Hertford Swimming Club

 

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   GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR SWIMMERS AT THE COUNTIES THIS WEEKEND  

 
Text Box: YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!!!! We urgently need someone to volunteer as our secretary. Can you type with 2 fingers & send emails? Then you have all the qualities we need! The Club can not function without a Secretary. There must be a mum or dad out there who would be prepared to help us out. Please contact John if you feel you could take on this role. WELL DONE SHEILA Congatulations to Sheila Harding who passed her UKCC Teaching Aquatics L2 on Wednesday. She is now a fully qualified swimming teacher. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING <Here> BUNTINGFORD AQUATHON David Carr has informed us that entries are rather low and unless there is more interest the event will have to be cancelled. The event is great fun and Hertford has always been well represented in the past. Closing date has been extended to 14th March. 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). Ages as at 31st Dec 2010. Entry form/information here. MAJOR LEAGUE FINAL Hertford pulled off a great escape with a 3rd place finish in the Final round of the Major League which left us in 10th place overall and STILL IN DIV 1! Congratulations to everyone for a superb performance. .Coach Steve Barber was over the moon with the squad particularly in view of the disruption to training in recent weeks. “What a great night” he said “Well done to all the team and especially all those swimmers who stepped up in unfamiliar events”. There were 6 first places:- Patrick Tarry (U12 Back) Brodie Caress (U12 Fly) The Boys U12 free and medley teams (Brodie Caress, Andrew Burr, Daniel Hood, Joe Cook), the girls U 14 free team (Anna Denison, Evie Millar, Bethany Baxter, Sophie Thomson), and the girls U16 Free Team (Harriet Cook, Katie Burr, Ashley Ransome, Emma Lythaby). There were also 10 2nd places:- Aimi de Rosa (U14 Back) Emma Lythaby (U16 Free) Harriet Cook (U16 Back & Open Free) Jade Abernethy (Open Back) Brett Harding (Open Back) Girls U 14 Medley team (Aimi de Rosa, Sarah O’Brien Sophie Thomson, Anna Denison), Girls U16 Free Team (Ashley Ransome, Judith Stephenson, Katie Burr, Harriet Cook) and the Girls Open Medley & Free Teams (Jade Abernethy, Caroline Moore, Judith Stephenson, Emma Lythaby, Katie Burr, Harriet Cook). There were also 9 PB’s and 24 best relay splits. 1st Stevenage 128 2nd Cheshunt 150 3rd Hertford 156 4th CoStA 165 5th Berkhamsted 172 6th Verulum 274. Results here HATFIELD VALENTINE’S MEET Hertford were ably represented at this very competitive Open meet and although no medals were gained, a number of swimmers now have RQT’s. Congratulations to Vicki Barker who lowered her own 100 Breast Club Record. Results here. GALAS 2010 We are experiencing difficulties in trying to book suitable pool space. Dates will be published asap. OFFICIATING COURSES The following courses are coming up for anyone interested in doing their Judge 1 or 2. Speak to Margaret if you are interested COULD YOU TEACH SWIMMING We are looking to add to the number of teachers we can call on. There are plenty of courses about leading to UKCC qualifications in Teaching Aquatics at Levels 1 & 2. Funding is available to cover the costs if you are prepared to commit to a regular teaching spot with the club (remember you can also use the qualification to earn a few pennies!) Courses are available at John Warner and Stevenage locally (they get booked up quickly though). Please speak to John or Lee if you are interested ASA HELPER COURSES Ideal if you are 14+ and either doing a Duke of Edinburgh Award or are interested in become a swimming teacher. Course starts 26th Feb. More information here. AGM Will be on Monday 7th June at St John’s Hall 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. Link to results MINUTES OF SGM Can be found 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. 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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Sat 6th Mar                     Borehamwood Counties

Sun 7th Mar                    Borehamwood Counties No Haileybury

Mon 8th Mar                   Haileybury 20.00 to 21.00 Performance Squad

Tues 9th Mar                  Simon Balle 18.30 Seniors/Age Group

Weds 10th Mar               Hartham 19.00 to 20.45 All

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

Fri 12th Mar                    Simon Balle 18.00  to 20.30 Juniors up  

Sat 13th Mar                   Borehamwood Counties

Sun 14th Mar                  Haileybury 17.15 to 19.15 Sharks up

     

 

 

 

 

           

Text Box: Swimmers of the Week Lucy Fitzsimmons Ben Stockley Most Improved Lucy Bonafont Daniel Tarry