Regional Age Group - Notice Board

Friday, 10 May 2024

City of Leeds Summer Meet - Draft Programme

Hi all,

Please find below a link to the City of Leeds Summer Meet draft programme. Please advise any errors or corrections to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 17th May.

City of Leeds Summer Meet 2024 - Draft Programme

The Regional Team

Thursday, 9 May 2024

1500m Time Trial Results

Hi all,

Here are the results of the Regional Development 1500m time trial.

Results - 09/05/2024

Well done to all swimmers that attended

Results from past 1500's can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Regional 1500m Time Trial Results

The next 1500m for both squads will be held in July.

The Regional Team

		Long Course
		09/05/2024
Name	Group	Time	Av Pace	Time off/ on since last PB
Olaf Gr	RPER	20:29.94	01:22.00	(-) 1:09.45
Oliver At	RPER	21:19.62	01:25.31	(-) 1:02.08
Oliver Ba	RPER	21:40.41	01:26.69	(-) 2:18.59
Hogan La	RPER	21:59.44	01:27.96	(-) 0:40.40
Ellis Ha	RPER	23:07.47	01:32.50	(-) 1:03.10
Euan Ca	RDEV	23:39.86	01:34.66	(-) 00:32.06
Evelyn At	RPER	23:43.27	01:34.88	First Time
Betsy Ki	RPER	23:45.63	01:35.04	(-) 1:33.62
Barney Ho	RPER	24:00.82	01:36.05	(-) 2:29.23
Isabelle Pa	RPER	24:02.13	01:36.14	(-) 2:16.30
George Ri	RDEV	24:13.28	01:36.89	(-) 0:58.03
Callum Fo	RPER	24:16.81	01:37.12	(+) 1:14.50
Henry Pa	RDEV	24:48.35	01:39.22	First Time
Oscar Ca	RDEV	24:55.54	01:39.70	(-) 0:50.27
Katie Sa	RDEV	26:37.07	01:46.47	First Time
Lewis Lu	RDEV	26:49.10	01:47.27	First Time
Eve Hwo	RDEV	27:37.72	01:50.51	First Time
Zac Ph	RDEV	27:56.75	01:51.78	First Time
Jessica Dj	RDEV	28:32.91	01:54.19	First Time

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Reminder - White Rose Junior League 2024

We are delighted to inform you that the swimmers in the link here 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 2 rounds:

The County Qualifying Round (The White Rose League, 1st June, 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 1^st June 2024

Venue : John Charles Centre for Sport

Arrive : 8:40am

Warm Up : 9:20am

Age is calculated as at 24^th November 2024 (day of Grand Final).

All those who have been selected for this competition must attend in 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 9^th May.

The Regional Team

North Eastern Counties - 2nd Weekend

Some great swims over the first weekend of the NER's, lots of you stepping up when it counted and manging to put in some great performances.

Just a few things before you race this weekend.

Preparation for your race is almost more important than how you swim the race itself. If you do not prepare your body and mind in the correct way before you get on the blocks, it is not going to be able to perform to the level that you want it to. For you guys, this prep starts even potentially hours before your race. Making sure we are warmed up properly, also making sure we are feeding ourselves with the right fuel, especially with the long, hot days we really need a big effort to try and keep ourselves energised and ready to race.

Just a reminder of the arrival times at John Charles this weekend.

Am Sessions (Heats)

Arrive: 30 Minutes before your scheduled warm up found here

Start: 09:00

The draft programme can be viewed here. Final instructions including withdrawals, spectator tickets, volunteers and live streaming can be viewed here.

LIVE RESULTS

SPECTATOR TICKETS:

LIVE STREAM:

Withdrawals - If a swimmer is not going to swim in a heat, they must inform the Entry Manager of their intention to withdraw no later than 12pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday and 12pm on Saturday for events on Sunday. Seeded Heat Start lists will be produced. Notifications should be sent to: nerswimmingmanager@asaner.org.uk

Training Changes

Friday 10th May - 18:30 - 19:30 (NER Swimmers), Normal for rest of squad

Saturday 11th May - 06:15 - 7:45 (Long Course) (None NER Swimmers Only), (Earlier time due to NER's)

Monday 13th May - No Am Training (Swimmers who have competed in NER's)

Normal (Swimmers who have not competed at NER's)

The Regional Team

Equipment Check

Can you please take some time to look at kit bags over the next week and give equipment a good clean! We have several individuals who keep reminding us that snorkels have gone mouldy, or they have broken! Please also take this opportunity to check for any missing equipment and replace it as soon as possible so that swimmers can take part in all parts of the session with the correct apparatus.

Here's a quick reminder of what is needed:

· Fins

· Paddles (small/finger paddles)

· Snorkel

· Pullbuoy

· Kickboard

· Drinks Bottles

· Spare Cap & Goggles

If you require a replacement STS Cap, you can purchase one from the Aquatics Centre Reception (you will need to keep the receipt and pass it to your coach, so that they can give you the cap). Please keep an eye on your child's kit bags on a regular basis to ensure nothing has gone missing!

Just a reminder that black STS caps should be worn for training and yellow City of Leeds caps for competitions (this includes warm up's and cooldown).

Any City of Leeds kit can be purchased through our online shop here.

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Reminder - LCC STS Etiquette for Parents/Guardians

Dear Parent/Guardian,

To ensure that the Swimming Training Scheme and its 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 Entries

· Please ensure that if you need any advice on competition entries this is done with 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 discuss entries on the day that they are 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.

Lateness

· Whilst sometimes it cannot be helped to be late due to traffic, please make every effort to arrive to training early. It has become noticeable that there are certain swimmers who arrive late to every session. Over a week some swimmers lateness is adding up to one full session missed a week.

· Swimmers should aim to arrive on poolside 10-15 minutes early to take part in their pre pool routine, be ready to listen to the warm up and dive in on time.

Many thanks in advance for your cooperation.

STS Coaching Team

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Nutrition Workshop for Athletes

Hi all,

Please see below details of the following workshop which is available for athletes to book on.

Nutritional Workshop for Athletes

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 2nd June from 10am to 11:30am. The cost of the workshop is £5/athlete.

Places are available to book at: https://asaner.org.uk/event/swim-england-north-east-region-nutrition-workshop/

Places should be booked by Wednesday 29th May.

Regards

The Regional Team

Friday, 3 May 2024

White Rose Junior League 2024

We are delighted to inform you that the swimmers in the link here 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 2 rounds:

The County Qualifying Round (The White Rose League, 1st June, 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 1^st June 2024

Venue : John Charles Centre for Sport

Arrive : 8:40am

Warm Up : 9:20am

Age is calculated as at 24^th November 2024 (day of 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 9^th May.

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."