Things are a little different since last time I was here, the pool ha lost its bat wings, though the approach from those Westfield shopping centre is the same. There is a lift for me to get down to the pool entrance level, great except that it stopped working after I had used it!! So I have to use the scenic route to get to to entrance.
Will try and do a blog every day starting tomorrow
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Sunday, 8 May 2016
Friday, 1 May 2015
Nationals; Gloucester 2015
I am going to try and give a daily report on the clubs achievements at the National Championships in Gloucester over this weekend
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Friday, 30 January 2015
Triple checked version- FINAL dates
Please ignore/ delete the previous four emails from me and just keep this one. Many thanks to all my proof readers and once again apologies. These dates can be found on the Mermaids and the Leeds websites ( on Leeds website it is on the blog under News page)
Normal training venue continues to be JCCS dive pit on a Sunday, however as there are sometimes galas which use the whole centre, and then we have to move to an alternate venue just for those dates only ( see below).
This Sunday ( 1st Feb) and next Sunday ( 8th Feb) are still at JCCS as normal and then please follow the dates below which indicate the changes in times and venue,
Sunday 15th February- Knottingly
Thursday 19th February- Provisional camp day ( not confirmed) 10am- 4pm and also 5am-9am for Champs squad ( who can also do 10am-4pm camp) ( £20 pp)
Sunday 22nd February- Knottingly
Sunday 1st March- Knottingly
Sunday 8th March - JCCS ( normal)
Sunday 15th March Training cancelled as there is a gala at JCCS and the Novice competition at Knottingly. Older swimmers are encouraged to watch/ help out on the day. Swimmers over 16 are able to help Judge the competition.
Sunday 22nd March- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 29th March JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 5th April- Easter Sunday (Cancelled)
Sunday 12th April- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 19th April- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 26th April- JCCS (Normal)
Training times for Sundays at Knottingly:
Champs squad: 1pm-4pm
13/14 national squad: 1pm-4pm
E-Squad: 1pm-3pm
12&U national squad: 2pm-4pm
12&U combo squad: 1pm-2pm
13/14 combo squad: 2pm-3pm
Many Thanks
Sarah
Sarah Speers
Synchronised Swimming Development Coach
Aquatics Centre
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove
LS11 5DJ
07943253133
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Training times Feb- April
Normal training venue continues to be JCCS dive pit on a Sunday, however as there are sometimes galas which use the whole centre, and then we have to move to an alternate venue just for those dates only ( see below).
This Sunday ( 1st Feb) and next Sunday ( 8th Feb) are still at JCCS as normal and then please follow the dates below which indicate the changes in times and venue,
Sunday 15th February- Knottingly
Thursday 19th February- Provisional camp day ( not confirmed) 10am- 4pm and also 5am-9am for Champs squad ( £20 pp)
Sunday 22nd February- Knottingly
Sunday 1st February- Knottingly
Sunday 8th March - JCCS ( normal)
Sunday 15th March Training cancelled as there is a gala at JCCS and the Novice competition at Knottingly. Older swimmers are encouraged to watch/ help out on the day. Swimmers over 16 are able to help Judge the competition.
Sunday 22nd March- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 29th March JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 5th April- Easter Sunday (Cancelled)
Sunday 12th April- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 19th April- JCCS (Normal)
Sunday 26th April- JCCS (Normal)
Training times for Sundays at Knottingly:
Champs squad: 1pm-4pm
13/14 national squad: 1pm-4pm
E-Squad: 1pm-3pm
12&U national squad: 2pm-4pm
12&U combo squad: 1pm-2pm
13/14 combo squad: 2pm-3pm
Many Thanks
Sarah
Sarah Speers
Synchronised Swimming Development Coach
Aquatics Centre
John Charles Centre for Sport
Middleton Grove
LS11 5DJ
07943253133
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Friday, 5 December 2014
12/under recreational team
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.
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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.
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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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