Arena League Round Two - Coach Hired*

All Swimmers that are Swimming in the Arena League Round 2

The coach will be departing from VPLC at 4pm!

Please arrive 15 minutes before our departure time as we will not be able to wait or delay!

Prices have been agreed as follows:

Adults £3.00

Children/ Under 16's £1.50

Speak to Alex to reserve your spot on the coach! Last time i checked there were only a few places remaining so act fast to avoid dissapointment as it is on a first come first served basis!

Have fun and lets go and get loads more personal best times! Please remember you are representing your club so act appropriately whilst on the bus and at the Arena League.

Please read the Ilkeston Swimming Club (ISC) facebook page for more information!

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County Sprints 2012 - Ponds Forge

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS TONIGHT!

Entry forms for County Sprints at Ponds Forge 50m International Pool on the Sunday 18th November 2012 need to be handed into Rachel Sanders tonight. Tonight is the deadline for having your forms handed in with a cheque written out to "Ilkeston Swimming Club" (the club will write one big cheque to the Derbyshire)

Please make sure everything is filled in correctly so processing all entries becomes alot easier.

Any questions about the event can be asked to your coaches tonight!

If you still havent downloaded a form the links are below:

Dont miss your chance!!

Competition Details:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/documents/DASASprints2012Advert[1][1].pdf

Entry Form:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/documents/Entry%20form2012[1].pdf


Alternatively, go to this link which takes you to the Derbyshire ASA website:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/index.php/competitions/50m-competition


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50m Pool Training at Loughborough University

All Swimmers:

With County Sprints approaching fast I thought it was a good idea to book 50m Pool time so we can get training in before Counties! Its at Loughborough University and its a great opportunity if you have never been in a 50m pool before!

The opportunity is open for any Junior or Senior Squad swimmers that are preparing for County Sprints!

The Seniors and Juniors will go on different days and there are still slots available for swimmers to take!

Get in there fast to avoid dissapointment!

It will be good practise so check the notice board for more details and information!

Any questions feel free to ask me

Thanks,

Kyle Hudson

Swimmers Representative

Land Training

All Swimmers:

I have booked Land Training for you until December 2012 and it takes place on the following nights:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - All three evenings are 6:00-6:45pm at The ARENA Enterprise

It is in Ilkeston opposite Tesco's!!

Make sure your there and you bring the following equipment with you!
- Roll Mat
- Drink
- Skipping Rope

Normal training kit - Jogging Bottoms/Shorts, Baggy Tshirt, Jumper and Trainers (Suitable Footwear)

Its fun and hard work but well worth it!
See you there!

Thanks,

Kyle Hudson

Swimmers Representative

Belper Marlins Open Meet 2012

DONT FORGET:

Entry forms for the Belper Marlins Open Meet need to be handed into Rachel tonight at training with cheques!!

More information about warm up times etc will be up shortly!

Do you need a new swim suit for the new season?



blueseventy Partnership

Calling all of Ilkeston's Competitive Squad Swimmers...

Do you need a new swim suit for the new season ahead of us???

Well, if the answers yes then we have got a treat for you!

blueseventy have contacted me to inform you that Ilkeston have been given 40% off all NERO suits!

(*This deal is only valid until the end of September 2012 and is for Ilkeston swimmers ONLY*)

The Swimsuits that are valid in this offer are the:

Nero TX

Nero XII

The sizing for these type of swim suits can be confusing so if you need any help then please ask!!

The suits are meant to be tight and should take approximately 10-20 minutes to get on to achieve the optimum fit!

If you would like the discount code for this one time offer then get in touch with me...

Thanks, Rob



Derbyshire County Sprints 2012

Derbyshire County Sprints are finally up on the internet and entries are now open!

All your entries need to be submitted to Rachel Sanders ASAP with cheques!

More details can be found on the club notice board shortly! I.E - when to hand forms in etc!!

Here are the links to the forms:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/documents/Entry%20form2012[1].pdf

And the information sheet:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/documents/DASASprints2012Advert[1][1].pdf

Venue: Ponds Forge International 50m Pool Sheffield

Date: Sunday 18th November 2012

Club Championships 2012

Its the moment you have all been waiting for...

Its the time when we all get together to compete in the annual Club Championships!! :D

Please keep the following dates free to enable you to compete:

Session One - Sunday 25th November

Session Two - Sunday 2nd December

Session Three - Sunday 9th December

These dates are now fixed* and information and entries will be available soon.
(*However, these dates could be subject to change even though it is unlikely - make sure you read the club notice board please)

More information soon. So keep your eyes fixed on the blog and notice board!

Belper Marlins Open Meet 2012

The Belper Marlins Meet is coming up very soon...

So, keep the Sunday 28th October 2012 free in your diaries! The meet is at the usual place; Queens Leisure Centre in Derby!

All Squad swimmers (Junior & Senior) should be entering the Belper Marlins Open Meet if you have the entry times for them! It is a "b" grade open meet that has a friendly and competitive atomsphere that Ilkeston attends every year!

Its definitely one you dont want to miss! If your unsure of whether you should be entering then speak to your coach. Entry forms can be collected from Rachel Sanders and you must have your entry forms in before the closing date that has been posted on the club notice board!!

Lets get as many entries as we can and go to the Belper meet in force! Get your fancy dress out ;P

Any questions or queries then please ask your coach.

Bank Holiday Closure Dates - ALL SQUADS

Message for ALL Squad Swimmers and Teaching/Splash Pool Swimmers:

There will be no training on the following dates due to Bank Holiday Closure:

Saturday 25th August
Sunday 26th August
Monday 27th August

Training/Teaching will recommence on:

Tuesday 28th August

It's finally here...

The Olympic Games 2012 is finally here! The ceremony and live coverage starts at 7pm/9pm - its definitely one to watch!! Don't miss a moment of it! It's Great Britains time to shine and make history! And to top it off tomorrow morning from 10am we'll see live coverage from the Aquatics Centre as great swimmers get ready to take the plunge! Here we go!! Very EXCITED! GO Team GB!

Finally some good weather! :D

Finally seeing some hot weather and higher temperatures!! So, make sure your protecting yourselves and wear sun cream to avoid getting sunburn. Wear a hat on your head during the hottest times of the day. Also, as your still training through the summer please make sure you keep drinking plenty of fluids so you don't dehydrate! Have a great summer holiday from everyone at ISC!!

blueseventy Sponsorship

Hi Everyone,

Just to let you know i have managed to negotiate a new deal with blueseventy for discount off their high quality racing suits and accessories for all you competitive swimmers at Ilkeston. Blueseventy have said they would love to continue supporting Ilkeston Swimming Club.

Ilkeston Swimming Club have continued to support and have good links with blueseventy for the past two swimming seasons and it is great news that we can continue to do this with one of the best, if not the best, brand of racing suits in the world.

I will be putting two more blueseventy sites on the blog where the products can be purchased and more information on buying competition suites will be on here and the club website for your guidance. Please make sure you look at the sizing charts before making a purchase to ensure you get the optimum fit in racing suit. If you are in doubt about the sizing then let me know!

More details and information to follow!

Steve Darkins @ the Aquatics Centre

Steve Darkins, the President/Coach/Official of Ilkeston Swimming Club will be heading to the Aquatics Centre this week for three weeks for the Olympic Games where he will take his position in the greatest team. Steve will be taking his position as a games maker and will get to see the likes of some of the best swimmers in the world!

Its a great achievement and a privledge to be involved in such a great event! Well done Steve - Everyone at Ilkeston SC is right behind you! Have a fantastic time!

Day 2 - Chesterfield Summer Splash Open 2012

Well that was another great day of swimming to bring a very successful weekend of racing to an end! The four swimmers were in hot form for the end of the season giving more dominating performances gaining even more personal best times and medals. They continued to look professional and strong both physically and mentally during their respective events.

Overall, there were 11 medals of which 3 were gold, 5 were silver and 3 were bronze medals! A massive haul of medals was complimented by 22 personal best times out of 30 races considering the very busy scedules the swimmers had so great effort!

Well done to:
Grace Vivian
Kyle Hudson
Ben Saunders
Rob Hudson

For full results of day two then take a look at our Facebook page.

Day One - Chesterfield Summer Splash 2012

What a great start to the two day weekend of racing at the Chesterfield Summer Splash 2012! Ilkeston swimmers have been in red hot form racking up MASSIVE personal best times and have achieved medal positions too!

The Males 400m Freestyle event was up first and two Ilkeston squad swimmers were in this race! Kyle Hudson and Ben Saunders!! A 400m Event is a massive achievement and as we all know takes a lot of hard work and energy to get through to the other side! Nevertheless both swimmers gave an absoloutely blinding performance and literally blew their entered times out of the water by many, many seconds!

In the Open Age Group, Kyle came 6th with a very good time of 4:49:01 knocking 19 seconds off his best! Outstanding work - well done!!

In the 14 Years Age Group, Ben came 2nd with a very good time of 4:39:19 knocking 10 seconds off his best! Well done!!

Grace Vivian has pulled some super swims out of the bag on day one posting a 31:83 on the 50 Freestyle with a 9th place and a 4th place in the 50m Back with a good time of 37:64 being posted! Well done Grace!

Kyle was also competing in the 50m Fly coming 15th in a time of 32:28, the 200m IM in a time of 2:40:46 absolutely hammering his current best once again and coming in 9th place, a good race in the 100m Free saw Kyle post a time of 1:03:29 coming in 15th spot and then in the 50m Breast gaining yet another PB and coming 6th in a time of 39:94!

Ben also swam in the 200m Back coming in 4th with a time of 2:25:41, then the 200 IM in a time of 2:25:30 posting a 2nd place, and in the 100m Free posting a time of 59:90 coming in 3rd spot!

Rob Hudson also swimming some good times in 100m Free with a PB and a time of 1:01:88 coming 12th, the 50m Breast gaining a PB and 1st in a time of 34:51 and 50m Fly 30:06 finishing in 8th spot!

9 Personal Bests so far from the squad on Day One!

With all the swimmers having some very busy and tiring schedules they are still getting some very good results, so keep it up!! Looking forward to more success in the pool tomorrow; come on ILKESTON.

For all the times and results then head to our Facebook page at Ilkeston Swimming Club (ISC)

More news and full report to follow!

Cracking Swims at the City of Derby Open

Ilkeston Swimming Clubs youngsters were once again making lots of waves in the pool at the City of Derby Open. The great day of racing saw the young team swim some fantastic times, breaking lots of personal best times and even getting on the medal podium.

More details to follow, well done to everyone that competed!

Jamie Rigby Memorial Gala 2012

Swimmers swimming in the Jamie Rigby Gala; the details are below:

Event: Jamie Rigby Memorial Gala

Date: Saturday 9th June 2012

Venue: Queens Street Leisure Centre Derby

Warm Up: 5:30pm

Start: 6:00pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL MEMBERS!

Can all swimmers (parents/guardians) please make every effort to make sure your child(ren)/swimmer(s) are on time to their teaching/coaching sessions!

If you’re thinking why?? Have a read below!

The warm up is the most important part of the session and can help in reducing injuries. During the warm up the body pumps blood around the body sending oxygen to your muscles and other parts of the body – without this happening your body would begin to fatigue and get very tired.  

If your body is not fully warmed up for a main session we usually end up with swimmers complaining of strains, pulls and tears to muscles, ligaments, tendons and tissues. This can result in severe pain and will most likely lead to several weeks or months out of the pool and constant visits to the doctors or physiotherapists.  

Swimmers should aim to arrive 5 minutes earlier than the normal pool session time to begin their blood flow and light stretches. After the pool session they should then complete a 10 minutes stretching programme on poolside to ensure their muscles are fully stretched and flexible. If you have ever experienced pain or aching in your joints or muscles after a training session and have not stretched afterwards this is the most likely cause of this discomfort.   

Please make sure you are continuing to stretch at home, use the stretching sheet you have been given and also the stretches you have learnt at training.

Sponsored Swim - Middleton's

Well done to all that swam in the Sponsored Swim for the Middleton’s. There was some very good swimming and a lot of lengths being racked up within the 15 minute swim time limit. Please make sure you hand in your forms and monies in as soon as possible to Rob.

More to follow soon…

Ben at Midlands

On Sunday 3^rd June 2012, Ilkeston Swimming Club’s Ben Saunders went to race at the Age Group Midland Championships in Coventry Sports Centres 50m International Pool. Earlier this year at the County Championships in March, Ben qualified for the Midlands in his 100m Butterfly event posting a time of 1:06:10 where he won gold and was named the County Champion in his age group.

Ben was the first Ilkeston Swimmer to qualify for the Midlands this year and unfortunately would have qualified for two more events in the 200m Individual Medley and 100m Freestyle however; he just missed out gaining these times a few days later after the cut off date.

On the day of Age Group Midlands Ben posted a time of 1:07:00 just missing out on his personal best time, nevertheless still swimming fast, he gave a good solid performance for his first ever Midlands against some very tough competition from the Midland region! Fantastic effort – Well done Ben! Everyone at Ilkeston Swimming Club is very proud of your achievement! Congratulations!  

Matlock Friendly Gala 2012 - 3rd Spot for ISC

Last weekend Ilkeston Swimming Club swam at the Matlock and District Swimming Club A Grade Friendly Gala. Ilkeston took their squad to the brand new eight lane competition pool in Derbyshire. Some of the swimmers had already swam in this pool at Counties so it was great to come back and use these fantastic facilities once again!

There were several debut swims for the squad and they didn't dissapoint! Massive congratulations go to the following swimmers on their first competitive starts with Ilkeston Swimming Club:

Sophie Jackson,
Ellie Chadburn-Tennyson
Abigail Butterworth
Julie Woods
Kirsten Buchanan
Mick Howard

Some great performances from the whole squad!!

The squad were given different races from what they would usually have swam in at a club gala but, swimmers were happy to swim them once the pre-race nerves had settled and the gala began! Saying that some swimmers hadn't swam that race in a while there were plenty of personal bests coming from them so well done!

The team spirit and ethos was outstanding as usual with swimmers/coaches and parentsmaking lots of noise and shouting the Ilkeston swimmers on! Keep it up!!

As for personal best times, there were hats full again! So, well done all!!

Big thank you to everyone on poolside, a great team effort saw Ilkeston take 3rd place from some super swimming! Well done!!!!

Medals Round Up...

Medals Table for ILKESTON - 53 MEDALS OVERALL!!

GOLDS - 6
In the Golds were; Chelsea Sanders (100 IM), Mitchell Sanders (100 Breast), Cameron Halliday (100 Breast), Ben Saunders (100 Breast), Kyle Hudson (100 Free), Kyle Hudson (100 Fly)

SILVER - 11
The Silver went to; Megan Lynam (100 IM), Kyle Hudson  (100 IM), Chelsea Sanders (100 Breast), Sophie King (50 Fly), Mitchell Sanders (100 Free), Megan Lynam (100 Fly), Mitchell Sanders (100 Fly), Chelsea Sanders (100 Back), Chelsea Sanders (50 Free), Charlotte Butterworth (50 Free), Kyle Hudson (50 Free)

BRONZE - 7
The Bronze trophies went to; Cameron Halliday (100 IM), Kyle Hudson (100 Breast), Cameron Halliday (100 Free), Cameron Halliday (100 Fly), Tom Moloney (100 Back), Cameron Halliday (50 Free)   

4th Place - 11, 5th Place - 9, 6th Place - 9

Swimmers gaining top ten finishes who gave outstanding performances picking up their medals (4th place - top ten position) were; Megan Lynam, Chelsea Sanders, Cameron Halliday, Sophie Lynam, Abigail Sloan, Shannen Sidoli, Emily Middleton, Jo Saunders, Mary Traynor, Sophie King, Charlotte Butterworth, Mitchell Sanders, Nathan Beecroft, Tom Moloney and Christel Draycott.

TOP 10 PLACES - 73

EVERYONE has done FANTASTIC and you should be very proud of yourselves!

Congratulations from everyone at Ilkeston Swimming Club!

Top Girls from Rykneld 2012

Rykneld Top Girls Tables 2012

Points Tables

Top Female in Age Group 14

1 – Georgina Marsden                                        29 Points

2 – Hannah Bignall                                               22 Points

3 – Keigan Buzec                                                  20 Points

4 – Charlotte Butterworth                                  17 Points

Top Female in Age Group 13

1 – Chelsea Sanders                                            23 Points

3 – Megan Lynam                                                20 Points

8 – Mary Traynor                                                 7 Points

Top Female in Age Group 12

8 – Abigail Sloan                                                   3 Points

Top Female in Age Group 11

11 - Christel Draycott                                          1 Point

Top Female in Age Group 10

7 – Emily Middleton                                            8 Points

7 – Sophie King                                                    8 Points

Top Boys from Rykneld 2012

Rykneld Top Boys Tables 2012

Points Tables

Top Male in Age Group 15/99

1 – Adam Lievesley                         29 Points

2 – Joshua Halford                           27 Points

3 – Kyle Hudson                               26 Points

Top Male in Age Group 14

1 – Ben Saunders                             12 Points

Top Male in Age Group 13

1 – Kyle Swannick                             35 Points

2 – Samuel Watson                          29 Points

3 – Cameron Halliday                       22 Points

Top Male Age Group 12

10 – Nathan Beecroft                       3 Points

Top Male Age Group 11

1 – Ryan Huddart                              31 Points

2 – Mitchell Sanders                         19 Points

6 – Jo Saunders                                 8 Points

8 Thomas Moloney                           7 Points

Matlock Friendly Gala 2012 - Swimmer Information

Important Information - Swimmer & Parent Notice

Venue: Matlock ARC Leisure Centre
            Bakewell Road,
            Matlock,
            Derbyshire,
            DE4 3AZ

Warm Up: 5:45pm

Start Time: 6:00pm

Important - Please Read

No bags are allowed on poolside as there is not enough room for swimmers and bags! The poolside is very small and there is limited space! Lockers are £1 and this is refundable so put bags in lockers please! Anyone with a bag on poolside will be asked to place them in the lockers provided as it poses a possible health and safety risk!

Instead, you can bring a small draw string bag on poolside with you to carry your essentials:

Drink (Water and Energy Drink)
1 x Towel (Remember to bring another in your other bag)
Snack (Flapjack or Banana or Breakfast Bar) NO SWEETS & NO FIZZY DRINKS!!
Inhaler (Asthmatics)
Hat
Goggles

And a smiley face!!

Changing rooms are on the ground floor, if your not sure ask an Ilkeston Swimmer/Coach or member of Leisure Centre Staff!

Parents - seating and parking may become limited so get there is advance to ensure you find a place! Make sure you park on the gravel and not the grass :)

No outdoor shoes on poolside unless overshoes are worn!

Enjoy, lets have fun, lots of fast swimming and get lane end to support your team mates!! GOOOOOO ILKESTON!!

Ilkeston Swimmers on Rampage at Rykneld...



A great weekend of Swimming gave Ilkeston Swimmers a lot to smile about as they pulled out all of the stops against their competition at the Rykneld Open Meet. Swimmers went on rampage giving dominating performances securing their event by at least a length in most cases.

Overall the team racked up a massive total of 42 personal best times! To add to the great success of smashing their personal bests there were also lots of medals and trophies that were won on the day! The morning session saw the team win 26 medals/trophies in what was a very pleasing start to the open meet but, it didnt end there! After the lunch break, the afternoon session begun and it didnt dissapoint! The swimmers didnt take their foot off the gas and gave more outstanding performances to collect another 27 medals/trophies between the team!

So, overall the medals table ended with Ilkeston gaining 53 in total! Surely, the best team there!

Ilkeston's coaches were very impressed with the results and said, "Swimmers were showing positive attitudes on the block and in the pool, giving some great performances and putting what they had learnt in training into action against their competitors". Paula added, "Brilliant performances, team spirit and a great time had by all! Well done everyone!" Mick also said, "Great swimming from the Ilkeston Swimmers; a huge haul of trophies, medals and masses of pb's!" 

Congratulations to these Swimmers:

Megan Lyhnam, Kyle Hudson, Ben Saunders, Chelsea Sanders, Cameron Halliday, Sophie Lyhnam, Abigail Sloan, Emily Middleton, Jo Saunders, Mitchell Sanders, Shannen Sidoli, Mary Traynor, Nathan Beecroft, Tom Moloney, Sophie King, Charlotte Butterworth, Christel Draycott

Also, a big congratulations to Mary Traynor and Charlotte Butterworth on making their first Ilkeston Swimming Club competitive debut at there first open meet!

Well Done All!

More news and a break down of results on Rykneld to come shortly!!



Over 1,000 Visitors...

Team Sheets - Notice Board

Message to Swimmers:

Swimmers please check the notice board!! Please tick if you are available for the upcoming gala's!

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Team Sheets on Board - Diddy Gala's

Message from Mick:

"Please can all the junior swimmers tick off their names for the diddy league gala"

You can find this on the club notice board!!

Thanks

Update from Rykneld

Outline (Approximate Times)

Session 1

Warm up 9.00am for a 9.30am start
Break - 11.00am to 12.00noon

Session 2

Warm up 12.00 noon for a 12.30pm start
Estimated finish time 2.00pm

Bank Holiday Pool Closure VPLC

ALL SQUADS AND POOLS

THERE WILL BE NO TRAINING ON:

SATURDAY 5^th MAY 2012

SUNDAY 6^th MAY 2012

MONDAY 7^th MAY 2012

Training will recommence on TUESDAY 8^th MAY 2012

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Rykneld Open Meet Information

Message to Swimmers competing at the Rykneld Open Meet:

Event: Rykneld Open Meet

Date: Saturday 5th May 2012

Venue: Sharley Park Leisure Centre

Address: Sharley Park Leisure Centre
                Market Street
                Clay Cross
                S45 9LX

Warm Up Session 1: Arrive on time!
Land/Stretches/Blood Flow: 8:45am
Pool: 9:00am

Start Session 1: 9:30am

Warm Up Session 2: TBC

Make sure you bring plenty of water/juice to drink as it is very warm on poolside!
Bring clean poolside shoes/flip flops -
Rykneld have stated anyone leaving the poolside area must wear shoes
Any issues or queries then please speak to your coach!

Good Luck, enjoy and lets get loads of personal best times!!

DX April Meet 2012

Well done to Ben Saunders who was representing Ilkeston at last weekends Derventio Open at Ponds Forge. Overall, he swam seven personal best times out of eight races altogether giving some very good performances! Well done!

Ilkeston's 40th Anniversary Party

Ilkeston's 40th Anniversary Celebration Night was a great success!

It was fantastic to see so many past and present members at the party celebrating 40 successful years!

A big thank you to all that organised and ran the event - great night!

Countdown...

COUNTDOWN

TO THE

LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

98 days to go...

 

 

Ilkeston Swimming Club's 40th Year Celebration

 

 

Ilkeston Swimming Club 40th Year Anniversary Celebration

 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Venue: Kirk Hallam Social Club

 

Date: Saturday 28th April 2012

 

Start: 7pm

 

Address:

Kirk Hallam Social Club

Dallimore Road

Ilkeston

DE7 4GZ

 

Ilkeston Swimming Club is celebrating there forty years of swimming success at Kirk Hallam Social Club! So if you have been a swimmer/coach/teacher/member of the club or still are actively involved in a role, swimming in competitions or coaching/teaching then we would love to see you there to help us celebrate our anniversary! 

 

John Graduates to Officer!!

Congratulations to Ilkeston Swimming Club's senior squad swimmer John Halford!!

John has passed out/graduated as a fully commissioned officer of HM Royal Navy!

This is a fantastic achievement - Ilkeston S.C are very proud of your achievement - well done!

Leicester League Final Table

Well done to all that swam in the Leicester League. Overall, Ilkeston finished in 11th position in the league table - a very good result!

City of Stoke Open 2012

It was a very challenging weekend; physically and mentally demanding on the body during an open meet with long intervals between races in hot and humid conditions on poolside. However, swimmers swam with positive attitudes giving it there best with many of the swimmers just missing out on current times/personal bests - especially under the circumstances with many saying it was a "slow" pool however, they managed to record some respectable times.

Ben was swimming on both days bringing back three gold and two silver medals from a total of 8 races in his age group. Kyle was swimming three races on the Sunday and secured top ten finishes in all his races he entered for in his age group. Also, Rob was swimming on the Sunday too in four races and gained top ten positions too.   

A successfull and challenging weekend! Very well done!!

Sports Relief - Go The Extra Mile...



Ilkeston Swimming Club Swimmer Shannen Sidoli has been to great lengths to raise funds for Sport Relief. The squad swimmer made it her mission to complete a 20 mile cycle on her bike and a 2 mile run. Shannen's determination saw her successfully achieve her targets in both the running and exceeding the 20 mile limit in her cycling doing a total distance of over 24 miles! 

Well done Shannen!!



Club Shop SALE

Message from Tracey King to all I.S.C Swimmers and Parents!

SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE-SALE

The Club Shop is currently having a Sale...

Swimming Costumes only £4.50

Buy a full mesh bag with all equipment its £38.50 but for a short time only £35.00!

You get a free Ilkeston Swimming Club Swim Cap...*

Buy a Swimming Club Bag for £16.00 and get a Water Bottle for Free!

Buy a Club Jacket for only £10.00 and get a Free Water Bottle or Swim Cap!!

All Swimming T-Shirts just £5.00 each!

!!CRACKING OFFERS!!

So, make sure you dont miss out!

For more information please speak to Tracey King!

These offers won't last long SO HURRY!!

*Terms and Conditions Apply, Limited Stock Available*

 

Looking good at Leicester...

Ilkeston Swimming Club made the journey to Leicester over the weekend to swim in the final round of the Leicester Winter League at Enderby Leisure Centre. But, this time with no snow - weather conditions looked ok with a sunny, humid  and breezy evening. Ilkeston started the night in 12th position in the league table. On paper it looked like it was going to be a very interesting competition and it did not dissapoint with Ilkeston Swimmers showing the opposing teams what were all about!

The points were very tight between the teams through-out the gala but Ilkeston stepped up to the mark and swam some super swims helping them push further gaining more points to add to the total. Overall Ilkeston accumulated a total of 6 first places, 10 second places and 6 third places.

The final result on the night saw Ilkeston finish in a very respectable 5th position with a very small squad of swimmers. Well done to everyone that swam in the first, second and the third and final round of the Leicester League Competition. 

Overall Results from Round 3 - Enderby

1st Shepshed 193
2nd Leicester Sharks D 179
3rd Coalville B 179
4th Wellingborough B 178
5th Ilkeston 147
6th Kettering B 127

Well done everyone - great effort!

Eckington Open Meet 2012

Message for - Senior Squad Swimmers:

Eckington Open Meet 2012 - Sunday 13th May

Senior Squad Swimmers need to collect an entry form from Rachel Sanders for the Eckington Open. This Open Meet is one of Ilkeston's focus meets for Senior Squad members during the season.

Please can swimmers hand their entries into Rachel Sanders by the end of the week at the latest so these can be sent off together. The final deadline for entry forms is the 1st April 2012 but to avoid dissapointment please get them in ASAP. 

Rykneld Open Meet 2012

Message for - Junior and Senior Squad Swimmers:

Rykneld Open Meet 2012 - Saturday 5th May

Swimmers are actively encouraged to take part in this Open Meet as it is one of Ilkeston's focus meets for the season. If you have not already got your open meet forms they can be obtained at this address:

http://www.rykneld.co.uk/club-information/downloads/summary/6-b-grade-open-meet/82-rykneld-b-grade-2012-entry-pack

or alternatively you can collect a copy on Thursday nights training session from Rob.

The final deadline for handing in your forms is the 1st April 2012. So, to avoid dissapointment please get them in by the end of this week so they can be sent off as a club! Hand your forms into Rachel Sanders!

If you have any questions then please speak to:
Mick Howard (Head Coach) and Rachel Sanders (Open Meets Secretary)

Leicester League Round 3 - Enderby

The final round of the Leciester Winter League has been drawn at Enderby. Please make sure you check the Swimming Notice Board outside the changing rooms and tick off whether you are available please!

The details are as follows:

Venue: Enderby Leisure Centre
            Mill Lane
            LE19 4LX

Warm Up: 6:00pm

Start Time: 6:30pm

Can swimmers please ensure they arrive promptly and on poolside ready for your 6pm warm up!

County Champs - The Super Six

The County Championship Team 2012 (Photo courtesy of Teresa)

County Champs 2012 - The Super Six

Two fantastic weekends of swimming saw Ilkeston Swimmers achieve outstanding results from all the hard work they have put in at training for weeks and months on end and it all came down to these two weekends of racing at the Derbyshire ASA County Championships.

The first weekend of racing set off to a flying start at the new 8 laned swimming pool Matlock ARC Leisure Centre. The results were looking very promising with good times being swam; several personal best times being recorded by the team, along with several top six finishes and medals. After two great days of swimming everyone was shattered but very pleased with their results they had swam. All the swimmers went home knowing that they had a very successful weekend in the pool.

The second weekend begun like we finished at Matlock swimming hard and fast pushing ourselves to our limits and proving that anything is possible if you train hard, believe in yourself and believe in your coach! Swimmer's already had previous experience of swimming in Chesterfield's Queens Leisure Centre pool so nothing phased them as they went from strength to strength to finish the County Championships on a high. 

Ilkeston Swimmers looked composed, professional, had positive attitudes and above all showed their team spirit, dedication and commitment with lots of praise for each other. Overall, Ilkeston accumulated at total of 27 personal best times out of 35 races, 18 top six county finishes and 9 medals in total. A very successful turn-around with only six swimmers taking part.

A big thank you to Mick Howard, Ilkeston's Head Coach and the Parents of Ilkeston Swimming Club from all the swimmers for all their encouragement, support, inspiration, motivational talks and backing! Two very fun and successful weekends of swimming with some exceptional results and performances from the swimmers! 

Well done to these Swimmers:

Charlie Palmer
Kyle Hudson
Ben Saunders
Grace Vivian
Cameron Halliday
Robert Hudson

A full news report of the event will be available soon! Once again congratulations to all involved! 

Day 1 & 2 of County Championships at Matlock - The Story So Far...



After first weekend of Championships





Flying the I.S.C Flag

 


After Training - Preparing for County Championships





GOOOOOOO ILKESTON!!



More pictures to follow soon!

To keep updated on our progress go to:

 The Ilkeston Swimming Club (ISC) Facebook Page

Or for Live Results as they happen go to:

http://www.derbyshireswimming.org.uk/ and click on the Live Results button

A full report will be available soon!

But for now keep up the great work, Swim Hard and Swim Fast!!

!!!!!!!!!!GO ILKESTON!!!!!!!!!

County Championships Timing Schedule

MEET TIMING REPORT   2012

MATLOCK

Saturday  March 03rd	Sunday  March 04th
Meet Timing Report for Session 01 Warm up: 9:00am Start time 10:00am Estimated session finish at 12.22pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 04 Warm up: 9:00am Start time 10.00am Estimated session finish at 12.11pm
Meet Timing Report for Session 02 Warm up: 1pm Start time 2pm Estimated session finish at 16.39pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 05 Warm up: 1pm Start time 2pm Estimated session finish at 16.42pm
Meet Timing Report for Session 03 Warm up: 5pm Start time 6pm Estimated session finish at 19.19pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 06 Warm up: 5pm Start time 6pm Estimated session finish at 19.19pm

CHESTERFIELD

Saturday  March 10th	Sunday   March 11th
Meet Timing Report for Session 07 Warm up: 9:00am Start time 10am Estimated session finish at 12.01pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 10 Warm up: 9:00am Start time 10am Estimated session finish at 12.32pm
Meet Timing Report for Session 08 Warm up: 1pm Start time 2pm Estimated session finish at 16.26pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 11 Warm up: 1pm Start time  2pm Estimated session finish at 16.25
Meet Timing Report for Session 09 Warm up: 5pm Start time 6pm Estimated session finish at 20.46pm	Meet Timing Report for Session 12 Warm up: 5pm Start time 6pm Estimated session finish at 19.29pm

Leicester League Table Standings February 2012

Here's the current standings in the Leicester League Table!!

The Leicester District Swimming Winter League 2012

Position	Club Name	Club League Points
1	Leicester Sharks “C”	12
2	Etwall Eagles	12
3	Burton	11
4	Market Harborough “A”	10
5	Hinckley “Red”	10
6	Leicester Penguins “D”	10
7	Shepshed	8
8	Coalville “B”	8
9	Leicester Sharks “D”	7
10	Wellingborough “B”	7
11	Kettering “B”	7
12	ILKESTON	6
13	Market Harborough “B”	4
14	Braunstone “C”	4
15	Loughborough “B”	4
16	Leicester Neptune “B”	2
17	Knighton Fields	1
18	Oadby & Wigston	1