8 Jul 2008 - Newsletter July 08
Results
Southern Junior League Final
After a very long-winded process the results for the second round were published, placing our final round at Bath. We were hosting the gala, which ran very smoothly thanks to our hard working team of volunteers. The swimmers made a great performance against Chard, Trowbridge, Weymouth, Clayesmore and Melksham. We had met Weymouth in Round 2 and were beaten by a meagre 3 points and in round 1 we met Claysemore who beat us by only 11 points. In this exciting final, swimmers posted 29 individual PBs and 28 relay split PBs. At half way Frome were placed in 5th place above only Melksham, but only 5 points separated 5th and 2nd. The team pulled together for the second half of the gala, raising our game with every swim. After the last event Frome had 155 points, to finish 3rd behind Trowbridge (232) and Chard (200), and ahead of Weymouth (148), Clayesmore (140) and Melksham (118). A fanstastic result for the Frome Southern Junior League Team. First place finishes came from Lawrence Sims, Emily Dixon and the Boys 11/U Medley relay team. A big well done to all who competed throughout the League Rounds. We would also like to say a big thank you to Susie Hann and Nicky Brown for co-ordinating our team this year.
Club Championships
This Saturday was the first of our club championships. Open to any member of the swimming club, passed through grade 4, it has been very successful so far. We had over 50 swimmers aged from 8 to18 competing in 25, 50 and 100m events. We have had 115 Personal Best times posted and 49 new times posted. A fantastic result. We look forward to further success in part two next week.
Locker Usage: Notice for All
As the changing facilities at Frome Leisure centre are small and used by many swimmers throughout the course of evenings, it is now imperative that swimmers either use lockers or bring their kit bags onto the poolside. Tuesday evening is especially problematic as we have over 200 swimmers passing through the changing rooms. It is no longer acceptable to leave loose kit around the changing rooms. Please act on this before the centre staff have to.
Coach’s Report - Squad training
Swimmer of the Month
This swimmer has shown a fantastic attitude to training this month, even when conditions have been hard. At competition this swimmer has shown me a hunger to achieve and move on in his swimming.
The swimmer of the month for May is
Lawrence Sims
Well done!
Karen’s Top Tip – Cross Training
Holidays are coming, six whole weeks to escape from school. Yippee!!!! However it’s also a time where swimmers lose a lot of their fitness due to reduced training programmes. As you have seen, we have arranged some training for the summer, but there are ways in which you can stay fit and still benefit your swimming without using the pool. Cross training is a term used when referring to one sport that can help you to perform well in another sport. Great sports to cross train for swimming are cycling, rowing, netball, basketball, tennis and cricket, so as your summer challenge let’s see how many you can try!!!!
New Squad Session
We have one new session beginning in September for squad swimmers. The session will run every Friday 7.00-8.00am and is to be in addition to the training sessions already participated in. This is available for swimmers who are regular swimmers in the top 4 training lanes. If you have any queries please let me know.
Dates for your Diary
Taunton Deane Open Meet
12th & 13th July
Entries are now in and confirmation has arrived. Could you please confirm you are able to participate in the team swims throughout the gala with ticks by your name on the notice board.
Frome SC Club Championships
5th July
This event is open to all swimmers in the club from grade 5A upwards. This is another great opportunity to post personal best times and develop your racing ability.
Frome Summer BBQ
Friday 18th July
Meeting at Longleat Lake from 6pm
Picnic – bring your own – and Rounders. All are welcome.
SASP Summer Camp
5th & 6th July
This camp is now full.
Summer Holiday Training
Normal training hours will end on the Wed 23rd July 2008.
Summer holiday sessions are available to swimmers in the academy, gold and complete swimmer athletes and squad swimmers. Dates are as follows:
Sat 7.30-8.30am: 26th July, 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd August
Tues 6.00-7.30pm: 29th July,5th,12th,19th August
Wed 7.00-8.00am: 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th August
Monday 25th August 9–10am
Tues 26th Aug-Fri 29th Aug 7am–8am
Normal training hours will resume on the 2nd September.
Friendly Series Gala
Sat 13th September 2008
A gala aimed directly for swimmers aged 8-12 who do not regularly compete. It is based on a format designed to develop competition skills in a fun environment. Races include relays, efficiency swims and fun events. For more information please contact Helen Ward and watch for the team sheet. This gala is very soon after the holidays.
Avalon Autumn Open Meet (Level 2)
18th & 19th October
Meet information is now on the Frome website. Please download the generic entry form, fill this in and hand to Karen by the 7th July. As previously you will be invoiced for payments. For more information on how parents can help our open meet run smoothly please contact Elaine Gilburt.
Tigersharks Level 3 Open Meet 23rd November
This will be the target meet for the autumn for all squad swimmers. Entry forms will be available soon.
NEW FEATURE: The Bigger Picture
What’s going on in World swimming this week?????
I don’t know how many of you know this, but this week the USA Olympic trials are being held. The American Olympic trials are a massive event. Competition to make the team can be tougher than the Olympic semi-finals! It’s only 34 days to the Olympics themselves and so the pressure of qualifying then flying straight out to the event is massive. So far (Monday 1st) Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte both broke the original world record (held by Phelps, 4:06.12) in the 400m IM. Videos can be seen on youtube. Phelps makes a 4:05 and Lochte a 4:06.06, it was an awesome race, which was won by Phelps’ final turn underwater. There’s loads more races to be posted, and loads of records will be broken.
Get with the Lingo – institutions in swimming
ASA: Amateur Swimming Association. The national governing body for all aquatic disciplines in England. In brief, they make the rules, provide insurance for clubs, co-ordinate county and regional sections of the ASA.WASA are the welsh equivalent of the ASA.
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British Swimming: Governs the ASA, WASA and Scottish ASA, makes rules, co-ordinates national championships, co-ordinates selection of Olympic teams etc.
FINA: Federation Internationale de NAtion, the international rules making organization for water sports (swimming, diving, synchro, open water & water polo) - founded in 1908. Effectively the world governing body.
Workforce Development
Indians Require some Chiefs
We have a number of exciting positions within the club to help us develop our workforce of keen volunteers. Divided into small jobs we are looking for people to co-ordinate the development our time keepers, officials and coaches. If you would like to help the club, but don’t want to get your feet wet, this could be an ideal job for you. If you have any questions please let myself or Elaine help.
Coaches Development Seminars
Our next seminar will be on Saturday 19th July at Frome Leisure Centre 7.30am and will be on progressive practices for front crawl. Following this there will be a short presentation about the new selection criteria for the squad. This will affect all grades teachers and we recommend that you are there to ask any questions that you might have. These criteria will be implemented from September.
Team Manager Training
15th September 2008 6-9pm
This course has been arranged to train poolside staff for team managing swimmers at competitions. It costs nothing and is being held in Frome College. We would love to have you there. To book your place, please ask for a form from Debbie McGuinness.
Young Aquatic Organisers Course
13th September 2008
A course for 14-19 year olds which explores the insides of swimming clubs, how they run and how to organise events. The course consists of theory for 3hrs, then assisting the planning and organising of the friendly series gala following this. A great opportunity to help youngsters learn the ropes. Again with no cost, it is a must. Please contact Karen for an application form.
Teaching Courses:
I have included information of upcoming teaching courses. Frome SC does have funding available to assist with your training as a coach in exchange for your volunteering so, please, if you are interested, contact me and we can move on from there.
ASA/UKCC TEACHER OF AQUATICS LEVEL 1
HMS Heron – Yeovilton
Friday 21st November 2008 – Log book session
28,29,30 November 2008
5,6,7,12,13 December 2008
Contact – Ali Parnell 01935 424922 / 455054
E Mail – ali_parnell@hotmail.com
ASA/UKCC TEACHER OF AQUATICS LEVEL 1
Taunton School
18th-22nd August
Email: Mark Rawle: Swim7@tiscali.co.uk
Karen Pinniger
Email: kpinniger@somerset.gov.uk Mob: 07500028404