| The following swimmers have been selected to represent Team Mercia in the Midland Age Group relays:
Felicity Dempster=100f/c, 200f/c, Medley
Finn Linton 100f/c, 100 Medley, 200f/c reserve
Harry Manship 100f/c, 200f/c, Medley
Georgia Kidd 100 f/c, 200f/c, Medley
Jack Dennis 100 f/c, Medley
Sophie Hodgson 100f/c reserve
Please let me know if you will be available at g.nash@btinternet.com | |
|
| This year's AGM will be held on Thursday 23rd May in Room PE1 upstairs in the Sports Hall at Warwick Boys School, starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend (although you will need to be a member of the club to vote on any items on the agenda). It is an opportunity to hear reports from the chairperson, the treasurer and the head coach and to find out more about the club. Light refreshments will be provided. To view the full agenda please click here. We look forward to seeing you there! | |
|
| 
Do you think you have what it takes to become a performance swimmer? If so, read on... The Club has arranged for a one-off session with Senior Performance Coach, Graham Nash, where swimmers from Reception and Junior Development squads who are committed to progressing can come along and have a taste of what it is liked to train at performance level. The session will take place at King Henry VIII pool on Saturday 1 June from 4.45 until 6pm. Swimmers should arrive in good time in order to participate in the structured poolside warm-up which will form an integral part of the session. To sign up for this session, please tick off your name on the events selection page. Following on from this open session, we aim to run a similar session each month to which individual Reception and JD swimmers will be invited if they have met the attendance target for the previous month. Details of the sessions will be posted on the website and those swimmers qualifying to attend will be asked to confirm via the site's events selection facility.
To reserve your place click here and select 'Performance Session'. | |
|
| When Team Mercia put on a training session Leamington spa along with the other clubs have to commit to how many swimmers we will be sending which is why we ask you to tick the swimmers name off on the selected swimmer list.
Team Mercia have to know how many swimmers will be attending to ensure that we book the correct number of lanes and to ensure that finacially we can afford to pay for the pool hire.
It is for this reason that once you tick your name off the fee will have to be paid, even if the swimmer fails to turn up.
Exceptions to paying have to be agreed by the committee. | |
|
| Can we remind everyone about the easyfundraising website, sign up by using the link below or click on from the LSASC website. It's the easiest way to help raise funds for the club without putting your hand in your pocket. It's free to join and they won't ask you for any credit card details. Just your name and email address along with a password.
Once you have registered you can shop using the links on the easyfundraising website to take you to the retailer and every time you shop LSASC get a little and at no extra cost to you. Fantastic!
Go on sign up today at http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lsasc or use the link from LSASC website and ‘click’ on the ‘YES! Sign me up...’ See if you can be the top fundraiser! If your worried that you will forget, sign up to the find and remind service that easyfundraising provides. For further information click here | |
|
| A home draw for the second round of Junior League produced a full and noisy balcony, The team fought hard and showed their strength once again in the relays.
The nine year old relay teams had success with the girls of Elise Edgar, Amalia Midstaeter, Sarah Timms and Annabelle Cox winning their freestyle race whilst the boys Harrison Astill, Samuel Manship, George Hughes, Oscar Fitzpatrick and Sebastian Dibb gained max points in both relays, leaving the opposition trailing nine seconds behind. Harrison and Oscar showed great determination in their individuals both taking first place.
A great team effort saw Leamington secure 33 top three finishes helping the club to take second place just behind Coventry. Abby Jolley,10, took first place in the 50m backstroke but leading by example were captains Aran Shuttlewood and Teigan Parker both having two great individual races each producing superb pb’s and top marks. Aran slashed two seconds off his 50m fly taking his time down to 34.51 whilst Teigan recorded 29.99 in the 50m free.
Aran and Teigan teamed up with Derry Linton, Mollie Dibb, Megan Stanton, Connell Parker, Emil Midstaeter, Ben Court and Edward Jolly showing the twelve year olds experience with outstanding performances in the relays and powering home first in all four races.
Significant pb’s from Harry Spalding, 11, reducing his 50m breast time by 2 seconds to 47.05, Freddie Quelch in the 50m free slicing 5 seconds off his best time to 34.97 and Derry Linton cutting 2 seconds from her 50m back pb recording 36.73.
Also a big thank you to Amy Edgar for standing in at the last moment for the 10 year old girls. | |
|
| Finn Linton,14, and Ruby O’Brien,15 both travelled to Sheffield to compete as part of Team Mercia in the Derventio Open Meet on 11th – 12th May.
Finn picked up pb’s in the 100m backstroke and the 100m free recording 1.02.86 whilst Ruby took her 100m freestyle down to 1.03.60.
Eleven year old Megan Stanton was the only Leamington swimmer competing at Rotherham on 18th May. Megan secured pb’s in the 50m fly, 100m free, 50m breast and in the 100m back took her time down to 1.21.91. | |
|
| 12 Leamington Youth swimmers achieved the tough qualifying times needed to compete at the Midlands Youth Championships held in Corby. Competing as Team Mercia, the talented youths upped their game generating exceptional performances with a hard weekend of racing. County breaststroke Champion Ellen Stone’s (16) superb racing earned her finalist places in all three distances showing her impressive ability. Also finishing in the top seven in the region by powering into the 50m backstroke final was 17 year old Sarah Smith.
In the fifteen year category Ruby O’Brien clocked up PB’s in all five events, knocking a huge eight seconds off her 400m time. In the same event Amy Pettigrew slashed fourteen seconds from her best time. Hannah Pickett competed in both fly and back events creating great times in both. Whilst Nick Payne, qualifying in the nick of time for the 200m free sliced 4 seconds off to 2.12.15.
Leamington’s top qualifier, Hannah Greenshield (16) competing in six events popped out PB’s in both 100m fly and free.
Well done Sarah Brades, Jonty Cartwright, Peter Clarke, and Ellen Stone all helping Team Mercia in the relays.
| |
|
| Leamington, Champions of the 2012 Mercian League kept the momentum going on Saturday night in the first round of 2013, easily discarding opposition from Stratford Sharks, Wombourne, Solihull, Boldmere and Rugby.
Swimming at their best, the squad dominated the gala from the start achieving 43 top two finishes from 50 events and extending their lead with each point’s statement.
Captained by Jack Dennis and Jenny Chapman the team romped home with a sensational 253 points, some eighteen points ahead of second place Stratford Sharks.
The next round is June 8th, venue to be confirmed. | |
|
| The Leicester Open Gala kicked off on Friday night (20th April) with eight swimmers competing in the 400m freestyle, spectators had a very long wait before seeing any action from Leamington and then two heats contained six swimmers!
For a full report click here | |
|
| Leamington youngsters took to the water at Walsall’s pool for the first round of Junior League. For some of the swimmers this was their first competitive gala and for most, the first time in a 33 metre pool.
Leamington finished in second place, thanks to the strong relay teams. Annabelle Cox, Elise Edgar, Sarah Timms and Amalia Midstaeter produced two first place finishes in the nine year relays, and a storming last leg in the boy’s medley from Harrison Astill took the boys, Samuel Manship, Sebastian Dibb and George Hughes into first place.
In the ten year category, again top marks for the girls in both relays, Daisy O’Brien, Abby Jolley, Evie Nicholas and a cracking breaststroke leg from Connie Hodge in the medley. Success continued in the individuals events, dropping only 2 points from four races. Abby securing first place in the fly and back events.
The girls 2PAG relay (Amalia, Annabelle, Abby, Evie, Lauren Cox, Molly Quelch, Derry, Teigan) dominated their race from the start, powering into first place some 6 seconds ahead of second. Lauren, 11, later took first place in the backstroke.
Clocking up easy victories in the 12 year relays were Derry Linton, Mollie Dibb, Megan Stanton and Teigan Parker. Teigan also secured maximum points in her individual free and breaststroke events along with Aran Shuttlewood in the butterfly.
The coaches wanted to say a huge well done to everyone who swam last night.
Next Junior League date is Saturday 11th May. | |
|
| Leamington swimmers Teigan Parker and Kieran Curran both netted triple gold at Nuneaton’s Spring Open meet. Parker swept the board in all three breaststroke events dropping a huge 4 seconds off her 100m time to 1.22.34, also gaining a further three Midland Qualifying times (MQT) in the 100, 200m back and 200m breaststroke bringing her total to a fantastic seven. Whilst Curran powered to success in the sprints 50m fly, 50m back and producing a flying 28.48 in the 50m freestyle final, later adding silver in the 50m breast. Kieran finished a great weekend of racing slashing his pb to shreds in the 100m and 200m backstroke events securing MQT in both. Warwickshire breaststroke Champion, Ellen Stone took gold in the 200m event.
For a full report click here | |
|
| The final day of the Warwickshire Championships held at Coventry saw a further 96 pb’s gained by Leamington Swimmers, bringing their total to a breath taking 223. Double breaststroke County Champion, Ellen Stone,16, added silver in the 100m event despite not feeling her best. Further breaststroke success went to third place Joshua James, 15, in the 200m event and Teigan Parker,12, in the 100m securing silver with a Midland Qualifying time(MQT)
A battle developed in the 100m backstroke between Hannah Greenshield,16, and Hannah Pickett,15 both producing fantastic pb’s in the heats however Greenshield just had the upper hand gaining second in 1.11.31 pushing Pickett into third place.
The boys saw a similar contest from Jonty Cartwright,18 and Peter Clark,16, in the 50m back both gaining their place in the final but Peter just had the edge gaining third place. Jonty continued to swim well achieving a further finalist place in the 50m fly rewarding him with silver. While Finn Linton,13, pulled out a 32.87 in the 50m back to take silver with Harry Manship,13, just behind taking third place in the age group.
Congratulations to finalists Ruby O’Brien (50m free), Joshua James in the 200m IM, Hannah Greenshield (50 free and 100m back) and Hannah Pickett (100m back).
Well done to Hannah Greenshield (50m back), Ellen Stone (200m IM and 200m breast), Jonty Cartwright (50m free), Felicity Dempster (800m free), Georgia Kidd (200m free), and Megan Stanton (200 back) all gaining their MQT’s. | |
|
| 
A further 69 pbs were clocked up by Leamington swimmers at the second day of the Warwickshires. County Champion Ellen Stone continued with her winning ways to achieve first place in the final for the open 50m breaststroke to be crowned double County Champion. All eyes will now be on the 100m breaststroke next Saturday.
There were further breaststroke winners in the age groups with 12 year with Teigan Parker (39.51) and Luke Williams (40.92) both securing gold in the 50m events. Finishing just behind Luke in second place was team mate Kieran Curran and in the older age group Harry Manship,13 gained third place.
In the 200m backstroke Sarah Brades,16 had to settle for second place just missing out on gold by a few tenths, and in the 100m back, third place went to Peter Clark, 16 with a new pb of 1.06.19.
The tough 800m freestyle event saw debut performances from Georgia Kidd,14, Jade Pickett,12 and Felicity Dempster,13 all three swimming solidly but an exceptional display from Felicity saw her finish in second place and gaining a Midland Qualifying Time.
Great performances in the heats secured places in the open finals for sixteen year old Maddie Spalding in the 50m breast and the same event for the boys, saw Joshua James,14 slash 2 seconds off his best time to 36.97, and in the 100m freestyle Hannah Greenshield sliced almost a second from her pb recording 1.03.13.
Congratulations to Megan Stanton achieving her Midlands Qualifying time for the 200m backstroke in a time of 2.50.86. | |
|
| The first day of the Warwickshire Championships held at Coventry baths on 3rd March saw Leamington swimmers secure 60 long course pbs.
Sixteen year old Ellen Stone’s impressive form continued with another outstanding performance in the 200m breaststroke, slashing an incredible 5 seconds off her LC pb to 2.47.87, and securing first place to become County Champion. Ellen’s sights will be on the Nationals in July with all breaststroke distances within a grasp of the tough QT’s. Ellen also helped team mates, Hannah Greenshield, Ruby O’Brien and Sarah Brades to third place in the medley relay.
Only a few tenths separated Maddie Spalding, 16, Hannah Pickett, 15, and Hannah Greenshield, 16, in the heats of the 50m backstroke event, rewarding the trio with their places in the final. The tight contest saw all three girls generating new pb’s with Greenshield finishing strongest to snatch third place, with Pickett collecting gold for her age group.
Jonty Cartwright,18, stamped his mark on both the 50m free and 100m fly, swimming his way into both finals whilst in the age group Sarah Smith, 16 took bronze with a new pb in the 100m fly with 1.11.72. In the 12 year category Teigan Parker secured second place in the 200m breaststroke with 3.08.52 and Luke Williams finished second in age group for the 50m free in 30.95. Congratulations to Georgia Kidd, 13 and Amy Pettigrew, 15 both achieving Midland Qualifying times for the 200m freestyle.
A special mention to Megan McDonald and Grace Cain both girls competed in the gruelling 1500m race.
| |
|
|  Eight clubs took part in Boldmere’s annual Junior Invitation gala held on Saturday 16th Feb. Over 379 swimmers took to the water for a friendly battle, 44 of those were from Leamington with some as young as eight competing in their very first open gala.
For a full report click here | |
|
|  The recent excellent performances from thirteen year olds Finn Linton and Felicity Dempster saw the pair receive a County Call for the Inter-County gala held in Stoke on Trent on February 3rd.
Finn helped the medley relay team to second place, before securing a further second place with a new pb of 1.06.07 in the individual 100m backstroke.
A very tight race in the 100m freestyle saw Felicity fight hard to gain second place in a time of 1.03.77. Supporting both relay squads Felicity helped secure second place in the medley and played a huge part in gaining an easy first place in the freestyle relay.
These great results helped Warwickshire to victory with a huge 30 point | |
|
| Four talented Leamington swimmers competed in the Central Zonal Championships at Corby.
Carrying on her success from the Midland Shortcourse Championships, sixteen year old, Ellen Stone, had another blazing performance producing pb’s in all three breaststroke distances. Cutting a second off her 50m LC time to 36.55 and slashing more than three from her 100m time catapulting Ellen into the finals. Showing her true talent, Ellen upped the pace again producing further pb’s in both events, shredding the 50m time to 35.29, finishing just outside a medal place in fourth.
In the 13 year category, Harry Manship qualified for the 200m breaststroke, Felicity Dempster competed in the 200m and 400m freestyle races and in the 100m event gained a great pb of 1.04.19 while Finn Linton took three seconds off his entry time in the 200m backstroke. | |
|
|  Coaches, swimmers and parents were looking forward to a weekend of racing in Aylesbury at the Maxwell Open. The exclusive hotel was booked, two days swimming events paid for and anticipation was high.
However, the weather had other ideas, schools closed early and training sessions were cancelled as the snow kept falling....
For full report click here | |
|
|  What a fantastic lively atmosphere at Newbold on January 12th. Leamington was hosts to Coventry, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Blythe Barracudas, Redditch, and Kingsbury, all competing for the Ginger North Trophy. This friendly, all relay gala, is in memory of Ginger North who competed for Leamington as a Water Polo player and later became a swimming instructor. The trophy was presented to the club in 1977, and has always generated a huge amount of support and noise from the balcony. This year was no exception. The temperature may have tumbled outside but the excitement on balcony reached boiling point.
For a full report click here | |
|
|  The first swimming gala of 2013 saw Leamington SC clock up 53pbs at the Crystal Open, where winners of the overall age categories are awarded with a coveted Crystal goblet. Teigan Parker’s superb performance saw the 12 year old take home a trio of sparkling goblets for the 50m breaststroke, 200m free and 200m back before finishing with a bronze in the 50m fly.
For a full report click here | |
|
|  The new Team Mercia squad incorporating Leamington Spa, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Blythe Barracudas, Kingsbury Aquarius, and Stratford Swimming Clubs, had a record breaking first outing at the Midlands Shortcourse Championships, with Leamington breaststroker Ellen Stone, 16, helping the 4 x 100m medley team to a new county record, in a time of 4.33.48. Ellen’s superb performance continued in the individual 50m breaststroke slicing a huge chunk off her pb from 36.15 to 35.65 gaining Team Mercia’s first finalist place. Firing on all cylinders Ellen pulled another fantastic pb out of the bag smashing her pb again and recording a terrific time of 34.86.
For a full report click here | |
|
|  51 personal bests plunged at Nuneaton’s winter gala from Leamington swimmers. 16 year old Ellen Stone powered her way to victory in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke events adding a great third place finish in the 200m medley. Taking second place in the 100m breast was team mate Sophie Vale.
For a full report click here | |
|
|
Leamington swimmers travelled to Boldmere competing in a weekend gala where both Level2 and Level3 events run concurrently. The squad clocked up an impressive 90 pbs helping to secure 29 medals.
For a full report click here | |
|
| Redditch Swimming Club were hosts to the second round of the National Arena League on Saturday night and with the risk of repeating myself, we had once again been drawn against both large and extremely tough clubs of City of Derby, City of Hereford, Redditch, Leicester Sharks and Abingdon.
However, spirits were lifted after a great opening event from sixteen year old Sarah Brades, earning a terrific second place in the open age 200m IM. Thirteen year old Harry Manship had a busy night, swimming in eight races spread over three age groups. His superb performance earned Leamington maximum points in both the 100m breaststroke and fly events and with team mates Finn Linton, Philip Warren and Kieran Curran helped gain second places in both freestyle and medley relays.
But the competition proved a little too challenging and after eighteen events we were lying in sixth place, although there was still hope, as the bottom three clubs were only separated by seven points. Going into the next block of races every point was vital and Leamington began a point see-saw with Leicester. Moving into the final eight races Leicester had just edged ahead with a 2 point lead.
The gala finished with the usual flurry of relays supported by an enthusiastic balcony and the final points call confirmed that Leamington had snatched fifth place by one point. Well done to all swimmers, next round is Saturday December 8th. | |
|
| 
Well done to Sarah Brades, Peter Clark, Harry Manship, Maddie Spalding, Hannah Greenshield and Josh James who represented Warwickshire at the recent National County Team Championships at Sheffield on Sunday 21st October. Solid performances from the Leamington swimmers helped the county team finish in the top half of the table. | |
|
| 
Leamington spa swimming club had another successful weekend of racing at the Cov and District Primaries. Over 200 pbs were recorded earning 95 places in the finals.
For a full report click here | |
|
| What a superb turnaround to the first round of National Arena League, a hard draw against City of Derby, City of Hereford, Long Eaton, Abingdon and Worcester proved a challenging night with very few top place finishes resulting in Leamington lying in joint fourth place, after the first 10 races.
For a full report click here | |
|
|  Leamington Spa Swimming Club held their annual awards night at Leamington Rugby Club on 4th January. Thirty two swimmers aged between six and eighteen were presented with trophies from Head Coach Mike Hartwell for their hard work and dedication over the last twelve months.
For a full report click here | |
|
|
|
|
| The team sheet for the Mercian League Rd2 is now available, please tick your name off A.S.A.P. |
|
| There is a new level 1 course available running at Fosehill Leesure Centre starting in July, for full details click here |
|
| Those swimmers selected for the Team Mercia Training at Coventry on Sunday 26th May are now in the events section, please tick your name A.S.A.P. |
|
|
| Boldmere have now confirmed that the refunds have not yet been processed. Hopefully we will receive the cheque next week. We can only apologise for the delay but it is beyond our control. |
|
|
|
|