The first two weekends of the 2008 Autumn graded series have been successful for the Junior Olympic 1 swimmers. Annabelle Joyce collected double Gold of the 800 and 1500 freestyle. She also collected Silver in the 200 freestyle and Bronze in the 400IM.
Brothers Jordan and Ryan Henry were in fine form with two top 3 finishes each. Jordan hit Gold in the 400 freestyle along with Bronze in the 400. Ryan took Silver in the 200 butterfy, also bringing in a Bronze in the 200 freestyle.
Keaton Mackel collected two silver medals. The first was in the 200 breastroke the second was in the 400 freestyle. This finish along with Jordan and Ryan meant the club achieved all top 3 places in the event.
Beth Newport has had a great start to the series, with Silver medals in the 400 IM and the 200 Backstroke. She also won Bronze in the 100 IM. Eden Buckingham has also made three top six finishes so far. Other swimmers achieved personal bests and continued to improve.
Well done to everyone and good luck for the final part of the series at Felling pool.

1. SWIMMERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
2. KEEP A DETAILED LOGBOOK.
3. LEARN THE USE OF PACE, STROKE COUNT, STROKE RATE & TRAINING HEART RATES WITH USE OF A MONITOR.
4. ACHIEVE NORTH EAST REGION & NATIONAL QUALIFYING TIMES.
5. ATTENDANCE OF TRAINING AT THE REQUIRED LEVEL AS DIRECTED BY THE SQUAD COACH.
6. A POSITIVE APPROACH & ATTITUDE TO TRAINING.

ALL PROMOTIONS BETWEEN SQUADS WILL DONE AT THE COACHES DISCRETION WITH THE 3 A’S OF ATENDANCE, ATTITUDE & ABILITY BEING USED.

Coach: Paul Woodley

Squad Managers: Linda Joyce,
Elaine Pierce-Harrison
Fees: £50 pm