The results from the Maxwell Open are now linked to the competition planner. Well done to all of the swimmers who competed, lots of great swims.
A big thankyou to the parents who  took these swimmers to this meet and supported them for 2 long and hot days.

We are required to provide officials at the following gala's, no qualifications required:

  J/League practice gala - 1 judge, 2 timekeepers

  Cov & Dist Relays - 1 judge, 2 timekeepers

  Harvey Novice - 1 judge, 2 timekeepers

Contact r.saysell@btinternet.com if you can help.

We have received notification from Warwick Boys School that our Sunday session will be changing to 11.00am-1.00pm from February 5th. As we are long course training throughout February this will come into effect from March 4th.

We are pleased to announce that we have now become part of the ProSwimwear Swimwear and Accessories programme. This enables LSASC members to enjoy discounts on Europe’s largest range of professional swimwear and accessories and also earns the club commision for each purchase made. Please help to support your club and click on the logo on the left hand side when shopping at ProSwimwear.

2012 LSASC membership fees and ASA fees are now due. Please click here for details of how to pay

We are running Long Course training at Coventry for all Performance swimmers from 12.00pm-2.00pm.on February 5^th, 12^th, 19^th & 26^th.

This is in preparation for the Warwickshire Championships and all Performance swimmers are expected to attend these sessions.

The ASA and regional fees for 2012 are:

• Category One ( teaching and senior development members ) £12.90
• Category Two ( all other squad members ) £29.70
• Category Three( all other members) £9.70

The LSASC fees will be held at the same levels as 2011. £20 per swimming member, parent members £3.

These amounts are payable in January. If you would like to pay any part of the amounts due, early, please e mail treasurer@swimleamington.org

Member clubs of Coventry and District ASC have been working hard behind the scenes to develop an exciting new opportunity for swimmers in the Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports Partnership area. Currently eight clubs are affiliated to the Association; Blythe Barracudas, City of Coventry SC, Kingsbury Aquarius, Leamington SC, Nuneaton & Bedworth SC, Rugby SC, Solihull SC and Stratford Sharks. Application documents have recently been submitted to form a new ninth club, “Team Mercia”.
For more details click here.

27 Leamington swimmers travelled to Aylesbury to compete in the two day Maxwell Open gala, clocking up a terrific 69 PBs, with success across the age ranges from our oldest to our very youngest competitors.

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Following the Ginger North team gala held at Newbold Leisure Centre on Saturday night, some of Leamington’s swimmers braved the cold chilly Sunday morning to compete at the Coventry Open meet.

The Chapman sister’s had a very successful meet and went home with a hoard of medals. Fifteen year old Jenny Chapman won bronze in the 100m Breaststroke and then later took gold in the 200m event with a time of 3.20.52. An excellent result considering she has never competed in these events before. Jenny continued her good form and went on to add another bronze for the 200m Fly and further silver in the 200IM. Younger sister Sarah, 11, gained first place in the 200m Backstroke and the 100m Fly and displayed a dominating win in the 200m Fly.

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Coaches Mike Hartwell and Stuart Parker were delighted with the effort shown by all those swimmers who took part in the exciting Ginger North Gala held at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre on January 14th.

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A small team of Leamington swimmers attended the Crystal Open meet at Stourbridge and achieved a well-earned fourth place in the club standings, despite some big city clubs attending.

For a full report click here for results click here

LSACS’s annual winter widths gala saw over forty young swimmers taking part. The event was run primarily for those 6-9 year olds who are in the teaching section of the club.
There was an excited buzz pool side as the whistle blew signalling the first of eighteen events. Not phased by the pressure of competitive swimming a series of fine races rewarded the competitors with medals, chocolates and trophies for the top three finishers in each event.

For a full report click here, for results click here.

It was a tough draw for the second round of the Arena League so we knew that things were not going to be easy. Without a full team compliment Leamington had to bite the bullet and pull rank to make sure that every race mattered.

Report

What a great night! Well done to everyone who swam in the first round of the National Speedo League held at Newbold Comyn on Saturday 8th October. Leamington had a tough night ahead with strong opposition from Derby, Redditch, Coventry, Worcester and Calverton & Bing. However, this didn’t seem to deter them and Leamington finished in a fantastic second place, just in front of Redditch by only 2 points.

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Results

Leamington Spa Swimmers brought home a total of thirty seven medals following the Annual Coventry Sprints Gala held at the City of Coventry Baths on September 24th. A squad of over thirty competitors ranging from nine to sixteen years in age took to the long course pool to compete across the four strokes in 50 metres sprint races. For some of the younger swimmers this was their first opportunity to compete over a long course distance.

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LSASC’s second annual club gala was held at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre on September 17th. Swimmers as young as seven stepped up to the blocks, with some competing for the very first time, to put their skills to the test.

Leamington Spa Amateur Swimming Club held their annual summer swimming gala in tribute to former club swimmer and British soldier Conrad Lewis who lost his life in Afghanistan in February this year. Conrad was a dedicated team player and former life guard at Newbold Comyn. He is remembered with great fondness by all at LSASC. Funds were raised through raffle ticket sales and also through the generosity of Warwick District Council in allowing LSASC to hire Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre for free. The cost of the pool hire was also donated to charity. In all a total of £288 was raised for the Afghanistan Trust.

The popular club gala saw over 90 swimmers from ages 7 to 40+ taking part. Notable success went to the younger age groups, many of whom were experiencing their first taste of a competitive swimming event.

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Leamington Spa Swimming Club held their annual awards celebration at Old Leamingtonians Rugby Club on January 6^th. Swimmers from both squads and teaching groups were rewarded for their excellent progress and commitment over the last twelve months. Head Coach Mike Hartwell presented the prizes to twenty nine swimmers from age six to seventeen.  The Junior Ambassador Trophy was awarded to Maddie Spalding. The fifteen year old from Leamington, who competed in the National Championships last summer in the 100 metre breaststroke, was credited for her application, skill and determination when performing both as an individual and as a representative of LSASC.

For a full report click here. Take a look at the Gallery for photo's.

Around 50 swimmers, coaches and their families boarded the coach at 8.30am on Saturday 17 December from Warwick Boys to head north for our festive trip to Alton Towers Waterpark.  After many cries of “Are we nearly there yet?”, we finally arrived and the fun began!

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There's a party going on right here
A celebration to show what happened last year
So bring your good times, and your laughter too
We want to celebrate a New Year Party with you

Keep Friday 6th January free for a New Year Knees Up at Old Leamingtonians Rugby Club. Tickets on sale now! see Sarah Parker or email social@swimleamington.org to reserve your tickets now.
For further information click here.

After a stormy looking start to the day, the sun came out and smiled on the Club’s summer BBQ on Sunday 4 September. About 75 kids and adults gathered on the terrace at the Newbold Comyn Arms after the Sunday squad session. There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere as kids and adults alike enjoyed the late summer sunshine and the chance for a get together and catch up after the holidays.

After a tasty BBQ lunch, Head Coach, Mike Hartwell and Assistant Head Coach Graham Nash bravely instigated an impromptu game of rounders with players from across the squads taking the competition very seriously! Later a game of dodge ball ensued and the last BBQ-goers left just before 8.00pm.

Thanks to everyone for coming along, watch this space for more social events in the coming months, plans are afoot for a ‘watery’ day trip for the youngsters and a New Year event.....

Take a look at the gallery for photo's