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Text Box: TEAM FOR MAJOR LEAGUE R2 Venue = HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 19.00 for 19.30. Here is the team for the 2nd round gala on Sat 28th Jan MORE SUCCESS Hertford swimmers were busy again once more over the weekend competing at Bishops Stortford & Biggleswade Open Meets. At Stortford, Sarah O’Brien won a silver in the 200 Breast, Josh Purcell a silver (IM) and bronze (Breast + CQT) and Neo Metz a bronze (Free). Menawhile at Biggleswade Ben Ransome went a few steps closer to holding all the junior records with now just the 100 & 200 Fly eluding him. Ben’s wins in the 50 Fly, 50 Free & 50 Breast were all new junior records along with his 3rd in the 50 back and his 5th in the 200 breast. He also won the 100 Free. Calum Grieg and Maddy Smith also achieved CQTs. Results here MAJOR LEAGUE R1 Full results at last! We finished 5th on the night which was an excellent result in a very difficult first round draw. Well done everyone. Results here. MORE SUCCESS AT WATFORD OPEN MEET Almost 50 swimmers competed at the Watford Open Meet last weekend and the results were excellent. Ben and Ashley Ransome recorded RQT’s as did Sarah O’Brien for the first time. There were also 3 Club Records and 2 junior records. 61 CQT’s were also recorded and there were 99 PB’s. There were 13 gold medals, 9 silvers and 9 bronzes along with 3 Speeding tickets for exceeding the entry time. The biggest medal haul went to Neo Metz (3 golds and 2 silvers). Grace King won 2 golds and a silver, Ben Ransome 2 golds, a silver and a speeding ticket and Ashley Ransoem 2 golds and a speeding ticket. Other gold medallists were Tom Disney, Brodie Caress, Patrick Tarry & Calum Grieg. Results here PARALYMPIC SWIMMING TICKETS ASA East has some availability for the above which any ASA member can apply for. Application form here. Schedule here. Availability here. Information letter here. COURSES Times and dates for Judge L1 & 2 Courses here. Please note minimum age is 16! WELL DONE BETH Congratulations to Beth Fitzsimmons who now holds the Club Record for the 1500 Free THE CHAIR IS STILL EMPTY! We are still urgently looking for someone to take over from John O’Brien as Chairman (or Chairlady!) John’s work commitments mean he will be abroad for the early part of next year and he will not be able to carry on as acting Chairman. Please would everyone think whether they could take on the role. Ideally it would be a parent with a child or children who swim regularly for the club. No particular skills are needed other than enthusiasm for Hertford Swimming Club and an ability to get on with people. The Committee is very supportive and the work is shared about so the position is not too onerous. It is YOUR Club and can not function without the support of members and parents so please come forward if you think you could be out new Chair. Speak to John or any Committee Member. MORE TROPHIES Following on from the Daplyn Trophy victory, Hertford won the Portch Memorial Trophy at the Ware Christmas Gala held on Sunday 4th Dec. A late withdrawal from Broxbourne led to 4 teams competing. The boys U14 Squad carried on from where they left off at the Daplyn winning all 6 of their events. Hertford won 26 events in total and there was a new junior record for Ben Ransome. Winners were:- Megan Sharkey (U12 Back) Daniel Tarry (U12 Back & Free) William Charles (U12 Fly) Neo Metz (U12 Breast) Elizabeth Withers (U14 Breast) Ella Bartram (U14 Free) Gabrielle O’Brien (U14 Back) Max King (U14 Breast) Brodie Caress (U14 Fly) Daniel Hood (U14 Back) Ben Ransome (U14 Free, Open Breast) Beth Fitzsimmons (U16 Free) Bethany Baxter (U16 Back) Ashley Ransome (Open Fly) Brett Harding (Open Free) Sam Ditchfield (Open Back) Boys U12 Medley & Free Teams, Girls U14 Free Team, Boys U14 Medley & Free Teams, Girls U 16 Free Team, Girls Open Medley Team and the Freestyle Squadron. Results here CONGRATULATIONS Our boys team WON the Daplyn Trophy and the girls finished equal 4th. The Daplyn is a county-wide competition for U14 girls and boys and competition is usually very tough so special congratulations to Ben Ransome & Patrick Tarry who each won their events. The boys finished 1st out of 13 teams and the girls equal 4th out of 17 teams. Very well done to them all. Results here WELL DONE JOHN Congratulations to John Charles for attaining his L2 Teaching Qualification. OPEN MEET SUCCESS It was a busy weekend for Open Meets with events taking place both at Hatfield and Hitchin. Ben Ransome managed to break 3 junior records at the Hatfield event. At Hitchin Ben also won a gold and a silver medal along with another Junior plus a club record and there was also a gold for Brodie Caress. Silver and bronzes went to Daniel Tarry, Patrick Tarry, Neo Metz & Emilia Somers, Silvers to William Charles & Troy Metz, 2 bronzes each to Beth Fitzsimmons & Sarah O'Brien and a bronze to Luke Plant. Results VICTORY IN JIM SAVORY GALA Hertford won its 3rd Trophy in 2 weeks with victory in the Jim Savory Gala held at Southbury Road on Saturday 19th November. There were 14 first places and 5 speeding tickets (for exceeding the entry time) along with a Junior Record for Ben Ransome in the Breaststroke. Winners were;- Frankie Hunt (U11 Breast) Deana Conteh (U11 Free) Michael Sim (U11 Fly) Lucy Fitzsimmons (U13 Breast) Ella Bartram (U15 IM) Jeanine Stephenson (U15 Fly) Ella Bartram (U15 Free) Joe Cook (U15 IM) Brodie Caress (U15 Fly) Ben Ransome (U17 Breast) Girls & Boys U13 Medley Teams, Girls U15 Medley Team & Boys U17 Medley Team. Speeding tickets went to Sarah O'Brien, Bethany Fitzsimmons, Neo Metz, Grace King & Michael Sim. Results WELL DONE JOSH Josh Purcell was Hertford’s only representative at The Herts Development Meet finishing 1st in the 200 breast and 5th in the 200 Back & IM. HERTFORD RETAIN HARTHAM BOWL An excellent performance by the squad on Saturday enabled Hertford to retain both the Hartham Bowl and the George Hornsby relay Gala. There were 21 first places plus the mixed squad who won the George Hornsby. 1st places went to Grace King (U11 Fly) Daniel Tarry (U11 & U13 back) Callum Grieg (U13 Fly) Jeanine Stephenson (U15 Fly) Gabrielle O’Brien (U15 Back) Isobel McLees (U15 Breast) Daniel Hood (U15 Back) Daniel Withers (U15 Free) Emma Lythaby (Open Free) Ashley Ransome (Open Fly) Brett Harding (Open Back) Michael Carrier (open Fly) Girls U11 Medley Team Boys U13 Medley team, Girls U15 Medley & Free team and Girls & Boys Open Medley & Free Teams. results CONSULTATION The ASA would like to hear your views on the future of swimming in Britain. Please take a few minutes to complete their on-line survey here. TIME TRIAL PRODUCES NEW RECORDS Luke Plant & Ben Ransome time trialled on Friday evening in order to get a 1500m time. They achieved PB’s, Club & Junior records. Luke achieved an 800 split which was a Club record & a huge PB. Ben’s 800 split was a new junior record & his 1500 time a new Club Record NEW POLICIES At the last committee meeting, a new Disciplinary Policy was agreed and can be read here. It can also be accessed via our Policies and Information Page. There is also information about accessing Hytek and obtaining Stroke awards. ASA COMPETITIVE STROKE AWARDS Of special interest to our younger swimmers, did you know that you are entitled to purchase ASA stroke awards when you achieve certain times for every stroke over 25, 50, 100 & 200m. Awards come in bronze, silver, gold and platinum and times have to be achieved in competition or at an organised time trial. For more information look here or contact Cayt Tarry PUNCTUALITY Please could all swimmers ensure they arrive on poolside at least 5 minutes before their session begins. It is disruptive to the squad and discourteous to the coach when swimmers drift in late. If you know you will be late for a session for unavoidable reasons please ensure you let your coach know in advance. NEW HERTS ASA WEBSITE Herts ASA have launched a new improved website which can be found here 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. There is also a direct line for you to phone if you have any concerns about the way young people are treated. The number is 0808 100 4001. Or speak to our Welfare Officer Karen Townend. CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Now that our new squad criteria are in place, it is important that parents contact the club IN ADVANCE if their children are unable to swim (eg because of illness, exams, holidays etc). The Club now has a Yahoo account which is accessible by the Committee and Steve. If your child can not attend a training session please use hertfordsc@yahoo.co.uk . (Paul Fitzsimmons MUST be contacted directly for late unavailability for galas). WATER POLO TASTER SESSIONS The Water Polo section have been offering taster sessions to Age Group/Senior swimmers at the end of training on Wednesdays until about 9.00pm. Boys and Girls are welcome. If you are interested please contact Neil Cook. SQUAD CRITERIA The Committee have made some revisions to Squad Criteria. This is to enable swimmers to move more easily between squads. New criteria are here. NEW KIT PRICES AND PICTURE HERE DON’T FORGET A DRINK! Please could all swimmers remember to bring a drink (in a plastic bottle) to training. Even though you are in the water you still get dehydrated! SHOWERS Please could everyone shower before entering the pool at Hartham. Apparently this helps maintain the water quality. SLM are looking into improving things from their end. ADULT SWIMMING Did you know the club has an adult section? They swim on Thursday evenings from 7.15 to 8.15. There is a simple training schedule for those who want it or just do your own thing! Any member of the club 16+ is welcome to attend. If you are interested speak to Margaret. 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.

 

 

SWIMMING THIS WEEK

 

 Sun 22nd Jan     HAILEYBURY  17.15 Sharks up

 Mon 23rd Jan     HAILEYBURY 19.15 Whales 19.30 Performance Squad

 Tues 24th Jan     SIMON BALLE 18.30 Peanuts Squad 19.30 Age GP/Seniors

 Wed 25th Jan     HARTHAM 19.00 Everyone

 Thur 26th Jan     HARTHAM  19.15 Age GP/Seniors; Adults

 Fri 27th Jan        HARTHAM  18.00 Jun/Dev 19.00 Age Gp/Seniors

 Sat 28th Jan      HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 19.00 MAJOR LEAGUE R2

 Sun 29th Jan    HAILEYBURY  17.15 Sharks up

                            

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Text Box: PEANUTS EFFORT AWARDS Maddy Smith Luke Rawlinson SWIMMERS OF THE WEEK Maddy Smith, Luke Harding MOST IMPROVED Quynh-Phi Buingoc, Oliver Jackson Everyone: PLEASE RETURN TROPHIES ON FRIDAY