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Tile Hill Wood Showers by Jo Deakins on 3/3/2010 @ 07:34
I have received an email to inform us that there are no showers working at Tile Hill.
Caludon Castle School – Training Time changes Letter by Jo Deakins on 2/3/2010 @ 05:59
Dear Swimmers/Parents/Guardians I am writing to you today to let you know that as of Monday 8th March Caludon Castle have asked us to put back our training times by 15 minutes on each of the four days. The background to this is that they asked us before Christmas if we would be willing to do this at the same time that they informed us that they would also be putting up the charges for hiring the pool. After some negotiation we have agreed that we would be willing to change the times by 15 minutes but for them to charge us at our current rate of hire with no increase for a 12 month period. This has now been agreed by both sides and hence the change to take place from 8th March. Therefore, as of 8th March the following now are the Training times at Caludon Castle: Monday: Reception Achievers: 6.30-7.45pm Junior Performance 1: 6.30-8.00pm Junior Performance 2: 7.45-8.45pm Tuesday: High Achievers 1: 6.30-8.00pm Junior Performance 1: 6.30-8.15pm Wednesday: High Achievers 2: 6.30-8.15pm Junior Performance 2: 6.30-8.15pm Thursday: Junior Performance 1: 6.30-8.15pm Junior Performance 2: 6.30-8.15pm Land work for above: 6.00-6.30pm I hope you will appreciate the reasons for us agreeing to this as an increase over the next 12 months would have cost approx £1800 which may have meant a further increase in the fees. Please contact me on the above if there are any queries. Regards Jo Deakins Director of Coaching City of Coventry Swimming Club
Coventry Sports Centren Shut Down by Jo Deakins on 26/2/2010 @ 08:52
Some of you may have heard or seen notices that Coventry Sports Trust are planning a period of maintenance to the roof over the 50m pool at Coventry Sports Centre. At the moment all I have had confirmed is that the dates will run from Friday 2nd April and are scheduled to run for 4 weeks. There is a meeting being held on Monday where further details of exactly how this will affect us will be known and then the task of finding alternative solutions to the sessions which are cancelled will be sort. I will be working on this as soon as I have the information from Monday\s meeting and further details will be available ASAP. Please be assured that everything will be done to try and keep as many sessions running as is possible with the resources that we will have.
Easter Swim Camps by Jo Deakins on 24/2/2010 @ 09:01
Bookings now being taken for the popular Easter Swim Camps being run out of the University of Warwick. Follow the link on the right hand side of the website and find all details and booking forms. Any queries please email me joanne.deakins@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Diving Award Passes by Jo Deakins on 23/2/2010 @ 08:43
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have recently passed their Diving Awards: Blyth Fox Jamie Stevenson John Tebbutt Sophie Griffiths Clare Seery Clio Bowater Jamie Cox Jordon Mohomed Kynan Phillips Josephine Cadman Ben Sanders Joseph Barron Nathan Fifie Aimee Gowans Ollie Goodsir Grace Dunkley Elliot Smith Chloe Lawler The awards can be purchased from the Club Night Desk on Friday nights.
Club Shop - Change of Opening Times by Ruth Jelley on 19/2/2010 @ 22:11
The Friday Night Club Shop will now be open from 7-8pm. If anyone wishes to provide cover from 6-7pm, please contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Sainsburys Active Kids by Julia Betteley on 18/2/2010 @ 21:57
The City Of Coventry Swimming Club is collecting Active Kids vouchers and we hope you\ll support us by donating any vouchers you collect while shopping at Sainsbury\s. You can collect Active Kids vouchers from 17 February until 8 June. You\ll receive one voucher for every £10 spent at any main Sainsbury\s store or £5 spent in Sainsbury\s Locals. Vouchers can be collected at petrol stations too and when you shop for groceries online. Nectar points can also be converted into vouchers – visit nectar.com for details.
Diddy Practice Gala - bring your own programme by Julia Betteley on 18/2/2010 @ 21:43
The final programme for Saturday\s gala is now available on the website. Please print your own copy and bring it with you.
Friday Feb 26th - New Parents Talk by Jo Deakins on 12/2/2010 @ 13:13
The Spire Suite at 6.15pm on Friday 26th Feb has been booked for a chance to meet and learn more about the Training Scheme of City of Coventry Swimming Club. Present will be Jo Deakins (Director of Coaching), Julia Betteley (Head of Racing Group), Kevin Sherwood (Club President & Head of officials) & Frank Stoney (Club Chairman). We will be there to give you information and background to how the club is run etc and to answer any questions you may have. Please let any parents know about this that would like to come along. Everyone is welcome.
West Midlands TimeTrials 800m Heats by Julia Betteley on 9/2/2010 @ 16:47
The heats from last Sunday have now been rescheduled to Monday 15th February at 2pm. Please read the notice issued on the region\s website www.westmidlandswimming.org Any questions please contact me
Sprint Night Volunteers by Jo Deakins on 9/2/2010 @ 15:06
I have received the following message from Paul Croom-carter and felt it needed going onto the newsboard. Please could you express my thanks to all those who helped out at sprint night on Friday. We had a full compliment of helpers at the beginning which made sprint night start on time and run smoothly. It is encouraging to see so many people willing to help. This is the first time since I took over that we have not struggled to occupy all available lanes. It was much appreciated and I would like to encourage everyone to help as frequently as possible so sprint night can always run smoothly. thanks Paul I would also like to add my thanks to all who helped out last Friday. The Sprint night, and other activities we do within the Training Scheme, are all important parts and help with the development of our swimmers to reach their full potential. Again, thanks to all involved and if you would like to offer your services in any way then please feel free to do so.
West Midlands Time Trials 800m by Julia Betteley on 7/2/2010 @ 19:15
Swimmers in the aborted 800m heats today. Information will be provided once definite information is available. Please watch this space
City of Birmingham Easter Meet by Julia Betteley on 7/2/2010 @ 19:11
Entries for the City of Birmingham Meet will close on 12th February. Please ensure your entry is completed by the closing date.
Photographs from January Meet by Julia Betteley on 6/2/2010 @ 13:02
If you have missed the viewings of the Club photographs on Friday nights, but would like to view photo\s taken of your child, please email, gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk whereupon a proof sheet can be sent to you.
Club Shop Volunteers Required by Ruth Jelley on 5/2/2010 @ 23:33
The Club Shop operates from 6pm-7pm on Friday evenings and over the years has proved a popular and convenient place to buy swimming equipment. However,in order to maintain this service, we are in need of volunteers who would be prepared to man the shop on a rota basis. No prior experience is required and the more volunteers we get the less onerous the job! So if you and a friend would be willing to help out for an hour or so on Friday while your children are swimming, please contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Sunday Land work by Jo Deakins on 5/2/2010 @ 13:30
From this sunday the land work will be as follows: 3.30-4.15pm: High Achievers 1 & 2 - Studio 1 5.00-5.15pm: Senior Performance 1 & 2 - Activity Gallery 6.15-7.00pm: Junior Performance 1 & 2 - Studio 1 This will now run in conjunction with the new training times on Sundays.
Diddy Practice Gala 20th February - Entry Closes 5th February by Julia Betteley on 3/2/2010 @ 21:20
This gala is open to all 9 -12 year old club members. Age as at 26th June 2010. 9 year olds enter 25m free,breast and back. 10 year olds enter 25m fly, 50m free, back and breast. 11 & 12 year olds enter 50m for each event. Please enter online at www.coventry-swimming.org.uk Any problems/queries/issues please contact me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Membership Fees and updates by Simon Sinclair on 2/2/2010 @ 17:31
Could all members be reminded that their Annual Membership Renewal fees were due by 31st January 2010. Delay in payment can result in you not being allowed to enter the Warwickshire Championships (or other meets) as your membership will not have been renewed by the ASA in time. If you are not renewing your membership, please be kind enough to email allison.stoney@coventry-swimming.co.uk and inform us of this so that you are not sent repeat requests for payment, otherwise it will be assumed that you are still a member, and if you are in the Training Scheme (Reception Achievers upwards) you will be invoiced by the Billing Secretary for your monthly training fees until we are informed otherwise. If you have changed your name and/or your email address, and/or your home address, and/or your telephone number we need to be informed of this too, so that we can make the changes on the database. Many thanks for your cooperation. Allison Stoney. Membership Secretary.
My emails by Jo Deakins on 1/2/2010 @ 13:52
I am having trouble today sending & replying to emails that I have had therefore if you have sent me an email in the last three days I am able to receive them but can\t reply. We are working on the problem and hopefully I will be able to reply ASAP.
Book Loving Volunteer wanted by Ruth Jelley on 30/1/2010 @ 16:24
We are in need of a volunteer to catalogue (and possibly house) our growing number of second hand books. At present the books are sold at our open meets but, mindful of the fact that not all our members attend these meets, we would like to extend the service so that books can be selected online and collected at Club Night on Fridays. Therefore, if anyone would like to become our book monitor, could you please email ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org or make yourself known to us at the desk any Friday.
High Achievers 1 Tonight by Jo Deakins on 21/1/2010 @ 10:28
Due to Steve being away High Achievers 1 tonight have moved sessions to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.00pm.
Diddy Practice Gala by Julia Betteley on 20/1/2010 @ 20:57
Online entry is now available for this event to be held at the University of Warwick on 20th February. The gala is open to 9 -12 year olds. Age as at 26th June 2010. Events are free to enter. Enter at www.coventry-swimming.org.uk For further information on Diddy Leagues please follow the link on the event entry page. 9 year olds enter 25m free,breast and back. 10 year olds enter 25m fly, 50m free, back and breast. 11 & 12 year olds enter 50m for each event. Entry will close on 5th February. Please check the provisional programme when published as mistakes cannot be rectified on the day.
Vigilance in the changing rooms by Jo Deakins on 20/1/2010 @ 13:44
It has been brought to my attention that a club member had their bag stolen from the Men\s changing rooms at Coventry Sports Centre last night whilst they were in the showers. Please ensure your belongings are safe so that we can avoid this happening to others.
Tile Hill Wood open as Normal by Jo Deakins on 20/1/2010 @ 12:00
We have received a message from the school letting us know that the boiler has been repaired successfully and that the temperature of the water is back to normal. Therefore, Green Achievers sessions will be as normal from today.
Lyng Hall Closed Today by Ruth Jelley on 19/1/2010 @ 17:06
Apologies for the very late notice but Lyng Hall has been closed again so training is cancelled for JP2 and HA2 today.
Training for Elite 1 & 2 - Saturdays by Jo Deakins on 19/1/2010 @ 14:44
Due to competitions on the next three saturdays the Elite 1 & 2 training sessions have been changed to: Saturday 23rd - All in 6.00-8.15pm, Elite 1 land 8.30-9.15am Saturday 30th - All in 6.00-8.15pm, no land work. Saturday 6th Feb - Elite 1 swim 5.30-7.30am, land 7.45-8.30am. Elite 2 - 7.00-9.00am swim, land 9.15-10.00am
Tile Hill - Monday 18th Jan by Jo Deakins on 15/1/2010 @ 19:12
Tile Hill are due to have a new boiler fitted over the weekend to fix the problem they are currently having. Due to this and there then not being enough time to bring the water temperature up to normal they are not opening the pool for use. Therefore, Green Achievers there are the following options available to you: Swim at Coventry Sports Centre 5.15-6.15pm Swim with Blue Achievers at Lyng Hall 6.00-7.00pm Swim with Red Achievers at Foxford 6.30-7.30pm Any queries with this please ask.
Sunday Training Cancelled - 17th January by Jo Deakins on 14/1/2010 @ 15:48
Sunday Training in cancelled on Sunday due to our Club Level 3 meet taking place and not scheduled to finish until 6.15pm. This will include Pathways and would advise to the Water Polo swimmers to contact them direct for advise on their 6.00pm session.
Lyng Hall open as usual by Jo Deakins on 14/1/2010 @ 12:37
I have had confirmation today that Lyng Hall is open as normal and that the temperature has risen. Therefore, at the moment in time we are back to operating as normal out of this pool.
Club Championships 2009 - Photo collections by Simon Sinclair on 13/1/2010 @ 23:37
Photos, fridge magnets and larger group keyrings will be ready for collection this Friday at Central. I have ordered more of the smaller keyrings, but these are yet to be received, hopefully they will be available next Friday. Photographs taken at all galas will be available for viewing again this Friday. Please note that all 2009 photographs are due to be deleted within the next couple of weeks. Any queries, email gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Lyng Hall Closed tonight 13th Jan by Jo Deakins on 13/1/2010 @ 12:11
Due to the Weather conditions and air temperature inside the pool Lyng Hall is closed tonight. Therefore, Blue Achievers and any Green Achievers who were going to attend the session is now cancelled.
Green Achievers - Tile Hill Weds 13th Jan by Jo Deakins on 13/1/2010 @ 07:45
I received a message late last night to say there is a problem with the boilers at Tile Hill and therefore the pool is closed until further notice. They are hoping to get work done on them later this week and are hoping to be open as normal for Monday. If Lyng Hall School is open today then any Green Achiever swimmers can swim at the Blue Achievers session 6.00-7.00pm at Lyng Hall School today. Please check the website for further updates on monday.
Land Training & Parent Meeting by Jo Deakins on 12/1/2010 @ 13:39
Due to both Sean & John undergoing their Dessertation Testing tomorrow and next weds (20th) there will be no landwork for Senior Performance 2 or Elite 2. Land work for Elite 2 on Saturday 16th is cancelled, swimming is as normal 8.15-10.15am. There is also a Parents Meeting planned for this Saturday (16th) for all Elite 2 parents & swimmers at 10.30am for approx no longer than an hour.
Sponsored Swim by Jo Deakins on 8/1/2010 @ 13:55
Maddie Harper, Red Achievers, is raising funds to help little Jamie Inglis receive life-saving cancer treatment in the USA. She be swimming 5K (100 lengths of our olympic pool, 200 in a normal pool) on Saturday 30 Jan at Coventry Sports Centre 8-10am. Please support her effort if you can, and circulate the details please. http://www.justgiving.com/maddie-the-mackerel
Learn to Swim at Lyng Hall Sat 9th Jan by Jo Deakins on 8/1/2010 @ 12:09
We have had confirmation today that the school will be open tomorrow for the swimmming lessons. Therefore, the learn to swim at Lyng Hall will run as normal, pending any overnight changes in the weather.
High Achievers 1 & Bablake by Jo Deakins on 7/1/2010 @ 15:10
I have received notification today that Bablake is closed until further notice due to a frozen/damaged valve. Therefore, we will re-locate the High Achievers 1 session next weds (13th Jan) to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.00pm. When I have any further updates I will post again.
Training Venues tonight (Thurs 7th) by Jo Deakins on 7/1/2010 @ 14:06
As of 2.00pm today it is only Lyng Hall that is closed due to the weather. Therefore, High Achievers 1 swimmers can attend Caludon Castle if they wish and swim with the Junior Performance swimmers. Coventry Sports Centre, Caludon & Foxford are open as normal despite the schools being shut during the day.
Burns Meet by Julia Betteley on 7/1/2010 @ 08:36
There has been a very high standard of entry to this meet and therefore there are now several rejections. Will all swimmers who have entered this meet check the information now on the meet website www.burns-meet.org.uk. Any errors please notify me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk by Monday 11th January so changes can be made before the programme goes to the printers. Refunds will be paid once the cheque has been received.
New Training Fees by Julia Betteley on 6/1/2010 @ 20:06
Training Scheme Fees From February 1st 2010 Training fees for 2010 will rise by 3%. Pool hire charges continue to rise and the club needs to reduce the deficit at which the Training Scheme operates. Squad Current fees 2010 fees Elite 1 70.25 72.25 Elite 2 59.25 61.00 Senior Performance 1 50.75 52.25 Senior Performance 2 44.25 45.50 Senior Club 30.00 31.00 University Students 32.75 33.75 Junior Performance 1/2 41.00 42.25 High Achievers 1/2 37.50 38.50 Coloured Achievers 28.75 29.50 Reception Achievers 19.25 20.00 Masters 1 (I session per week) 14.40 15.00 Masters 2 (2 or sessions per week)30.00 31.00 Triathletes 14.50 15.00 Casual 19.75 20.50 The facility to pay by standing order is now available to all members of the training scheme. If you wish to pay by this method please contact John Hughes at john.hughes@coventry-swimming.org.uk for details.
Lyng Hall Closed tonight by Jo Deakins on 6/1/2010 @ 14:39
Due to the weather and the school being closed we will cancel the Blue Achiever session tonight (weds 6th Jan) at Lyng Hall School. I have had confirmation that Caludon Castle & University of Warwick are open as normal unless there is a change in the weather.
Maxwell Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 6/1/2010 @ 12:56
There are just a few rejections from this meet this year. Rejections have been emailed to those concerned. Cards will be distributed within the next two weeks.
Tile Hill Wood Closed tonight by Jo Deakins on 6/1/2010 @ 12:20
Due to the weather conditions Tile Hill Wood is closed tonight (weds 6th Jan) therefore Green Achievers will be cancelled.
Sunday Squad Time Changes by Jo Deakins on 5/1/2010 @ 15:11
As of Sunday 10th January the following will be adaptions to training changes: 2.30-3.00pm diving pit available to any swimmer who wishes to have extra diving practice from Reception Ach & Achiever squads. 3.00-4.30pm Reception Achievers, Blue, Green & Red Achievers 4.30-6.00pm High Achievers 1 & 2, plus Junior Performance 1 & 2 6.00-7.30pm Senior Performance 1 & 2, Senior Club & Masters. The land work sessions I am just working on securing space and will get back to you with locations and times etc. The Pathway groups will not be affected and will run as normal. Any queries regarding this please get in touch.
Newsboard Posts by Jo Deakins on 5/1/2010 @ 11:26
In the future any newsboard posts that are relevant to specific squads will also be emailed to members of that squad. If you wish to opt out of this facility then please email Simon Sinclair at simon.sinclair@coventry-swimming.org.uk
New Swim suit rules for Competitions by Jo Deakins on 5/1/2010 @ 11:16
As of 1st January 2010 there are new rules that apply to what swim suits can now be worn in competitions. There is an official list at the following website link that lists all that can know be worn. http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2768&Itemid=9 The main change is that body suits for men & women are no longer permitted and now have to be no longer than above the knee. Women suits now have to have open backs.
KEY RINGS AND FRIDGE MAGNETS - CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS by Simon Sinclair on 22/12/2009 @ 23:39
If you have ordered either of the above for Christmas, they will be available for collection from Central after 5.15pm Wednesday. I am at the pool until 6.30pm. If any have not been collected by then, I will pop them into the cupboard on poolside (the tall metal cabinet), please do not leave any money in the cupboard, I will collect it from you at a later date. If anyone else would like to order in time for Christmas, please email me by 11am Wednesday 23rd December - gaylepage@coventry-swimming.org.uk. If you would like to order for after Christmas, just drop me an email at any time. All photo\s taken will be available for viewing on the first Friday that the Club Desk is open after the New Year.
West Midland Region Long Distance Time Trials 7th February by Julia Betteley on 21/12/2009 @ 18:09
Details for the Regional long distance time trials are now available on the West Midland website. Please print the form and complete. Make sure the form is signed by yourself and your coach before posting to the address given including payment. Entries close 19th January 2010. http://www.westmidlandswimming.org/
Club Championships by Ruth Jelley on 20/12/2009 @ 20:10
Thank you to everyone who gave their time to help at the Club Championships today and well done to all the swimmers.
Club Championships Today by Ruth Jelley on 20/12/2009 @ 11:54
It is not too late to offer your help at the Club Championships! Several of our regular volunteers are unable to attend due to illness. If you are able to help in anyway, please make your way down to poolside by 3pm. Thank you.
Safety Notice by Jo Deakins on 18/12/2009 @ 18:55
It has been brought to our attention that there have been some people hanging around outside the Coventry Sports Centre begging for money. Some of our members have already been approached on their way into and out of the building. Please be aware of this and be extra careful.
Club Championships 2009 - Fridge Magnets and Keyrings by Simon Sinclair on 17/12/2009 @ 17:11
Photographs will be taken at the Championships. Fridge magnets and keyrings will be available to order priced at £2.00 each. These would make ideal stocking fillers or presents for Grandparents etc. If you would like to pre-order for Christmas, please email me with your order at gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk. Please note that numbers are limited for Christmas orders. If you are pre-ordering for Christmas or think you may like one later on, please ensure that your child is aware that they should have their photograph taken. I have many parents wanting the swimming pictures, but some very camera shy children. The Christmas orders will be available at the sessions within the Christmas week.
Level 1 & 2 Courses 2010 by Jo Deakins on 17/12/2009 @ 09:56
We have details of a Level 1 & Level 2 Course both being held at Lyng Hall School next year: Course: ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics Cost: £370 Venue: Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane, Coventry CV2 3JS Start Date: Monday, 15 February 2010 Completion Date: Friday, 19 February 2010 Start Time: 9.30am End Time: 5.30pm Tutor: Tony Green Minimum age 16. Course: ASA Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics Cost: £650 Venue: Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane, Coventry CV2 3JS Start Date: Monday, 05 April 2010 Completion Date: Friday, 16 April 2010 Start Time: 9.30 am End Time: 6.00 pm Tutor: Carole Mcardle. Candidates must be 17 or over. For Both courses funding is available for Club Members. If interested please contact me on joanne.deakins@coventry-swimming.org.uk for further details.
Duel in the Pool by Julia Betteley on 16/12/2009 @ 20:08
I have two tickets for Saturday\s Duel in the Pool in Manchester which I am sadly unable to use. Doors open at 1pm fora 2pm start at the Manchester Aquatics Centre. If anyone is interested please contact me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Tuesday 22nd Dec - Elite 1 by Jo Deakins on 16/12/2009 @ 13:01
Elite 1 training at University of Warwick next Tuesday has been changed to 4.00-6.00pm with no land work.
More pleas for help - Club Champs 20th December by Ruth Jelley on 15/12/2009 @ 23:33
We are hoping to use the electronic timing at the Club Championships. This will add to the authenticity of the event and allow novice swimmers to experience using the \pads\ before an external gala. However, we do need at least two volunteers to help put the pads in, set up the system and help remove pads at the end. No previous experience is needed but you will need to be at the pool by 1.30pm. Please could you contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk if you can be of assistance.
Sunday 27th December - Now no Training by Jo Deakins on 15/12/2009 @ 12:04
I have been informed today that the pool is now closed on the 27th December therefore we will not be able to have the scheduled sessions planned for that day. An amended Christmas timetable will be displayed on the website but please take this as early notification.
Club Championships 20th December 2009 by Ruth Jelley on 14/12/2009 @ 17:32
We are still short of volunteers to help at the Club Championships on Sunday. If your child is swimming and you have attended a Team Managers course, have time kept at Sprint Night or simply want to help, please email me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk or Kevin on Kevin.Sherwood@coventry-swimming.org.uk. This is an opportunity to have a go or, for the less brave, a chance to shadow a more experienced volunteer and find out what we do!!
James Burden wins Bronze Medal by Jo Deakins on 14/12/2009 @ 14:46
James Burden has returned from Qatar this weekend with a bronze medal in his bag! Over the past week James has been competing for England Schools at the World Schools Games where he was part of a strong National Team. James competed in the 100m Freestyle, where he made the B final, the 4x100m Free relay where the team made the A final and then fnished off the week in style by winning the bronze medal in the 50m Freestyle in 23.4. Congratulations to James.
Reminder to show passes by Jo Deakins on 14/12/2009 @ 14:42
Please can we remind all members to show their membership passes at the Reception at Coventry Sports Centre in order to obtain a token to get through the barriers. If passes are not show the reception may not issue a token and charge access to the Building. If you do not have a pass or have lost it please see John Hughes on the CLub Night Desk to obtain one.
Sunday 3.00pm session 13th December by Jo Deakins on 9/12/2009 @ 12:13
Due to the Christmas Gala all the sessions that start at 3.00pm at Central will be cancelled to allow the coaching staff to be in Warwick for the Gala. The 5.00pm sessions will run as normal.
High Achievers 1 Sessions by Jo Deakins on 9/12/2009 @ 07:32
Due to the work commitments of Steve and not having available coaches to cover we are having to relocate the High Achiever 1 session tonight (9th Dec) and tomorrow night (10th Dec) to Caludon Castle for both nights. Both sessions will be 6.15-8.00pm. Please can I ask if you could let anyone know who is in High Achievers 1 so they get this message.
January Meet - FULL by Julia Betteley on 3/12/2009 @ 13:02
Entry to our open meet on January 17th has been closed as the meet is now full. No further entries can be taken due to time constraints.
Sunday 6th December by Jo Deakins on 3/12/2009 @ 10:07
Due to coaches being away this Sunday due to the BUCS league etc I have arranged the following cover: Red Achievers – to swim with Blue High Achievers 1 – Ben Ryder to cover Junior Performance 2 – Ben Ryder to cover Senior Perf 1 & 2 – Ben Jelley to cover Also, land work is cancelled for both Senior Performance squads.
Development Gala by Julia Betteley on 1/12/2009 @ 13:15
The next development gala is on 9th January at the University of Warwick. Swimmers in all achiever groups and JP2 may enter. Follow the Swimming Event Entry link to enter online. Please enter only one 50m event due to time constraints. Only Anita\s group swim 100m free. All other groups 200m free please. Any queries please contact me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk or your parent rep
National Arena Swimming League 12th December 2009 by Ruth Jelley on 1/12/2009 @ 08:47
Postcodes for your Sat Nav: A Team CV1 5RY B Team WR9 0RZ C Team CV32 4EW
Club Championships by Julia Betteley on 27/11/2009 @ 13:55
Entry will close this evening. If you do not have times for the events without qualifying times please enter No time in the time box. thank you, Julia
Christmas Race Night Sunday 20th December at 8.00pm by Ruth Jelley on 26/11/2009 @ 19:54
Tickets for the Christmas Race Night will be available from November 29th.They cost £1.00 per ticket and can be purchased from either parent reps, coaches, club night desk or alternatively from Yvonne Matthews. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see many there for this fun evening.
Elite 2 Training Session Saturday 21st Nov by Jo Deakins on 19/11/2009 @ 12:51
Due to the Regional Level 1 Camp starting at 9.00am on Saturday we are having to move the Elite 2 session earlier on Saturday. It is planned for land work to now be 6.00-7.00am with the swim session 7.00-9.00am.
Diving Award Passes by Jo Deakins on 17/11/2009 @ 11:17
Congratualtions to the following who all passed their Diving Awards last Friday: Nirmil Mistry Aidyn Robertson Jack Winiarski Astan Thayarithy Michael Johnson Katy Bennett Alysha Townsend Kerri Griffiths Neve McLaughlin Sally Evans Katie Masterson Harriet Storey-Brown Kieran Smit Awards can be purchased from the Club Night desk on Friday evenings.
National Arena Swimming League by Ruth Jelley on 13/11/2009 @ 21:00
The postcodes for the Arena galas are: Worcester WR1 1NN Leighton Buzzard LU7 2AF
New Barriers at Coventry Sports Centre by Jo Deakins on 11/11/2009 @ 19:26
Over the last two days new barriers have been installed in the Reception Area at Coventry Sports Centre. The purpose of these is allow genuine customers into the building. However, this has a knock on effect to how our members enter for sessions etc. I have been told by the management of the Centre this afternoon that for our members to enter through the barriers we will have to gain a token from Reception on production of a valid COCSC Membership card. If you do not have one, or have lost it then please see the Club Night desk for a new one. The token will then open the barriers and you can through. Parents, I am hoping that you will also be given a token free of charge but as this moment in time I have still to have this confirmed. For swimmers attending mornings how we access through when there are no receptionists on duty has still to be decided but if you turn up as normal on Friday am unless otherwise told I will find a way of you getting in! I would advise that you allow more time prior to sessions in the initial period as there is likely to be tething problems to overcome. In the long term the idea is that all members will be issued swipe cards to allow direct access through the barriers but these are not available at this time. We are working with the Trust to try and find a quick and easy solution to the problem so please bear with us whilst we sort things out.
Land training Cancelled Sunday 15th November by Jo Deakins on 11/11/2009 @ 12:42
Due to staff being away there will be no land training on Sunday for the Junior Performance 1 & 2 and Senior Performance 1 & 2 squads.
Coaching Cover & Sessions this weekend by Jo Deakins on 10/11/2009 @ 13:34
Due to the British University Championships this weekend and members of the coaching staff competing and away there are changes to the coaching cover on Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Friday 13th - Elite 1 & 2 Helen Slatter, SP1 & 2 Ben Jelley (TBC), Red Achievers James Burden (TBC) & Junior Performance 2 Hannah Powner. Saturday 14th - Elite 1 & 2 Anita Ryder. All to swim 6.00-8.00am with no land work Sunday 15th - Reception Achievers James Burden & Hannah Powner (TBC), Red Achievers swimmers to swim with Blue Achievers and Ben Jelley, Junior Performance 1 & 2 Hannah Powner & Ben Jelley, Senior Performance 1 & 2 plus Senior Club James Burden. If there are any queries please ask.
New Records set at Midland Short Course by Jo Deakins on 10/11/2009 @ 10:12
Congratulations to the following who have set new records at Corby during the weekend: James Burden - Equalled West Midlands Senior 50m Free & new Warwickshire Senior 50m Free records (23.05). This was also a new Club Record. Benjamin Lowe - New West Midlands Junior 400m Free & two new Warwickshire Junior 200m & 400m Freestyle records (1:55.52 & 4:02.91). Lucy Hall set a new Club record in the 1500m Free (17:25.76)
Changes to High Achievers 1 Training week 9th November by Jo Deakins on 6/11/2009 @ 19:08
Due to Steve away working we are having to relocate the following sessions: Tuesday 10th November - As normal (Phillipa to cover) Wednesday 11th November - Group moved to Warwick university 5.00-6.15pm (Allison to cover) Thursday 12th November - Move to Caludon Castle 6.00-8.15pm (Hannah Powner to cover).
November Open Meet - Volunteers Sought by Ruth Jelley on 4/11/2009 @ 12:37
We urgently require volunteers on 28th November for the following positions: Door Stewards Refreshments Operators for sound system during breaks between sessions Manpower to manoeuvre speakers If you can help in any way, even for part of the day, please contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Coaches cover this week & Training Changes by Jo Deakins on 2/11/2009 @ 14:59
The following cover has been arranged for the following: Tuesday 3rd November - Ben Jelley covering HA2 Sunday 8th November - Mark Branch is away at Midland short course therefore Kos Stamatakis will cover both JP groups with an assitant (TBC). Land work for both JP groups will be as normal. John Adye & Sean Asher will also be at the Midland Short Course therefore cover will be arranged for their swim sessions, there will be no land work for SP1 & 2. On Saturday 7th November any swimmers from Elite 2 not swimming in Midland Short Course your swim session is 6.00-8.00am with no land work, Steff Phillips will cover the session.
January Level 3 Meet by Julia Betteley on 2/11/2009 @ 10:58
Please enter online for this meet as soon as possible. The meet is first come first served and proving popular with other clubs. It is likely to close to entries before the official closing date of December 17th. This meet will be the last meet to gain a qualifying time for the Warwickshire County Championships (Maxwell will be too late). Qualifying times for the County Championships can be found by following the Links red button to the left. Onine entry will be available soon on the City of Coventry website.
November Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 1/11/2009 @ 17:23
This meet is now full and no further entries will be taken.
More News from the Masters! by Jo Deakins on 28/10/2009 @ 12:25
Following the racing at the weekend in Sheffield Jeremie Clement has set a new West Midlands Masters record for the 1,500m Free (25-29 year age group) with a time of 18:19.31, subject to ratification. Congratulations to Jeremie for joining the list of club members with Regional Records.
Message from Cov Sports Centre Building Manager by Jo Deakins on 27/10/2009 @ 14:42
I am posting this message on behalf of Bernard Morrissey Building Manager of Coventry Sports Centre: On Sunday 8th November the Fire Brigade will be using the basement to do a training exercise. This will not have any impact on the building or any of our services but there will be fire engines outside the building. It is anticipated that the exercise will be over by the time our sessions finish but if not and you see fire engines outside the building you now that it is just a practice and nothing to be alarmed about.
ASA Masters Championships by Jo Deakins on 26/10/2009 @ 14:32
Last weekend the Club had seven swimmers compete in the British Gas ASA Masters and Senior Age Group Championships at the weekend - all swimming for City of Coventry: Paul Beacham Jeremie Clement Steve Goult Helen Sinclair John Andrew Smith Frank & Allison Stoney Paul won Gold in the 200 IM (35-39 year age group) with a time of 2:21.36; while Steve picked up a Bronze in the 200 Breast (also 35-39 year age group) with 2:35.32 It was the first time that the men had raced as a relay team, and achieved respectable times of 1:47.84 in the 4x50m freestyle relay and 2:00.02 in the 4x50m medley relay. This was the first year we had done this as a club and we are looking to build on these results for next year. If you are interested in joining these guys with Masters swimming then please contact me for details (joanne.deakins@coventry-swimming.org.uk)
Coventry & District Championships by Jo Deakins on 22/10/2009 @ 13:34
A number of medals were not claimed by COC swimmers at the meet including three golds and one bronze. Contact John Hughes on a Friday night at the club desk if you want to collect. Thanks
New Staff member by Jo Deakins on 16/10/2009 @ 13:55
I would just like to update the High Achiever 1 & Junior Performance 1 squads that as of next Tuesday (20th October) there will be a new member of staff on poolside at Caludon Castle. Phillipa Scott has volunteered to observe and help out with these sessions. Phillipa is a ASA Level 1 coach and half way through her Level 2 and has previously coached at Rugby Swimming Club. Phillipa also worked alongside Alex Gray last season and the Elite 2 squad. We welcome Phillipa onto the coaching team. If you are interested in joining the Teaching/Coaching team in any capacity (either for one session or more) please contact me and you would be welcomed on board.
Training Updates by Jo Deakins on 16/10/2009 @ 13:50
Due to various events happening in the next couple of weeks the following changes have to be made: Total Swimming event on at Cov Sports Centre Sat/Sun 17/18th October: Sat 17th: Elite 1 swim 5.30-7.30am with land work afterwards, Elite 2 land work 7.00-7.30am with swim afterwards 7.30-9.30am. Sunday 18th: Reception Achievers, Achievers & High Achievers to swim 3.30-5.00pm, all other groups as normal including the Pathways groups. All land work as normal. Wednesday 21st & 28th october Bablake is shut due to half term therefore High Achievers 1 to move to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.15pm. Advance notice for Saturday 21st November there is a Regional Camp at Coventry Sports Centre therefore we have been asked to finish our sessions by 9.00am. Further details to follow.
Open Meets by Julia Betteley on 12/10/2009 @ 14:38
Midland Short Course - entries have now been sent. November Meet Level 1 - the closing date (October 31st) for this meet is fast approaching. Please enter asap i.e. before half term. Nuneaton & Bedworth L2 - all forms must be with the club by Friday 16th October. January Meet L3 - this meet is proving very popular . It is a first come first served meet so please do not miss out - enter now PAYPAL - we have a temporary problem with paypal and it will be removed as a payment option for a short time. When we know it is working again it will be made available again. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Any queries please contact me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Wycombe Entries by Simon Sinclair on 7/10/2009 @ 20:15
We have had confirmation of entries for the above meet and have notified all those who are swimming. If anyone has entered and hasn\t had an email from Allison, or had direct confirmation from the organisers, please could they get contact Allison Stoney ASAP.
Land Training SP1 by Jo Deakins on 7/10/2009 @ 11:27
Due to John being away on holiday now for a week there will be no SP1 land training today. There will be land work as normal on Monday, Sean will be taking.
Elite 2 Land Training by Jo Deakins on 6/10/2009 @ 13:47
Due to John being away on holiday land training has been cancelled from weds 7th October till weds 14th October inclusive. Land training will commence on Thursday 15th October. All swim sessions will be normal and covered by Helen, Jo and Kos.
Change to HA1 Weds 7th Oct by Jo Deakins on 5/10/2009 @ 17:05
Due to Steve\s work commitments we will be moving HA1 to Caludon Castle 6.15-8.15pm to train with HA2.
Cov & District Coaching Cover by Jo Deakins on 2/10/2009 @ 17:21
The following coaches will be at the Cov & Districts on poolside and as a guide will be responsible for the following swimmers: Saturday 3rd October - 1st session: John Adye - Elite & Senior Performance Steve Burke - Junior Performance & High Achievers Anita Ryder - Achievers 2nd session: Jo Deakinsc - Elite 1 & Junior Performance John Adye - Elite 2 & Senior Performance Steve Burke - High Achievers & Achievers Sunday 4th October - both sessions: John Adye - Elite Steve Burke - High Achievers & Junior Performance Allison Stoney - Senior Performance Anita Ryder - Achievers Sunday 11th October - 1st session: Jo Deakins - Elite Kostas Stamatakis - Senior Performance Steve Burke - High Achievers/Junior Performance Allison Stoney - Achievers 2nd Session: Jo Deakins - Elite Steve Burke - Senior Performance Allison Stoney - High Achievers/Junior Performance Anita Ryder - Achievers Mark Branch & Sean Asher will also be around on poolside to help out but will be there primarily as swimmers themselves.
Coventry & District Championships by Julia Betteley on 30/9/2009 @ 19:50
Galas 1 & 2 Post cards by 1.30/4.30pm Warm up 1.45/4.45pm Start 2.30/5.30pm Galas 3 & 4 Post cards by 8.45am/12.30pm Warm up 9.00am/12.45pm Start 9.45am/1.30pm Galas 5 & 6 Post cards by 8.45am/12.30pm Warm up 9.00am/12.45pm Start 9.45am/1.30pm The promoter reserves the right to alter the above times on the day should the need arise. Entry cards must be posted by the times stated, late cards cause friction and upset if the swimmer cannot be inserted in their event. Late cards will only be accepted to fill empty spaces in the early heats, start sheets will not be reworked to accommodate late arrivals. Spectator admission cost will be £2.00 per person per session, with a concession for OAPs
Monthly Newsletter by Simon Sinclair on 27/9/2009 @ 14:42
If you have any news that you would like including in the September Newsletter, please could you contact Gayle Page.
A Big Thank You by Julia Betteley on 27/9/2009 @ 13:21
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Sprint Meet yesterday a success. It is always the busiest meet of the year and an army of volunteers is required to make it happen both before, during and after the event. The income from Meets such as yesterday helps keep the training fees down for the parents of swimmers at the club. If you would like to become one of the volunteer army then please contact us, on poolside, through the website or via email.
Coventry & District Cards by Julia Betteley on 26/9/2009 @ 07:09
The cards for this meet have now arrived and will be distributed early next week. Any rejections were emailed on Thursday to those concerned.
Midland Short Course by Julia Betteley on 24/9/2009 @ 13:36
If anyone has a qualifying time for this event but did not receive the emailed entry information from me, or has a query about entry, please contact me at julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk. I will be at the pool Friday evening and Saturday
Coventry & District Championship entries by Julia Betteley on 23/9/2009 @ 12:28
Your club has recently paid to Coventry & District ASC in excess of £2000 for your entries. There are 15 swimmers still owing £336 for their entries. Competitor cards are about to be made available. To help the administration of this, which is all done by volunteers, please pay for your entries if you are one of the non-payers. Thank you to all those who have paid promptly.
Elite 2 Meeting and Training 27/09/09 by Jo Deakins on 21/9/2009 @ 18:34
The Elite 2 parents Meeting has been changed to Tuesday 29th September 6.30-7.30pm in the Creche on the ground floor of Coventry Sports Centre (in through main entrance and turn right, past the lift and through double doors, the creche is on your first left). Also, due to John attending the BSCTA Coaches conference this saturday training for Elite 2 is moved earlier to 6.00-8.00am with no land work in order for him to take the session.
Coaching Cover this week by Jo Deakins on 21/9/2009 @ 14:07
The cover arranged for this week is:
Monday - High Achievers 2 = Ben Jelley
Tuesday - morning session = Kos Stamatakis
HA2 & JP2 = Abbie Brown
Wednesday - JP1 & Masters = Abbie Brown
Friday - HA2 = Abbie Brown
Sunday - HA2 = Nathan Petch (TBC)
Elite 2 parents Meeting - Friday 2nd October by Jo Deakins on 17/9/2009 @ 14:18
A meeting has been arranged for all Elite 2 Parents on Friday 2nd October at 6.15pm in the Spire Suite at Coventry Sports Centre. John & Helen will lead the meeting to explain their thoughts and plans for the group and to answer any questions etc.
Devon Tour Meeting - 25th September by Jo Deakins on 17/9/2009 @ 14:16
Every year the club organises a residential trip to Devon for a selected group of swimmers aged 10-12 yrs old to represent the club. We have organised a meeting to take place on Friday 25th September at 6.15pm in the Spire suite at Coventry Sports Centre for any interested parents to attend and find out a bit more about the Tour, what happens on it, how swimmers get selected etc. Running the meeting will be Yvonne Matthews, who ran this year\s tour and Leigh Rainsley who will run the 2010 tour to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to attend if you have a son/daughter who is born in 1998/1999 or 2000 who has swum in a Sprint Night.
Coaching Cover for this week by Jo Deakins on 14/9/2009 @ 13:19
Due to coaches being away the following will be covered: Monday: Reception Achievers - Anita is on a UKCC Equity Course therefore Hannah Powner & James Burden will be covering. Tuesday: Ben Jelley to start taking JP1, Abbie Brown to cover High Achievers 1 for Steve on holiday. Wednesday: Nathan Petch to cover High Achievers 1 & Abbie Brown to cover Junior Performance 1 Thursday: Nathan to cover High Achievers 1 Friday: High Achievers 1 TBC
Katherine Boulton Update by Jo Deakins on 14/9/2009 @ 13:13
Katherine Boulton has received the good news that a very good bone marrow match has been found and the transplant is scheduled to take place at the beginning of November. Katherine sends her thanks to all who took the test and offered to become a donor. We wish Katherine & her family all the best for the transplant.
Diving Award passes by Jo Deakins on 14/9/2009 @ 12:13
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all passed their Diving Awards last Friday: Ryan Lall Jack Ensor Jake Bains Joseph Lapworth Sam Bains Callum Dalton Abby Smith Mickey Ford Jason Groom-Carter Joshua Fairchild Amy Smith Grace Wardle Sasha Gregory Davina Mistry Shelby Fox Chloe Fellows Lucy Bent Laura Oughton Luke Meaton Spencer Smith Leanne Cope Kirsty Robinson Awards can be purchased from the Club Night Desk on Friday evenings.
Saturday Learn to Swim at Lyng Hall by Jo Deakins on 10/9/2009 @ 14:06
Please note Lyng Hall School is back open as normal so the Learn to Swim classes at the School will commence this Saturday (12th September).
Coaching Cover remained of this week by Jo Deakins on 10/9/2009 @ 13:11
The following Coaching Cover has been arranged: High Achievers 1 Thursday 10th - Joseph Jelley Friday 11th - Allison Stoney Sunday 13th - Nathan Petch Junior Performance 1 Thursday 10th - Kostas Stamatakis Friday 11th - Kostas Stamatakis Sunday 13th - Kostas Stamatakis
No Blue Achievers - 23rd September by Jo Deakins on 8/9/2009 @ 14:29
Unfortunately on Wednesday 23rd September 2009, there will be no community lettings at Lyng Hall School due to the school holding an open evening. Therefore, any swimmers from Blue Achievers who wish to swim in another session can do with the Red Achievers at Foxford School on Thursday 24th 6.45-7.45pm.
Training sessions at Caludon Castle by Jo Deakins on 8/9/2009 @ 14:09
Apologies for the confusion over the Training sessions at Caludon Castle last night (Monday). There was a break down in communication on coach cover which was eventually sorted out. Thanks to the parents who were there to help out. To confirm what is happening on Monday nights at Caludon from next Monday (14th September): Reception Achievers are now moving to Caludon Castle to the time of 6.15-7.30pm Junior Performance 1 will remain as normal 6.15-7.45pm. Junior Performance 2 will now swim 7.30-8.30pm. Senior Performance 2 will remain at Coventry Sports Centre with land work 7.45-8.15pm and swim 8.15-9.30pm. This will take affect from next Monday.
Time Trials Sunday by Jo Deakins on 4/9/2009 @ 15:29
We are all getting back into the swing of things after the Summer and this is a reminder that we are due to have time trials on Sunday (6th). Please can I ask for any willing parents/helpers to bring stopwatches/pens etc to help out with them so we can run these as smooth as possible. Thank you to all who help out in advance, it is appreciated.
Wednesday 9th September High Achievers 1 by Jo Deakins on 2/9/2009 @ 13:18
Due to Steve being on holiday we are going to re-locate the session on Weds 9th from Bablake to the University of Warwick 5.00-6.15pm.
Latest with Lyng Hall by Jo Deakins on 2/9/2009 @ 11:45
I have had an update today from the school to say that the temperature has dropped 7 degrees and the part to fix the problem is being fitted today. Due to the lowness of the temperature it will take some days for it to rise to normal therefore they have made the decision to keep the pool closed until Monday to allow the temperature to increase. Therefore, there will be no Saturday lessons on Saturday 5th September. We apologise for this but it is out of our control.
Lyng Hall Closure by Jo Deakins on 1/9/2009 @ 12:53
Due to problems with the boilers at Lyng Hall school over the weekend they have taken the decision to close the pool for the remainder of the week. Therefore, we are having to relocate the following sessions: Tuesday - High Achieves 2 to swim at Central 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday - Blue Achievers to swim at Foxford on Thursday 6.45-7.45pm Thursday - High Achievers 1 to swim at Central 6.00-7.30pm We are awaiting to hear from the School if this closure will affect the swimming lessons on Saturday.
Sprint Night by Ruth Jelley on 31/8/2009 @ 18:35
Sprint night is back on this Friday at 6pm. Will all volunteers please sign up for the usual duties on the sheet pinned to the notice board. If your child is new to Sprint Night and you would like to help, please make your way to the diving pit and ask for Paul Croom-Carter who is our new Sprint Night Co-ordinator. Many thanks to our outgoing Co-ordinators Lee and Yvonne who have performed this job so well for the last few years.
Katherine Boulron: Good News by Julia Betteley on 21/8/2009 @ 08:15
Katherine\s blood tests have come up with such good results that she is regarded as being in remission again. As a result Walsgrave will be giving her only a short chemotherapy treatment before she goes to QE Birmingham for a bone marrow transplant which will be sooner than expected.
Open Meets - November 28th by Julia Betteley on 20/8/2009 @ 19:23
City of Coventry Swimming Club is running a Level 1 Meet on Saturday November 28th. Online entry is now available. Please support the club by entering this meet. Entry forms for a level 3 meet at Sheffield on the same day are available at http://www.sheffieldswimming.org.uk/. This is a first come first served meet. Forms to be sent as part of the club entry must be at the club by 18th September. Cheques to be made payable to City of Coventry SC. Parent reps please ensure all those without internet access are aware. Any questions please ask.
REMINDER:Closing Dates by Julia Betteley on 13/8/2009 @ 08:02
Entry for Coventry & District (3rd/4th/11th October) will close on August 21st. The City of Coventry Sprint Meet (September 26th) is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Entries will close when the meet is full or August 31st whichever is the sooner. Please follow the Swimming Event Entry link to enter online. Swimmers wishing to enter the Wycombe Meet (Level 3) on 17th October please print off the details from the Wycombe website www.wycombe-swimming.org.uk and send direct to Wycombe. This meet is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED and will close on or before 3rd October. Any queries please contact me. julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
High Achievers 1 session tonight by Jo Deakins on 6/8/2009 @ 14:38
Due to swimmers being on holiday the High Achievers 1 session tonight has been moved to swim with Junior Performance 1 at Central (Coventry Sports Centre) 6.00-7.30pm.
HA1 Training Thursday 6th August by Julia Betteley on 6/8/2009 @ 14:29
High Achievers 1 to swim with Junior Performance 1 tonight Thursday 6th August 6-7:30 Coventry Sports Centre. Please pass the message on. Apologies for the late notice.
Blue & High Achievers 2 session @ Lyng Hall by Jo Deakins on 4/8/2009 @ 14:25
Apologies to all those swimmers and parents who turned up to Lyng Hall last night for their session. It was my fault that there was no coach there as I had been told by the expectant coach that they would not be there but with me being away at Nationals last week I had not arranged further cover. I have spent today double checking the time table to ensure this does not happen again. I apologise again if this caused any problems. Regards Jo Deakins
Wycombe Level 3 Meet 17th October 2009 by Julia Betteley on 29/7/2009 @ 12:45
The club will be attending the Wycombe Level 3 Meet for those swimmers not entering the Coventry & District galas. This meet is a first come first served meet so please print off the entry form, complete and post directly to Wycombe. The club will not be sending an entry so do not hand in at the club desk. Parent Reps please ensure those without internet access are aware of this meet and print entry information for them. Full details can be fouund at http://www.wycombe-swimming.org.uk/ Any queries please contact me.
Tomson Trust 100m Freestyle by Julia Betteley on 27/7/2009 @ 19:59
If you wish to enter the Tomson Trust 100m free event at the forthcoming Coventry & District Championships, please follow the Swimming Event Entry on the home page. This event is for 16 years and under and has separate qualifying times.
Summer Swim Camps - Extra Week by Jo Deakins on 24/7/2009 @ 12:48
The summer swim Camp 10-13th August is now full and there are only a few places left for the course next week. However, due to the demand this year for the courses we have arranged a further week to take place and are now taking bookings for the 17th-20th August. The cost and venue etc are still the same. Again bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis so if you would like to book a place on this extra course please do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Squad Movements - July 2009 by Jo Deakins on 17/7/2009 @ 15:57
The movements from the following competitions have been looked at today and letters going out to swimmers: Coventry May Meet Cov & District Secondries Midland Championships Graham Sykes Meet Swimmers moving due to ages Any movements from the Development Gala in July will be looked at next week when I have had a look at the results. If there are any queries regarding the movements please let either your coach or myself know.
Club night July 17th by Ruth Jelley on 16/7/2009 @ 17:01
We have just found out that the small teaching pool at Coventry Sports Centre will be closed on Friday July 17th. We therefore have to cancel the lessons tomorrow for swimmers in levels 1 and 2. All other levels in the main pool will run as normal. We apologise for this cancellation which is outside our control.
English Schools Divisional Championships by Jo Deakins on 14/7/2009 @ 13:51
I now have the details for the swimmers who attend Coventry & West Midlands Schools for the Divisional 6 championships. Please see info to download off the website in the next 24 hrs if you would like to enter. Can I remind anyone who attends a Warwickshire School who wishes to attend the Divisional 4 Trials they have until Friday to let me know the details.
Green Achievers - Weds 23rd July by Jo Deakins on 14/7/2009 @ 12:41
Please disregard previous message for Green Achievers not being able to use Tile Hill on Weds 23rd July. We have now had further confirmation from the school that we will now be ok to use the pool as normal.
Forthcoming Meets by Julia Betteley on 12/7/2009 @ 20:31
Entry is now available for the club\s Sprint Meet on 26th September. This is a very popular meet and entries are taken on a first come first served basis. Entires will close no later than 31st August but will close if the meet becomes full whichever date is the sooner. To avoid disappointment please enter before you go on holiday ... when you come back may be too late. To reduce the administrative load on the club\s volunteers please pay by paypal where possible. We are still waiting for information on the Coventry & District meets in October. The closing date will be before the end of August. Please look out for entry information so as not to miss out. Wishing you all a great summer holiday. Julia
Black Contact Camper Earth Shoes by Ruth Jelley on 12/7/2009 @ 15:15
Black Contact Camper Earth shoes were found in the back room after the Graham Sykes Gala. If you are the owner and would like to be reunited with your shoes, please contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Devon Tour Fund raising swim by Jo Deakins on 10/7/2009 @ 12:29
There has been a lane put aside on Sunday 12th July for anyone who wishes to do a sponsored swim for the Devon Tour. You would need to count your own lengths (or have someone do it for you!) and the start time is 5.00pm.
Advanced Notice - Tile Hill Closed 22nd July by Jo Deakins on 9/7/2009 @ 15:34
We have been informed that due to maintenance being carried out at Tile Hill Wood School the pool will be shut on Weds 22nd July therefore the Green Achievers Session will cancelled that evening. Any swimmers from Green wishing to take part in a session can join the Red Achievers on Thursday 23rd at Foxford School 6.45-7.45pm.
Coach Allocation for Graham Sykes Meet by Jo Deakins on 9/7/2009 @ 15:03
The following Coaches will be on poolside at the Graham Sykes Meet and will be looking after the following swimmers: Steve Burke - Achievers/High Achievers 1 & Elite 2 female Bagcats Allison Stoney - High Achievers 2/Junior Performamce 2 Mark Strachan - Junior Performance 1 & Elite 2 Male Bagcats Sean Asher - Senior Performance 1 & 2 & Elite 2 Youth Please ensure you see the relevant coach above before and after you swim for pre & post swim information.
Midlands Open Water Championships 2009 by Jo Deakins on 9/7/2009 @ 09:49
We have now got maps and registration info for the Open Water meet this Sunday. The confirmed entry list is on the ASA WM region website. Can I please refer you to the club newsletter for the Open Water tips re Vaseline and Flat Coke that are included. The 5k and 3k swimmers are going off at the same time and are first up. You need to be at the tent to collect your hat and race numbers before the briefing which is at 8.45am. I would advise these swimmers to arrive no later than 8.00am. The 1500 swimmers need to be there for registration and collection of hats and race numbers whilst the 5k and 3k swim is taking place. The 1500k briefing is at 10.15am. Please listen for the call. If there are any further queries please let me know.
Summer Swim Camps 2009 by Jo Deakins on 2/7/2009 @ 12:23
The dates for the summer camps this year are: Monday-Thursday 27-30th July Monday-Thursday 10-13th August They will be held at the University of Warwick 8.30am-3.30pmn each day. Details & booking forms will be available in the next 24 hours. Any enquiries please email me.
High Achievers 1 tonight by Jo Deakins on 1/7/2009 @ 14:32
Pease note that due to steve working & then cover coach illness we are having to re-locate the High Achievers 1 session to the University of Warwick 5.00-6.15pm. Apologies for any disruption this has caused, please pass this onto anyone who may need to know this info.
Development Gala July 4th at 3.45pm University of Warwick by Ruth Jelley on 29/6/2009 @ 08:51
Please note that there are roads closures around the War Memorial Park due to the Godiva Festival. Before setting off for the gala, it may be advisable to check available routes.
June Newsletter Submission Deadline by Jo Deakins on 24/6/2009 @ 20:13
Please note that the last date for submission of items for inclusion in the June newsletter will be this Saturday 27th June. Please email your item to gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk. Any items will be gratefully received, however small.
Further info for Open Water by Jo Deakins on 22/6/2009 @ 15:33
Please note that the minimum age for anyone to do the Open Water taster session is 13 by the end of the year. It is open to all club members 13 yrs plus. Apologies for missing this off the previous message.
Open Water Taster Session by Jo Deakins on 19/6/2009 @ 19:09
We have arranged an Open Water Taster session next Saturday morning (27th June) at Bosworth Water for those swimmers who would like to have a go before entering the Midlands. The session is from 7.30-9.00am but if you arrive at 7.00am we may be able to get in earlier. The charge is £2.50 per swimmer to enter the water and there is a charge per car of £3.00 to enter Bosworth Water, no parking outside the barriers is allowed. Allison Stoney will be in charge on the day so if you are interested in having a go please could you email her to let her know. Her email address is allison.stoney@coventry-swimming.org.uk The Midland entry forms will be sent off after this swim so please ensure your entry forms are given to Allison on the day (those forms that I have had before the 22nd June will be passed to Allison). No late entries after this day will be accepted.
Morning Training Friday/Saturday 26/27th June by Jo Deakins on 18/6/2009 @ 14:59
Due to myself being away at the Scottish Nationals next week there will be no morning training on Friday 26th June. Elite 1 & 2 on Saturday 27th June to swim 6.00-8.15am. Landwork to be confirmed by squad coaches at a later date.
Senior Performance 2 Venue Change by Jo Deakins on 16/6/2009 @ 10:51
Due to Sean being away at the Scottish Nationals we are having to re-locate the Senior Performance 2 squad to Coventry Sports Centre on Monday 22nd June 8.15-9.30pm. This will also continue through July and also during the Summer. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.
High Achievers 1 Change to Training Venue by Jo Deakins on 16/6/2009 @ 10:48
Due to Steve being away at the International Childrens Games, and shortages of coaches due to the Scottish Nationals also that week, we are having to relocate the High Achievers 1 session on Wednesday 24th June to the University of Warwick 5.00-6.15pm. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.
Midland Open Water Championships 2009 by Jo Deakins on 12/6/2009 @ 14:03
If you would like to enter these championships at Bosworth Water on 12th July can you please let me have your entry form by Monday 22nd June please with a cheque made payable to the Club. Details of the Championships can be downloaded from the West Midlands website www.westmidlandswimming.org or see your coach for details.
Development Gala by Julia Betteley on 10/6/2009 @ 07:40
The provisional programme for the next Development Gala will be available by the end of this week. Any errors or omissions should be notified to me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk by Friday 26th June. After this date no changes will be made.
Training at Caludon back to Normal by Frank Stoney on 3/6/2009 @ 17:18
We have been informed that the water clarity issue at Caludon has been solved. Training will be as normal tonight.
Caludon Training Cancelled Tonight 02.06.09 by Frank Stoney on 2/6/2009 @ 16:45
Unfortunately there is a problem at Caludon Castle Pool. Training for all squads that use the pool tonight is cancelled. 2nd June 2009. Please watch the notice board for further details on Caludon for the rest of the week.
Training Changes weekend 6/7th & 13/14th June by Jo Deakins on 2/6/2009 @ 14:39
Training for the next two Sundays due to the Regional Bagcat Championships will be: All swimmers normally in at 3.00pm will swim 4.30-5.45pm All swimmers normally in at 5.00pm will swim 5.45-7.30pm All Elite 2 swimmers not involved in the Regionals on the Saturday to swim 6.00-8.15am with no land work. Regards Jo Deakins
Swimming Times Subscription by Ruth Jelley on 31/5/2009 @ 17:58
The Swimming Times is the official magazine for the ASA and IoS.The magazine is published monthly and contains reports and results of major championships and events, news, information and technical articles. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy at the reduced annual rate of £17.50, please contact Liz Sykes on Liz.Sykes@coventry-swimming.org.uk by June 15th.
Request for help at Midland BAGCATS by Ruth Jelley on 28/5/2009 @ 11:56
We have been asked to help sell programmes, on the door, at the Midland BAGCATS Meet. Please could you check the programme of events and volunteer your services for one session? If you are able to help, please email me with your name, session number and date. Thank you. ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Bank Holiday Monday Venue by Jo Deakins on 20/5/2009 @ 14:59
Please note all sessions on Bank Holiday Monday will be at Coventry Sports Centre as all other pools are closed.
Bank Holiday & Half Term Session Changes by Jo Deakins on 20/5/2009 @ 12:34
Re-typing of message: Changes to Training times for next week are: Saturday & Sunday (23/24th) all sessions as normal Monday 25th morning session as normal Monday 25th pm sessions as Elite 1 & 2 swim 3.00-5.00pm, High Achievers 1 & 2, Junior & Senior Performance 1 & 2 and Senior Club to swim 5.00-6.30pm. All Achievers & Reception Achievers sessions cancelled due to pool closures. Wednesday 27th High Achievers 1 to swim University of Warwick 5.00-6.15pm. All other sessions to run as normal.
Coventry & District Secondaries Photographs by Julia Betteley on 17/5/2009 @ 19:09
If you would like to purchase copies of the photographs taken at the Pingles this weekend, please email gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk with details of your order. Photgraphs are 50p per copy and can be collected from the club night desk.
Newsletter by Simon Sinclair on 15/5/2009 @ 23:36
As you are aware we are now producing a monthly newsletter. It would be great if all swimmers and parents would get involved with the content of the newsletter. Please don’t wait to be asked. If you have been at a gala or swimming club related event please submit your report, however brief. Any snippits of information would be welcome. Please remember, we will not know, if you do not tell us. Lets make this newsletter really interesting, informative and a bit of fun…. its up to you! email gayle.page@coventry-swiming.org.uk
New Noticeboard by Julia Betteley on 15/5/2009 @ 07:39
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB NOTICE BOARD HAS BEEN MOVED. IT CAN NOW BE FOUND OPPOSITE THE TROPHY CABINET THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE POOL AND CHANGING AREA. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CHECK THE BOARD REGULARLY FOR INFORMATION AND TEAM SELECTIONS.
Race Night in aid of Devon Tour by Ruth Jelley on 12/5/2009 @ 07:32
Tickets are now available, from the Club Night Desk, for the Race Night. The event will be held at the Highway Club on Fletchamstead Highway on Saturday 6th June from 7.30-11pm. Tickets are £1 per person and everyone is welcome to this family fundraising event. For further details, please contact Yvonne Matthews.
Team Manager Training by Ruth Jelley on 11/5/2009 @ 14:18
We are running a Team Manager Training Session for all volunteers who think they may like to have a go at Team Managing. The course will run during the Development Gala on July 4th at Warwick University. If you are interested in attending the course, please contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Thank You by Ruth Jelley on 11/5/2009 @ 14:15
Many thanks to everyone who helped over the weekend at the Open Meet and Diddy Rounds. We had an excellent team of helpers but special thanks go to the Grandmothers and siblings who boosted our numbers! The next opportunity to volunteer is at the Midland Bagcat Galas in June. If anyone to able to man the door for a session, please will you contact me on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Thank you ! by Julia Betteley on 11/5/2009 @ 08:55
A big thank you to all our parents and volunteers who gave up their weekend to help make the May Open Meet such a success.
Development Gala - Change of Time by Julia Betteley on 7/5/2009 @ 18:18
Online entry is now available for the Development Gala on 4th July at the University of Warwick. This gala is open to all achiever groups plus JP2. Reception Achiever swimmers should check with Anita before entering. Please note this gala is not running at the normal time. The gala will start at 4:30 (3:45 sign in)and will finish by 7pm.
Elite 2 Training - Monday 11th May by Alex Gray on 7/5/2009 @ 10:53
Due to the swimmers competing at the May Open Meet there will be no Elite 2 training on the evening of monday 11th. All swimmers should attend morning training on the 11th as normal.
Coventry & District Secondaries by Julia Betteley on 6/5/2009 @ 13:34
The cards for this meet have now arrived with the club. Please send any remaining money into the club asap to allow cards to be released. Late payment causes extra work for the volunteers. Cards will be distributed at the end of the week.
Diddy League Round 2 Saturday 9th May by Ruth Jelley on 6/5/2009 @ 08:36
Will all junior swimmers please check the notice board to see if they have been selected for the Diddy League galas this weekend. The Nuneaton and District Junior Swimming League team are at Wyndley (B73 6EB) competing with Wyre Forest, Stourbridge A, Northgate, Orion and Northampton A. The Leicester and District Swimming League team are at Braunstone (LE3 1JN) competing with Braunstone B, Corby, Kimberley, Wellingborough and Oadby and Wigston. Both coaches leave Coventry Sports Centre at 4.30pm.
Traing Session Changes - Sunday 10th May by Jo Deakins on 5/5/2009 @ 15:07
Due to our City of Coventry Open Meet on this weekend the training sessions for Sunday have been changed to: All Achiever & High Achiever groups to swim 5.00-6.00pm All Junior & Senior Performance 1 & 2 groups and Senior Club to swim 6.00-7.30pm. There will be no land work this week. Any queries please let me know.
Training Changes May Day Bank Holiday weekend by Jo Deakins on 28/4/2009 @ 15:03
Due to the Midland Youth Championships & Bank Holiday weekend the following are training changes: Saturday 2nd May - Elite 1 & Elite 2 Bagcats to swim 6.00-8.00am with no land work Sunday 3rd May - All sessions cancelled Monday 4th May - No morning training Reception, Green, Red & Blue Achiever sessions cancelled High Achievers 1 & 2, Junior Performance 1 & 2 groups to swim 5.00-6.30pm at Coventry Sports Centre Senior Performance 1 & 2 plus Elite 2 Bagcats to swim 3.30-5.00pm at Coventry Sports Centre. Please note on the Monday we have to be clear of the building by 7.00pm so the staff can lock up and go home! Further details of changes in May to follow.
European Junior Championships Selection by Jo Deakins on 28/4/2009 @ 14:21
Congratulations to James Burden who has had his selection for the Great Britain European Junior Championships Team confirmed by British Swimming. After his life time best performances at the recent GB Nationals in March James had achieved the criteria set down and this has now been confirmed. The European Championships will take place in Prague, Czech Republic on the 8th-12th July and James has been selected for the 50m Free and also the 4x100m Free Relay. Also joining James in the Team is Cameron Brodie. Cameron joined COCSC to increase his training whilst living & training in Evesham but during term times is now based in Devon at Kelly College, although he continues to train with us during the holidays. Cameron will be taking part in the Butterfly events and potenially the Medley Relay. Congratulations to both and further notes will be posted on the news board once competition gets underway.
Candy Floss Special £1 reminder by Ruth Jelley on 27/4/2009 @ 07:38
Please remember to bring your £1 coins to training this Friday. Bags of Candy Floss will be available for you to purchase. All proceeds will be going towards the Devon Tour Fund.
Sprint Night Volunteers Required by Ruth Jelley on 27/4/2009 @ 07:35
We are still in need of volunteer timekeepers and scribers for sprint night this Friday. If you are able to help, there is a sheet on the Notice Board where you can add your name. Full training will be given and you do not need to have a stopwatch to help!Thank you.
May Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 22/4/2009 @ 09:31
Cards are now being printed for this meet. Please send in any outstanding payments to the club asap. Any queries please contact me. thank you
Fundraising Saves Training Fees by Julia Betteley on 20/4/2009 @ 08:21
Sale of Summer Plants and Hanging Baskets - orders are being taken again for summer bedding plants and hanging baskets. Please pick up an order form from the club night desk or your squad rep. Forms should be returned to the club with remittance by Friday 8th May. Delivery date is Friday 15th May. Book Sale - the club are holding used book sales at forthcoming open meets. Please bring along any unwanted books in good condition to the club night desk. Children and adult books, fiction and non fiction - all wanted. The next meet starts on May 9th so please send in books asap. Thank you for supporting your club
Diddy League Round 1 Saturday 25th April 2009 by Ruth Jelley on 18/4/2009 @ 11:42
The Nuneaton and District Junior Swimming League gala is being held at Gala Baths, Tower St., Walsall, WS1 1DH. The Leicester and District Swimming League gala is being held at The Waendel Centre, Thomas St., Wellingborough, NN8 1DZ. Both coaches leave Coventry Sports Centre at 4.30 pm. Will all junior swimmers please check with their coaches, to see if they have been selected, and notify Anita Ryder or Steve Burke of their availability as soon as possible.
May Open Meet - Entries close today by Julia Betteley on 17/4/2009 @ 14:13
Today is the last day to enter the City of Coventry May Open Meet and will be the last chance to qualify for Midland Age Group Championships. Follow the link on the homepage.
New County Record by Simon Sinclair on 14/4/2009 @ 21:16
Swimming at the City of Birmingham S.C. Easter Open Meet on 13th April, Charlotte Graham (City of Coventry S.C.) set a new County Senior Short Course record for 50m-FS in a time of 26.22 secs.
Reminder to All Learn to Swim Swimmers at Lyng Hall by Jo Deakins on 10/4/2009 @ 13:52
Swimmers at the Lyng Hall School Learn to Swim lessons are reminded that there are no lessons tomorrow, Saturday April 11th as the school premises are closed.
Devon Tour Acceptance by Jo Deakins on 10/4/2009 @ 12:26
Please could you ensure you have either returned your deposit or called the Tour organisers to acknowledge that you would like the place offered by Friday 17th April. After this date if no communication has been received it will be assummed that the place is not wanted and it will then be offered to the next reserves.
City of Birmingham Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 9/4/2009 @ 13:09
Swimmers attending this meet should bring a foldable chair or a mat to sit on in case there are no chairs available on poolside.
Junior Performance 1 & 2 sessions Cancelled tonight by Jo Deakins on 9/4/2009 @ 12:05
Apologies for this but it has just come to my attention that Caludon Castle is shut today for maintenance and therefore we are unable to use the pool tonight. Please pass on the message to anyone from these two groups. Regards Jo Deakins
Rugby Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 8/4/2009 @ 10:57
The cards for the Rugby Open Meet have now arrived. I have not been notified of any rejections. Cards will be available at the club early next week ie after the Easter weekend. Please check the Warm up and Start times of the sessions on each card as some of these have changed slightly.
Meet Information by Julia Betteley on 7/4/2009 @ 09:47
The closing date for the City of Coventry Open Meet on 9th & 10th May has been extended to 17th April. The Birmingham meet runs without cards. Please check the information on their website for warm up and session times. City of Birmingham have requested that City of Coventry swimmers sit on poolside. No information has yet been received regarding the Rugby meet.
High Achievers 1 Session Changes by Jo Deakins on 31/3/2009 @ 12:46
Due to the Easter Holidays and Bablake being shut the Wednesday evening Sessions for High Achievers 1 are being moved to the University of Warwick 5.00-6.15pm on: Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 8th April Wednesday 15th April Further changes to other sessions for all squads will be available soon. Please check the website for details.
Trophy Cabinet by Simon Sinclair on 27/3/2009 @ 20:11
Has anyone got any spare mirror tiles that they can donate to line the bottom of the trophy cabinet? If so please contact gayle.page@coventry-swimming.org.uk collection can then be arranged.
City of Birmingham Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 27/3/2009 @ 09:27
The acceptance list is now available on the City of Birmingham website at : http://www.swimbirmingham.org.uk Please check your entries and let me know any errors asap thank you, Julia
Elite 2 Training - Saturday 28th March 2009 by Alex Gray on 26/3/2009 @ 12:04
Elite 2 will be training 6-8am in the pool and then 8.15-9 land training on saturday 28th March 2009.
GB Championships 2009 by Jo Deakins on 21/3/2009 @ 10:39
All this week City of Coventry swimmers have been in Sheffield competing at the GB Championships. The club had six swimmers in Sheffield and all six finished in the top 20 of each of their events. James Burden swam lifetime bests in both the 50m & 100m Freestyle. His 50m swims earned him a place in both the Semi finals and then the finals setting New County, Regional & British Age Group Records along the way with his time of 23.37. This swim also put James on the top of the rankings for the selection for the European Junior Championships to be held in July in Prague with the only swimmer to achieve the automatic time. Other lifetime best swims were achieved by Rikki Morris in the 200m Backstroke who swam a personal best in the heats to progress him to the semi finals which he then swam in a lifetime best and new club record of 2:05.09 and Charlotte Graham in the 50m Free whos swim also was a new Club & County Record. Mark Branch swam in the 200m Breastsroke and made the Semi Finals and again swam in a seasons best time and his fastest for three years to finish in 11th place overall. Sean Asher swam yesterday in the 400m IM and he also swam a seasons best time to finish in 4:35.86. Mark Strachan was the other Coventry Swimmer to compete and despite being ill with stomach problems still managed to make the semi final stage of the 100m Breaststroke. All of these swimmers will now get back into training ready for swims in April and May.
Records Set at British Champs by Simon Sinclair on 18/3/2009 @ 19:32
Swimming in the British Championships at Sheffield, City of Coventry swimmers set new County Senior LC records for 50m Freestyle; as follows:- Charlotte Graham 26.89secs James Burden 23.37secs Subject to national ratification, James time is also a British & English 16yrs Age Group Record.
Meet Entry Update by Julia Betteley on 12/3/2009 @ 09:09
Midland Youth forms are now available and must be returned by 27th March. Online entry is now available for the Coventry Open Meet in May. The closing date for this meet is 10th April. Also available online is the entry for the Coventry and District Secondaries. This will close on April 1st as times achieved after 31st March cannot be used for entry to this meet. Please check the entry criteria when entering this meet as NO REFUNDs will be given by C & D. Any queries please contact me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Sprint Night Volunteers by Ruth Jelley on 3/3/2009 @ 09:00
This Friday is Sprint Night and once again we are short of helpers. We require: Two parent volunteers per lane One parent times the swim with a stop watch One parent records the time If you are able to help, please sign up on the notice board. No experience or stop watch required!
Sunday 15th March - Changes to Session times by Jo Deakins on 2/3/2009 @ 13:07
Due to the Sports Centre hosting a Regional Water Polo tournament on Sunday 15th March we are having to amend our training sessions. Therefore, the following will now take place: We will have to cancel the Reception, Achiever Sessions & Senior Club sessions. We will then run a session from 6.00-7.30pm for Both High Achiever squads – 2 lanes Both Junior Performance squads – 3 lanes Both Senior Performance squads – 3 lanes There will then be no land work due to the numbers. The numbers of lanes allocated to each squad may change depending on the numbers of swimmers who attend on the day. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience, but it is out of our control.
Officials Success by Ruth Jelley on 27/2/2009 @ 21:20
Congratulations to Benjamin Jelley who has qualified as a British Swimming Referee.
Lyng Hall Swimming Lessons by Ruth Jelley on 27/2/2009 @ 14:15
The swimming pool at Lyng Hall School will be open on Saturday February 28th and the lesson programme will take place as normal
Development Gala by Julia Betteley on 24/2/2009 @ 11:43
Online entry is now available for the Development Gala on the 4th April at the University of Warwick. This event is open to all achiever groups and JP2. The closing date is 6th March.
Can you spare a few hours to help the club ? by Julia Betteley on 20/2/2009 @ 13:36
The club is running a course for officials (Judge 1) later this year. Without officals we cannot run open meets so please step forward. If you are interested or require further information please contact kevin.sherwood@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Foxford Closed this week on Thursday 19th Feb by Jo Deakins on 17/2/2009 @ 11:13
I have received an email this morning to state that Foxford School will be closed on Thursday this week due to a new dosing system being installed. We were originally told the dates would be in March but it has now been brought forward. Due to this the Red and Blue Achievers session that was due to be on there will now be cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but it was beyond our control.
Diving Awards by Jo Deakins on 16/2/2009 @ 13:31
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all passed their Competitive Start Awards on Friday: Lara Smith Madelaine Fox Lucy Farrington Abbi Cameron Amber McWhirter Lucy mangon Eve Hodspn Ashleigh Greenaway Zoe Wilson Faye Wilson Kayleigh Lewis Abigail McSharry Lucy Jones Sam harris James Garland Emily Messam Elizabeth Simkins Awards can be purchased from the Club Night Desk on Friday nights.
Senior Performance 1 & 2 permanent changes to sessions at University of Warwick by Jo Deakins on 13/2/2009 @ 16:30
Due to commencement of a Masters section to the Club the following permanent changes to the squad timetables have now been taken: Senior Performance 1 will now train at Coventry Sports Centre 4.00-5.15pm on Wednesdays Senior Performance 2 will now train at Coventry Sports Centre 4.00-6.00pm on Fridays If there are any queries with this please let me know.
Outstanding Club Memberships - Urgent by Jo Deakins on 10/2/2009 @ 13:46
If you have not yet renewed your Club & ASA Memberships for 2009 please could you do so as a matter of urgency. Without this being paid you should not be in the water as there is no insurance cover for you. You will also not be allowed to compete for the Club until this is paid. If there are any queries regarding this please contact the membership secretary, Allison Stoney, via email allison.stoney@coventry-swimming.org.uk Thanks
Warwickshire Cards by Julia Betteley on 9/2/2009 @ 12:17
The cards for the Warwickshires have arrived with the club. There are many swimmers who have not yet paid for their entries. Please send payment asap to allow cards to be distributed. Email me at julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk if you are unsure of the amount owed. Please also ensure you have paid membership fees as these are now overdue.
Elite 2 Training 14/02/09 by Alex Gray on 9/2/2009 @ 09:14
Can all swimmers and parents from Elite 2 please note that training will be as follows on Saturday 14th February 2009. Pool - 6.00am - 8.00am Land - 8.15am - 9.00am Thank you for your co-operation.
Senior Performance 2 Training 13/02/09 by Alex Gray on 9/2/2009 @ 09:11
Can all swimmers and parents for Senior Performance 2 please note that training will be at Coventry Sports Centre alongside Senior Performance 1, 4.00pm - 6.00pm with John Ayde on Friday 13th Fenruary 2009.
Lyng Hall Lessons Saturday 7th Feb by Jo Deakins on 6/2/2009 @ 13:11
Subject to any overnight weather the lessons tomorrow at Lyng Hall School should take place as normal. If they have to be cancelled a further notice will be posted on this website. Please check for any updates.
Diving Award Dates 2009 by Jo Deakins on 5/2/2009 @ 12:07
We have agreed the Diving Award Dates for 2009, they are listed below: Friday 13th February Friday17th April Friday 12th June Friday 11th September Friday 13th November If you would like to do these then please let Anita Ryder (Reception Achiever Coach) know and she will add you to the list.
Caludon Castle is closed tonight (Thurs 5th) by Jo Deakins on 5/2/2009 @ 11:57
I have just received an email from Caludon Castle confirming that they are also shut tonight due to the weather. Therefore, there will be no training for Junior Performance 1 or 2.
Foxford School tonight (Thurs 5th Feb) by Jo Deakins on 5/2/2009 @ 10:46
I have just received an email confirming that Foxford School is shut today and tonight due to the weather. Therefore, there will be no training for Red Achievers tonight.
Sessions at Lyng Hall cancelled 03.02.09 by Frank Stoney on 3/2/2009 @ 16:46
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Green Achievers - 2nd February 2009 by Alex Gray on 2/2/2009 @ 17:11
Due to unforseen circumstances training will be cancelled for Green Achievers tonight, Monday 2nd February 2009.
Warwickshire Selections by Ruth Jelley on 1/2/2009 @ 20:04
Congratulations to Paris Allen who received her Warwickshire County Colours at the Inter-County Gala at Stoke today. Also representing the county from Coventry were: Brandon Hamilton, Joshua Jelley, Samuel Richards, Luke Sapiano, Jacob Scullion, Alexander Hammond and Benjamin Lowe.
Aged 9-12 years on 27th June 2009 ? by Julia Betteley on 27/1/2009 @ 19:39
Entries for the Diddy Trials on February 21st will close on Friday January 30th. Enter at http://www.coventry-swimming.org.uk/. Follow the Open Meet Information link.
HA1 Training - Wednsday 28th January and 4th February 2009 by Alex Gray on 26/1/2009 @ 11:03
Please could all swimemrs and parents be aware that training for HA1 will be moved from Bablake to Warwick University (4.45 to 6.15) on Wednsday 28th January and 4th February 2009 due to Staff absence. The sessions will be coached by Alex and will be along side JP1.
International Childrens Games Time Trial by Jo Deakins on 25/1/2009 @ 11:12
We will be running time trials for anyone who would like to post a time for consideration for the International Childrens Games. The time trial will be on Sunday 1st February at Coventry Sports Centre from 5.00pm. Steve will be in charge of these. If you want to do an event please let Alex know on Alex.gray@coventry-swimming.org.uk so we can see what we have.
Senior Performance 2 by Jo Deakins on 22/1/2009 @ 21:16
Due to Sean being away at the Burns Open Meet we are having to move the SP2 session for Friday 23rd Jan down to Central 4.00-6.00pm with SP1. Apologies for any problems this may cause.
January Graded Meet 2009 by Ruth Jelley on 20/1/2009 @ 22:34
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all won British Age Group Category Awards at the Graded Meet: Liam McSorley, Bethan Hinett, Fay Price, Samuel Fairchild, Sophie Greer, Joshua Lee, Helen Jones and Aiden Page. Also to Benjamin Seaman and Kahtryn Bilic who won the Open Age Awards.
Lyng Hall Shut due to Maintenance on the Roof by Jo Deakins on 20/1/2009 @ 15:29
We have received notification from Lyng Hall School that they have to have extensive work carried out on the swimming pool heating batteries. This involves the removal of the roof and cause a great deal of mess. The pool will close on Sunday 15th February 2009. It will remained closed throughout w/c 16.02.09, including Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February. It will be closed Monday 23.02.09 up until Friday 27.02.09. The pool will reopen on Saturday 28.02.09. We will be working out where we will be re-locating the Squad sessions this week so please look out for notices on the website & notice board.
Warwickshire Entries by Jo Deakins on 17/1/2009 @ 09:47
Please note the closing date for the Warwickshire Championships is this weekend. If you wish to enter this meet then the latest you can do so on line is tomorrow (Sunday 18th). After this date no entries will be taken.
Training Alterations by Alex Gray on 16/1/2009 @ 07:47
Due to Galas the following Training Alterations will be in effect over the next 2 weeks. Sunday 18th January 2009 Coloured Achivers - Cancelled Reception Achivers - Cancelled Land Training (All Squads) - Cancelled High Achievers 1 & 2 - 6.00 - 7.30pm (2 Lanes) Junior Performance 1 & 2 - 6.00 - 7.30pm (2 Lanes) Senior Performance 1 & 2 - 6.00 - 7.30pm (3 Lanes) Senior Club - 6.00 - 7.30pm (1 Lane) Sunday 25th January 2009 Coloured Achivers - As Normal Reception Achivers - As Normal Land Training (All Squads) - Cancelled High Achievers 1 & 2 - Cancelled Junior Performance 1 & 2 - Cancelled Senior Performance 1 & 2 - Cancelled Senior Club - As Normal
Warwickshires - 100m Time Trials by Julia Betteley on 14/1/2009 @ 10:03
When entering the 100m time trial events for 10 year old girls and 10 & 11 boys, please remember that you must have entered the corresponding 200m event. To enter the 100m event please enter the 200m time in the 100m box. Age is age at 21st March 2009. If you have already entered the 100m but not entered the 200m time, then please email me julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk
Award Night Winners Photo by Alex Gray on 13/1/2009 @ 21:52
All swimmers who won an award at Awards Night will be required for a Photo on friday 16th February 2009 at 6.00pm. Everyone needs to wear a white City of Coventry T-shirt and navy blue tracksuit.
Change of Venue by Alex Gray on 13/1/2009 @ 13:00
From Tuesday 20th January 2009 the following venue changes will take place. JP1 will move from Coventry Sports Centre to train at Caludon Castle 6.15 - 8.00pm with HA1 and Steve Burke. SP2 will move from Caludon Castle to train at Coventry Sports Centre 6.45 - 8.15pm with SP1 and John Ayde.
Training Alterations - January 2009 by Alex Gray on 13/1/2009 @ 12:57
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Coventry & District Teams 2009 by Alex Gray on 9/1/2009 @ 18:56
The team sheet is on the notice board for this years Coventry & District Teams. Please confirm your availability as soon as possible.
LYNG HALL SATURDAY LEARN TO SWIM by David White on 8/1/2009 @ 10:03
Swimming returns this Saturday (10th Jan) for all levels
Land Training - Sunday 11th January 2009 by Alex Gray on 7/1/2009 @ 16:02
Land Training will be cancelled this Sunday as we have a number of Coaches attending a Land Training Course.
Ginger North Trophy - 17th January 2009 by Alex Gray on 7/1/2009 @ 14:19
The team selection for this Gala will be on hte notice board from Thursday 8th. Please confirm availabilty as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend please email Alex immediately. Thanks
Midland 800/1500 Time Trials by Alex Gray on 7/1/2009 @ 14:17
Can all Elite 2 swimmers wishing to take part in the Midland Time Trial who do not have an entry time and wish to do a time trial on Saturday at 6.00am please let Alex know so he has an idea of numbers. Training will follow as normal at 7.00am. Thanks
Training Fees from 1st Feb 2009 by Simon Sinclair on 6/1/2009 @ 20:25
| Squad | Current fees | New rates |
| Elite 1 | 68.25 | 70.25 | < /tr>
| Elite 2 | 57.50 | 59.25 |
| Senior Performance 1 | 49.25 | 50.75 |
| Senior Performance 2 | 43.00 | 44.25 |
| Senior Club | 29.00 | 30.00 |
| Blue Students | 31.75 | 32.75 |
| Junior Performance 1/2 | 39.75 | 41.00 |
| High Achievers 1/2 | 36.50 | 37.50 |
| Achievers Red/Blue/Green | 28.00 | 28.75 |
| Reception Achievers | 18.75 | 19.25 |
| Casual | 19.25 | 19.75 |
| Triathletes | 14.00 | 14.50 |
High Achiver 1 Training - Wednesday 7th January 2009 by Alex Gray on 5/1/2009 @ 22:04
Could all swimmers and parents please note that the High Achiver 1 Squad will be training with the High Achiver 2 Squad on Wednesday 7th January 2009 at Caludon 6.15 to 8.15.
Coventry & District Training Days by Alex Gray on 5/1/2009 @ 16:58
Could all swimmers and parents please check the notice board and confirm if they will be attending these training days as there are many swimmers as of yet unconfirmed. There are also a number of free spaces available so any of the reserves that wish to attend should contact Jo or Alex to let them know.
Meet Information by Julia Betteley on 5/1/2009 @ 16:42
Online entry for the Warwickshire Championships is now available by following the Open Meet Information link. Entry will closing promptly on 19th January to allow time for the information to be transferred to the Warwickshire system. Entries are £4 per event. Cards for the Graded Open Meet will be available by Saturday 10th. Please note all competitor cards are blue - this is not an error. Any outstanding entry fees should be forwarded to the club asap. Entry for the Diddy Trials (9-12 year olds) is now available by following the Open Meet Information link. Entries for the West Midland Distance Time Trials must arrive at the address given on the West Midland website by 13th January. This meet is likely to be over subscribed and no late entries will be accepted.
City of Coventry Annual Awards Night by Jo Deakins on 30/12/2008 @ 13:48
Congratulations to Rikki Morris for winning the Swimmer of the Year Award for 2008 at last nights Annual Club Awards Night. Rikki won this award for his achievements throughout 2008 which culminated in him going to India to be part of the England team at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Other winners last night were: Internationals - Adam Desmond GB & Senior Nationals - Sean Asher National Youth Championships - James Burden National Bagcat Championships - BJ Lowe Midland Youth & Senior Championships - Nathan Petch Midland Bagcat Championships - Paris Allen Warwickshires - Ryan Morris Cov & Districts - Luke Sapiano Warner Progress Award (Boys) - Luke O Neill Warner Progress Award (Girls) - Bronte Randle-bissell Gavin Thomas Award - Zachary Jelley Paul Lipscombe Award - Gleb Popov Congratulations to all of the winners & nominees.
High Achievers 1 Session Tonight - Thursday 18th Dec by Jo Deakins on 18/12/2008 @ 14:10
Just to clarify any confusion that may have arisen over the venue of the High Achievers 1 session tonight this will now be at Caludon Castle 6.15-7.45pm. Regards Jo Deakins
Warwickshires by Julia Betteley on 15/12/2008 @ 17:22
Online entry for the Warwickshire Championships is now available by following the Open Meet Information link. Please check the events and any qualifying times before entering. Entry will close on 19th January to allow time for the information to prepared for the organisers.
Christma Gala by Alex Gray on 15/12/2008 @ 15:41
Anyone wishing to take part in the Christmas Gala on Saturday at Warwick Universty needs to fill out and return a form as soon as possible. We are currently short on entries and the Gala will not run unles there are sufficient entries.
Elite 2 - Monday Mornings by Alex Gray on 15/12/2008 @ 07:53
Can I please remind all swimmers and parents that the Elite 2 session on a Monday morning is a compulsary session and all swimmers should attend!
Lyng Hall by Alex Gray on 15/12/2008 @ 07:50
The Lyng Hall Pool is now up and running again and sessions will take place as usual this week.
National Swimming League Round 3 by Ruth Jelley on 14/12/2008 @ 15:48
Thank you to everyone who supported the Teams by ferrying swimmers around, officiating, Team Managing, recording, announcing, making drinks, organising raffles, selling programmes, putting time pads in and out and any other duties that I may have missed! We can not run the galas without you, so thank you. Our next event is the Development Gala on January 10th; anyone who wishes to get involved with timekeeping, team managing or selling tickets, please contact me ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk we are always keen to have more volunteers.
Training at Coventry Sports Centre by Alex Gray on 11/12/2008 @ 12:36
The burst water pipe has been fixed so training will resume tonight at the usual times.
Elite 1 & 2 Training Saturday Morning by Jo Deakins on 10/12/2008 @ 16:48
There will be no land training for either Elite 1 or 2 on saturday morning (13th). The swim sessions will be as normal.
Coventry Sports Centre - Weds 10th December by Jo Deakins on 10/12/2008 @ 12:55
I have just been informed that we are unable to use the pool at Coventry Sports Centre today due to a burst water main coming into the building. The engineers are working on the problem at the moment and the Management will update me in the morning on if we will be back to normal tomorrow. Apologies for all the disruptions this week with various pools but it is out of our control.
Lyng hall School by Jo Deakins on 9/12/2008 @ 07:36
We learnt last night that Lyng Hall school is not really able to be used for the squad sessions. Therefore, we will run the same programme as last week for the sessions at Lyng Hall until further notice. Any queries please let me know. Jo Deakins
Training Kit List by Alex Gray on 8/12/2008 @ 17:03
With Christmas fast approaching and the New Year nearly upon us i thought it would be a good time to remind all swimmers and parents of the kit that should be brought to every session. City of Coventry Swimming Club – Swimmer Training Kit List The following items should be brought to training every session. Most items are available to buy or order from the club shop. Compulsory (Available to buy or order form the club shop) • 1 Litre Drinks Bottle (All squads) (Contents of which should be consumed before the end of every session) • Short Fins (High Achievers and above) • Junior (U13) Snorkel (High Achievers to Elite 2) (Dependent on head size) • Senior (13+) Snorkel (Elite 2/Senior Performance 2 and above) (Dependent on head size) • Kick Board (All Squads) • Junior (U13) Finger Paddles (Junior Performance to Elite 2/Senior Performance 2) (Dependent on hand size) • Senior (13+) Finger Paddles (Elite 2/Senior Performance 2 and above) (Dependent on hand size) • Pull Band (Junior Performance and above) • Junior (U15) Pull Buoy (High Achievers to Elite 2/ Senior Performance 2) (Dependent height, weight and build) • Senior (15+) Pull Buoy (Elite 2/ Senior Performance 2 Youth (15+) and above) (Dependent height, weight and build) • Large Paddles (Elite 1 Only unless directed by coach) Recommended • Recording Boards (High Achievers and above) (We have 20 available to buy on first come first served for £5 – See Alex Gray) • Heart rate monitor (Optional) Land Training • Sports/Running Trainers (Not fashion trainers as these do not provide the correct support and will lead to injury) • Shorts • T-Shirt
A Team League Swimmers Meeting by Jo Deakins on 8/12/2008 @ 12:30
There is a meeting arranged for 6.15pm for the A Team swimmers in the Spire Suite (4th Floor dry side) on Friday 12th December. Please ensure that all team members are present. It should not last more than half an hour and will be to discuss the Final on Saturday. Please can I ask that all swimmers for all three teams indicate their availability by Weds 10th December so that we can notify reserves if needed.
Message from Photographers at Leicester Meet by Jo Deakins on 8/12/2008 @ 12:07
Hi everyone We were the Offical photographers last weekend at the City of Leicester Distance meet. A really good competition and well supported (particularly by some very enthusiastic parents from the Mid-Beds team--see the attached pic!) All the photos are now on-line to view and to purchase at www.dephoto.co.uk. To access them you will need the username leicester and the password mike All in lower case. Please note that our last date for Christmas orders is this Friday 12th December 2008. So if any of you are stumped for a present to buy............... Please could you pass this e-mail around the participants from your club. Many thanks and for those of you we will not see before, have a great Christmas and a happy New Year Kind Regards Dave and Karen
MAXWELL MEET by Julia Betteley on 6/12/2008 @ 12:31
Any remaining entry forms for the Maxwell Meet will be collected from Coventry Sports Centre (poolside) at 6:30pm on Monday 8th December. No forms will be accepted after this time. If this causes a difficulty please email events and times together with name and DOB to julia.betteley@coventry-swimming.org.uk by the end of Monday 8th December.
Development Gala Online Entry by Julia Betteley on 5/12/2008 @ 20:24
For Development Gala Entry please follow the Open Meet Information link to the right
LYNG HALL SATURDAY LEARN TO SWIM by David White on 5/12/2008 @ 14:47
Although there is now limited use of the pool available at Lyng Hall the area affected will still cause problems to our learn to swim classes. The learn to swim sessions will therefore now re-commence after christmas (10th January)
Graham Sykes Funeral and Book of Condolence by Frank Stoney on 4/12/2008 @ 16:17
Grahams funeral will be on Thursday, December 11th, at St Mary the Virgin, Stonleigh Church, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. There is a book of Condolence available to sign at Reception, Coventry Sports Centre.
Lyng Hall Update by Jo Deakins on 4/12/2008 @ 11:19
I have had an email update today from Lyng Hall. We will return to the normal timetable for the squad sessions as of Monday 8th December. There will be one lane that we will not be able to use but the rest of the pool will be accessible. Thanks for your understanding with this matter.
REMINDER - closing dates by Julia Betteley on 2/12/2008 @ 12:28
Development Gala will close on Friday 5th December. Maxwell Meet will close on Monday 8th December. Graded Meet will close on Wednesday 10th December.
November Open Meet Volunteers by Ruth Jelley on 29/11/2008 @ 18:56
Thank you to everyone who helped at the Open Meet. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Closure of Lyng Hall School pool by Jo Deakins on 28/11/2008 @ 14:20
Unfortunately I have just received an email from Lyng Hall School stating that they have just discovered some damage to the tiles at the bottom of the swimming pool. The tiles are broken and the pool contains sharp fragments. The pool will need to be closed until further notice whilst the repairs are carried out. They will endeavor to correct this problem as soon as possible, and they will keep me updated as soon as they know when the work will be carried out. In the mean time for next weeks sessions can we re-locate to the following: Monday - Blue Achievers to swim with Red Achievers at Foxford 6.30-7.30pm. High Achievers 2 to swim at Caludon Castle 6.15-7.45pm Tuesday - High Achivers 2 to swim at Caludon Castle 6.15-7.45pm. Junior Performance 2 to swim at Coventry Sports Centre 5.00-6.30pm. Wednesday - Blue Achievers to swim on Thursday at Foxford with Red Achievers 6.45-7.45pm Thursday - High Achievers 1 to swim at Caludon Castle 6.15-7.45pm. Should I be notified that the school have completed the repairs prior to the end of next week I shall put up further details on the website and notice board.
West Midlands 800m & 1500m Time Trials by Julia Betteley on 27/11/2008 @ 17:01
Qualifying times and entry forms for this Level 1 meet on 7th February are now available from the West Midlands website http://www.westmidlandswimming.org/ Please follow the entry details on the website and post to the address given. Cheques to be made payable to West Midland Swimming. *** Forms must be signed by your coach before posting ***
Elite 2 Land Training Monday 24th November by Jo Deakins on 24/11/2008 @ 13:23
Due to Alex being ill there will be no land training today. The swim session will be as normal, I will be taking it.
Midland Qualifying Times 2009 by Jo Deakins on 21/11/2008 @ 14:03
The Midland Qualifying Times are now live for 2009. Please follow the link below to take you to them. http://www.westmidlandswimming.org/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5104-163597-19728-35297-291794-12854-5124-layout42-180812-news-item,00.html Alternatively, visit the West Midlands Swimming Website (www.westmidlandswimming.org) and click on the links. Regards Jo Deakins
Warwickshire County Colours by Ruth Jelley on 18/11/2008 @ 10:28
Congratulations to the following swimmers who represented Warwickshire for the first time last weekend at the Ron Hooper Gala in Wolverhampton: Leanne Burden Samuel Richards Joshua Jelley
Development Gala - 10th January by Julia Betteley on 17/11/2008 @ 20:47
Online entry is now available for this gala. This meet is for Achiever groups and JP2 only. Entry will close on 5th December.
November Meet by Julia Betteley on 15/11/2008 @ 16:48
The cards for the November Meet will be distributed next week. Please send any outstanding payments into the club asap to allow the cards to be released. thank you
National Swimming League Round 2 by Simon Sinclair on 11/11/2008 @ 20:10
Thank you to everyone who helped last weekend at the National Swimming League Round 2 Galas. Your efforts are very much appreciated. The next round is on December 13th 2008. Ruth Jelley
January Open Meets by Julia Betteley on 11/11/2008 @ 09:50
Entry forms for the Level 1 Burns Meet (24th/25th) and the Level 2 Maxwell Meet (24th/25th) are now available. if you do not receive a form please ask. Closing dates are 1st and 8th December respectively. Online entry is now available for the Level 3 City of Coventry Meet (18th) and this will close on 10th December. Please note this will be your last chance to qualify for the Warwickshire Championships in March. Information and entry for the January Development Gala (10th) and the Warwickshire Championships will be available shortly.
Elite 2 Training - Saturday 15th November by Alex Gray on 10/11/2008 @ 13:13
Elite 2 training on Saturday 15th November 2008 will from 6.00 - 9.00am. The pool session will be first with land training at 8.15am.
Senior Performance 2 Training - Friday 14th November by Alex Gray on 10/11/2008 @ 13:11
Please note that training for Senior Performance 2 on friday 14th November 2008 will be at Coventry Sports Centre 4.00 - 6.00pm due to the BUCS Meet in Sheffield.
City of Leicester Meet 5th-7th December by Julia Betteley on 8/11/2008 @ 11:14
The acceptance/rejection information for this meet has now been received by the club. It is a cardless meet. There are a few rejections as this meet is oversubscribed. I will contact those with rejections asap. If anyone knows at this point that they are not going to swim an event please let me know by November 13th. If you withdraw from an event on the day you must do so by completing a form by the start of warm up. Any qualified officials who can help at this meet please let me know asap.
Annual Awards Night 2008, 29th December. by Frank Stoney on 5/11/2008 @ 15:27
The Annual Awards Night will be held on Monday 29th December 2008. 7.00 - 11.00 pm. At the Jaguar Social Club. Radford, Coventry. CV6 3LL. Have a great time with the family. Disco, Raffle, Prizes, Bar for Adults. Food available at extra cost (chips, burgers, batches). Tickets are available from 14th November at the Club Night Desk. £2.00 each
Sheffield City Meet - 29th November by Julia Betteley on 4/11/2008 @ 20:33
The cards for this meet will be available from Friday 7th November. All entries have been accepted.
Elite 2 Training - Sautday 1st November 2008 by Alex Gray on 29/10/2008 @ 07:36
Training for all Elite 2 swimmers not competing at the Midland Short Course Championships on Saturday, will be from 6 - 8am. Please note there will be no Land Training.
November Open Meet - Closing Date Extended by Julia Betteley on 28/10/2008 @ 06:43
The closing date for this meet has been extended to Monday 10th November.
Club Annual General Meeting by Simon Sinclair on 27/10/2008 @ 21:00
Thursday 20th November 2008 - 7.30pm - in the Spire Suite at Coventry Sports Centre. For more information see notice boards at the various squad venues and extracts from the Club Constitution.(above)
November Open Meet by Julia Betteley on 20/10/2008 @ 20:36
Entries should now be made for the our open meet on 29th November. Entries wil close on 29th October. Please enter before half term holidays. thank you, Julia
Wycombe Open Meet 2008 by Jo Deakins on 20/10/2008 @ 14:37
Congratulations to the following swimmers who all won medals at the Wycombe Open Meet last Saturday: Olivia Thompson - Gold 50m Free Gemma Jones - Gold 200m IM Samuel Fairchild - Gold 50m Free Gemma Jones - Silver 100m Backstroke Samuel Fairchild Bronze 100m Free & 100m Back There were also, along with the above, personal bests for Jemma Hancox & Katerina Jackson. Well done to all swimmers & coaches.
Elite 2 - Training Changes by Alex Gray on 20/10/2008 @ 07:49
Elite 2 will be training 6.00am - 8.00am in the Pool with Land Training 8.15am - 8.45am on Saturday 25th October.
High Achievers 1 - Training Changes by Alex Gray on 20/10/2008 @ 07:47
Due to Bablake School being closed, High Achievers 1 will be training at Caludon Castle 6.15 - 8.15 on Wednsady 22nd October and Wednesday 26th October.
Rikki Morris returns from India by Jo Deakins on 19/10/2008 @ 12:40
Congratualtions to Rikki Morris who returns today from India where he has been competing for England in the Commonwealth Youth Games. Rikki made finals in the 100m & 200m Backstroke finishing in 7th place in the 100m and 5th place in his main event, the 200m, in a time of 2:07.75. This was Rikki s first experience of competing for England abroad and Rikki returns to training with the next competion being the Midland Short Course in a couple of weeks.
Cov & Dists PB Book List by Jo Deakins on 14/10/2008 @ 12:33
Well done to all of the following swimmers who all noted personal bests in the PB Book at the Cov & Dists: Chris Young Liam McSorley Sophie Greer Sam Richards Tim Smith Hannah Matthews Luke Sapiano Earl Radtschenko Leona Hinds BJ Lowe Jacob Randle-Bissell Natasha Boulton Alex Hammond Conner Connell Matthew Sapiano Elizabeth Somers Joshua Jelley Ben Ryder Joshua Lee Jack Hall Luke O Neill Shannon Donovan Rob Sansby Darwyn Richards Lauren Carr Mohammed Ahmed Daisy Bowater Meredith Lynn Fay Price Gemma Jones Emma Sansby Kathryn Fitch Kathryn Bilic Leanne Burden Grace Williams-Brown Conor McSorley Beth Hammond Adam Timbrell Matthew Bruce Kim Paginton Charlotte Cheshire Harry Barnes Bethan Hinett Jacob Scullion Faye Edwards Jessica Bednell Rebecca Williscroft Mary Hughes Sophie Richards George Nicholls Harrison Walker Leanne Goodlad Luke Timbrell Samuel Fairchild Paris Allen Charlie Fulwell Will Wheeler Gleb Popov Catherine Pabla Aiden Page Sophie Linney Lee Marrs Georgia Linney Marc Farrer Bronte Randle-Bissell Sean Asher Zach Jelley James Burden Katerina Jackson Alice Rainsley Hebe Davies-Colley Jake Dygas Paul Wilson Jennifer Todd Michelle Todd
Thanks by Simon Sinclair on 12/10/2008 @ 19:55
Thank you to all the parents who helped at the National Swimming League rounds on Saturday 11th October. The next round is on November 8th, so please book the date in your diaries.
National Swimming League by Simon Sinclair on 9/10/2008 @ 21:31
We are still in need of helpers for the National Swimming League gala at Coventry on Saturday October 11th. Will any parents who have not yet volunteered their services but expect to be present on Saturday and are willing to help, please contact Ruth on ruth.jelley@coventry-swimming.org.uk Your help would really be appreciated.
Blue Achievers - Top Squad at 50m Sprints by Jo Deakins on 9/10/2008 @ 11:56
We have done an analysis of the 50m Sprint Results and one of the things we have looked at is the overall % of PBs by squad. Congratulations to the Blue Achievers who were the Top Squad of the Club with the biggest improvement. Break down of results: Squad % BLUE ACH 9.23 HA2 6.33 HA1 3.51 E1 1.67 SP1 0.57 JP2 0.41 JP1 0.40 E2 -1.45 SP2 -2.18
Buses for Leagues A & C Team by Jo Deakins on 8/10/2008 @ 12:02
Both buses for Saturday leave Coventry Sports Centre at 3.45pm. Please arrive in plenty of time so that we can leave on time and avoid any delays. Any problems on the day please contact myself on 07815 835526
Elite 2 Landwork by Alex Gray on 3/10/2008 @ 11:42
There will be no land training on Saturday 4th October for Elite 2 but there will a training 8-10 as normal for all swimemrs.
Land work Sunday 5th & 12th october Cancelled by Jo Deakins on 2/10/2008 @ 13:08
Due to the Cov & District Championships taking place we are having to cancel the land work sessions for these two days. The swim sessions will continue as normal.
COCSC Coaching Staff for CANDD Championships by Simon Sinclair on 1/10/2008 @ 20:44
Saturday 4th October: Alex Gray - Elite 1 & 2 and Senior Performance Sarah Brown - Junior Performance 1 & 2 and Senior Performance 2 Steve Burke - High Achievers 1 & 2 Sukhbir Atwal - Coloured & Reception Acheivers Sunday 5th October: Jo Deakins - Elite 1 and Senior Performance 1 & 2 Alex Gray - Elite 2 and Junior Performance 1 & 2 Steve Burke - High Achievers 1 & 2 Anita Ryder - Coloured & Reception Acheivers Sunday 12th October: Jo Deakins - Elite 1 & 2 and Senior Performance 1 Sarah Brown - Junior Performance 1 & 2 and Senior Performance 2 Steve Burke - High Achievers 1 & 2 Anita Ryder - Coloured & Reception Acheivers
Lyng Hall Pool Emergency Closure by Jo Deakins on 29/9/2008 @ 12:49
To all Blue Achiever, High Achiever 2 and Junior Performance 2 swimmers we have just had contact from Lyng Hall school to say they have had an electrical fault at the pool and have had to cloe it for two days. Therefore, we can not access the pool today or tomorrow. As things currently stand we should be back in for Weds 1st October as normal.
Wycombe Open Meet 18th October by Julia Betteley on 25/9/2008 @ 21:19
If anyone is able to help officiate at this meet please let me know on their entry form at which sessions they will help. The following statement is taken from the meet information. If an official has a child swimming in this competition then that child can swim for free in the sessions that the official has volunteered to help with.
Elite 1 & 2 Saturday 27th September by Jo Deakins on 24/9/2008 @ 08:02
Due to both Alex and myself being at the BSCTA Coaches Conference this weekend training for both Elite 1 & 2 will be swim 6.00-8.00am with no land work. Please could you pass the message on to all that you see.
November Meet by Julia Betteley on 22/9/2008 @ 20:22
Online entry is now avaiable for the November Meet. Payment is by paypal at the time of entry only. You do not need a paypal account - you can pay by credit/debit card by following the on screen instructions. If you do not wish to pay by Paypal please print off an entry form and return to the club night desk with payment by cash/cheque.
Senior Performance 2 Parent Meeting - Wednesday 17th Sept by Jo Deakins on 12/9/2008 @ 12:52
There will be a parents meeting for Senior Performance 2 at Coventry Sports Centre on weds 17th Sept at 6.15pm. All parents are invited to attend. Purpose of the meeting is to explain the yearly plans etc.
Sprints Cards by Julia Betteley on 9/9/2008 @ 20:12
All outstanding money should now be forwarded to the club night desk to allow the distribution of cards. Cards will be available from Friday 12th
Sunday Land Training by Alex Gray on 5/9/2008 @ 08:21
Could all parents and swimmers please be aware that there will be no Land Training session this sunday (7th Spetember). Land Training will resume a normal from next week.
High Achievers 1 session Weds 3rd September by Jo Deakins on 2/9/2008 @ 12:42
Due to us not being able to access the pool at Bablake on Weds 3rd Sept we are having to keep the session at Caludon Castle 6.15-8.00pm for a further week. We will return to Bablake next week as normal on the 10th September. Please could you pass this message on to all concerned.
Club Championship Photographs by Julia Betteley on 21/8/2008 @ 19:25
Orders can be collected from the club night desk on Friday 29th August.
Elite 2 Entry to Leicester L2 Meet by Alex Gray on 21/8/2008 @ 09:58
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!
Sprint Entry Closing 20th August C&D Closing 1st September by Julia Betteley on 18/8/2008 @ 10:09
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 ****
City of Leicester Meet December 2008 - JP1 and Elite 2 by Julia Betteley on 8/8/2008 @ 21:03
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/
Reception Achiever Session - Monday 18th August by Jo Deakins on 6/8/2008 @ 13:12
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.
Southsea Pier to Pier by Alex Gray on 5/8/2008 @ 22:55
Unfortunately the organisers have informed me that this event is full for this year so we will be unable to take part.
Southsea Pier to Pier - 7th September 2008 by Alex Gray on 4/8/2008 @ 18:42
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.
Southsea Pier to Pier - 7th September 2008 by Alex Gray on 4/8/2008 @ 09:20
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.
Last Day at Nationals by Jo Deakins on 3/8/2008 @ 13:12
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.
ASA Membership Cards by Julia Betteley on 2/8/2008 @ 11:35
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 :)
New British Age Group Record & 2 National Titles by Jo Deakins on 1/8/2008 @ 20:05
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.
Club Championships 2008 Photographs by Julia Betteley on 31/7/2008 @ 21:48
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
Silver & Bronze Medals & Regional Record! by Jo Deakins on 31/7/2008 @ 19:31
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.
News from the National Youth Championships by Jo Deakins on 30/7/2008 @ 19:54
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.
Coventry Sports Centre - Entry to pool by Simon Sinclair on 30/7/2008 @ 16:27
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.
Teacher Training (Lyng Hall School) by David White on 28/7/2008 @ 22:48
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
National Age Groups 2008 by Alex Gray on 26/7/2008 @ 17:05
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 Top Swimmers at the B Grade by Jo Deakins on 19/7/2008 @ 12:46
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!
National open Water Entries by Jo Deakins on 17/7/2008 @ 15:31
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.
Midlands Open Water Championships 2008 by Jo Deakins on 16/7/2008 @ 15:04
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.
English Schools Swimming Trials by Jo Deakins on 16/7/2008 @ 13:41
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.
Club Championship Photographs by Julia Betteley on 14/7/2008 @ 19:33
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
Club Banners by Julia Betteley on 14/7/2008 @ 19:27
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.
Summer Camps - Assistant Coaches by Jo Deakins on 14/7/2008 @ 13:26
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
Lyng Hall Sessions Weds 16th & Thurs 17th July by Jo Deakins on 12/7/2008 @ 09:27
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.
Elite 2 Land Training Thursday 10th July 2008 by Alex Gray on 9/7/2008 @ 22:08
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.
Channel 5 Gadget Show Request by Jo Deakins on 7/7/2008 @ 13:02
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
ESSA Schools - Warwickshire Nominations by Jo Deakins on 7/7/2008 @ 12:04
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.
Sharron Davies by Simon Sinclair on 5/7/2008 @ 19:37
Members of City of Coventry Swimming club meet Sharron Davies at the official opening of the reception building at Shire Hall Warwick.
Changes to Training Sessions by Jo Deakins on 4/7/2008 @ 09:36
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.
High Achiever 1 Wednesday Sessions by Jo Deakins on 3/7/2008 @ 12:19
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.
Summer Swim Camps by Simon Sinclair on 1/7/2008 @ 19:02
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.
Long Term Athlete Development Talk - July 11th by Julia Betteley on 1/7/2008 @ 08:29
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.
Session Cancellation - Thursday 3rd July by Julia Betteley on 28/6/2008 @ 12:59
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.
Session Cancellation - Thursday 3rd July by Jo Deakins on 23/6/2008 @ 14:13
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.
New Senior Coach Joins the Team by Jo Deakins on 17/6/2008 @ 12:50
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.
Open Water second taster session by Jo Deakins on 17/6/2008 @ 12:44
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.
UK Schools Games - selections 2008 by Jo Deakins on 11/6/2008 @ 13:26
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.
National Time for BJ Lowe by Jo Deakins on 9/6/2008 @ 13:56
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.
Help With Summer Activities (Baginton Fields) by Jo Deakins on 9/6/2008 @ 11:18
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.
Sunday Training Changes whilst midland Bagcats is on by Jo Deakins on 2/6/2008 @ 12:10
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.
Successful Diving Awards by Jo Deakins on 23/5/2008 @ 12:52
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 & District Secondary Championships 17/18th May by Jo Deakins on 19/5/2008 @ 13:29
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.
May Half Term Training Changes by Jo Deakins on 14/5/2008 @ 13:58
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
Commonwealth Youth Games 2008 Call up for Rikki Morris by Jo Deakins on 13/5/2008 @ 12:03
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.
Speedo League Final - Sunday 11th May by Jo Deakins on 13/5/2008 @ 11:59
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\
Land Training - Sunday 11th May by Jo Deakins on 9/5/2008 @ 08:40
Due to the Speedo League Final and staff being in Sheffield there will be no land training this Sunday (11th May).
Walkathon 2008 Sunday 11th May by Julia Betteley on 1/5/2008 @ 19:27
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
Summer Traing Camps at University of Warwick by Jo Deakins on 30/4/2008 @ 13:04
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.
ESSA Primary Schools Gala Stechford : Wednesday 30th April by David White on 28/4/2008 @ 14:23
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
Club 500 - April Draw by Julia Betteley on 23/4/2008 @ 18:43
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
Training Changes - Sunday & Bank Holiday sessions by Jo Deakins on 22/4/2008 @ 10:10
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
2008 Primary Schools Relay Championships (West Mids area) by David White on 19/4/2008 @ 20:14
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)
Speedo League Final Meeting - Friday 18th April by Jo Deakins on 17/4/2008 @ 11:25
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.
Elite 2 Training Saturday 19th April by Jo Deakins on 17/4/2008 @ 11:22
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.
Speedo League by Simon Sinclair on 13/4/2008 @ 16:50
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)
Diddy League Round 1 April 12th 2008 by Simon Sinclair on 11/4/2008 @ 00:17
The coaches for both the Nuneaton and Leicester Leagues leave Coventry Sports Centre at 4.30pm
ASA / UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics by David White on 10/4/2008 @ 18:32
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
Pool Closure (Friday 11th April) by David White on 10/4/2008 @ 18:20
Just a reminder there is now club night tomorrow due to the continuing work on the main pool. See you all next week
Last day at Trials by Jo Deakins on 5/4/2008 @ 15:23
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.
Further news from the Trials by Jo Deakins on 4/4/2008 @ 11:49
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.
Second Day of Trials by Jo Deakins on 2/4/2008 @ 15:30
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.
First Day Results from Olympic Trials by Jo Deakins on 1/4/2008 @ 14:58
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.
Sharks by David White on 29/3/2008 @ 12:52
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
Changes to Training Times - Sunday 6th April by Jo Deakins on 28/3/2008 @ 15:32
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.
Ticket Available for forthcoming World Cahmpionships by Jo Deakins on 28/3/2008 @ 11:55
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.
Further Records Broken by Jo Deakins on 25/3/2008 @ 10:55
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.
Caludon Castle - Tues 18th March by Jo Deakins on 18/3/2008 @ 11:17
We have just had confirmation that Caludon Castle is back open. Therefore, sessions will return to normal tonight.
Caludon Castle Closed Monday 17th March by Jo Deakins on 17/3/2008 @ 14:43
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.
Easter Training Course by Jo Deakins on 17/3/2008 @ 13:43
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.
Another Warwickshire Record Broken! by Jo Deakins on 17/3/2008 @ 12:13
JAMES BURDEN swam another Junior Long Course record for 100m Freestyle, at Coventry on 15 March 2008. Time:-53.89 Congratulations again to James.
Senior Performance 2 Swim session - Friday 14th March by Jo Deakins on 14/3/2008 @ 13:53
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.
New Warwickshire Junior Record by Jo Deakins on 12/3/2008 @ 07:54
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
More Records Broken by Julia Betteley on 15/2/2008 @ 21:26
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
Training Fees from 1st February 2008 by Simon Sinclair on 31/1/2008 @ 23:09
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
Funding Opportunity by Simon Sinclair on 19/1/2008 @ 17:02
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.
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