The city of Leeds 12/under recreational team competed this afternoon at the British Gas ASA National Age Groups Synchronised Swimming Championships at GL1 Gloucester.
The team members were
Jasmine Stainsby (PP)
Catherine Porter (BOK)
Eve Peckett (LK)
Kiera Warwick (LM)
Zoe Boulter (LM)
Erica Wright (LM)
Niamh Cooper (LM)
Georgina Hayes (LM)
The team achieved an excellent score of 50.1667.
Well done to all the girls, we are all very proud of them.
Sent from my iPad
Friday 5 December 2014
Monday 16 June 2014
Competition 12th July forms, conditions and request for volunteers please!
Dear Members, Coaches, Parents & Volunteers,
Please find attached information and entry forms relating to the annual Leeds Synchronised Swimming Training Scheme development competition and display.
ALL training scheme members are invited to take part for competition experience in a home environment.
Competition selections:
Beacon squad: You are invited to compete in figures section in your respective age group and in any solos/ duets you may have prepared. Medals for beacon swimmers will be separate to other scheme swimmers.
E-Squad swimmers ( New Red Nex team swimmers and Lilo & Stitch combo)- you are asked to compete in the figures ' Novice' events section in your respective age group.
T.I.D swimmers- you are asked to compete in your skill figures section and duet section. You may also enter a solo.
Pudsey Pearls & City of Leeds swimmers aged 14&U- please can you all enter the figures section and any routines section that you already have a routine ready for.
Junior swimmers and above- please can you help officiating/ judging at the competition and you may also be asked to present a routine in the club display to close the day.
Display selections:
I will be in touch with all teams/ individuals who will be asked to perform at the end of the competition asap.
Volunteers:
Competitions and events simply cannot run without volunteers. If you have never volunteered at a competition before, starting with the training scheme event is the perfect time to start with lots of support from more experienced members!
I need the following roles to be filled for the competition to run successfully for all:
15 x Judges ( all swimmers 15 and over plus existing coaches and judges/ skill level assessors for skill figures please)
4-5 x Scorers ( either have done before or handy with a calculator and numbers & willing to give it a go)
2 x Callers ( willing to read out the judges scores for the scorers to record)
1 x Announcer ( don't mind speaking in public on a microphone!)
1 x Time-keeper ( Ian please?)
1-2 x Referees
2 x music ( keeping all music for routines in order and playing them at the correct time)
2-3 x runners ( helping to set up tables/ chairs/ cables/ microphones etc. etc.) at beginning and end of each event
2 x registration table ( to sign swimmers in and hand out relevant info)
2 x spectator entry ( to sell entry tickets to dive balcony for routines competition & display)
1 x refreshments ( water on poolside for judges etc.)
4-6 x chaperones ( working in changing rooms to help get swimmers in right place at the right time for the competition and to prep the girls with
1 x official photographer ( would be nice for photos to go on members section of website)
Plus a number of people willing to man a table of club kit to sell/ tombola etc. on the day
Please can you let me know which role you would be willing to do as soon as possible! Largely you will be able to watch the swims during most of these roles.
Kind Regards
Sarah
Sarah Speers
Synchronised Swimming Development Coach
Aquatics Centre
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove
LS11 5DJ
07943253133
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Thursday 5 June 2014
A few updates & training friday & this weekend
Dear Member,
Urgent notice: Friday 6th June land training cancelled and Sunday 8th June moved to Knottingly sports centre ( further details below) Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
I would like to make you aware of a number of updates this month:
· Club Development Competition date change
· Swim21 renewal
· Website updates
· Position on private coaching
· Beginner classes starting in September
· Dates for summer camps
· Summer breaks
· Changes to training times due to upcoming England Camps/ Competitions ( See below)
Club Development Competition
The Club development competition has been moved to Saturday 12th July, due to the previous clash with the Tour de France event in the area closing roads for feeder clubs to access the competition and from further afield. The venue is Knottingly sports centre and it is booked from 10am-4pm. The competition is for all swimmers in the training scheme and Beacon programme( including City of Leeds, Leeds Mermaids and Pudsey Pearls of all squads) aged up to 14yrs at all levels. The competition will include figures, solo and duet event. All swimmers aged 15 and over will be asked to help officiate and Judge the event before taking part in the display that will follow the competition. We will be asking for parents and volunteers to also get involved in running the event to help make it a success- if you can help we would be very grateful.
Swim 21 Renewal
All parents, coaches, volunteers and swimmers will be asked to sign an agreement to the ASA and Wavepower code of conduct, these can all be viewed and downloaded on our website www.synchroleeds.org under the tab: Members and then Resources
Website updates
New skill levels and figures are all available via website links under members and resources, and the calendar has been reinstated with dates for upcoming planned holiday breaks from the programme and also competitions until December. Please continue to check the blog for new information and as a record of outgoing communication.
Position on Private Coaching
The City of Leeds SSC and Leeds City Council training scheme do not offer private coaching sessions or allow private sessions to run during training scheme/ club time.
Individuals wishing to enquire into private sessions should contact a coach directly and liase with them externally to the programme. The Head Coach (Sarah Speers) does not conduct private sessions. All private sessions are carried out at the coaches and parents own risk.
Beginner Classes starting in September
If you know someone who may be interested in our Synchro lessons, they can view the beginners link on home page of website and find a booking form for September classes to reserve a place.
Summer Camps
Thank you to all of you that completed the survey, based on your feedback I have been able to select four dates for the summer camps ( full details to follow but these are most likely to be held at JCCS):
Tuesday 19th August- SKILLS AND FIGURE CAMP 10am-4pm
Wednesday 20th August- SKILLS AND FIGURE CAMP 10am-4pm
Monday 25th August- CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP 10am-4pm
Tuesday 26th August- CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP 10am-4pm
Training Times
June
Friday 6th June- Land Training Cancelled (Apologies this has come up late, we have been trying to get diving coach cover but not succeeded)
Saturday 7th June- Pool session only ( normal times) @ Kippax
Sunday 8th June- Pool session only @ KNOTTINGLY sports centre (all pool)
Times:
Red Nex Team: 1pm-2pm
Red Nex Skills/ T.I.D duets: 2pm-3pm
Lilo & Stitch Team: 3pm-4pm
Junior/ Seniors and 13/14s skill 2 and over: 1pm-4pm
12&Us ( skills/ development optional session) 2pm-3pm
Monday 9th June-Friday 13th June all sessions as normal
Saturday 14th June- Pool session only ( normal times) @ Kippax
Sunday 15th June- Normal session @ JCCS
Monday 16th June- Wednesday 18th June sessions as normal
Thursday 19th June- No AM session
Friday 20th June- land training as normal
Saturday 21st June- Training as normal @ Kippax
Sunday 22nd June- Training as normal @ JCCS
Monday 23rd June- No AM session
Tuesday 24th June- Thursday 26th June all as normal
Friday 27th June- Land Training 4pm-6pm only ( T.I.D to join other squads for this session)
Saturday 28th June- Training cancelled due to multiple galas at JCCS and Kippax
Sunday 29th- Training at KNOTTINGLY SPORTS centre ( see times below- all pool)
Red Nex Team: 1pm-2pm
Red Nex Skills/ T.I.D duets: 2pm-3pm
Lilo & Stitch Team: 3pm-4pm
Junior/ Seniors and 13/14s skill 2 and over: 1pm-4pm
12&Us ( skills/ development squad optional session) 2pm-3pm
Monday 30th June- Friday 4th June normal training
July
Saturday 5th July- Tour de France in Leeds (no training due to road closures)
Sunday 6th July- Training at Knottingly extended pool session ( see times below) ( all pool)
Junior Squad 10.30am- 4pm
13/14 Squad 10.30am-4pm
T.I.D Squad 12pm-3pm
Red Nex combo 1pm-3pm
Lilo & Stitch Combo 3pm-4pm
12&U skills/ development optional session 2pm-3pm
Monday 7th July- Friday 11th July- normal training
Saturday 12th July- club comp and display 10am-4pm Knottingly
Sunday 13th July- normal training at JCCS ( also skills date 9am-2pm knottingly)
Monday 14th July- no AM training
Tuesday 15th July- pool only session ( no land)
Wednesday 16th July- normal training
Thursday 17th July- no AM training
Friday 18th July- Sunday 20th July normal training
Monday 21st- Sunday 27th July normal training on
Monday 28th July- Sunday 3rd August SUMMER BREAK 1
(Due to pool closure this week and to reduce breaks from training over summer due to cancellations mid-term there will be training in the middle of two training breaks)
August
Monday 4th August- Saturday 9th August normal training on
Sunday 10th August- Sunday 17th August SUMMER BREAK 2
Monday 18th August- normal training on
Tuesday 19th August- SKILLS AND FIGURE CAMP 10am-4pm ( full details to be sent out asap)
Wednesday 20th August- SKILLS AND FIGURE CAMP 10am-4pm ( full details to be sent out asap)
Thursday 21st August- Sunday 24th August- normal sessions running
Monday 25th August- CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP 10am-4pm ( full details to be sent out asap)
Tuesday 26th August- CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP 10am-4pm ( full details to be sent out asap)
Wednesday 27th August- normal session
Thursday 28th August- No AM session
Friday 29th August- Sunday 31st August normal training
September
Monday 1st September- No AM session
Tuesday 3rd September- Wednesday 4th September normal training
Thursday 4th September- No AM session
Friday 5th September- Sunday 7th September Normal training ( Skills day in MAC on 6th)
Monday 8th September- No AM session
Tuesday 9th September onwards- normal training.
Kind Regards
Sarah
Sarah Speers
Synchronised Swimming Development Coach
Aquatics Centre
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove
LS11 5DJ
07943253133
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Thursday 10 April 2014
Training times over Easter
Dear all members!
A big well done to the swimmers who took part in the Easter Camp the past few days- all swimmers were fantastic and we completed over 14hrs of training in total over the two days.
The camp days replaced this weekend which are cancelled due to British Championships that Leeds has a seven strong team competing at. Good Luck to Alice, Rachel, Abbie, Rosie and Evie and to Chloe and Becky at their first Senior competition!
The competition is in Sheffield so if you would like to watch the schedule can be found here for live streaming or to visit in person! There are also international entries so there will be plenty of talent on offer to watch!
http://www.swimming.org/britishswimming/synchro/british-gas-synchronised-swimming-championships/
If you are watching and want to send a message to the team please tweet us @leedssynchro or send us a message via our facebook page!
Finally have a lovely Easter! ( And keep stretching J)
Sarah
Dates for Easter
Friday 10th April till Monday 11th April- Cancelled ( British Champs)
Tuesday 15th April- pool only 8pm-8.30pm E-Squad 8pm-9pm and 12&U, 13/14 athletes
Wednesday 16th April- 6pm-8pm as normal
Thursday 17th April till Sunday 20th April- Cancelled ( Pool closures for Easter and England Camp)
Monday 21st April : T.I.D squad 8.30am-10am ( dive pit) land 10.15-11.15
E-Squad 9am-10am (dive pit) land 10.15-11.15
Development A 7am-8.30am (dive pit)
Masters 7am-9am pool
Age group/ Jnr Senior 7am-10am pool, 10.15-11.15 land
Tuesday 22nd April onwards resume normal programme!
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Thursday 13 March 2014
Easter Camp 9th-10th April
Dear Member,
Please see attached information for the Leeds Easter Camp.
During the camp we will be working on the following areas:
- British Champs routines
- Age Group figures
- Skill Levels
- Yorkshire Spring competition figures
- Beginners Camp
Please ensure you read all the information carefully and contact myself to book a place. If you know of someone who may be interested in our beginners camp day on the Thursday, please send them the attached poster advert, if you are able to place this in a public area and would like a print out please let me know and I will provide one!
Kind Regards
Sarah
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Wednesday 26 February 2014
City of Leeds Trial postponed to March 9th
Unfortunately I have to postpone the open trial session to March 9th 2014 due to low number of confirmations for the trial. I have only had one email confirmation of interest, please can all swimmers who are interested in attending email their confirmation of attendance to myself.
Please can you circulate to members of your club for their information.
Kind Regards
Sarah Speers
Leeds City Council Synchronised Swimming Regional Beacon programme & Training Scheme
Training Squad Trials
Date: March 9th 2014
Venue: Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport
Leeds, LS11 5DJ
Time: 2pm-5pm
Want to improve your Synchro skills?
Would you like to reach competitive skill level and be part of the National Teams of the future?
The Leeds Synchro training scheme provides additional training for swimmers based in the North East, with the ambition to compete in the competitive section at National or International level. Swimmers continue to represent their feeder clubs at all local and regional competitions and National Age Groups if not selected for a team/ duet.
Our most recent results:
- Four athletes selected for England Talent Squads 2014 and Five selected for Regional Beacon Squad
- Nationals 2013- 5 Gold, 1 Silver 3 Bronze
- Nationals 2012- 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
- Swedish Open Age Groups 2012- 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Memberships start from just £2 p/h of training (£40 pcm) and swimmers trialling for the 2014 season will be given an exclusive two weeks free trial.
For enquiries and to book a place email sarah.speers@leeds.gov.uk / 07943253133
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Wednesday 12 February 2014
City of Leeds Squad trials 2014
Leeds City Council Synchronised Swimming Regional Beacon programme & Training Scheme
Training Squad Trials
Date: March 2nd 2014
Venue: Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport
Leeds, LS11 5DJ
Time: 2pm-5pm
Please can you circulate to members of your club.
See attached poster for more information.
Kind Regards
Sarah Speers
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Friday 7 February 2014
SYNCHRO PETITION
Dear Members,
I am sure many of you are aware of the devastating cuts Synchro have recently been given by UK Sport. To clarify, UK Sport funds the Elite programmes in the country which for Synchro has included a squad of 9-12 full time athletes training in Aldershot and competing at European, World and Olympic Level for the past seven years. It also included Junior funding to compete at elite international events.
The funding cut plans to eliminate this structure which is highly disappointing for the sport after achieving every target set out by UK Sport.
Please can you follow the link below to register a vote against the decision made to by UK Sport.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/60290
I would also like to reassure you that the funding in place for the Leeds Beacon Programme, Leeds City Council Training Scheme, for my role of Full Time Development Coach, and for the new role we hope to advertise soon of the Part Time Development Coach are in a separate funding stream with Sport England. Sport England focuses on participation and on developing athletes up to Elite Level where UK Sport funding then takes over. The England Talent programmes with the ASA are also separate to this funding and these programmes which develop athletes age 10-18 currently will continue. British Swimming are hoping to appeal the decision by UK Sport and will be working out a strategy for the future.
A large part of my role working with the Clubs and Council in Leeds is to ensure that the Leeds programme goes from strength to strength and is able to continue at current levels of service in the future. Our ambition is to continue to provide children in Leeds with the opportunity to take part in synchronised swimming and to reach their potential in the sport. We have high targets set to increase participation in the clubs and lessons, and improving our National ranking, to ensure that this work is sustained. I am sure as parents and members of the training scheme and the clubs that you will support this work. If you are interested in helping with this in any way, by being on the committee or are interested in being a coach/ supporting development in schools/ advertising please let our Club Secretary Jo Boulter know secretary@synchroleeds.org
Finally if…..
Yo You believe that Women's sport deserves recognition and support
Ø You understand and value the ethics provided by Team sport
Ø You were enthralled by the variety demonstrated at London 2012
Ø Your view of Olympic Legacy is to 'inspire the next generation' – not to shatter the dreams of an entire Sport
Ø You believe that any minority Sport has a place within the UK's sporting future
Ø You buy your lottery tickets and are bemused by some of the central decisions being made
Pl then please sign the petition are share with others that do!
M Many Thanks
S Sarah Speers
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Wednesday 5 February 2014
Upcoming training venue changes due to galas
Dear Parents/ Guardians and Swimmers,
Well done for a great start to 2014! I am seeing some great work, and well done to all the swimmers who are working hard on their splits- I am seeing some real improvements already which is fantastic.
I have a couple of dates when Galas are running at JCCS and we will be training in Knottingly instead and occasionally cancelled sessions
Please read upcoming changes to training venues/ times and dates carefully
Sunday 16th February- Knottingly Sports Centre
T.I.D Squad- 1pm-2.30pm
E-Squad- 3pm-4pm
Development Squad ( 12&U) 1pm-2pm
Development Squad (13/14) 1pm-3pm
Age Group/ Junior/ Senior Squads 1pm-4pm
Monday 17th February- AM cancelled ( at England Camps)
Tuesday 18th February- Pool only session ( No land training in advance) Session starts at 8pm until usual time
Thursday 20th February- AM cancelled ( at England Camps)
Friday 21st February- T.I.D land training moved to 5.30-6.30pm
Sunday 23rd February- Knottingly Sports Centre
T.I.D Squad- 1pm-2.30pm
E-Squad- 3pm-4pm
Development Squad ( 12&U) 1pm-2pm
Development Squad (13/14) 1pm-3pm
Age Group/ Junior/ Senior Squads 1pm-4pm
Sunday 30th March and 13th April - Knottingly Sports Centre
T.I.D Squad- 1pm-2.30pm
E-Squad- 3pm-4pm
Development Squad ( 12&U) 1pm-2pm
Development Squad (13/14) 1pm-3pm
Age Group/ Junior/ Senior Squads 1pm-4pm
Sunday 20th April- no session for Easter Sunday
These will be recorded on the club blog so if you lose this email you can always find these details at: http://city-of-leeds-latest-news.blogspot.com
Many Thanks
Sarah
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Monday 3 February 2014
Wednesday
Good News- The Yorkshire Evening post want to come down on Wednesday!
I need everyone to be at the pool at 6pm prompt to do walkthroughs to make sure the routines are a good standard. We will also be forming letters with the swimmers which should make great photos!
Remember to bring white caps and black costumes please!!
Many Thanks
Sarah
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Wednesday 29 January 2014
Sport relief event Wednesday 5th February
We are taking part in a Sport relief event next Wednesday to promote the sport and the event. This is only for swimmers who usually attend this session. As part of the promotion of sport relief, we will be swimming a routine and doing this with lots of sport relief stickers on hats and costumes ( they come off!)
Please can all swimmers wear a black costume and white hat to stick to the white and red stickers on as these will look the most effective!
The routine and patterns we will be swimming will be worked out tonight ( will be from the Xmas show)
I am handing out permission slips tonight to get back to me. Your child CANNOT be involved in the filming of this session unless I have the permission slips signed. We will organise a coach to work with any swimmers without consent forms so they can attend the session but we would like as many swimmers to be involved in this fun charity event!
If you wish to attend but have not physically filled in a form tonight from me, please can you complete the attached form and hand it to me/ email it to me ASAP.
Kind Regards
Sarah
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Thursday 23 January 2014
News and flexibility!
Dear Parent/ Guardian
This week I am distributing flexibility log books to help all swimmers achieve their flexibility goals this season. The intention is for swimmers to record their flex sessions and measurements which we will do at club each month, but you are also welcome to do at home. Your support in this area would be really beneficial in helping your child achieve their next skill level and reach a higher level in Synchro long term.
We are going through the stretches each session to ensure swimmers understand the descriptions.
In one month time I will ask swimmers to bring the booklets in for me to look through to see how well they are doing, or go through any questions they may have.
We also have some exciting news for future sessions:
Wednesday 5th February- Sport relief press event. What’s involved? Wearing sport relief stickers all over hats and cossies ( temporarily) whilst making nice patterns and doing synchro to promote the event and swimathon which City of Leeds SSC have been involved with each year ( used to be Marie Curie Cancer Care). Photos will be taken for press and local newspapers will be invited and potentially local television. Permission forms will be distributed and if you normally attend the session and your child would like to be involved you will need to sign these
Wednesday 12th February- Alan March- sports commentator and host currently working on Splash will come to the club to give Synchro a try! ( and find out how hard it is) This will feature on his youtube channel ‘ Alan March Sport TV’ to promote the club and the sport. A small group of swimmers will be involved in helping Alan to learn the movements and show him how it’s done! This is Alans website http://www.alanmarchsport.com/
Best Wishes
Sarah
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Friday 17 January 2014
Reminder- Sunday training is at KIPPAX leisure Centre
As per my email on 20/12/2013 the training this Sunday is at Kippax as there is a gala at JCCS. Training at Kippax tomorrow is normal time ( 12-1pm land 1pm-4pm pool)
Please see below schedule:
Champs Squad ( Abi, Alice, Rachel, Elosie, Evee, Rosie, Becky, Chloe)
and 13/14 Age Group ( Greta, Georgia, Lauren, Hope, Sam, Ellie, Isla)
10am-11am land
11am-1pm pool
Coaches: Fiona & Megan
12&U squad and development ( last years combo and competitive team) and T.I.D
Land 12pm-1pm
Pool 1pm-3pm (T.I.D get out at 2.30pm)
Coaches: Sue Barrington, Gemma Wright, Megan Knight
E-Squad
Pool 2pm-3pm
Coach: Gemma Wright
Many Thanks
Sarah
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Survey link- corrected
Apologies for the previous link not working. This link is correct and will work- if you haven’t been able to put your response into the survey yet- pleae do!
Many Thanks
Sarah
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Thursday 16 January 2014
Summer Synchro Camp
Please see below the link to a survey for a proposal of the Club Summer Synchro Camp. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, please do so as this will greatly inform whether the camp can run.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=F4rVqf8RZIneUlzuAFXklA_3d_3d
Many Thanks
Sarah Speers
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