Friday, 27 July 2012
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!
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
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!!
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
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!
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!
Sunday, 15 July 2012
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!
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.
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.
Saturday, 14 July 2012
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!
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!
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
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!
More details to follow, well done to everyone that competed!
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