Head Coach Report

We had some good performances at the Leeds Christmas Cracker Meet which attracted swimmers from all over Great Britain which made the event a very strong meet.

Well done to our medal winners:

Jonny Carlisle (2nd 100 backstroke)

Kathryn Woolston-Thomas (3rd 100 Freestyle)

Skins

Congratulations to Jonny Carlisle (50 Backstroke) and Andy Cumberlidge (50 Freestyle) who made it through to the Skins knockout. Both gave it everything with Jonny progressing to round 4 and Andy progressing to round 6. Overall, we had some solid performances, but with plenty of room for improvement.

The important thing is to learn from every race and every swim meet – so that over time we all become more professional and focussed, which in turn helps us achieve sustainable success. That wraps up the swim meets for 2009. Whatever your current competition level, whether its Graded meets, N&D, NER, National or International, then be dedicated and make it your goal to achieve the next level.

All the very best for 2010.

Regards

Alastair Johnson

(Sunderland beacon Head Coach)

Chicken wrap with roasted vegtables and pesto
Oriental beef stir-fry
Chicken and sweet pepper pasta melt
Chicken risotto
Breakfast wrap
Oven roasted salmon with lemon
Chocolate Brownies
Leftover turkey with broccoli and red onion
Thai green chicken curry
Banana and berry smoothie
Balsamic steak stir-fry

26 January 10
N&D BAGCAT entries
Following the Newburn gala could you
check if you have achieved BAGCAT Northumberland and Durham County Championship Time (age as on 14th March 2010) details and  QT.
BAGCAT ages are 9-12 girls and 9-13 for boys. Well done if you have - please enter the championships in the normal way, closing date 29/1/10. 

You may be competing in the Durham Gala 7/2/10. If you achieve a time during this gala please ensure you get your entries into: galas@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk
by Monday 8/2/10
(entries will not be accepted under any circumstances after this date).

26 January 10
London 2012 Countdown
Follow the progress towards the London 2012 Olympics from the quick links menu. Click on the coundown to visit the official site.

25 January 10
Diddy league trials
Trials for this years Diddy League will take place on Sat 6th Feb, 7.30am-9.30am in the diving pool.
Any swimmer aged 9-12 on the 28th Nov 2010 is eligible to swim. Could anyone who fits this age criteria in skill development or competitive development contact Paul woodley at the pool.

25 January 10
Book Total Hits £800
Well done to Fiona Sharp who has worked tirelessly to reach the £800 mark in her book fundraising campaign. See the page here

24 January 10
Newburn Graded Meet
Results here

24 January 10
Club calendar
The club calendar has been updated

17 January 10
Durham AA Graded
There are no rejections for this gala for City of Sunderland ASC. The final entries list will be out after the 24th Jan.

Officials Required
Calling all timekeepers who have swimmers at Durham Graded Gala 7th February 2010. 
Your help is required, please contact waltons.5@btinternet.com 
gala's cannot run without officials.

16 January 10
Northumberland & Durham SA
800m Freestyle Championships results
Results here

15 January 10
FINA 2010 List of Approved Swimsuits
See the list here

09 January 10
N&D Championship information
Northumber & Durham 2010 Swimming Championship Information here

07 January 10
Diddy League 2010
The Diddy league page now page has the fixture details for this years galas. here

04 January 10
Club Kit
Anyone wishing to order club kit can do so with the new club kit order form here

The club shop is open on Tuesday and Friday evenings 5-7pm. Anyone who wishes to contact the club shop and cannot do so on these nights can now send a message via the club shop page.

The club shop is now relocated - we are on the same side of the pool as before but  at the bottom end (diving board end). 

23 December 09
Durham AA Graded Meet- 7th Feb 2010

Could parents please check the entries report for this gala here and let me know of any problems. These are not the accepted entries, only those sent off by the club.

John Lamb

21 December 09
Newburn
Accepted and Rejected entries

Any swimmer who is left with only one or two swims may withdraw and be treated as a rejection so that they receive a full refund. This must be done by 8th January.
The new ASA regulations
regarding swimwear come into force on 1 January:

1 Mens costumes must not go below the knee or above the waist;

2 Womens must not go below the knee or beyond the shoulders.

3 No zips


21 December 09
Leeds Xmas Cracker
Results here

13 December 09
Derwentside Xmas Cracker
Results here

13 December 09
Middlesbrough Junior Xmas Gala
Results here

27 November 09
ASANER SC Champs-28-29th Nov
Results here

24 November 09
Northumberland & Durham Swimming
Championships 2010
The follwing documents are now available

BAGCATS, Distance (800 & 1500)
Open Long Cources, Qualifying times

22 November 09
Newcastle Shrimp Meet
Gala results here

17 November 09
FINA Swimwear Rules
Regulations valid for swimwear to be used from January 1st, 2010 . View here

09 November 09
NER Senior Junior - Durham
Results here

03 October 09
National Qualifying times 2010
The 2010 national qualifying times can be found
here


23 September 09
Gala Enties
The club calendar is regularly updated and all gala information is now displayed on the Club’s notice board (on the balcony above reception).
Swimmers should receive gala information and an entry form from their coach – this means your swimmer needs to be competing in this gala.

If for any reason your child will not be competing then please discuss this and any other entry queries with your child’s coach (please do not approach coaches during a training session).

Entries must be paid for (by cheque) on the night the gala is closing – this will usually be a Friday 4:30 – 6:00pm (for OH1 only – this will be the Thursday before 4:30 – 5:30pm).  The desk will be open (where the club shop is, to take entries and payments.

If you are needing to hand in entries outside of this timescale then please ensure you put the fully completed gala entry form and cheque (not cash) in an envelope and pass to your squad manager, who will in turn pass to the competition secretary.

Please check the website regularly for updates/accepted/rejected/warm up times.

Your help is appreciated.


Poolside Guidance
With a new season ahead, could swimmers please read up on poolside guidance here

Next Committee Meeting.. January 2010
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