Regional Age Group - Notice Board

Thursday, 11 April 2019

Spring Development Meet Success

Well done to those Regional swimmers who competed in the Development Gala on Saturday afternoon. The squad achieved 21 PB's out of 25 Swims, 10 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, 6 Bronze Medals, 8 more Yorkshire Qualifying Times and 5 top 4th - 10th place finishes.

🌟 Gold Medalists (4) 🌟

William Wi (5), Beth Wa (2), Isabelle Ra (2), Eloise An (1)

Silver Medalists (3)

Yuvraj (2), Beth Wa (1), Isabelle Ra (1)

Bronze Medalists (3)

Yuvraj (3), Isabelle Ra (2), Beth Wa (1)

4th - 10th Place Finishes (2)

Eloise An (4th, 4th, 4th & 4th), Beth Wa (6th)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below

Spring Development Meet Results 2019

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

Regional Development Best Times

Well Done!

The Regional Team

Training Changes Reminder

Hi All,

Just a reminder of the changes to training for the Regional Squads this weekend due to the City of Leeds National Qualifier taking place at John Charles.

Regional Development

Friday 12^th April – 07:15 – 08:30 (No Land Training) (Later start due to National Qualifier Meet)

Saturday 13^th April – 07:30 – 08:45 (Dive Pit)

Regional Performance

Friday 12^th April – 07:15 – 08:30 (Later start due to National Qualifier Meet)

Saturday 13^th April – 06:30 – 07:50 (National Qualifier Meet)

The Regional Team

Time Keepers Course

Hi All,

We are looking at running a timekeeprs course in the near future. If you are interested please let Vicki Spencer know via email (vickispencer@hotmail.com) or in person where she can be found in the Denison on a Monday night.

The Regional Team

Regional Development 400m IM Time Trial Results

400m IM Time Trial Results (Thu 11th April Am)

Zac Jo = 07:42.92

Alfie Yo = 07:55.40

Bertie Pi = 08:05.90

Callum Ra = 08:23.72

Millie Wa = 08:25.75

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

ASANER Age Group Championships 2019 (REG PER)

Hi All,

Entries for the North Eastern Counties will be taken on Monday 15th April. Swimmers should enter ALL events they have qualified for. This is the biggest competition in the Regional competition calendar and one of the hardest to qualify for. Anyone who has achieved a time (even if it is only in one event) should race. This meet is a fantastic opportunity to compete against the fastest swimmers in the North East.

Held at John Charles on 11th, 12th, 25th & 26th May

Age as at 31st December 2019 (Ages 11yrs +)

Anyone who competed at Harrogate can check if they have achieved a long course NER time by using the calculator below to convert your times from short course to long course:

Swimming Converter

North Eastern Qualifying times, details and entry forms can be printed using the links below;

NER Qualifying Times

ASANER Conditions 2019 & Event Schedule

City of Leeds Entry Form

Please make every effort to achieve 100% attendance in the run up to THE BIG ONE!

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's to a result you will be happy with!

The Regional Team

Tuesday, 9 April 2019

B.O.K. GALA - 28th APRIL 2019

Hi All,

If there are any parents of swimmers attending the BOK Gala on 28th April who are timekeepers, judges or referees and would like to help out please could you email Jason Bradley (officials@bokswimmingclub.co.uk) the officials co-ordinator and let him know of your availability.

Many thanks in advance for your assistance in this,

The Regional Team

Thursday, 4 April 2019

Promotions

A big congratulations to the swimmers below on their selections for promotion;

Regional Performance to National Age Group

Geroge Br

Nathan Du

Joseph Le

Thomas Mi

Theodore Ro

Harry Se

Oliver Wh

Regional Development to Regional Performance

Joshua Ba

Max Fo

Isaac Fo

Oliver Go

Matthew Ja

Asher Ma

Hari Mo

Matilda As

Ruby El
Eva He
Isabella Me

Hollie Wi

Maisie Wr

Sophia Hi

We welcome to Regional Development

Naiomi We

Lauren Ga

Aira Wi

Isabel Ha

Caitlyn Sm

Annabelle Ha

George Ca

Lucas Pi

Maisy Be

We wish you all the best of luck in your new squads!

The Regional Team

April Training Changes

Hi All,

Please make note of the following changes to training for the Regional Squads over April due to Easter, pool bookings and competitions.

Regional Development

Friday 12^th April – 07:15 – 08:30 (No Land Training) (Later start due to National Qualifier Meet)

Saturday 13^th April – 07:30 – 08:45 (Dive Pit)

Friday 19^th April – No Training

Saturday 20^th April – No Training

Monday 22^nd April – No Training

Saturday 27^th April – 07:30 – 08:30 (Richmondaleas Meet), We will train to 08:45 if Richmondales allow

Monday 29^th April – No AM Training (Recovery after BOK Spring Open Meet)

Regional Performance

Friday 12^th April – 07:15 – 08:30 (Later start due to National Qualifier Meet)

Saturday 13^th April – 06:30 – 07:50 (National Qualifier Meet)

Friday 19^th April – No Training

Saturday 20^th April – No Training

Monday 22^nd April – No Training

Saturday 27^th April – 06:00 – 07:30 - Dive Pit (Richmondaleas Meet)

Monday 29^th April – No AM Training (Recovery after BOK Spring Open Meet)

The Regional Team

Spring Development Meet

Hi All,

There will be no Saturday AM training for those swimmers in Regional Development who are competing in the Spring Development Meet this weekend.

If there are any parents willing to help out on the day please email Vicky Spencer (vickispencer@hotmail.com) and let her know of your availability. This meet cannot run without the help of parent volunteers.

Please note the arrival times below.

Arrive: 12:00

Warm Up: 12:15

Start: 13:00

Spring Development Meet Info Pack

Spring Development Meet Draft Programme

Good Luck to all competing

The Regional Team

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

Hi All,

Here are the results from this months kick test. PB's are highlighted in green. The next kick test will be held on Monday 6th May.

All times from the start of the season can be viewed using the link below;

Regional Squads Kick Tests

Well Done!

The Regional Team

REG DEV	200m Max Kick
Ruby El	3:28.19
Joshua Ba	3:34.22
Tilly As	3:36.00
Jacob O'D	3:44.66
Oscar Sc	3:46.62
Owen Ca	3:48.50
Matthew Ja	3:49.25
Hollie Wi	3:50.03
Bertie Pi	3:51.80
Zac Jo	3:51.97
Eva He	3:52.88
Oliver Go	3:53.98
Max Fo	3:59.25
Zach Cr	3:59.25
Oliver Pu	4:00.59
George Wo	4:03.13
Ethan Co	4:03.58
Jessica Wo	4:05.30
Millie Wa	4:05.98
Alfie Yo	4:08.37
Hari Mo	4:09.00
Yuvraj Ub	4:10.70
Joseph Ha	4:11.92
Dexter Ro	4:16.03
Lillie Ha	4:16.77
Beth Wa	4:20.45
Abdullah Mo	4:25.42
Callum Ra	4:27.38
William Wi	4:28.56
Sophia Hi	4:29.42
Ellie An	4:37.98
Amos Pe	4:38.45
Isabelle Ra	5:28.34
Maisie Wr	Absent
Asher Ma	Absent
Edward Co	Absent
Pawal Bo	Absent
Freya Co	Absent
Isobella Me	Absent
Issac Fo	Absent
Jake Ph	Absent
Alexander Th	Absent
Anna Ta	Absent

REG DEV	15m U/W
Hari Mo	9.07
Ruby El	9.1
Tilly As	9.28
Joshua Ba	9.72
Alfie Yo	9.84
Oliver Go	9.98
Millie Wa	10.38
George Wo	10.62
Callum Ra	10.72
Amos Pe	10.73
Owen Ca	10.79
Zach Ca	10.94
Sophia Hi	11.03
Eva He	11.11
Hollie Wi	11.14
Jacob O'D	11.16
Zac Jo	11.19
Dexter Ro	11.21
Max Fo	11.65
Oliver Pu	11.66
Ethan Co	11.68
Bertie Pi	11.76
Joseph Ha	11.83
Beth Wa	11.99
Jessica Wo	12.28
Oscar Sc	12.3
William Wi	12.8
Abdullah Mo	13
Yuvraj Ub	13.28
Lillie Ha	13.81
Matthew Ja	13.9
Ellie An	14.06
Isabelle Ra	14.14
Maisie Wr	Absent
Asher Ma	Absent
Edward Co	Absent
Isobella Me	Absent
Issac Fo	Absent
Alexander Th	Absent
Freya Co	Absent
Pawel Bo	Absent
Jake Ph	Absent
Anna Ta	Absent

REG PER	200m MAX Kick
Samantha Kn	3:01.85
Harry Se	3:15.63
Oliver Wh	3:17.21
Charlotte Mo	3:18.39
Jamie Br	3:22.15
Libby Di	3:23.46
Theodore Ro	3:25.57
George Br	3:26.17
Sophie Ra	3:26.99
Millie Th	3:28.31
Oliver Br	3:30.71
Kieran He	3:32.70
Charlie Hi	3:37.95
Alex Ne	3:37.96
Ashton De	3:37.96
Dominic Vi	3:37.96
Oliver St	3:38.20
Joseph Le	3:38.55
Megan Tr	3:41.73
Valeria Le	3:47.57
Chloe Ma	3:49.09
Arthur Fi	3:50.05
Nathan Du	3:53.63
James Ad	4:03.85
Ellie Ak	4:06.73
Hazel Bl	4:06.73
Anna Sc	4:11.04
Luke Dy	4:16.31
Thomas Mi	Absent
Matthew Ju	Absent
Daniel Ra	Absent
Lexi En	Absent

REG PER	15m U/W
Samantha Kn	7.87
Harry Se	8.44
Nathan Du	8.51
Jamie Br	8.55
Theodore Ro	8.72
Oliver Br	8.81
Libby Di	8.9
Sophie Ra	8.97
Ashton De	8.99
Dominic Vi	9.14
George Br	9.17
Oliver St	9.22
Charlotte Mo	9.31
Hazel Bl	9.7
Alex Ne	9.7
Oliver Wh	9.75
Valeria Le	9.85
Millie Th	10
Arthur Fi	10
Charlie Hi	10.1
Kieran He	10.27
Chloe Ma	10.31
Joseph Le	10.43
Luke Dy	10.49
Megan Tr	10.99
James Ad	10.99
Ellie Ak	11.93
Anna Sc	12.3
Matthew Ju	Absent
Daniel Ra	Absent
Thomas Mi	Absent
Lexi En	Absent

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."