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INFO N&D County Championships Change of venue

It has been confirmed Sunderland Aquatic Centre will definitely be open in February and March 2019.  The County Championships for the 14 & under age groups, as well as the 800/1500m events will be hosted at Sunderland rather than Middlesbrough.  Entries will be open nearer the time along with amended meet conditions and QTs. 15s and over will still be competing at Sheffield Burns Meet

RESULTS Swim England Winter NER Champs 2018 – 3rd – 4th November 2018

Where’s it at? Ponds Forge International Sports Centre  Sheffield.  S1 2BP
When’s it on? Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th November 2018
Who’s it for? Qualifying Swimmers

See your coach for advice.

What’s the cost? All swims are £8.50 per event
When’s the closing date? The online entry bookings facility for the Swim England Winter NER Champs 2018 Gala has now closed.

Closing date for entries was 10:00pm, Tuesday 16th October 2018

How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims on the GAW booking system, enter at http://www.gawbook.org.uk/

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

Entries for Checking SEWNER_1118_Senior_Entries_For_Checking SEWNER_1118_AgeGroup_Entries_For_Checking
Accepted / Rejected Entries Will appear here when available
Results SENER SC Age Group Results

SENER SC Open Results

Gala Report Will appear here when available
Summary
  • Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • Ages are as at the 31st December 2018.
Gala Info

 

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the documents  below as published by Swim England North East

SENER Short Course Championships 2018 BJS Amend

Draft Programme – Age Group Entries

Draft Programme – Open Entries

SENE 2018 Conditions

2018 Winter NER info

http://asaner.org.uk/welcome-to-swimming-in-the-north-east/swimming-competitions/

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm up per session.

REPORT / RESULTS Scottish Nationals SC Championships 7th – 9th December 2018

 

Where’s it at? Royal Commonwealth Pool,
Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
When’s it on? Friday 7th – Sunday 9th December 2018
Who’s it for? This event is for swimmers who have the required qualifying times

See your coach for guidance.

What’s the cost? All swims are £9.50 per event
When’s the closing date? The online entry bookings facility for this Gala has now closed.

Closing date for entries was 9:00am, Monday 12th November 2018

How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims on the GAW booking system, enter at http://gawbook.org.uk

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

Entries for Checking Scottish National Entries Dec 2018

Scottish National Relay Entry Dec 2018

The relay file doesn’t show swimmers names so they are listed below:

Alex McGill (Backstroke), Zoe Price (Breaststroke), 

Ellie Houghton (Fly), Sarah Wright (Freestyle)

Accepted / Rejected Entries All Swimmers Accepted
Results friday resultssaturday full resultssunday results
Gala Report Read the report.
Summary
  • PLEASE NOTE: Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • Ages are as at the 31st December 2018.
Gala Info

 

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Scottish Swimming.

2018 Scottish National SC Open Swimming Championships Meet Information

Scottish Nationals – Updated Draft

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

RESULTS BOSSS Winter Swim Festival 2018 – 12th to 14th October 2018

Billingham Forum, Town Centre, The Causeway, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS23 2LJ

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October 2018

Useful Info from BOSSS Gala Organisers

Just a few reminders prior to this weekend.

Warm up times are :
Friday PM 6pm for 6.30 start
Sat/Sun 8am & 1pm for 9am & 2pm start

Poolside entries will NOT be accepted.

For those that have never been to the Forum (TS23 2LJ) Parking directly in front of the Forum is restricted to 1 hour 30 but there are numerous free parking spaces either side. We have a cafe which will be serving Jacket Potatoes & Pasta dishes in addition to their normal menu including gluten free options, & there is also an Aldi & Asda directly opposite.

NESS Swimwear will be in attendance all weekend upstairs, where we will also have a cake & tombola stall.

Results

BOSSS-Winter-Swim-Festival-2018-Results

Accepted / Rejected Entries

BOSSS Winter Meet Rejected Entries

BOSSS Winter Meet Accepted Entries

Entries for checking

BOSSSWMF_1018_Boys

BOSSSWMF_1018_Girls

Gala Info

This event is for Performance Groups 1 & 2

See your squad coach for selected swims.

  • All events will be Heat Declared Winner by Age Group as stated on the program.
  • Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • Ages are as at the 31st December 2018.
  • All swims are £5.50 per event with the exception of the 400m events which are £7.00 each.

 

The online entry bookings facility for the BOSSS gala has now closed.

Closing date for entries was 10:00pm, Friday 14th September 2018

 

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document below as published by BOSSS (Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme)

BOSSS WINTER SWIM MEET OCT 18

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm up per session.

RESULTS Chester-le-Street Junior Gala 2018 – 26th-28th October 2018

Where’s it at? Chester le Street ASC

 

Chester le Street Leisure Centre
Cone Terrace
Chester le Street DH3 3QH
When’s it on? Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October 2018
Who’s it for? This event is for Potential squads only (See Coach for guided swims)
What’s the cost? All swims are £5.50 per event with the exception of the 800m and 1500m events which are £10.00 each.
When’s the closing date? The online entry bookings facility for this Gala has now closed.
Closing date for entries was 10:00pm, Friday 28th September 2018
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims on the GAW booking system, select the Chester-le-Street gala at http://gawbook.org.uk

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

Results  CLSASC Junior Gala 2018 Result-1

 CLSASC Junior Gala 2018 Result-2

CLSASC Junior Gala 2018 Result-3

CLSASC Junior Gala 2018 Result-4

CLSASC Junior Gala 2018 Result-5

Entries for Checking CLSJG_1018_Boys

CLSJG_1018_Girls

Accepted / Rejected Entries CLSJG_Accepted_Entries

CLSJG_Refunded_Entries

Summary
  • PLEASE NOTE: Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • Ages are as at the 28th December 2018.
Gala Info

 

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Chester-le-Street ASC

CLSASC Junior Gala 2018

Interim Programme

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm up per session.

RESULTS Derwentside Invitational Development Meet – Saturday 6th October 2018

Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 0TE – Saturday 6th October

The online entry booking facility for the Derwentside Invitational Development Meet has now CLOSED.

Update from Event Organiser

Apologies for any inconvenience but due to a change of centre management there has been a change of policy on photography.

Would you please advise your parents and swimmers that:

“The use of image-capturing equipment during the meet in the pool, changing and spectator areas is strictly forbidden. Anyone found acting contrary to this policy will be reported and may be subject to further action.”

Results

DIDM – Session1

DIDM – Session2

Accepted / Rejected Entries

All entries have been Accepted.  Please see event organiser’s list below for full details.

2018IDM_acceptedswims

Entries for checking

DIDM_1018_IB

DIDM_1018_IG

Gala Info

This event is for Potential Age Group and Development squads only.

See your squad coach for selected swims.

Age groups/Events will be:

  • 8 years: 50m and 100m form strokes (excluding 100 butterfly), 100m IM;
  • 9/12 years: 50m and 100m form strokes, 100m IM;
  • All events will be Heat Declared Winner by Age Group (see Para 12).
  • Entry times must be no faster than the accompanying QTs so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • If there is no time entered then the swimmer will be rejected from the event so you will need to get an estimated time from your coach if the swimmer does not have a registered time.
  • Swimmers will be permitted to compete in a maximum of 5 events.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • £5.00 per event
  • Ages are as at 6th October 2018

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document below as published by Derwentside ASC

2018DerwentsideASC_invitationaldevelopmentalmeet

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm up per session.

RESULTS Richmond Dales Back to Pool 29th – 30th September 2018

The Neptune Centre, Ormesby Rd, Middlesbrough TS3 7RP

29th – 30th September 2018

RESULTS

Results from the gala can be found here

UPDATE

Swimming programme for this weekends gala can be found here.

Please note – The 200 IM events have now been moved from the Friday night to the Saturday and Sunday mornings as explained in the attached document(s) below.

Draft Refund September 2018

RDASC Programme of events Sept 18__ new

The online entry bookings facility for the Richmond Dales Gala has now closed.

Closing date for entries was 10:00pm, 29th July 2018

Accepted / Rejected Entries

There were NO rejections from this gala.  However, no file was supplied by the event organiser to enable you to view the accepted swims.  If you want to see what swims your child is doing you can click here.  Once on the page, locate the “CHECK YOUR ACCEPTED ENTRIES” link in the top left corner under the Services title and then select our Club from the Check Club Entry drop-down list.

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

This event is for Performance Age Group and Potential Youth Senior squads

See your squad coach for selected swims.

  • Age groups/Events will be: 9/Over years: 50m, 100m, 200m all strokes, 200m IM, 11 and over 400m Freestyle.
  • All events will be Heat Declared Winner
  • Entry times must be faster than the accompanying QTs.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • £5.50 per event
  • Ages are as at 30th September 2018

RDASC-Back-to-Pool-Meet-Conditions-Sept 2018
RDASC-Programme-of-events-Sept-2018
RDASC-Cut-off-Times-Sept-2018

 

Entries for checking

RP18_IB_300718
RP18_IG_300718

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm up per session.

 

NEW Summer Training Programme 2018

Due to the summer holidays we are once again combining a number of the sessions.  Starting Monday 6th August, all groups below will train together at respective venues, days and time.

  • Youth Senior Performance
  • Junior Age Group Performance
  • Youth Senior Potential
  • Junior Age Group Potential

All other sessions for these specific groups will run as normal:

Combined Sessions

Blaydon Monday 5-7pm 06/08 13/08 20/08 Bank Hol
Birtley Wednesday 5-7pm 08/08 15/08 22/08 29/08
Dunston Friday 5-7pm 10/08 17/08 24/08 31/08

Other Groups

  • Academy Group:                          All sessions as normal
  • Competitive Development:         All sessions as normal
  • Learn to Swim:                             All sessions as normal

Cancelled Sessions

Cancelled training sessions for Saturday’s at GLC and Birtley.

Birtley Saturday 7.00-8.30 AM August 11th, 18th & 25th Sep 1st
GLC Saturday 7.00-8.30 AM August 11th, 18th & 25th Sep 1st

 

JOIN Go Gateshead Gym Membership for £19.00 per month

Further to our earlier announcement that we were negotiating to get corporate membership of Go Gateshead gym membership, I’m pleased to say that we have been been able to secure this.

Please follow the process below to access the reduced rate.

  1. Member signs up online at gogateshead.com/membership and select corporate membership

    12 Month (Minimum Period) GO Membership Corporate- £19.00 p/m
    with a Pro Rata Payment
  2. Complete the on-line registration form
  3. Once the submission has been made, email mailto:emrys.pritchard@gawswim.org.uk with the following details and request a confirmation letter:
    • Name of person requesting membership
    • Relationship to G&W ASC
    • Child’s name and squad
    • Email address
  4. On receipt Emrys will provide a confirmation letter which will need to be presented on the first visit as proof of membership to the swimming club, failure to present the letter could result in the leisure centre refusing access.

 


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