Orders can be collected from the club night desk on Friday 29th August.
Please could all Elite 2 swimmers be aware that they should only be entering the Leicester L2 meet if they do not qualify for the City of Coventry L1 meet on 29th November. The City of Coventry Meet will be the squads target meet and all swimmers should be entering this if they have acheived the consideration times which are available on the club website now. Please ensure you check before you enter!
The City of Coventry Sprint Meet will close on Wednesday 20th August. All outstanding money must be paid to your parent rep/coach/club night desk asap. The closing date for Coventry & District entries is 1st September. Only swimmers registered as Category 2 may enter online. **** NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ****
This Level 2 meet is first come first served. The club will shortly be distributing forms to the above squads and the club entry will be sent on Tuesday September 16th. You may send in your own entry if you do not want to wait for the club entry. ***ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY A CITY OF COVENTRY COACH*** Information is available at http://www.swimsquadleicester.co.uk/
Due to problems covering the session at Ernesford on Monday 18th August due to Holidays we have had to cancel the session. Any swimmers from the Reception Achievers that would like to swim can do so that night as a one off with the Achiever groups. These are either Red Achievers at Foxford School (6.30-7.30pm with Abbie) or Green Achievers at Tile Hill Wood school (7.00-8.00pm with Mark). Please note there are no sessions Bank Holiday Sunday or Monday for any group.
Unfortunately the organisers have informed me that this event is full for this year so we will be unable to take part.
The club entry has now been sent for this event but there are still a number of Elite 2 members who have not entered. If you are one of these people please download an entry form from www.pnsc.org.uk and send it off yourself. You should be entering whether you are a distance swimmer or not. It is a bit of fun for everyone and is no more than a warm up for a standard session so I want everyone to go if possible. See you all in 3 weeks.
All Elite 2 swimmers must retrun their completed enty forms and signed declarations for this event by the end of training monday 4th August 2008. If you have lost your forms or not had any they can be downloaded from www.pnsc.org.uk. All swimmers should be entering this event.
The last day of Nationals saw Adam Taylor finish in 5th position in the 17/18 yrs 100m Butterly final in a life time best of 57.07. The boys then stood up in the last male event of the 5 days in the 4x100m Medley relay finishing in 9th position after only being ranked 20th before the heats. This finished off an excellent week of results that coulminated in 2 gold medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze, 1 British Age Group Record, 1 West Midlands Regional Record, 1 Warwickshire Record & 2 Club records. This was underpinned by a huge number of life time best swims for all members of the team. Well done to all swimmers and coaches who have contributed to these results over the years.
If you have not received your ASA Memebership card this year please ask at the Club Desk on a Friday evening - preferably when they are not busy :)
Tonight in Sheffield at the finals session James Burden has set a new 16yrs British Age Group record for the 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.65. This also gave him the National title for the 15/16 yr olds. Rikki Morris also won his first National Title earlier in the day in the 17/18 yrs 800m Free in a lifetime best time. Also, through the semi finals tonight is Adam taylor who has made the 17/18 yrs final for the 100m Butterfly tomorrow.
Previews of the photographs will be available on Fridays from 6pm-7pm at Coventry Sports Centre. Orders will be taken at a cost of 50p per print payable at time of order - please bring correct change ! thank you,Julia
Tonights finals (Thurs) has been an exciting night for Coventry swimmers at the National Youth Championships. Rikki Morris has won a silver medal in the 200m Backstroke 17/18 yrs in a life time best time 0.03 secs off a gold. This was also a new club record. James Burden has won a bronze medal in another close finish in the 15/16 yrs 100m free. The boys 4x200m free team of Shane Faul, Rikki Morris, Rory Grealy & Adam Taylor set a new West Midlands Regional record by 5.50 secs (subject to ratification). Lucy Hall also finished in 6th place in the 16/17 yrs 800m Free today and then made the semi finals in the 200m free, both in life time best swims. More news from Sheffield tomorrow.
After the first two days of competition the swimmers have swum life time bests, made semi finals and finals. Yesterday (tuesday) the lads in the 4x100m Free finished a creditable 4th place after being ranked 7th before the heats. The team of Adam Taylor, Rory Grealy, Rikki Morris and James Burden all swam lifetime best relay splits to finish in fourth spot. Also, Lucy Hall swam a life time best by 22 secs in the 1500m free to finish in 6th position, her first time finishing in the top ten in an event at Nationals. Today (weds) we have had Rikki Morris produce a life time best swim in a very close 100m Back to finish in 4th place, 0.2 secs off the gold medal. Adam Taylor also made his first National final in the 200m Butterfly finishing in 5th place in another life time best swim. Tomorrow we have James Burden in the 100m free final and Rikki Morris going in the 200m Backstroke, his main event.
All swimmers now need to show they are part of Coventry Swimming Club when they come to train. They need to show their membership pass as the sports trust are having a lot of people saying they swim with the club when it is clearly not the case. We are aware that this may be inconvinient, but would appreciate co-operation with this from all members.
Bored of the holidays already?? fancy some free swimming I need swimmers from level 4 to achiever level 11.00am-12.00pm for swimming teachers to work with, during the next 3 weeks (Mon-Fri), improve your strokes and skills - no need to book just come along to Lyng Hall, Blackberry Lane
Elite 2 Swimmer BJ Lowe made his debut apearance at the ASA National Age Group Championships held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield today. Swimming in the 200m Backstroke against a tough field which included national record holder Matthew Johnson, BJ swam a personal best time of 2.25.45 which was a fantastic effort. BJ was joined at the Championships by link swimmer Peter Clarke from Leamington who registered a lifetime best of 1.15.94 which earned him a place in the final on friday night where he finished a credible 9th. Peter also swam in the 200m backstroke. Well done to BJ and Peter.
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all won Top boy or girl at the recent B Grade Open Meet: Boys 9 years Gleb Popov 11 years equal Earl Radtschenko 12 years Marc Farrer 13 years Aiden Page Girls 11 years Fay Price 12 years Natasha Boulton Congratulations to all our individual medal winners, there were quite a few!
This is a reminder that all National open water entries are due back to the club for processing by tomorrow (18th July). If there are any queries please see or contact Alex or myself ASAP.
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all competed in the the Midlands Open Water Championships last Sunday (the girls all swimming for the first time!): 3K Swim Grace Williams-brown 1st 13-16 yrs age (and also first home out of all the girls & boys) Kim Paginton 1st 17-19 yrs age Charlotte Cheshire 4th 13-16 yrs age Jennifer Todd 6th 13-16 yrs Age Charlotte Rogers 7th 13-16 yrs age 5K swim Emma Bysouth 8th in the womens Ian Adshead 10th in the mens 1.5k swim Frank Stoney 2nd 50-59yrs age Well done to all swimmers.
Just a reminder to anyone who is at school in Warwickshire come 1st September 2008 (not including schools in Coventry LEA) to send me details of their recommendations for the selectors that were due today. If you have not already done so can you email me the details ASAP please. For those of you that are at a Coventry or West Midlands school (come the 1st september) your entry forms for the selection for the Division 6 trials can be found at the following link http://www.essa-schoolswimming.com/2007%20div%206%20trials%20entry.pdf If you require a paper version of this please see myself or Alex for a copy. Any queries please let me know.
Photographs of the presentations at the recent club championships are now available to purchase by club members. The cost will be to cover the cost of printing and will depend on the number of orders placed. Please contact me if you are interested
The City of Coventry Swimming Club would like to thank Ian Fairchild for his generosity in donating the two new banners which are now mounted on the diving boards at Coventry Sports Centre.
There are still places left on the Summer Camps that we are running. The assistant coaches for these camps are: Week 1 - Allison Stoney Week 2 - Grace Callaghan Week 4 - Helen Bingley Week 5 - Hayley Ward If you would like to book a place on any of the courses please email Alex Gray to reserve a place on alex.gray@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Due to the School Strikes Lyng Hall School will be shut next Wednesday & Thursday. Therefore, the Blue Achievers on wednesday can swim with Green Achievers at Tile Hill Wood 7.00-8.00pm and the HIgh Achievers 1 on thursday can swim at Caludon Castle School 6.15-8.00pm. I have checked with both Caludon Castle & Tile Hill and they are not affected by the strikes.
Please note there will be no land training for members of the Elite 2 Squad on Thursday 10th July 2008 as Alex will be coaching Elite 1 due to Jo attending Senior Nationals in Liverpool.
I have recieved an email today from a researcher from the Gadget show on Channel 5. Details below: I am emailing you from the UK TV programme ‘The Gadget Show’ (Monday, Ch5, Series 10, 8pm) produced by North One TV. ‘The Gadget Show’ is the UK’s leading technology programme and we regularly attract 1.5 millions viewers. The programme features, examines and test the latest gadgets and advances in technology. We are currently looking for a group of 12-16 swimmers (aged 18-40) willing to test three of the latest swimming gadgets alongside our presenters, Suzi Perry, Jason Bradbury and Jon Bentley. Filming will be on the 8th July between 12.00-4.00pm at Edgbaston Priory (Birmingham) – I do apologise for the lack of notice. All we would require from the swimmers is to have a play with three of the latest swimming gadgets - we would then film them giving their opinion of the products. The three gadgets consist of a Swimming mask with integrated camera/camcorder capabilities, a completely waterproof ipod shuffle and an underwater Pogo Stick. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide payment or travel expenses but we will give all participants lunch (we will need to need if anyone has any special dietary requirements) – it should be a really fun and exciting shoot. If you are interested can I ask that you contact the researcher direct; Charlotte Clappison charlotte.clappison@northonetv.com Thanks
We have been asked by the Warwickshire organiser to submit nominations for the Warwickshire Schools Team for the ESSA Division 4 trials. Details of eligibility are below. If you are interested in being nominated please could you let me know no later than Weds 16th July as we have to get our nominations in by Tuesday 22nd. This years Division 4 Championship will be held on the afternoon of Saturday 20th September 2008 at the Braunstone Leisure Centre, Leicester. Warm-ups 2:00pm. Eligibility Swimmers must be in full time attendance at a school in Warwickshire. Age Groups Ages for Girls and Boys at the commencement of the academic year as at midnight 31st August / 1st September JUNIOR 11years and under 14 years (School Years 7,8,9) INTERMEDIATE 14years and under 16 years (School Years 10 and 11) SENIOR 16Years and under 19 years (School Years 12 and 13) Events Events for each age group, boys and girls 200m IM 100m Backstroke 100m Breaststroke 100m Butterfly 100m Freestyle 400m Freestyle 4 x 50m free relay 4 x 50m medley relay Swimmers may enter one individual event plus relays in their own age group. Nominations At this stage all I need is the following information for each nomination: Name DOB Stroke/event @100m and fastest time Fastest 50m free time to consider for relay Fastest 400m free time for consideration for that event. We can nominate a swimmer for more than one individual event at this stage, but the selectors will only select a swimmer for one individual event when it comes to the final team selection. Any queries please let me know.
Members of City of Coventry Swimming club meet Sharron Davies at the official opening of the reception building at Shire Hall Warwick.
Wednesday 9th July - Senior Performance 1 to train with Junior Performance 1 5.00-6.30pm Saturday 12th July - Due to the B Grade Meet both Elite 1 & 2 to train 6.00-8.15am pool and 8.30-9.30am land work.
Due to the Summer term ending on this Friday (4th July) at Bablake school all of the wednesday sessions for High Achiever 1 squad have been moved to Caludon Castle School 6.15-8.00pm. This will be in place until Bablake School return on Wednesday 3rd September.
Just a quick reminder to parents/swimmers about our ‘Summer Swim Camps’. There are four weeks available so don’t forget to book your place.
To all Parents of swimmers in the Achiever & Junior Performance Squads. We have arranged a meeting for all parents of the Green, Red, Blue & High Achiever & Junior Performance squads for Friday 11th July 7.00-8.00pm in the Inspire Suite (top floor on dry side of Coventry Sports Centre). The purpose of this meeting is to talk about Long Term Athlete Development and how this relates to your swimmer.
Due to an Open Evening at Caludon Castle School on Thursday 3rd July we have been asked to cancel our sessions that evening. Therefore, there will be no training for Junior Performance 1 or 2 on this night. Apologies for this but it is out of our control.
As of Monday 16th June Alex Gray has joined the Caoching Team of the Club in the position of Senior Coach. Alex joins us from the City of Sheffield Swim Club where he has had many successes at both Regional and National Level. Alex has taken up a full time position with us and will be the new Elite 2 coach. His role will also be to assist myself in the running of the Training Scheme and development of the club. Further details of specific job roles will follow once Alex has settled into the position. We welcome him to Coventry and I am sure will help to develop all the members within the Scheme for the future.
Due to the success of the first Open Water Taster session that we ran we are planning on having a second one this saturday (21st) again at Bosworth Water. Anyone who is interested in attending (the swimmers have to be a minimum of 13 years of age) can either meet outside Coventry Sports Centre at 6.15am or meet at the lake for 7.00am. Please can you let me know by Friday (20th)4.00pm so that we can let Bosworth know the numbers that are involved. The cost of the session is £3 per car onto the car park and then £2 per swimmer entering the lake. Any swimmer taking part the session will be included in their weekly session total. There will also be a meeting for these swimmers wishing to take part in Open Water competitions on Friday 20th at 6.15pm to give further information about the discipline. Also, a reminder that anyone wishing to do the Midlands Open Water Championships the official closing date is the 2nd July so all forms need to be returned to the club no later than friday 27th June.
Congratulations to Ryan Morris & James Burden who have been selected to compete for the Midlands Region at the UK Schools Games at the end of August. Ryan & James will compete at the National event in Bath & Bristol with the swimming taking place in Millfield.
Congratulations to BJ Lowe who achieved a National Qualifying time on Saturday at the Midlands for the 200m Backstroke. This swim also won him a bronze medal for his age group, 13 yrs.
I have received an email over the weekend from Denise Flude (early support coordinator) from Coventry City Council who is putting together a summer activity programme for families of children who have complex health needs and disabilities. Part of that schedule is swimming and canoeing. Denise is asking if any of our members would be interested in coming along to help in the pool at those sessions? There will only be 12 in the pool at any one time, including parents, but extra pairs of hands belonging to competant swimmers would help them to help the children. If you are interested in helping out send myself an email; joanne.deakins@coventry-swimming.org.uk and I can forward you further information and contact details.
Due to the Midland Bagcats being on this weekend and next weekend the following are training changes: Saturday 7th June: All Elite 1 & 2 together 6.00-8.15am swim, 8.30-9.30am land work Sunday 8th June: Reception, Red, Green, Blue and both High Achiever groups to swim 4.30-5.45pm (no land work). Both Junior Performance groups, Senior Performance groups & Senior Club to swim 5.45-7.30pm (no land work) Saturday 14th June: All Elite 1 & 2 together 6.00-8.15am swim, 8.30-9.30am land work Sunday 15th June: Reception, Red, Green, Blue and both High Achiever groups to swim 4.30-5.45pm (no land work). Both Junior Performance groups, Senior Performance groups & Senior Club to swim 5.45-7.30pm (no land work) Please let all members of your groups know about these changes.
The following swimmers all passed their Diving Awards the last time we ran tests: Emma Williams Katy Small Caitlin Hinson Olivia Kane Olivia Thompson Gemma Jones Francesca Demiranda Reece Quinn Alex Carrill Kathryn Fitch Congratulations to all swimmers. The Diving Awards are available to purchase from the Club Night Desk on Friday nights 6.00-8.00pm. The next Diving Awards will be done tonight (23rd May).
Coventry finished second in the Medal table with 18 gold, 19 silver and 17 bronze medals. Well done to the following for all winning gold medals at the weekend; Chris Young with 4 gold, Alex Hammond & Lewis Bednell each with 3 gold, Kathryn Bilic with 2 gold and Matthew Bruce, Luke O’Neill, Danny Page, Joshua Lee, Bronte Randle Bissell & Earl Radtschenko with one gold each. On top of these there were loads of personal best times set so well doen to all of those that lowered their times.
Due to the Spring Bank Holiday and half term the following are changes to the normal training programme: Saturday24th - Elite 1 & 2 (plus any Midland Bagcat & ICG swimmers) all train 6.00-8.15am with land work 8.30-9.30am Sunday 25th - All sessions cancelled Monday 26th - No morning session, all evening sessions cancelled except Elite 1 & 2 (plus any Midland Bagcat & ICG swimmers) all train 3.00-5.00pm. Wednesday 28th - High Achievers 1 session moves from Bablake to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.00pm Saturday 31st - Elite 1 & 2 all train 6.00-8.15am with land work 8.30-9.30am. All other sessions at this point in time will be as normal
Congratulations to Rikki Morris who has been selected to represent England in the forthcoming Commonwealth Youth Games in India. Rikki was selected after his performances at the recent Olympic Trials and will travel with the England team in October to India. Rikki will compete in the 100m & 200m Backstroke and relay events.
Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed for the club on Sunday in the Speedo League. It was a fantastic team performance and the support from the parents in the balcony was excellent and well appreciated by swimmers & staff on the poolside. In total 68 personal bests (both individual & relay splits) were achieved which is 67% of the swims. Biggest improvement in pb was from Chris Young (100m Butterfly) followed by BJ Lowe who broke the minute mark for 100m Free for the first time (which was also inside his National Qualifying time). Other notable personal bests were from Luke O\
Due to the Speedo League Final and staff being in Sheffield there will be no land training this Sunday (11th May).
If you would like to join in the Walkathon print off an entry form from http://www.leofriclions.org.uk/Walkathon2008.shtml and return to your parent rep or club night desk by Friday 2nd May
Advanced Details: We have booked the dates for the Summer camps as: 21 - 24 July 28 - 31 July 11 - 14 August 18 - 21 August 26 - 29 August (note Tuesday to Friday) For further details please look at for information on the website in the future.
I am looking for anyone out there who could help out this Wednesday at Stechford (1.00pm-3.30pm approx) I have timekeepers lined up from Henley College, but would like some supervisory staff to oversee these inexperienced helpers. If you are able to help please contact me on 0780 592 6887
The 500 Club was set up to raise funds for City of Coventry Swimming Club and started in March 2004. It’s a chance for you to win something for yourself as well as helping the club to develop young swimmers to enable them to reach their full potential. It costs £12 per number per year, or £1.50 per number for one month, payable in advance. Half of the money collected will be used as prize money for the monthly draws. The amounts depend on how many of the numbers are purchased but if all 500 numbers are sold you could win £125, £75 or £50. To join the 500 club please complete an application form available from the Club Desk on Friday nights, Club shop or download an application form from our website www.coventry-swimming.org.uk BUY YOUR NUMBERS THIS FRIDAY OR OVER THE WEEKEND AT THE COVENTRY OPEN MEET NEXT DRAW ON: Sunday 27th April 2008
Due to our Open Meet this weekend the sunday sessions have been changed to: Reception, Red, Green, Blue, High Achievers will swim 5.00-6.00pm. Junior Performance 1 & 2, Senior Performance 1 & 2 and Senior Club will swim 6.00-7.30pm. There will be no land work. Due to the Midlands & Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 3rd May - Elite 1 & 2 swim 6.00-8.00am, land work 8.15-9.15am Sunday 4th May - No Sessions Monday 5th May - No sessions (including morning session)except for Elite 1 & 2 swim 4.00-6.00pm
Events: Girls 4x25m Medley Relay and 4x25m Freestyle Relay - Boys 4x25m Medley Relay and 4x25m Freestyle Relay. to be held at Stechford Pool - 1.00pm - 3.30pm Wednesday 30th April 2008. There are currently NO Coventry Schools entered, all it takes is your fastest 4 swimmers chosen from year 5 or year 6 - top 2 schools at this gala go on to the National finals in Sheffield in June - Come on guys there must be at least one school out there that can put a team together !!!! contact Dave for entry details (d.white@essa-schoolswimming.com)
Just a reminder to all parents, swimmers & supporters of the Speedo League Final team there is a meeting planned for Friday 18th April at 6.15pm in the Inspire Suite (4th Floor in the dry side). The meeting is designed to provide information for the day, set expectations for the day and have general discussions on who we can improve our performances. All contributions welcome! Any outstanding monies for tickets & t-shirts etc please bring with you to pass to Ruth Jelley.
Due to some swimmers from Elite 2 competing at the Rugby Open Meet (and steff being at Rugby too) we have decided to merge the remaining Elite 2 swimmers who are training on Saturday morning with Elite 1. Therefore, the session time will be 6.00-8.15am swim, 8.30-9.30am land work.
Would all parents/supporters for Speedo Final please ensure they get their cheques to a member of the Jelley family by Monday 14th April. Adults £6.60 Concessions £3.50 Supporters Shirt £9.50 (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
The coaches for both the Nuneaton and Leicester Leagues leave Coventry Sports Centre at 4.30pm
Congratulations to the following club members who recently completed their Level 1 course. Katherine Bolton, Monty Hodson, Beth Hammond, Sam Wallen, Frances Lynn, Luke Fortune, Zachary Jelley, Natalie Cope Tom Varley, Paulina Jackson, Alex Smith Teacher/Coach education courses are available throughout the year, see David White for more details
Just a reminder there is now club night tomorrow due to the continuing work on the main pool. See you all next week
On the last day for Coventry Swimmers at the Olympic Trials James Burden finished off an excellent week with a Regional & County Junior Record in the 100m Freestyle of 53.22. The record had been set since 1983 and was one of the oldest in the record book. Adam Desmond was the last to go in the 1500m freestyle and although a little off his best due to being ill put in a good performance. All in all Coventry swimmers put in a good display this week and we now move on to aim for the ASA Nationals at the beginning of July and then the Bagcat and Youth Nationals at the end of July.
We have had further finalists at the Trials this week with Mark Branch & Sean Asher. Mark Branch did a seasons best time to make the "B Final" of the 200m Breaststroke whilst Sean Asher did a 7 sec personal best to make the "B final" of the 400m IM. Rikki Morris just missed making the B final of the 200m back in a life time best of 2:05.84 which was also just 0.4 of a second off making the European Junior Team. He may be in the frame to make the England Commonwealth Youth Games Team in October. Other news is that James Burden has set yet another Regional & County Junior record this time in the 100m Butterfly when he swam last night in a time of 58.17. Mark Strachan swam a seasons best in the 200 Breaststroke and Ryan Morris set a new personal best in the 400m IM last night. We have one more night of heats left to go with James Burden swimming in the 100m Freestyle and Adam Desmond starting in the 1500m freestyle.
The second day of the trials has brought more life time persoanl best swims for Mark Strachan and James Burden. Mark Strachan set a life time best in the 100m Breaststroke of 1:03.59 which put him 11th over all and into the "B" FINAL. James Burden lowered his own personal best and County Junior Record in the 50m freestyle in a time of 24.46. Ryan Morris is our other swimmer to compete so far in his first GB National Championships in the 200m IM. He was just outside his best in 2:17.62.
Coventry Swimmers get off to a fast start in the the first session of the Olympic Trials in Sheffield this week with Rikki Morris posting two personal bests in the heats of the 400m Freestyle (4:03.38) and the 100m Backstroke (59.78). His 100m backstroke time was the first time he has broke the minute mark long course. The other swimmer to swim in the first session was James Burden who swam 0.11 off his personal best for 100m backstroke (1:02.64). Botrh swimmers still have their best events to come.
Please note due to Lyng Hall being closed this weekend, the sharks sessions will be 3.00pm-4.00pm at Coventry sports Centre, Sharks return to Lyng Hall as usual on Sunday 6th April
Due to the Police Federation Gala happening at the Sports Centre the training times for Sunday 6th April have had to be changed to: Reception/Red/Green/Blue & High Achievers 1 & 2 are at 5.00-6.00pm Junior Performance 1 & 2, Senior Performance 1 & 2 & Senior Club will be 6.00-7.30pm. There will be no land work on this day.
Is there anyone interested in purchasing a weekend ticket for Saturday 12th & 13th April for the FINA 9th World Short Course Champs in Manchester? Due to a clash of dates there is a ticket available selling at the face value of £75. If interested please contact Steve Burke 07808 095938.
At the Birmingham Open Meet at the weekend both Ryan Morris & James Burden continued the trend of breaking Regional and County Junior Records. Ryan Morris set a new West Midland Region & Warwickshire Junior 200m Individual Medley record in a time of 2:10.79 whilst James Burden set a new West Midland Region & Warwickshire Junior 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.86. James also set a new Junior Warwickshire County record in the 100m-Freestyle, time of 52.31,and in the 50m-Backstroke, time of 27.45. Congratulations to both swimmers.
We have just had confirmation that Caludon Castle is back open. Therefore, sessions will return to normal tonight.
The club have just had a call from Caludon Castle to say there is a problem with the PH of the water and it it too high for us to swim in it. therefore, all the sessions at Claudon tonight have had to be cancelled. Any swimmers who have entered the Birmingham open Meet can swim with Elite 2 tonight 6.15-8.15pm. The scholl are going to contact the club again tomorrow if there are any problems with the water so further updates will be added to the website when known.
The Easter Training Course is now full. There are no more places available. Details of the Summer courses will be out in due course. Thanks to all those people who have registered for the course this time.
JAMES BURDEN swam another Junior Long Course record for 100m Freestyle, at Coventry on 15 March 2008. Time:-53.89 Congratulations again to James.
Due to Coach illness we are having to cancel this session at the University of Warwick. Any swimmers who can make the 4.00-6.00pm session at Central are more than welcome to train then. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
JAMES BURDEN swam a Warwickshire Junior Long Course record for 200m Freestyle, at Coventry on 08 March 2008. Time 1:59.65. Congratulations to James
There are currently 5 places left on the Easter swim Camp therefore if you are intending to secure a place please could you send in your money and application form ASAP. The Following swimmers have so far secured a place: Madeleine Harper, Liam & Conor McSorley, Rihon Scullion, Megan Wright, Sam Fairchild, Hannah Matthews, Alice Rainsley, Lauren Carr, Jamie Wall, Hebe Davies-colley, Heather Rodgers, Bethan Hinett, Richard Albrighton, Harry Barnes, Casey McKernan, Matthew Sapiano, Seamus Simpkins, Adam Sellwood, Matthew Meaton, Shannon Donovan & Stefan Hill. As a reminder the dates are Tues 25th-Friday 28th March inclusive 8.30-3.30pm at the University of Warwick, cost is £20 per day or £70 for all four days.
Please return decorated hard boiled eggs to Gayle Page as soon as possible. The trophy cabinet is looking bare whilst our trophies are being engraved. The eggs will fill the space. thank you
Online entries are now available for Development Gala Closing 14th March Sprint Open Meet Closing 17th March Coventry & District Secondaries Closing 25th April All entry fees (except Development Gala) must be with the club before the closing date.
The club are currently looking for volunteers to become Parent Reps for the following squads: Sharks Blue Achievers High Achievers 1 If you are interested in helping out or finding out about becoming a Parent Rep please contact Caroline.Linney@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have been selected for the Swim Team: Meredith Lynn Polly Darby Sophie Edge Frances Hannon Chris Young Paul Wilson Matt Bruce Ben Ryder The ICG dates this year are 10-12th July.
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all passed their Diving Award last Friday: Everlyn Rotolo Eleanor Bonas Madelane Harper Jeremy Barnes Caroline Taylor Earl Radtschenko Reece Quinn Katie Small Jemma Hancox Gleb Popov Harison Walker Chloe Roberts Jake Dygas The awards can be purchased from the Club Night Desk on Friday's.
City of Coventry Swimming Club is representing the West Midlands at the National Speedo League Final. We need a tune or song for the audio visual man to play as the team parades out onto poolside. If you have any requests or suggestions, please email me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Due to an Event happenning at Coventry Sports Centre we are having to make training earlier for Elite 2. They will now be swimming 6.00-8.00am with land work 8.15-9.30am.
James Burden has recently broken the following Junior Long Course Records: West Midland Region: 50m backstorke 0:28.43 Warwickshire County: 50m freestyle 0:24.82 100m freestyle 0:54.73 Congratualtions to James
Please note that the University of Warwick is currently only accessiable via A45 Gibbet Hill as Kirby Corner R/about is closed due to massive roadworks. Please bear this in mind when going to your training sessions and also for the Diddy Gala on Saturday 16th Feb. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/insite/gibbethillroadclosure/phaseone/
Monday 11th Feb – Due to Caludon Castle being shut for maintenance the following sessions have been changed: Junior Performance 1 – 4.45-6.15pm Junior Performance 2 – 6.15-7.15pm Senior Performance 2 – 7.15-8.45pm Elite 1 will only have a 4.00-6.15pm session, there is no early session. Wednesday 13th Feb – Due to Bablake being shut we will re-locate the High Achiever 1 session to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.15pm Due to the BUSA Championships a number of sessions will have different coaches (although the training times will remain the same): Friday 15th Feb Elite 1 – Adam Whitehead Elite 2 – Sarah Brown Senior Performance 1 – Grace Callaghan Senior Performance 2 Robin Leonard TBC Red Achievers – Grace Callaghan High Achievers 2 – Grace Callaghan Saturday 16th Feb Elite 1 – Adam Whitehead (both pool & land) Elite 2 – Grace Callaghan (both pool & land) Sunday 17th Feb Red Achievers – Matthew Wolstenholme High Achievers 2 – Steve Burke with High Achievers 1 Senior Performance 2 – Matthew Wolstenholme Junior Performance 2 – Sukhbir Atwal TBC Also, advance warning that the pool at Coventry Sports Centre will be shut for 1 week from 7th-11th April inclusive for maintenance. Pool space has been secured at the University of Warwick and further details will follow in due course.
Squad Current fees New rates Elite 1 63.50 68.25 Elite 2 53.50 57.50 Senior Performance 1 46.00 49.25 Senior Performance 2 40.00 43.00 Senior Club 27.00 29.00 Blue Students 29.50 31.75 Junior Performance 1/2 37.00 39.75 High Achievers 1/2 34.00 36.50 Achievers Red/Blue/Green 26.25 28.00 Reception Achievers SEE BELOW 13.00 18.75 Sharks 10.00 10.75 Casual 18.00 19.25 Triathletes 13.00 14.00 The club has been forced to increase fees by 7.5% owing to the effect of cost increases for the whole year of, for example, water time at Coventry Sports Centre, Caludon Castle School and the squad reorganisation in July 2007. The Reception Achievers ‘Current Fees’ was not increased when the number of sessions increased from 2 to 3 and this squad therefore has had a free session for some time. The increase includes a charge for the extra session. We are still unable to extend payment by standing order to all who might wish to pay that way, however the facility is still available for members of Elite, Senior and Junior Performance squads and siblings of swimmers in those squads. If anyone wishes to change to standing order payments please contact John Hughes at john.hughes@coventry-swimming.org.uk Issued on behalf of the Racing Group January 2008
1 - A big THANK YOU to all members who have promptly returned their invoices and Annual Membership and ASA registration fees. 2 - A reminder that all Annual Club Membership and ASA fees have to be paid by 29th February 2008. 3 - Club members are not invoiced by the Club for their monthly Training Fees in January in consideration of this and so most swimmers/parents/guardians/sponsors will not be financially inconvenienced. 4 - Please make cheques payable to 'CITY OF COVENTRY SWIMMING CLUB'. 5 - If anyone has entered the Warwickshire Championships in March and the Club is not in receipt of their Membership/ASA fees by this date, their cards will be withheld, entry fees forfeited and they will not be allowed to compete by the ASA as they are not insured to swim. All coaches are aware of this deadline although they have no obligation to enforce this message. 6 - If any member has not received their invoice for 2008, and/or they wish to change their Governing Body Status, i.e. they wish to compete but don't have competitive (Category 2 ASA) registration, please contact me at allison.stoney@coventry-swimming.org.uk or see me on poolside Fridays 6-8pm and I will invoice you without delay. 7 - If members are joining City of Coventry SC and leaving another club, or leaving us to join another Club, they must complete a Green Resignation Form and submit it to the Club's membership Secretary without delay.
We have received information regarding Funding Opportunities for swimmers who live within the County of Warwickshire who are Midland District standard or above who are also under 21 yrs of age and in Full time education. Please click on the link below to see the details. http://www.cswsport.org.uk/cap/ If there are any queries with this then please speak/email Jo who will try and answer them.
