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Text Box: VIRTUAL GALA RESULTS Herts Swimming League have worked out their “virtual gala” using the times from the R1 galas swum at the end of January. This leaves us in 11th place going into the final round. However all is not lost. In R1, we could (perhaps should) have beaten Berkhamsted and on another day might have sneaked ahead of Cheshunt. This means the pressure is really on for the final round on 27th Feb when we need to finish in at least 4th place to stand a chance of Div 1 survival. So please everyone train hard over the next 3 weeks. You never know, a 5th place finish in your event rather than a 6th might make all the difference! TEAM FOR MAJOR LEAGUE FINAL ROUND The team has been selected for the Final Round of the Major League on Sat 27th Feb 2010, 18.30 for 19.00, Potters Bar. We will need to field our strongest team on that night to have any chance of staying in Div 1. If you have been selected, please make every effort to train hard over the next month (hopefully we won’t have any more pool problems!) and be available to represent your club on 27th. DISAPPOINTING PERFORMANCE AT THE MAJOR LEAGUE Hertford finished in a disappointing 6th place in R1/2 of the Major League held at Hemel Hempstead on Sat 30th Jan. Watford were the easy winners but only 9 points separated 4th 5th & 6th with Hertford unfortunately coming off worst. Nevertheless there were some excellent swims with 3 first places ( Patrick Tarry U12 Back, Harriet Cook U16 Back & the boys U12 Free team Brodie Caress, Andrew Burr, Daniel Hood & Joe Cook). There were 2nd places for Gabrielle O’Brien, Brodie Caress, Vicki Barker (twice), and the girls U16 & Open Free Teams. There were also 24 PB’s including the entire girls U12 Free team. Congratulations also to Kenny MacLeod who made his debut for the club. <Results> PARENT ROTA For Simon Balle tues/fri <here>. Please try and swap with another parent if you can not cover your session. Contact Paul with changes or if in real difficulty. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING Here BIGGLESWADE OPEN MEET Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed at the Biggleswade Open Meet on 23/24 Jan. The standard of competition was extremely high but nevertheless our swimmers won 2 golds, 3 silvers and 2 bronzes. Ben Ransome won both golds in the 50 & 100 breast along with 2 silvers in the 200 Breast & 100 Free and a bronze in the 400 Free. Luke Plant won a silver in the 200 Fly and there was a bronze for Bethany Baxter in the 50 Back. There were also 3 new junior records, 2 for Sam Halston in the 100 and 50 free and a first junior record for Ben Ransome in the 400 Free. Lots of swimmers now have qualifying times for the Counties (see here). Link to results CHANGES TO COMMITTEE Many thanks to John O’Brien for agreeing to become our new Chairman. His appointment was ratified at the SGM held on Wednesday 20th Jan. The Club and Committee would like to thank Margaret for all her efforts as Chairman and Acting Chairman over the past few years and we are delighted she will be staying on the Committee with responsibility for Swim 21. We are also very sorry that Sarah Burr has had to step down from her post of Secretary due to increased commitments at work. We are very grateful to Sarah for all her hard work however we now urgently need a new Secretary. If anyone is interested in taking over from Sarah please contact John asap. MINUTES OF SGM Can be found here. WATFORD OPEN MEET The Watford Open Meet produced some very encouraging performances, especially from some of our younger swimmers and particularly in view of the lack of training that has affected the club over the past few weeks. There were 128 swims producing 68 PB’s along with 1 speed award, 14 golds, 3 silvers and 6 bronzes. There were 2 junior records—for Sam Halston (100 Free) & Philip Murphy (100 Breast). There was also a speed award for Ben Ransome in the 100 Freestyle. Vicki Barker collected 6 golds and there were 3 golds for Ben Ransome, 2 golds for Bethany Baxter and golds for Luke Plant, Patrick Tarry & Sam Halston. Patrick Tarry(2) and Emilia Somers won silver and there were bronzes for Luke Plant (3) Ashley Ransome (2) and Patrick Tarry. Link to results BUNTINGFORD AQUATHON This year’s Buntingford Aquathon will take place on Sat 28th March at Freman Pool. The event consists of a swim & a run (distances depend on age). Closing date 7th March or when full. Ages as at 31st dec 2010. Entry form/information here. SWIMMING TEACHER COURSES Would you be interested in gaining a qualification to become a swimming teacher? John Warner are running courses at both Level 1 and Level 2 later in the year. The club can obtain funding for much of the cost of the course if you are prepared to teach at the club. Further information here. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SWIMWEAR From 1st January the rules regarding the type of swimwear that is permissible in competition has changed. Costumes for girls must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, or extend below knee. Swimwear for Boys must not extend above the navel or below the knee. The majority of the “rubberised/ plastic coated suits” do not conform in design so will be easily recognisable as not permitted. Competitors must wear only 1 swimsuit (in 1 or 2 pieces) and no additional items such as armbands or leg bands may be worn. Please ensure your swimwear conforms to these regulations otherwise you will not be able to compete. NEW SQUAD ENTRY CRITERIA Here NEW PROCEDURE FOR OPEN MEETS Following recent problems with entries to Open Meets, the Club has issued new guidance. If you are planning to enter an Open Meet, please read the section on Open Meets <here> ADULT SWIMMING Did you know the club has an adult section? They swim on Thursday evenings from 8 to 9. There is a simple training schedule for those who want it or just do your own thing! Any member of the club over 16 is welcome to attend. If you are interested speak to Margaret. CHILDPOWER British Swimming have introduced a new section to their website called Childpower. A link is available at the top of this webpage (click on the little fish). Do encourage your young swimmers to have a look. LATEST NEWSLETTER Available here. NEW PAGE All Club policies plus information on Open Meets, Nutrition and Anti Doping Policy are now here and available to be downloaded. HERTFORD HOODIES New for Autumn 2009 The Hertford Hoodie. More information here FIN EXCHANGE Have you grown out of your fins? Don’t throw them out. Tracey Cook is organising a fin exchange where you can swap your old ones for another pair. She will be on poolside most sessions. See Tracey if you are interested. ANYONE FOR WATER POLO? Did you know the Club has a water polo division? The Water Polo section are looking for new members. You must be male (unfortunately) & over 16, pretty fit and swim to competitive standard. If you are interested contact Jason or Neil IF YOU WEAR A HAT MAKE IT A HERTFORD ONE! Please would all swimmers remember that ONLY Hertford hats should be worn at Galas & Open Meets when members are representing the club. Poolside staff will have a few spare hats for swimmers to borrow. Anyone wearing a non Hertford hat will be asked to stand down from their event.

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Sun 7th Feb                    Haileybury 17.15 Sharks up

Mon 8th Feb                   Haileybury 20.00 to 21.00 Performance Squad

Tues 9th Feb                  Simon Balle 18.30 Seniors/Age Group

Weds 10th Feb               Hartham 19.00 to 20.45 All

Thurs 11th Feb               Hartham 19.30 to 21.00 Seniors/Age Group

Fri 12th Feb                    Simon Balle 18.00  to 20.30 Juniors up  

Sat 13th Feb                   Hatfield Valentines Open Meet

Sun 14th Feb                  Haileybury 17.15 Sharks up 

                                

     

 

 

 

 

           

Text Box: Swimmers of the Week Emilia Somers Jonathan Goodson Most Improved Phillipa Humphreys George Penn