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 10^th April till Monday 11^th April- Cancelled ( British Champs)

 

Tuesday 15^th April- pool only 8pm-8.30pm E-Squad 8pm-9pm and 12&U, 13/14 athletes

Wednesday 16^th April- 6pm-8pm as normal

 

Thursday 17^th April till Sunday 20^th April- Cancelled ( Pool closures for Easter and England Camp)

 

Monday 21^st 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 22^nd April onwards resume normal programme!

 

 

 

 

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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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City of Leeds Trial postponed to March 9th

Unfortunately I have to postpone the open trial session to March 9^th 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 9^th 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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City of Leeds Squad trials 2014

Leeds City Council Synchronised Swimming Regional Beacon programme & Training Scheme

 

Training Squad Trials

Date: March 2^nd 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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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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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 16^th 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 17^th February- AM cancelled ( at England Camps)

Tuesday 18^th February- Pool only session ( No land training in advance) Session starts at 8pm until usual time

Thursday 20^th February- AM cancelled ( at England Camps)

Friday 21^st February- T.I.D land training moved to 5.30-6.30pm

Sunday 23^rd 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 30^th March and 13^th 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 20^th 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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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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