British Championships Day Two - Part 2

In the clubs first entry into the combination team event, the squad performed an outstanding swim. The double lift at the end of the swim was performed excellently so full marks to the girls for an exciting end to a great performance.

The team finished a respectable sixth, which was an excellent achievement considering it was the first time it had been swam in competition, and some of the girls had never swam in an event on this stage before.

The results, subject to verification were,

1. Bristol Central 70.79
2. Reading Royals 70.08
3. Rushmoor 70.01
4. Trafford 68.05
5. City of Birmingham 64.56
6. City of Leeds 64.56
7. Rugby 62.98
8. City of Preston 58.75

British Championships Day Two - Part One

Teams today,

Firstly the Technical Team. They swam a great routine but really up against the best in the country and after a great performance sit in 5th place.

Technical Merit Score = 58.8
Artistic Impression = 59.0

Overall Score = 58.9

The order as it stands are,

1. Rushmoor
2. Bristol Central
3. Reading
4. Trafford
5. City of Leeds Synchro

Quite surprizing to see Trafford (Last years championship winners) out of the medal positions, but still a lot hinges on the free routine tomorrow. certainly the girls will be pushing Trafford for the fourth place, so should be a great finale.

The Combination Team event is next up, with 8 club teams in this one. To get the results straight to your inbox, click on the follow me link on the left hand side of the blog.

British Championships Day One Cont.

Some good comments made on the duet, particularly about the complexity of the linked movement, which was performed by the GB Squad last year.

The scores were

Artistic Impression = 55.2
Overall Impression = 57.4

Meaning they are lying in 9th position with a combined score of 56.3.

Scores are still to be verified, but all now goes to the free routine to be held on Sunday.

British Championships - Day One

On a swelteringly hot day in Gloucester we are gathered awaiting the Technical Duet Competition with Rosie Barrington and Jessica Ranson representing the City of Leeds. In the draw they are 3rd last, so news to follow.

As I type the GB duet have just swam with a fantastic duet showing why they won Silver in the Commonwealth games.

This morning was the Technical Solo routine. Unfortunately as many know Rosie had to withdraw but Sarah Speers (ex City of Leeds Swimmer) finished in 2nd position representing Trafford, and is excellently poised for a medal in the conclusion of the solo event with the free solo on Sunday.

British Championship Selections

The club are being represented at this years British Championships and the National Squad are now registered. The entrants are;

Technical + Free Solo
Rosie Barrington

Technical + Free Duet
Rosie Barrington + Jessica Ranson

Technical Team
Rosie Barrington
Sian Boyle
Alice Dewhirst
Megan Knight
Jessica Ranson
Ashleigh Rowland
Ruth Shaw
Georgia Swinhoe
Alice Wood

Technical Free Team
Rosie Barrington
Sian Boyle
Alice Dewhirst
Megan Knight
Jessica Ranson
Ashleigh Rowland
Ruth Shaw
Georgia Swinhoe
Alice Wood

Combo Team
Rosie Barrington
Sian Boyle
Alice Dewhirst
Megan Knight
Abigail Linley
Jessica Ranson
Angelique Richarson
Ashleigh Rowland
Isabel Scholes
Ruth Shaw
Georgia Swinhoe
Alice Wood

Coaches
Sue Barrington
Deanne Ward
Gemma Wright

Team Manager
Jo Knight

Chaperones
Pauline Shaw
Lesley Rowland

EVERYONE IS TRAINING REALLY HARD AND WE WISH THEM GOOD LUCK

City of Leeds Beach Towels

As most of you are now aware, we are getting some personalised Beach Towels printed for members and parents alike.

Priced at £18 they are a fantastic bargain. Please email treasurer@synchroleeds.org to order yours today, or contact Linda to place an order.

They will be ordered in bulk, so if you do want one, make sure you get your order in asap.

Scottish National Results from 2009

I know these are long overdue, but I finally got hold of the official scores last week so have uploaded the results onto the results page for those interested.