go to a Silver Command group for the whole of the council to be signed off. This is a timely and thorough process, but, one which will help facilities and staff to have safe processes in place to keep everyone safe during their visits to the council facilities.

Considering all this information and work that is ongoing the aquatic training schemes will not be returning in July, we are aiming for a date to be confirmed in August.

Whilst I appreciate this may be frustrating and everyone is excited about the prospect of returning to training, please stay patient a little while longer while we co-ordinate a safe return for everyone.

If you have any further questions, please contact your respective training scheme staff.

Stay safe.

Regards

Richard

Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Processing emotions in times of uncertainty

Times of uncertainty can play havoc with your emotions, not knowing whether your next swimming session is next month, later in the year, or even next year.

Swim England sport psychologists Hannah Stoyel and Helen Davis have put together a video for Swim England club members, coaches and parents to help understand how to identify and process these emotions.

Unprecedented situation

Hannah and Helen impress that we are in an unprecedented situation at the moment, with pools indefinitely closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

There is a huge range of emotions that we might feel about this – sometimes many over a short period of time. It's important to remember that all these emotions are valid reactions, when we're feeling out of control.

Hannah and Helen refer to Geoffrey Roberts's Feeling Wheel (see video) and how this can help us identify how and why we are feeling a certain way.

While not many things feel normal in times of uncertainty, we develop a new normal.

Sports Psychology Video

Thank you for supporting #OpenOurPools

We wanted to say a huge thank you for supporting our campaign to get pools reopened!

As a result of your efforts, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed a timetable for the reopening of swimming pools will be announced this week.

This announcement was made after government and public health officials toured four swimming pools to see at first-hand how facilities are able to operate safely.

As well as this, #OpenOurPools has been covered by a wide range of national media such as BBC News, ITV News, the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Mail Online and many more.

Athletes have also used their platform to raise awareness of the campaign and there has been great support across social media. This resulted in #OpenOurPools being the second highest trending hashtag on Twitter in the UK during the first day.

As we wait for a date for pools to reopen, please continue your support across social media and make sure you tag Swim England in your posts:

Twitter – @Swim_England
Facebook – @SwimEngland
Instagram – @Swim England

Monday, 6 July 2020

Return to Swim Training Scheme Survey

Hi All,

Please remember to complete the return to training survey for each individual that takes part in our swim training scheme by Wednesday 8th July.

This survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and your results will be greatly appreciated.

The survey can be accessed by clicking the link below;

https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/J1INQB/

This survey is completely anonymous. We do not ask for or record anything that can be used to identify you as an individual.

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Outstanding Competition Refunds

Hi All,

The Club Treasurer has now paid any refunds requests we have received up to date. If you have still have an outstanding refund for a cancelled competition to claim please could you email leedsentries@gmail.com with the following details;

- Name of Competition

- Swimmers Name

- Account Name

- Sort Code

- Account Number

We would ideally like to process all refunds for the competitions below before the end of the swimming financial year (31^st July).

- City of Sheffield Premier Meet

- Rotherham Metro Springtime Meet

- City of Leeds National Qualifier

- Harrogate Spa Town Graded Meet

- City of Sheffield No Frills Meet

- City of Leeds Spring Development Meet (Only entry fees paid to the club in the Denison Suite on a Monday evening)

Many thanks,

City of Leeds Entries Team

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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."