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Diss Otters Gold Rush!

Nine swimmers from Diss Otters took part in the Great Yarmouth Swimming Club Development gala held at UEA Sportspark on Saturday.

In an event designed to give novice swimmers the chance to get experience of competitive racing, it turned into a gold rush with the Diss team bringing home 13 gold, 4 silver and 9 bronze medals.
 
The Otters squad members were Angus Betts, Freya Button, Grace Cook, Harrison Fall, Alex Jackson, Darcie Martin, Finlay Neve, Emma Neve and Heidi Noakes.
 
Also the club recently had two swimmers qualify for races at the ASA Eastern Regional Championships with Matthew Munnings competing in the 50m and 100m butterfly events and the 50m freestyle at the Norwich gala held over the May Day holiday weekend and then Daniel Bachu competed in the 50m butterfly at the Luton event held last weekend.
 
Congratulations to both boys for qualifying for such a prestigious event and for representing the club at Regional level.
 
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A’MAY’ZING OTTERS !

Seventeen swimmers from Diss Otters took to the pool at Bury St Edmunds Leisure centre at the weekend for West Suffolk Swimming Clubs A"May"Zing Spring Gala.

The club sent a mixed squad of novice swimmers (including Blossom Day who was swimming in her first ever Open gala) and experienced competitors who helped mentor some of the younger team members.

From 85 individual swims the Otters had 41 top six finishes which included 11 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze medals.

The swimmers also set 56 new personal best times based on their entry times.

To cap the weekend at the conclusion of the action Rosie Munnings was presented with the "Top Girl" trophy for accruing the most points throughout the weekends racing.

The Diss squad members were Callum Blair, Freya Button, Harry Button, Olivia Chapman, Oslo Chapman, Amber Daly, Harry Daly, Blossom Day, Lily Ellis, Imogen Grimes, Alex Jackson, Darcie Martin, Matthew Munnings, Rosie Munnings, Emma Neve, Finlay Neve and Ciaran Strike.

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Diss Otters Championships 2018 9th – 27th September

Age groups 8 and under, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15-16 and 17 years and over. Age as at 31st December 2018. Awards given for Top 6 in each age group and Bagcats top swimmer trophy.

Entry fee is £1.50 per event and all events held on training nights indicated on entry form.

Swimmers may enter with no time, but please indicate a time if known on entry form.

Entry Forms now on Notice Board and can be downloaded here (word or PDF)

Minimum entry expectations are indicated on entry form.

Any questions regarding events please see Julie Munnings or member of coaching team.

Closing date Friday 27th July but early entries will be appreciated. Entries to Julie.

All officials please can you let James Button know your availability.

Can all other parents let James know if you are able to assist with Timekeeping or marshalling.

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Busy time for Diss Otters!

Diss Otters have had squads of swimmers take part in three competitions in the last fortnight. A team of sixteen juniors and one masters swimmer took to the UEA Sportspark pool for the Norwich Swan Open meet on the 21st and 22nd of April.

With the team swimming in a total of 91 races they finished top six in 48 of those with 22 podium positions consisting of 4 golds, 7 silvers and 11 bronzes. The team also hit many new personal bests which the coaching team are always pleased to see.

 
A special mention to Jacob Shadbolt and Nathan Hunt who were both swimming in their first open gala. The Diss medal winners were Ciaran Strike (2G, 2S,4B), Rosie Munnings (1G,1S,4B), Lily-Anne Jones (1S), Matthew Munnings (1S,1B), Ottilie Miller (2B), Sophia Pickering (1G) and Oslo Chapman (2S).

Sixteen Otters (pictured) travelled to Dereham last Saturday for the Norfolk Junior League B final for the Christine Clarke Cup and finished a very creditable second to host team Dereham Otters. Diss laid second throughout the evening without quite being able to catch the leaders.

On the night Diss won 13 out of a total of 45 races which were individual and relay events with a team consisting a mix of experienced and novice swimmers, so a very satisfactory result.

Also on Saturday seven swimmers took part in the Beccles Development gala.
These galas are a great stepping stone towards more competitive competitions and the Diss swimmers came home with medals and personal bests aplenty.

The Otters competing at Beccles were Freya Button, Lily Ellis, Eleanor Godbold, Darcie Martin, Ella Townsend, Toby Townsend and Molly Wilson.

The prestigious Eastern Regional Championships take place over the two May Bank Holiday weekends with Matthew Munnings having qualified for the senior (14-16yrs) weekend in Norwich and Daniel Bachu for the junior (11-13yrs)weekend in Luton.

 
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County Challenge Gala 23-24 June

23-24 June at Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld in Thetford

This gala is organised by ASA Norfolk for those swimmers who had qualifying times for counties in January but didn't achieve regional times (approximately didn't come in the top 3). Its worth checking your PBs to see if your times have improved since December.

All entry forms need to be submitted to Julie Munnings by Sunday 20th May.

Entry Form: Norfolk County Challenge Entry Form

 

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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.

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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 Events: Development 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