Monthly Archive for November, 2008

National Swimming League Rd2

November 11, 2008

Round 2 of the National Swimming League took place on Saturday 8th November at our home pool, Central Park Plymouth. Devonport were hosts with strong opposition from Swindon, Wells and Shepton Mallet, Weymouth and Cirencester.

Jason Fotoloupos swam an impressive race in the 13/u 50m backstroke to take first place. This was shortly followed by Kirsty Dinham in the Ladies open 100m backstroke with another excellent win.

Jess Fennel swam well to take second place in the Ladies open 100m IM.

Aimee O’Halloran took second place in the 11/u50m breaststroke after a very close race.

Jason was just beaten into second place in the 13/u 50m butterfly.

Sam Bowden 15/u and Jess Fennel Ladies open both held on to second place in their 100m freestyle races with two great swims.

The girl’s 13/u relay team of Rebecca Ward, Rachel Ward, Victoria Philpot and Lauren Parker took an excellent second place in both their medley relay and freestyle relay.

Swindon took the lead from the start finishing on 230 points. Wells and Shepton Mallet had 164 points, Weymouth 123 points and Devonport finished joint fourth with Cirencester on 112 points.

Well done to all the swimmers who performed so well, and a big thank-you to the poolside helpers and parents in the balcony.

Coaches comment.

It was great to be able swim at home in a gala like this. We were racing against some very strong teams. Scores between 3rd, 4th & 5th place teams were very close and I felt we were unlucky not to have claimed 4th or even possibly 3rd place.

The swimmers didn’t let the opposition get the better of them and focused on giving it their all. It was great to see the same aggression we displayed at Frome. We must now focus  on the training ahead and continue to build on the aggression and strength needed for the final round.

It was commented on how much stronger you all looked on the final lengths of your races. This is a result of your hard work in training sessions.

Well done to all the swimmers for all your effort and for keeping positive throughout the gala.emoticon

Victoria

Tiverton Sparkler

November 10, 2008

On the 1st of November Connie McGregor, Rebecca Ward, Laura Moreno-Chamorro, Jamie Bailey, Nat Chartres Ryan Moreno-Chamorro and Jordan Nicholson attended the 2nd Tiverton Sparkler Meet.

Rebecca (13 year age group) swam excellently to come away with two first places in the 100m and 200m backstroke and three third places in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle.

Nat (15 and over age group) took first in the 50m and 100m freestyle in two thrilling races and third in the 100m backstroke.

Ryan (15 and over age group) had a deserved win in the 200m breaststroke, a second in the 100m breaststroke and a third in the 200m backstroke.

Jordan (15 and over age group) achieved first in the 100m backstroke after a great swim and two third places in the 200m breaststroke and 200m IM.

Laura (14 year age group) took gold in the 100m breaststroke and Jamie (9 year age group) took two third places in the 50m breaststroke and 50m butterfly.

Connie swam well in a very competitive age group and achieved several personal best times.

Many thanks to the poolside helpers Mike MC, Jon C, and Dave N.

Please go to the Tiverton website for the sparkler results. http://www.tiverton-swimming.co.uk/