Regional Age Group - Notice Board

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

British Swimming Referee Training 2022

Applications are now open for Referee training in 2022.

Details of the pre-requisites, application process and an application form can be found at https://www.britishswimming.org/browse-sport/swimming/officials/officials-qualifications-training/ in the Referee section.

The closing date has been extended to 31^st January 2022 to allow additional opportunity for prospective candidates to reach the required number of hours of poolside experience.

The exam will take place on Saturday 19^th November 2022 at 10am.

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

City of Leeds Christmas Cracker & Training Changes

Hi All,

The Leeds Xmas Meet is the last meet of 2021 and the end of the current training cycle, let's make it a good one. Concentrate on the skills you have learnt in training and put them into practice in the racing pool.

Please remember it is City of Leeds policy that all swimmers must arrive 30 minutes prior to warm up starting. Failure to check in with the team managing staff 30 minutes before warming up will consequence in a withdrawal of all swims in that particular session.

Details of the meet can be found by clicking the links below.

Draft Programme

Event Details

Fri Pm

Arrive from: 15:00

Warm Up: 15:30

Start: 16:30

Sat Am

Arrive: 07:30
Warm Up: 08:00
Start: 09:00

Sat Pm
Arrive: 12:30
Warm Up: 13:00
Start: 14:00

Sun Am

Arrive: 07:30
Warm Up: 08:00
Start: 09:00

Sun Pm
Arrive: 12:45
Warm Up: 13:15
Start: 14:15

Please take note of the training changes below due to this weekend's competition

Friday 17th December - No Training (Xmas Cracker - 800m & 1500m races taking place)

Saturday 18th December - No Training (Squad Competing)

Monday 20th December - No AM Training (Recovery)

Good luck to everyone competing. Keep chasing those Yorkshire Times!

Covid guidance and spectator ticket information will follow shortly.

The Regional Team

Monday, 13 December 2021

Regional Squads PB Update

Please use the link below to view the latest Regional Squad Personal Best Times

Regional Development Life Time Bests

Regional Performance Life Time Bests

Barnsley Xmas Meet Results

Well Done Everyone!!!!! You SMASSSSSSHED IT!!!!

The coaching team are thrilled with the number of fantastic performances in the pool over the weekend. Some very hard work has gone into training over the last few weeks and the results were a credit to all swimmers. We are very proud of you all.

Regional Development achieved a whopping 90 PB's out of 126 Swims, 38 Gold Medals, 28 Silver Medals, 16 Bronze Medals and 8 more Yorkshire Qualifying Times.

A Grade Medals (23 Gold, 19 Silver & 9 Bronze)

🌟 Gold Medallists (8) 🌟

Shae Br (6), Elizabeth Bo (5), Oscar O'Do (4), James As (2), Hayden La (2), Matei St (2), Oliver Ba (1), Freya El (1)

Silver Medallists (13)

James As (4), Oliver Ba (2), Josh McM (2), Oscar O'Do (2), Elizabeth Bo (1), Shae Br (1), Amelie Co (1), Freya El (1), Reuben Ha (1), Hayden La (1), Faye Ma (1), Matei St (1), Owen Te (1)

Bronze Medallists (7)

Reuben Ha (3), Oliver Ba (1), Amelie Co (1), Freya El (1), Faye Ma (1), Amelia Ma (1), Owen Te (1)

B Grade Medals (15 Gold, 9 Silver & 7 Bronze)

🌟 Gold Medallists 🌟 (9)

Oliver Ba (2), Ava Br (2), Seth Jo (2), Faye Ma (2), Josh McM (2), Owen Te (2), Shae Br (1), Noah Da (1), Reuben Ha (1)

Silver Medallists (6)

Ava Br (3), Noah Da (2), Erin Be (1), Shae Br (1), Hogan La (1), Owen Te (1)

Bronze Medallists (5)

Max Cl (3), Oliver Ba (1), Ava Br (1), Noah Da (1), Seth Jo (1)

Another fantastic meet. Great Effort!!!

For those swimmers who achieved Yorkshire times, it is now time to start chasing those NER qualifying times.

Keep training insane or your times will remain the same!

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Barnsley Christmas Sprints Meet 2021

'We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can.'

The Regional Team

Saturday, 11 December 2021

Christmas Cracker Raffle

Hi All,

We are still requiring raffle prizes of alcohol (wine, beer, spirits etc), chocolate or biscuits as per the recent email to enable us to make up some Christmas hampers for the City of Leeds meet next weekend.

We will collect any items at John Charles on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening this week and they can be handed to either Kay Jackson or Ian Sharp who will be sat near the timing suite balcony until approximately 1845 each evening.

Many thanks,

City of Leeds Supporters Committee

Friday, 10 December 2021

Face Masks

Anyone over the age of 11 must wear a face covering when entering and walking around LCC facilities in line with government guidelines

Thank you

Swimming Training Scheme

Club Shop - Christmas/New Year

The last club shop of the year will be Monday 20 December. It will re-open on Monday 17 January 2022. Thank you for your continued support.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thursday, 9 December 2021

Squad Arrival Times

Hi All,

Just a polite reminder that swimmers should be arriving to sessions 10 minutes before the start. Swimmers should be performing pre pool whilst waiting for the coach to explain the warmup.

Whilst we appreciate traffic can be bad some evenings, over the past few weeks we have the same swimmers arriving 15 minutes into the session. If you add the amount of time and metres missed over a full week this can amount to a full session missed every week.

In the instance that you do arrive late to training, make your apologies, and prepare yourself to be ready to train as quickly as you can.

The Regional Team

Barnsley Xmas Sprints Meet 2021 & Training Changes

Hi All,

Please take note of the arrival times for those competing at Sheffield in the Barnsley Sprints Meet this weekend. Please remember that it is City of Leeds policy to arrive and check in with the team managing staff 30 minutes prior to the warmup.

Saturday 11th December

Am Session

Arrive: 07:30

Warm Up: 08:00

Start: 09:00

Pm Session

Arrive: 12:30

Warm Up: 13:00

Start: 14:00

Return to Competition Health Declaration Form
All swimmers must complete a 'Return to Competition Health Declaration Form' below. Swimmers should print this and keep it in their bags to gain access to poolside.

Returning to Pools Supporting Resources | Swim England Guidance (swimming.org)

Face Coverings
Please remember to bring masks as the centre have requested that everyone wears a face covering when moving around the venue.

Training Changes

Regional Development

Friday 10th December: 19:00 - 20:00 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 11th December: No Training (Squad competing in Sheffield)

Regional Performance

Saturday 11th December: 06:00 - 07:30 Am (Earlier time due to York City Baths Meet)

Best of luck to everyone competing.

The Regional Team

1500m Time Trial

Hi All,

We will be doing a 1500m Time Trial for swimmers in Regional Development & Regional Performance on Thursday 16^th December.

This will not be a normal session. Swimmers will perform a warmup, time trial, swim down and then they can leave.

The 1500m time trial is a key indicator in testing the aerobic endurance of the swimmers.

ALL members who are 10 and over from Regional Performance should be in attendance. All members of Regional Development who attend Thursday mornings should also attend.

Anyone who is competing in the 800m or 1500m Freestyle in the Leeds Christmas Cracker on Friday 17^th December does not need to attend.

If there are any parents who are free to help lap count, please make yourselves available on Thursday morning to Kevin & Emily.

So, the coaching staff can prepare heats for the morning, please register your attendance by entering the 1500m on the Gala's page the City of Leeds online entry system by 6:30pm on Tuesday 14th December.

Good luck everyone!

The Regional Team

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 on line. 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 on line, 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.

Tuesday, 7 December 2021

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 10th January.

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

Regional Kick Tests

Well Done!

Reg Dev	200m Max Kick
Oliver Ba	3:17.40
Hayden La	3:36.79
Elizabeth Bo	3:45.12
Owen Te	3:49.46
Evie Lu	3:50.50
Oscar O'Do	3:50.50
Poppy Gi	3:53.60
Matei St	3:54.95
Robson Ha	4:01.65
Reuben Ha	4:03.52
Max Cl	4:09.67
Angus Yo	4:11.56
Ruby Ke	4:18.44
Erin Be	4:18.52
Amelia Ma	4:20.93
Hogan La	4:21.01
Livia St	4:27.43
Callum Fo	4:28.72
James As	4:32.37
Shae Br	4:32.66
Connor Mc	4:36.28
Halo Be	4:37.37
Freya El	4:40.34
Amelie Co	4:43.68
Seth Jo	4:44.37
Alfie Cr	4:48.93
Oliver Ha	4:49.82
Mia Th	4:54.16
Faye Ma	4:54.29
Joshua Mc	4:54.61
Florence Jo	5:15.75
Grace O'Ha	5:21.81
Olivia Wi	5:21.81
Harry Di	5:22.38
Noah Da	5:30.72
Benjamin Mo	6:04.31
Heidi Ha	6:13.02
Geroge Ki	6:13.02
Hudson Sm	Absent
Georgia Ha	Absent

Reg Dev	15m U/W
Hayden La	8.81
Reuben Ha	9.09
Matei St	9.22
Evie Lu	9.94
Elizabeth Bo	9.99
Oscar O'Do	10.06
Connor Mc	10.6
Owen Te	11.03
Grace O'Ha	11.05
Angus Yo	11.06
Shae Br	11.14
Amelie Co	11.36
James As	11.67
Faye Ma	11.85
Oliver Ba	11.9
Alfie Cr	12.1
Hogan La	12.17
Seth Jo	12.26
Max Cl	12.38
Noah Da	12.51
Erin Be	12.64
Oliver Ha	12.75
Mia Th	13.14
Robson Ha	13.28
Poppy Gi	13.47
Harry Di	13.47
Amelia Ma	13.57
Livia St	13.59
Halo Be	13.69
Freya El	14.15
Joshua Mc	14.6
Ruby Ke	14.64
Geroge Ki	15.95
Heidi Ha	16.39
Florence Jo	16.53
Callum Fo	14m
Olivia Wi	14m
Benjamin Mo	13m
Hudson Sm	Absent
Georgia Ha	Absent

Reg Per	200m Max Kick
Jessica Wo	3:17.91
Beth Wa	3:18.56
Samuel Hi	3:19.21
Scarlett Cl	3:26.98
Ella Mc	3:28.68
Owen Ca	3:31.73
Annabelle Ha	3:32.80
Isabelle Ha	3:34.71
Alfie Yo	3:37.31
Florrie Di	3:38.09
Emily Ma	3:38.20
Tylan Fl	3:38.59
Jacob O'D	3:39.09
Molly No	3:39.63
Jamie Th	3:40.93
Patrick O'H	3:43.71
Amit Ma	3:45.52
Ava Br	3:46.25
William Wi	3:48.38
Darcey Bl	3:49.84
Elkie Fo	3:52.33
Harriett Da	3:53.54
Ella Jo	3:53.56
Jackson Cl	3:53.82
Isabelle Ki	3:58.06
Ellie An	4:03.69
Issac Fo	4:10.31
Lily Ve	4:11.06
Penny Da	4:12.63
Ella Co	4:14.04
Zach Pi	4:17.81
Daisy Gl	4:28.16
Finnley St	4:36.80
Malaika Az	Absent
Zach Cr	Absent
Robyn Ho	Absent
Evie Wo	Absent

Reg Per	15m U/W
Tylan Fl	7.76
Ella Mc	7.78
Annabelle Ha	8.03
Jessica Wo	8.36
Samuel Hi	8.64
Florrie Di	8.66
Beth Wa	8.68
Darcey Bl	8.78
Harriett Da	8.96
Patrick O'H	9.45
Emily Ma	9.68
Alfie Yo	9.69
Jacob O'D	9.84
Ellie An	10
Jamie Th	10.03
Owen Ca	10.09
Daisy Gl	10.19
Scarlett Cl	10.22
Penny Da	10.26
Ella Jo	10.26
William Wi	10.47
Zach Pi	10.52
Issac Fo	10.59
Elkie Fo	10.72
Molly No	10.94
Isabelle Ki	11.06
Lily Ve	11.06
Ava Br	11.43
Amit Ma	11.65
Ella Co	12.02
Isabelle Ha	12.19
Jackson Cl	12.48
Finnley St	12.99
Malaika Az	Absent
Zach Ca	Absent
Robyn Ho	Absent
Evie Wo	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."