Welcome to the City of Sunderland Amateur Swimming Club website.
We are based at the Sunderland Aquatic centre. Our mission is to be the Swimming Club of
choice for all communities in the Sunderland and surrounding area.
The Club aim to provide opportunities for Long Term Athlete Development
and encourages members to obtain qualifications in teaching and coaching,
attend other sport related courses, and for non-swimming members to
qualify as ASA Officials.
The Club is primarily a competitive club and members of all ages are
encouraged to participate in swimming or swimming related competitive
activities such as water polo, diving, triathlon and synchronized swimming.
The Club also recognise that swimming regularly is part of a healthy
lifestyle and we will provide opportunities for non-competitive, but coached
swimming sessions to be available.
Swimmers Shine in Greece
Following on from their impressive performances at the recent British Championships 3 swimmers from A Squad together with Head Coach Paul Hogg were selected to an England Training Camp in Greece from Sunday 5th April to Monday 13th culminating with a competition.
The 3 swimmers were Ian Hulme (Sprint), Craig Elliot (Breaststroke) and Kathryn Woolston – Thomas (Middle Distance Freestyle).
The camp in Thessalonika was divided so that each specialist stroke was overseen by an experienced international coach with Paul coaching the Distance Freestyle Group.
After an excellent week’s training in both outdoor and indoor 50m pool’s the 3 Sunderland swimmers went into the competition against the National Team members of Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Barbados as well as the top Greek clubs.
Over the 2 days of competition the swimmers came away with 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 3 Bronze medals as well as a new North East Record in the 50m Butterfly for Ian Hulme (25.51).
The performances were excellent when you consider they came so early after the recent trials and so the swimmers were just beginning to get into their new training cycle as well as a fairly hard weeks training.
The medals were as follows:
Gold
Ian Hulme 50 & 100 Butterfly
Craig Elliot 100 Breast
Silver
Kathryn Woolston – Thomas 100 Free
Bronze
Ian Hulme 50 & 100 Free
Craig Elliot 50 Breast
Next Committee Meeting.. July 2009
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We Need Help!
Recently help has been required in a variety of areas – we have nowhere near the number of volunteers required to continue to move the Club forward.
If you can spare us any time at all whether your skills are in selling i.e. raffles, organising i.e. parties, IT, becoming a helper around poolside or at galas, or becoming an official at galas - we are looking for a number of volunteers ..... read more
The club are seeking specific help in the roles of organising galas and social events..... read more
If you can offer support please let it be known to your squad manager or the committee.
06 July 09 National Age Group, Youth & Senior Championships 2009 Draft programmes for the events
Age_Group, Youth_Senior 05 July 09 National Age Group, Youth & Senior Championships 2009 British swimming have asked that competing swimmers update their biographical information prior to the events. They are keen to make the events as enjoyable as possible for all competitors. Details will be used by commentators, the head and shoulders photo for the scoreboard.
The link is here
30 June 09 Summer Training 2009 The schedule for the club's summer training can be found here
Any queries to Paul Hogg
28 June 09 Book Total Reaches £200 The total raised from the donating and buying of books on the book page has reached £200. Many thanks to all who have contributed and much appreciation to Fiona Sharp for managing it.
25 June 09 Scottish Nationals - 25-28 June 2009 Results found here
24 June 09 2009/10 Competition calendar Early dates for next seasons competition calendar can be found here
23 June 09 NER BAGCAT Championships 2009 Results can be found here
12 June 09 Diddy League Final Moved It has been confirmed that the Final of the 2009 Diddy league will be held on September 6th 2009. Further details to follow..
Could Parents of the Swimmers contact Joanne Thompson to confirm that their child is swimming.
Club
costumes are available from the club shop for Diddy swimmers only at present. 31 March 09
Self Certifications/CRB forms
Anyone who works closely with children, such as
Team Coaches/ Poolside staff / Time keepers and Squad managers, should contact Marie Herring regarding these forms.
13 March 09
Poolside Guidance
Important information for all swimmers and parents.
Please read here
