Chesterfield Swimming Club News Page

News Item 64 - Positive start to Chesterfield Swimming Club season

2010-10-05T20:57:00.004+01:00

The weekend of October 2nd saw Chesterfield Swimming Club start the new swimming season at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The competition was strong at the Robin Hood Open meet with the likes of City of Peterborough Swimming club, now coached by former Chesterfield Head Coach Ben Negus and Wigan BEST in attendance.

From the start Chesterfield swimmers were impressive with Imogen Morris taking gold in 10 year olds 200m Breaststroke in a time of 3:19.84 and Lizzy Critchlow finishing just outside the medals in her first long course meet. Lizzy’s sister, Sophie, continued the strong start by collecting bronze in 12 year old 200m Breaststroke. Imogen Morris continued her medal streak by finishing 3rd in the 50m freestyle.

It was now time for the boys to collect their first medal of the meet with John Richards taking silver in the 50m freestyle. Imogen again showing her potential by posting a 200m IM time of 3:00.98 that placed her fourth missing out on bronze by half a second. Another medal was awarded to Chesterfield which Rebecca Haw taking bronze in 50m Backstroke and this was followed up by another female swimmer, Fran Anderson collecting silver in the 100m Butterfly.

Moving into the final session of the first day saw Oliver Wilkes finish in the bronze medal position of the 400m freestyle, with a time of 4:42.40, taking the medal tally to seven after day one.

Sunday morning saw the Chesterfield boys fight back by take gold for Chesterfield in the 50m Breaststroke, Matthew Mounsey the swimmer with a time of 39.51. This was quickly followed up by Will Richards taking bronze in the same event. Will’s sibling gave Chesterfield another medal by picking up silver in the 100m Breaststroke and Imogen Morris again showing her dominance in the water with gold, this time in the 100m Breaststroke. Sophie Critchlow picked up her second medal of the meet with a bronze in the same event.

At the end of the meet Chesterfield amassed a total of 12 medals and over one hundred long course personal bests. Chesterfield SC Head Coach, Dan Higgon, reflected back on the weekend “It is great start to the season especially this early on as it wasn’t expected. We are currently going through a technique phase of our season so we haven’t been pushing the swimmers as hard as we could and to come away with 12 medals and to have so many PB’s shows that our system is working. The swimmers and parents deserve credit for the hard work they have been putting in especially the early mornings and if they maintain the work rate and enthusiasm we will see even greater results later on in the season. A big thanks also has to go to Jake Golding & Carla Bickerstaffe for their hard work in producing the swimmers within the club so we can come to these meets and do so well”.

Dan Higgon
Head Coach

News Item 63 - Mike Ward

2010-06-21T15:37:00.001+01:00

Dear All

It is with regret that I have to inform you that Mike Ward our Chairman for the last five years has unfortunately decided to stand down from this position.

During his tenure Mike has worked tirelessly for the club in his and the committees quest to move the club forward. Indeed his leadership has enabled the club to make significant progress both in and out of the water. In many areas beyond what was originally anticipated.

So on behalf of CSC committees past and present I would like to thank him for all his hard work and wish him all the very best for the future. I am sure you will all still see him regularly around our pools and will also wish him all the very best.

In terms of Mike's successor it is anticipated a Special General Meeting will be called in the near future to elect a replacement , details of which will be made available in due course.

In the interim I have agreed to cover the role as Acting Chairperson on a temporary basis. If you have any questions on any of this please feel free to ask a Committee Member.

In the meantime many thanks for your continued support.

Best regards

Nigel Butler
Treasurer
Chesterfield Swimming Club

News Item 62 - Additional Elite Land Training Times June - August 2010

2010-05-29T12:40:00.001+01:00

Elite squad additional land training it will be at Dronfield 7-9pm on the following dates

4th June
11th June
2nd July
16th July
30th July
6th August

Regards

Daniel Higgon

News Item 61 - Training alterations Apr/May 2010

2010-04-27T13:43:00.002+01:00

29 April 2010
Any female swimmers in JO1, JO2, Junior Elite and Elite attending morning training on Thursday 29th April will have to use the disabled changing facilities both before and after training as there will be workmen working in the female changing rooms. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

29 April/6 May 2010
Due to coach absences Junior Elite's Thursday night training will be at Staveley from 6-8pm on both Thursday 29th April and Thursday 6th May.

1 May 2010
Due to the Midlands competition at the weekend there will be no Elite training on Saturday 1st May.

3 May 2010
There will be no morning training for Elite and Junior Elite on Monday 3rd May at Queens Park due to the bank holiday and there will be no training Monday night at Brookfield for Elite, JO2, Junior Elite or Club Squad and training Monday night at Queens Park for Masters and Junior masters.

Thanks very much.

Carla

News Item 60 - Boythorpe Road closure

2010-04-20T20:41:00.001+01:00

Important - Road works are due to start in the next 24 hours on Boythorpe Road for approximately two weeks.

This will mean overnight road closures (7pm to 7am ) between the Chatsworth/Markham road roundabout and Queens Park Sports Centre. The bottom (North) car park will also be closed during this time, however any cars parked in this car park prior to 7pm will be allowed to exit the car park after 7pm. Although anyone doing this should be prepared for a possible delay.

The top (South) car park will not be affected and is recommended as the car park to use during this period.

Many apologies for any in convenience

CSC Committee & Queens Park Sports Centre Management

News Item 59 - Training Alterations Junior Elite, JO1 and JO2

2010-04-19T14:44:00.001+01:00

Junior Elite training alterations due to City of Leicester meet

Friday 23rd April training at Brookfield will be only for 1 hour from 7-8pm

Sunday 25th April training at Queens Park is cancelled but an alternative session will be available on Saturday 24th April at Dronfield 7-9am with Elite.

There will be no land training for JO1 and JO2 at Queens Park on Sunday nights until further notice.

JO1 and JO2 training alterations due to Midlands and Rykneld open meet

Training on Saturday 1st May will be combined at Brookfield 1 hour land training 8.30-9.20am then 1 hour swimming 9.30-10.30am.

Thanks very much.
Carla.

News Item 58 - Head Coach update

2010-04-03T10:58:00.002+01:00

Well the number and quality of the candidates applying for the position has been flattering to say the least and the decision to reach a shortlist not easy.

Under Julia Brown as Chair of the Selection Panel, the candidates have been whittled down to 4 all of whom will be invited to attend an interview, prepare a training schedule for a swimmer under set conditions and carry out a short practical in order that we can follow a clear process and deliver the right candidate to take the club through its next stage of development. These interviews will take place over the next week.

We will have a final decision shortly, at which time following their formal acceptance of the post we will notify everyone and introduce the New Head Coach of Chesterfield Swimming Club at the earliest opportunity.

Change is never easy but it is a fact of life and as parents we need to work as a team to support all the swimmers, coaches and teachers to allow this club assume the position it so rightly deserves within British Swimming.

Your help is very much required and appreciated.

Should you have any questions please direct them to Julia Brown, Nigel Butler or me.

Happy Easter.

Mike Ward
Chairman

News Item 57 - CSC successes at the Derbyshires

2010-03-29T20:36:00.003+01:00

These are the results that I have put together from the Derbyshires, it includes all the individual swims and the relay events from the last weekend. I think we've had a brilliant championships overall with some fantastic swims. I'm not sure how many PB's were broken, but I think nearly everyone PB'd in most of their events.

We complied a massive 290 top 10 placings and these were made up of;
31 first places, 35 second places, 40 third places, 37 fourth places, 30 fifth places, 22 sixth places and 95 seventh to tenth places!!

We also had 13 top 10 BAGCAT finishes across the age groups and these were;
10 years age group - Scarlett Howells 1st, Imogen Morris 3rd and Elizabeth Critchlow 7th.
11 years age group - Jack Tomlinson 5th, Stephanie Williams 7th and Abigail Newman 10th.
12 years age group - Sam Butler 2nd, Matthew Mounsey 3rd, Max Ward 9th, Sophie Critchlow 3rd and Jessie Westnidge 9th.
14 years age group - Oliver Wilkes 3rd and Will Richards 7th.

So really I don't think we've done bad as a club over the three Derbyshire weekends!!

Thanks very much.

Carla

News Item 56 - Easter training alterations

2010-03-29T20:27:00.002+01:00

Please take note of the following changes in training times over the Easter period

Friday 2nd April
No Queens Park morning session
Brookfield Closed
Highfield Hall as Normal

Saturday 3rd April
Brookfield Closed
Highfield Hall as Normal

Sunday 4th April
Queens Park as Normal

Monday 5th April
No Queens Park morning or evening sessions
Brookfield Closed (Alternative: Club Squad - Sunday 4th Queens Park 5.45 to 6.30pm)
Highfield Hall Closed (Alternative: TBC)

Tuesday 6th April
All back to normal

News Item 55 - 2010 Membership Fees

2010-03-11T16:12:00.001Z

2010 Membership fees are now overdue.

Could all swimmers who have not yet paid the 2010 membership fees please do so as soon as possible.

A payment desk will be available from 5pm to 7pm Sunday 14th March at QPSC.

Please remember your swimmers insurance cover depends on this.

Many thanks for your assistance in this matter

Nigel Butler

News Item 54 - Policy Infringements

2010-02-21T16:04:00.002Z

Thursday 18 February 2010 17.45 class incident at Brookfield

Message to parents to apply common sense

It has been brought to my attention that a father entered the girl's changing facilities at Brookfield to assist his daughter on Thursday 18th February. This is unacceptable behaviour. As a club we continually work to ensure that our swimmers are able to swim in a safe, positive and friendly atmosphere. This extends into the changing rooms where we expect normal responsible behaviour from swimmers and parents alike.

As a part of our child protection policy no person over 8 years is allowed to enter the opposite sex's changing room. This policy is not only there to protect the children but also the parents and guardians. If your child is under 8 years and needs assistance to change then they must prepare for the session in the changing room suitable to the parent. If, as in this incident, the child (a girl) appears not to be prepared to use the male changing room with her father then only a female parent or guardian should attend her. This policy must be complied with. At any time senior and young ladies may be changing from a previous session or in order to assist the lesson.

ADDITIONALLY

While we're on the subject of common sense. Some parents may feel that they are able take the opportunity to use changing facilities for their own activities. Under no circumstances is it acceptable for an adult who is not attending as a swimmer, or is a member of the club and CRB checked to change, particularly shower at venues which are privately hired for the sole use of Chesterfield Swimming Club.

Please apply common sense towards the way you act in the vicinity of children as the resulting penalties are severe. We take such contraventions to our policy very seriously.

Mike Ward (Chairman)

News Item 53 - Workforce Development Officer wanted

2010-02-21T15:45:00.000Z

The club is looking for someone to take on the role of Workforce Development officer, they can e-mail me at MrsJuliab@aol.com for more details and a job description.

Thanks
Julia Brown (Swim 21 Co-ordinator)

News Item 52 - Update on new Head Coach

2010-02-17T20:05:00.002Z

Appointment of new Head Coach...................

This is short update on the appointment of the new Head Coach. Since placing the advert on the British Swimming website we have received a number of enquiries from some high quality candidates, ranging from Hungary and New Zealand to Avon and Norfolk.

The selection panel will be established under Julia Brown as chair, having been involved in all areas of swimming, Julia is well placed to assist the club.

We may bring the closing date forward by two weeks to the 1st of March in order to appoint at the earliest possible opportunity.

Mike Ward
Chairman

News Item 51 - training alterations for Elite, JO1 and JO2 throughout the derbyshire weekends

2010-02-15T08:43:00.002Z

w/c 22nd February 2010
Saturday 27/02/10
Elite: No training at Dronfield
JO1 and JO2: combined training at Brookfield land 8.30 - 9.20 swimming 9.30 - 10.30 swimming

Sunday 28/02/10
No JO1, JO2 or Junior Masters land training.
JO1 and JO2 combined swimming at Queens Park 6.30 - 7.30pm

w/c 1st March 2010;
Monday 01/03/10
No morning Elite training

Saturday 06/03/10
Elite: No training at Dronfield
JO1 and JO2: combined training at Brookfield land 8.30 - 9.20 swimming 9.30 - 10.30 swimming

Sunday 07/03/10
No JO1, JO2 or Junior Masters land training.
JO1 and JO2 combined swimming at Queens Park 6.30 - 7.30pm

w/c 08th March 2010
Monday 08/03/10
No morning Elite training

Saturday 13/03/10
All Squads as normal

Sunday 14/03/10
All squads as normal

w/c 15th March 2010
Monday 15/03/10 - Elite morning training as normal

Saturday 20/03/10
Elite: No training at Dronfield
JO1 and JO2: combined training at Brookfield land 8.30 - 9.20 swimming 9.30 - 10.30 swimming

Sunday 21/03/10
No JO1, JO2 or Junior Masters land training.
JO1 and JO2 combined swimming at Queens Park 6.30 - 7.30pm

w/c 22nd March 2010
Monday 22/03/10
No morning Elite training

News Item 50 - Junior Elite Training Time changes during Derbyshires

2010-02-09T14:59:00.002Z

During the Derbyshire's Jnr Elites training times will slightly change. There is one weekend where no swimming is taken place the training will be normal.

The changes are:-

w/c 22/02/10
Friday 26th PM 7.00 - 8.00
Sunday 28th PM No Training

w/c 01/03/10
Monday 1st AM No Training
Friday 5th PM 7.00 - 8.00
Sunday 7th PM No Training

w/c 08/03/10
Monday 8th AM No Training
Friday 12th PM Training as Normal
Sunday 14th PM Training as Normal

w/c 15/03/10
Monday 15th AM Training as Normal
Friday 19th PM 7.00 - 8.00
Sunday 21st PM Training Cancelled

w/c 22/03/10
Monday 22nd AM Cancelled

News Item 49 - Announcement - Caretaker Head Coach

2010-02-01T20:35:00.003Z

Following the recent announcement that Joe Lack tendered his resignation, we have set the wheels in motion to identify, interview and appoint a Head Coach to continue the clubs development into the next decade.

The vacancy has been advertised on both the British Swimming and club web sites and we have already had expressions of interest from coaches both known and unknown to us, one from Hungary.

In order to appoint a coach who will fit into our plans for the club and the current development we need to recognise that many coaches are on 3 months notice period.

To ensure that the momentum for this season is maintained we are pleased to announce that Carla Bickerstaffe will assume the role of caretaker Head Coach to ensure continuity.

Carla is well qualified to carry out this role and we will be supporting her over the next 4 months or so to ensure swimmers reach the qualification times established at the beginning of the season.

As a Committee we expect swimmers to continue to focus on the end of season plans and work hard in training to achieve our objectives.

The seasons focus remains on the National, Welsh Nationals and Chesterfield SC's Summer Festival in July. Should you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact either Nigel Butler or me.

Jake Golding will continue to focus on junior elite working towards their season's objectives.

Mike Ward (Chairman)

News Item 48 - Derbyshires Relay Squads

2010-01-28T21:48:00.002Z

Click here for details of squads for Derbyshire's relay teams. Please indicate your availability as soon as possible by ticking your name off on the list at Queens Park SC

News Item 47 - DS Swim

2010-01-28T08:57:00.003Z

As a support to our swimmers' development Chesterfield Swimming Club are pleased to link up with DS Swim - video stroke analysis programme.
Full details are on their website (www.ds-swim.com) and by clicking here.

News Item 46 - Club Secretary

2010-01-28T08:53:00.001Z

Regretfully due to personal commitments Cathy Clugston is no longer able to carry out this role on behalf of the club.
Anyone interested in supporting the club in this key role should contact the Chairman Mike Ward through the club website or speak with a committee member.
In order that you may have an overview of the responsibilities of the role, a link to the ASA outline and resource can be found here.
The Chair and Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Clugston for all her efforts during her period of office.
As an interim measure the Chair Mike Ward will carry out the role.

News Item 45 - 2010 Training Schedule

2010-01-28T08:51:00.001Z

This will take affect from Monday 4th January.
Please note that there may be minor alterations to the scheme in the near future.
Junior Olympic 2 and 3 will be combined from now on. This will be known as Junior Olympic 2. There will be some squad movements expected along with price changes for this squad.
For full details click here

News Item 44 - Bad weather arrangements

2010-01-27T21:22:00.000Z

During periods of bad weather please do keep checking the website for training cancellations. We will do our very best to also contact members via SMS if there is a cancellation at short notice. Therefore, it is important to ensure that we have your up to date mobile number. If you have not been receiving then it is possible we do not have your number. If so please email it to info@chesterfieldsc.co.uk together with your child's name and swimming group and we will update our records.

News Item 43 - Training Alterations Jan/Feb 2010

2010-01-27T21:21:00.000Z

Sunday 31st January - Junior Elite no training
Thursday 4th February - Junior Elite, swim only - no land training
Sunday 7th February - JO1/JO2 - no land training

News Item 42 - Head Coach advert

2010-01-27T21:20:00.003Z

Click here for job advert going in the Swimming Times. A more detailed outline will be available in a few days time.

Application form - pdf version
Application form - ppt version

News Item 41 - Joe Lack

2010-01-27T21:18:00.000Z

During the last 3 years Chesterfield Swimming Club has developed under Head Coach Joe Lack and his team to become a major force within the Region. This is a reflection on the hard work put in by the swimmers.
It is therefore with a great deal of regret that I have to announce that we have received the resignation from the position of Head Coach from Joe Lack.
Behind the scenes efforts are already being made to ensure that the club continues to develop and maintain its momentum and high level of coaching to support the swimmers in their future careers.
Joe will take up his new role with South Yorkshire Police towards the end of February.
We will advertise the position on the British Swimming website commencing tomorrow and hope to shortlist within a month.
During the interim period the committee requests that you all remain flexible during the transition.
Our main concern is to support those swimmers particularly affected.
Finally we wish Joe well in his training for his chosen career with South Yorkshire Police.

Mike Ward (Chairman)

News Item 40 - Training cancellations

2010-01-05T12:46:00.001Z

Tuesday 5 January 2010
Due to the severe weather conditions all training and lessons tonight (05/01/2010) are cancelled.Elite and Junior Elite are encouraged to use Thursday and Friday mornings as replacements.

Saturday 9 January 2010
Elite training at Dronfield on Saturday 9th January is cancelled due to the City of Derby Open Meet.

News Item 39 - Morning training 4 January 2010

2010-01-03T12:21:00.001Z

There will be no morning training on Monday 4th January. Evening training as normal.

Joe Lack

News Item 38 - Morning Training at Queens Park

2009-12-17T21:40:00.000Z

Swimmers/Parents please note that there are very limited changing facilites at Queens Park between 7.00 and 7.15am.

Swimmers should not be leaving training until at least 7am as there will be no changing facilities available as the cleaners will still be working in them.

News Item 37 - Training 17th December 2009

2009-12-15T15:25:00.000Z

Due to unforeseen circumstances training for Junior Elite on Thursday 4.00 - 5.30pm at Queens Park is cancelled.

Morning training 5.30 - 7.15am is as normal.

Junior Elites first Thursday evening session at Queens Park will be on 7th January.

Kind regards,

Joe Lack (Chesterfield SC - Head Coach)

News Item 36 - Training w/c 14th December

2009-12-11T08:47:00.002Z

For training times/venues for Elite and Junior Elite week commencing Monday 14th December.
From Monday 21st December the Christmas schedule will apply for these two squads until Monday 4th January click here

ALL other squads will remain on the Queens Park closure schedule until Saturday 19th December. These squads will then have their annual two week break.

A new programme will be available for these squads ready for Monday 4th January. Please keep checking the website for updates.

JO1 & JO2 can still access the Thursday (15th Dec) morning (5.30 - 7.15am). Masters/Junior Masters access mornings as usual.

Joe Lack
Head Coach, Chesterfield SC

News Item 35 - Queens Park Pool re-opens

2009-12-04T10:42:00.004Z

Further to our note the other day we are now expecting Queens Park pool to re-open on 14th December 2009.

A revised training programme taking this into account will be issued shortly.

Many thanks for all your patience over the last three months.

Chesterfield SC Committee

News Item 34 - Christmas Training 2009

2009-12-03T20:59:00.001Z

Chesterfield SC Christmas Training Alterations

Please find below the training times over the Christmas period for the competitive squads.

JO1, JO2, JO3, Junior Masters, Sharks, Rising Stars and Masters will be having their annual two week break (Elite and Junior Elite have one in the summer). Their last session will be Saturday 19th December and will recommence on Monday 4th January. JO1 swimmers trialing with Junior Elite can still access the Tuesday session at Staveley if they wish.

For full schedule click here

All of the sessions are at Ponds Forge apart from the Tuesday evenings for Junior Elite which will remain at Staveley.

This is a very important time of the season for our Elite/Junior Elite swimmers to continue their training over the Christmas period. Please make every effort to attend all the sessions available.

There are parents willing to help with lifts to Ponds Forge if people are struggling.

News Item 33 - Queens Park Sports Centre Pool

2009-12-03T13:21:00.002Z

Due to unexpected technical problems Queens Park Pool is unlikely to be open until the New Year. So unless confirmed otherwise all training up to the Christmas programme/Christmas break will continue at its current venue with the exception of the one below.

Our booking with Sharley Park during the Queens Park pool closure has come to an end so we will be moving Tuesday mornings to Staveley until Queens Park re-opens in January. This commences Tuesday 8th October and the session time is 5.00 - 6.45am

Christmas timetable will be available shortly on the website

News Item 32 - Training Alterations 4/5 Dec 2009

2009-12-01T22:16:00.001Z

Junior Elite
Friday 4th December 7.00 - 8.00pm
Saturday 5th December - Training cancelled due to CSC Open Meet

JO1
Saturday 5th December 8.15 - 9.05am Land/9.15 - 10.15am Swim (Combined with JO2 & JO3)

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

News Item 31 - Derbyshire Sprints 29 Nov 2009

2009-11-21T15:19:00.001Z

For details of the final programme click here

For the final notices for the event issued by Derbyshire ASA click here

News Item 30 - Training Alterations Nov/Dec

2009-11-17T20:42:00.000Z

Saturday 21st November - Elite cancelled due to Major Oak Open Meet
Monday 23rd November - Elite landwork cancelled
Monday 30th November - Morning training cancelled/Elite landwork cancelled
Saturday 5th December - Elite cancelled due to CSC Open Meet
Monday 7th December - Morning training cancelled/Elite landwork cancelled

Kind regards,
Joe Lack
Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach

News Item 29 - New rules for swimwear

2009-11-16T21:50:00.001Z

Please be aware that FINA, at their annual congress held in Rome during July 2009, passed a law stating that there would be a change in the rules relating to swimming costumes. The clause below was passed:

In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces which for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.

It is understood that this will be ratified and hence become law from 1st January 2010

We are bringing this to your notice to ensure care is taken in replacing swimmers costumes

News Item 28 - Clugston Reclaims Welsh Record/Triple gold for Lankford

2009-11-10T12:40:00.001Z

Chesterfield swimmer Harriet Clugston reclaimed the Welsh Junior 50m Freestyle short course record at the Midland Short Course Championships in Corby. Harriet achieved a time of 26.74 seconds beating the old mark of 26.81.

Jamie Lankford dominated the Junior Butterfly events by taking the 50m (26.55), 100m (59.65) and 200m (2.14.99) titles. Jamie's total dedication to training is now paying off making him one of the top junior fly swimmers in the country.

Other great swims came from Amy Holland and Alex Barrett. Amy smashed her 50m (28.86) and 100m (1.02.37) Freestyle personal best times. Alex became the first swimmer in our club history to swim below 2 minutes (1.58.74) on the 200m freestyle.

Well done to all Chesterfield swimmers involved in the championship.

Kind regards,
Joe Lack Chesterfield Swimming Club – Head Coach

News Item 27 - Important note to parents of swimmers who attend Brookfield School

2009-11-04T20:24:00.003Z

Dear Parents

Re Brookfield Community School

As a condition of our hire agreement with the school we are not allowed to have parents on poolside except to act as a spotter to assist the coach.

However some parents are causing the club to break this agreement by opening the laundry room door in order to enter the grounds to watch through the windows, this is not acceptable.

Swimmers parents are not authorised to enter the laundry room or use it as a thoroughfare.

While this may be inconvenient and to some disappointing, particularly with younger swimmers, we need to comply with the hire agreement and the Milk Bar is open for you to wait should you wish to stay on site.

Unlocking the door compromises the security of the school and hence our sessions and swimmers.

It is our intention to offer training in a happy, secure and friendly environment please help us to do this.

Kind regards
Mike Ward

News Item 26 - Elite/DX Training Cancellation

2009-11-03T08:42:00.002Z

Training on Saturday 7th November at Dronfield for Elite/DX is cancelled due to the Midland Short Course Championships.

Kind regards,
Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach)

News Item 25 - Latest website updates

2009-10-21T22:11:00.002+01:00

On the results page we have updated short and long course records. In addition the BAGCAT National Youth qualifying times for 2010 have been added

On the 2009 results page you can now find details of how CSC swimmers performed at the Lincoln Vulcans Meet on 17/10/09

News Item 24 - Morning sessions w/c 26 Oct 2009

2009-10-21T14:21:00.001+01:00

Dear All,

Junior Elite, Junior Masters, Masters, JO1 & 2 morning training week commencing Monday 26th October:

Monday 26th Oct - No morning training
Tuesday 27th Oct - 5.30 to 7.30am Sharley Park
Wednesday 28th Oct - No morning training
Thursday 29th Oct - 5.00 to 6.45am at Staveley
Friday 30th Oct - No morning training

Morning return to normal Monday 2nd November.

Kind regards,
Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach)

News Item 23 - Chesterfield SC AGM

2009-10-19T22:24:00.002+01:00

Due to the closure of QPLC and therefore no access to our notice board being available at that pool, and because of the pending strike action by Royal Mail, this year's nominations for roles at the AGM will have to be notified to me via e-mail. A list is now available by clicking here. Please could you contact me as soon as possible with details of

a) the role you wish to be proposed for
b) who is seconding the proposal

Could those people who are seconding a proposal also e-mail me confirmation of this fact. I will keep a 'hard copy' of the list with me and I will try to see people in person and obtain signatures.

The date of the AGM will be published shortly but is likely to be either a Saturday morning or Monday evening, at Brookfield.

Many thanks

Cathy Clugston
Secretary, Chesterfield SC

News Item 22 - Important notice re training away from your normal squad

2009-10-16T22:02:00.002+01:00

Dear swimmers and parents

Please ensure that the session you attend has space for you or your child

As an example a lot of jnr elite swimmers are attending Junior Masters on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. As a result Tuesday Junior Masters session is no longer available to other squads as the training of both Junior Masters and Masters is being compromised.

Unless you attend a morning session then you may only access either Wednesday or Thursday, not both. During the Queens Park closure we expect swimmers and parents to be thoughtful towards others and not selfish.

For lower squads JO1, JO2 and JO3 you may only access one level below as an example JO1 may only access one session in JO2 unless they access Thursday morning. JO3 is not available to JO1.

This is effective with immediate effect 14 10 2009

News Item 21 - Elite/DX Training Cancellation

2009-10-12T17:05:00.001+01:00

Training on Saturday 17th October at Dronfield for Elite/DX is cancelled due to the Lincoln Vulcans Meet.

Kind regards,
Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach)

News Item 20 - Club Championships

2009-10-01T09:22:00.004+01:00

Due to low entry numbers a number of events at this weekend's championships have been cancelled all altered. The ones affected are

Events 5 & 6 Boys/Girls 9yr 25m fly - this will now be run as a single event

All finals for Boys/Girls 8yrs and under have been cancelled. Therefore, event numbers 3, 4, 14, 15, 26 and 27 will be run as heat declared winners i.e. fastest swim counts

The event programme which will be available on the day will reflect these changes and as such the event numbers will be different from the original entry form but no event has changed date.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this late change.

News Item 19 - Presentation Night Details

2009-09-28T10:04:00.002+01:00

Click here for details of this years presentation night

News Item 18 - Club Championships 3/4 Oct

2009-09-25T15:36:00.003+01:00

NOTICE TO ALL CLUB PARENTS

As you are aware the club championships are to be held on the weekend of 3rd/4th October and details have been on our website for some weeks. It has been noticeable that entries have been slow to be submitted and I would urge you to check if you have entered your son/daughter and, if not, to do so as soon as possible. It will not be possible to accept entries on the day.In order for the championships to go ahead and run smoothly I do require a number of volunteers to carry out various functions. It is not possible for me to use people from other clubs as I would during our open meets and therefore all the volunteers have to come from within Chesterfield SC. Failure to fill all the roles will result in the championships being cancelled. Please can you look at the list of roles that need to be covered and volunteer your services. If you are a trained official I would prefer that you carry out that role. The championships are also a good opportunity to practice a skill (like timekeeping) that you may be thinking of training for in the future. Please let me know which role you will be volunteering for by e-mail to me on cathyclugston@aol.com or text me on 07711 511731 (include your name as I might not recognise the tel number). We need
1 x Announcer
2 x referee
2 x chief time keeper
6 x time keeper
6 x judges
2 x competitor marshalls (1 male and 1 female would be ideal)
2 x team manager (1 male and 1 female would be ideal)
2 x runners (to assist referees and electronic timing personnel)
2 x refreshment technicians (keep the officials and helpers watered)
2 x front desk staff (to collect entrance money)
2 x security officers

Ideally I would like to have all the above in place by mid week at the latest.

Thanks

Cathy Lewis-Clugston (Club Secretary)

News Item 17 - Brookfield 30 Sept 2009

2009-09-22T14:32:00.000+01:00

Due to an event at Brookfield School there will be no training at the pool on Wednesday 30th September.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,

Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach)

News Item 16 - Jake's Progress

2009-09-22T09:06:00.000+01:00

Jake Golding selected for ASA Apprenticeship Programme for Coaches

Swimming has launched a new apprenticeship programme for coaches. The scheme launched by the ASA in conjunction with the Institute of Swimming (its training provider) will be offering 40 professional apprenticeships to young coaches, This scheme building on the success of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence Programme which helped Rebecca Adlington to her two gold medals in Beijing last year and has helped more than 300 athletes like Rebecca remain in the sport.

The ASA believes the scheme will be particularly welcome in today’s uncertain economic climate because it will offer an opportunity to young people aged 16-24 to pursue training in coaching and effectively create not only a job opportunity but a career opportunity, in all the Olympic disciplines in the pool. Candidates will be taken to Level 3 qualification in the UK Coaching Certificate whilst they work in a club environment.

This is the first phase of an ambitious new apprenticeship coaching programme to be launched by the ASA working with the National Skills Academy and in Phase 2 the ASA is hoping to launch a further 200 places for level 2 coaches.

Nick Sellwood, head of the ASA’s Talent Development, said: "This is a great opportunity for young people with coaching ambitions in any of the aquatic disciplines."We have been aware for some time that many of our top coaches have followed a development path which did not include higher education. This is an opportunity to provide a fast-track programme for young people into high performance coaching.

"The ASA in partnership with the IoS is committed to supporting the new generation of developing coaches within our Beacon Programmes and supported by the Talent Development team. This applies to all four disciplines."
David Sparkes said: "Coaching is at the heart of the success we achieved in Beijing and the lasting legacy we can all leave for the sport is even better coaches to take the sport forward from London. This scheme based on the UK Coaching Certificate will do just that and will give our clubs the experienced coaches they need to find the next stars in the pool to challenge for gold medals."

Well done Jake!
Kind regards,
Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club – Head Coach)

News Item 15 - Long Course records updated

2009-09-16T20:50:00.003+01:00

Click here for the latest update (31 August 2009) of the club long course records

News Item 14 - Short course records updated

2009-09-15T19:40:00.001+01:00

Click here for the latest update (31 August 2009) of the club short course records

New Item 13 - Derbyshire Sprints 29 Nov 2009

2009-09-14T14:15:00.002+01:00

Here are the three forms for the Sprint Event on November 29th 2009.
Please read all of these forms, especially the one entitled 'Important Changes Please Read'
Make sure that you know what is involved concerning withdrawals.
After November 15th there will be no changes to Spelling, Incorrect Event, or incorrect times etc.

Entry Form - click here
Advice to swimmers/clubs - click here
Event advert - click here

All entries into Alex Gage asap

News Item 12 - Eckington Trophy Gala 12/09/09

2009-09-13T18:54:00.003+01:00

The results from the above gala can be found by clicking here.

Congratulations to all swimmers who took part.

Chesterfield SC

News Item 11 - Derbyshire Team Selection

2009-09-10T20:30:00.001+01:00

Derbyshire Team Selection

Congratulations to Jamie Lankford, Will Richards, Harriet Clugston and George Clugston on being selected to represent Derbyshire at the National Inter County Team Championship at Ponds Forge on 18th October.

Well Done!!!

Joe Lack
Chesterfield SC - Head Coach

News Item 10 - Further changes to QPSC closure programme

2009-09-10T20:24:00.001+01:00

All,

Tuesdays at Brookfield starting 15th September

6.00 - 6.45pm Rising Stars/Queens Park Sharks

6.45 - 8.15pm Junior Masters/Masters

Ben Cooper will be taking the session.

Updated programme - click here.

Kind regards,

Joe LackChesterfield Swimming Club – Head Coach

News Item 9 - Club Championships/Highfield Gala

2009-09-09T20:02:00.008+01:00

Just a reminder that the closing date for both galas is Sunday 20th September. Please return all entry forms and fees to your coach or a member of the committee.

For entry forms click here for Club Championships and here for Highfield Gala.

News Item 8 - Update to training schedules

2009-09-09T19:56:00.005+01:00

Please note that all squads on Saturday's at Brookfield will start and finish 15 minutes earlier than previously stated.

Click here for updated programme.

Also note that if you intend to train with another squad during the Queens Park closure period then please inform the coach who will be taking the session in advance to establish if there is room in the squad and if there are any alterations to the times/venues.

Please do not turn up to sessions without the agreement of the coach beforehand as to ensure safety by keeping numbers within the predetermined limits.

Only members of that squad will be notified of changes to a session via SMS.

Many thanks

Joe Lack

News Item 7 - QPSC closure update on training

2009-09-07T13:18:00.003+01:00

Dear Swimmers/Parents,

We understand that with the closure of Queens Park over the next 3 months, attending your squad sessions may be difficult. Therefore until Queens Park re-opens in December we will be as flexible as possible with training. From Monday 7th September swimmers will have the option of training down or across a squad. Swimmers are not permitted to swim in the squad above.

Elite may swim with Junior Masters
Junior Elite may swim with Junior Masters or JO1
Junior Masters may swim with Junior Elite
JO1 may swim with JO2
JO2 may swim with JO3
JO3 may swim with Rising Stars
Rising Stars may swim with Sharks
Sharks will have additional sessions

Please note: If a swimmer from another squad disrupts the session they will be asked to leave the pool and will not be allowed the opportunity of training with another squad again.

Kind regards,
Joe Lack
Chesterfield Swimming Club - Head Coach

News Item 6 - Queens Park closure new training schedule

2009-08-30T22:58:00.003+01:00

Due to the closure of Queens Park Swimming Pool for approximately 3 months from 7 September 2009 the club has had to re-arrange a large number of squad sessions. Details of new training times can be found by clicking here.

News Item 5 - Belper Marlins Open Meet 25 Oct 2009

2009-08-28T20:42:00.003+01:00

Please find a link below to the Belper Marlins B Grade Meet held at Queens Leisure Centre on Sunday 25th October.

http://www.belpermarlin.co.uk/sites/default/files/html-files/Open09/index.htm

Swimmers in JO1, JO2, JO3 and Junior Masters will target this meet.

Swimmers not qualifying for Short Course Midlands in Elite and Junior Elite who fall within the cut off times may also enter. Please have entries in to Alex Gage by Sunday 20th September

Joe Lack (Chesterfield Swimming Club – Head Coach)

News Item 4 - Midland Short Course Champs, Corby

2009-08-28T20:34:00.004+01:00

Please find attached entry details for the Midland Short Course Champs at Corby (7th/8th November).

Conditions of Entry - click here; Schedule of Events - click here; Qualifying Times - click here; Entry Form - click here

Check converted times from long course meets at http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/time.shtml

Full meet details can be found at http://www.asaem.org.uk/entry/index.htm

Entries to Alex Gage asap

Thanks

Joe Lack

News Item 3 - Message from Joe Lack for new season

2009-08-24T20:39:00.003+01:00

Please click here for message from Joe Lack for all swimmers from the club for the new season.

News Item 2 - Queens Park Swimming Pool

2009-08-05T10:04:00.004+01:00

As you may have heard QPLC is due to close in September for refurbishment. We are currently working on alternatives and will announce the outcome as soon as we have a clear indication. Please keep an eye on the notice boards and website for updates.

Mike Ward
Chairman

News Item 1 - New site for the latest news

2009-08-02T12:14:00.006+01:00

This is the new news site for Chesterfield Swimming Club. We will use this to notify club members of up to date news and changes to training. It will also be used to notify you of any club achievements.