CoN Easter Meet

Matthew T, Matthew M and Rosie

Well done to our intrepid trio of Matthew T, Matthew M and Rosie who have been competing at the CoN Easter Meet this weekend.

Rosie hit new PBs in all of her four races and topped it off with a silver in the 100 breaststroke, Matthew T swimming in the 17 and overs finished 3rd in the final of the 100 back with a new PB, whilst Matthew M hit a new PB in the 50 free of 27.54 (converts to 26.80 shortcourse) to qualify for Regionals.

Beccles Development Gala 28th April 2018

This gala is an entry level 4 meet for our development swimmers who are 9 years and over by 28th April. Whilst there are no slower than times these are a guide. This gala is designed to give swimmers valuable experience and develop their racing skills before stepping up to bigger meets in the future.  Closing date is Sunday 8th April after training to Julie Munnings although earlier would be appreciated.

This gala does clash with the Norfolk ASA Junior League Final.  Jamie will be making team selection in the next few days and this will be posted on the noticeboard. Team selection does take priority please.

Date: 28th April 2018 12:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Bungay Pool
Programme of EventsDevelopment Open Order of Events 2018
No Slower/Faster Times:  Times
Rules: Beccles Development Open Meet Rules and Conditions
Entry Form (Excel)Beccles Development Open Meet 2018 Entry form v1

Last call for entries to the aMAYzing open Gala

Any last minute entires for the aMAYzing Open Gala at Bury St Edmunds must be handed in or emailed to Julie Munnings by END OF PLAY TODAY (23rd March 2018).

Julie will be at the pool at 8 o'clock to collect any forms/payment and all entries will be processed over the weekend.

ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TODAY

EASTER TRAINING

Due to Leisure Centre reduced opening times, there is no training on Good Friday 30th March or Bank Holiday Monday 2nd April. Training will go ahead as usual on Easter Sunday for both Masters and Junior Squads so there's no need to hold back on the number of Easter eggs consumed at least on Sunday!!

Team Ipswich March Open Meet 17/18 March 2018

Date: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2018
Type: Level 3 Licence Meet, 8 Lane Short Course
Age Groups: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & over
Age as at 18th March 2018
Cost: Race Entry Fee: £4.50
Events: 50m, 100m and 200m all strokes
200m and 400m IM
400m Free

Rules and Schedule:  Ipswich-March-Open-2018
Qualifying Times:  Ipswich-March-Open-2018-QTs
Entry FormIpswich-March-Open-2018-Entry-Form1

Note: The closing date brought forward due to popularity of this event

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES TO JULIE MUNNINGS BY FRIDAY 26th JAN (CLOSE OF TRAINING)

CONSC Midsummer Madness 7th July 2018

This is being hosted by City of Norwich Swimming Club at UEA Sportspark on Saturday 7th July.

Due to the popularity of this event with swimmers we are making the entry forms available early – I appreciate that it is only the 4th January and this is a full 6 months away however space is limited and allocated on first come first served.

Our closing date is set for Friday 9th March currently but if we hear that spaces are limited then we will bring this forward. This is a rare opportunity to compete over the long course at this level.

Please get your entry forms to Julie asap

Date: Saturday 7th July 2018
Venue: UEA Sportspark Norwich NR4 7TJ
Age Groups:  9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and over Ages as of 7th July 2018
Events: 
50m, 100m All Strokes
200m Freestyle & 200m IM
Fees: £5.50 per event + £5 coaching fee
Entry Date:
Popular Event: Friday 9th March

Full Rules:
CONSC-Midsummer-Madness-2018-Rules
Schedule:
CONSC-Midsummer-Madness-2018-Schedule
Cut off Times:
CONSC-Midsummer-Madness-2018-Cut-Off-Times
Entry Form:
CONSC-Midsummer-Madness-2018-Entry-Form

Otters Beat The Big Freeze

Otters at UEA Meet

Fifteen swimmers from Diss Otters beat the big freeze to take part in the City of Norwich March Long Course gala at the UEA Sportspark.  In a packed weekend of top class action the Diss squad took part in a total of seventy two races coming away with twenty five top six finishes, of which twelve were medals.  Oslo Chapman, Finlay Neve, Ciaran Strike, Sophia Pickering and Thea Irvine were the medal winners and all of the squad can be proud of their achievements, with some great new personal best times being set over the two day meet.

The Diss Otters swimmers who competed were Daniel Bachu, Callum Blair, Harry Button, Olivia Chapman, Oslo Chapman, Lily Ellis, Shannon Evans, Imogen Grimes, Forbes Irvine, Thea Irvine, Finlay Neve, Emma Neve, Sophia Pickering, Ciaran Strike and Matthew Tatum.