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| NER LC Championships 2010 |
| 2010 Age Group & Youth NQTs |
BLUE BAGS
Old clothes, shoes, bags, belts, bedding etc are being collected to raise money for club funds. Blue bags will be distributed to swimmers shortly, and must be dropped off at Carol's house over the weekend of 22nd / 23rd May.
Funds raised will be put towards the cost of the annual gala against Portobello Swimming Club. We are hosting this competition on Sunday 27th June, and will be providing a buffet tea for all swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators after the swimming has finished.
NEW SESSION
From 17th May 2010 Morpeth ASC has an extra morning session, 7.00 - 8.00 am every Monday. This is in addition to the Wednesday and Friday morning sessions, and is available to all swimmers who are currently eligible to swim in the morning sessions. This session will run for two months on a trial basis, and if it proves popular will become a permanent extra session.
PARENTS - please read before purchasing any new competition swimsuits.
SWIMMERS - please read, it is your responsibility to comply with the rules.
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From 1st January 2010 all competitions in England, Scotland and Wales will be applying the FINA rules in relation to Swimsuits for swimming (excluding Masters and Open Water) competitions.
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Following the ASA Board Meeting, and earlier British Swimming Board Meeting, it has been ruled that from 1st January 2010 all competitions in England, Scotland and Wales will be applying the FINA rules below in relation to Swimsuits for swimming (excluding Masters and Open Water) competitions. FINA rules state:- GR 5 SWIMWEAR GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive. GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent. GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with this Rule. BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit. BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. |
Shop Online and Raise Funds
Why not do your shopping online and help the club at the same time?
If you shop online anyway then why not raise valuable extra funds for us by using this fantastic scheme. All you need to do is visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/morpethasc and when you register, select Morpeth Amateur Swimming Club as the organisation you wish to support.
2009 Annual Club Championships
The 2009 Club Championships were held on 21st November 2009. Entries were healthy, and competition fierce, especially in the younger events, though the absence of a number of the older male swimmers was noticeable, due in part to a clash of dates with a school function. The Minnows treated spectators to a display of their talents, and it was noticeable how much improvement some of them have made since the last gala in May.
Two new club records were set at this year's annual gala, both in freestyle. In the 9 and under boys age group, Callum Garland set a new record time of 17.31 for the 25m freestyle, Alex Welsh broke his own 16 and over men's record for the 100m freestyle, setting a new time of 57.10.
At the presentation of trophies and medals after the competition, the Swimmer of the Year awards were also presented. Swimmers of the Year 2009 are:
Tadpoles - William Pallett for his attitude to training, his attendance, his determination, his improvement during the year, and his potential as a swimmer.
Killer Whales - Callum Garland for his attitude to training, his attendance, his desire to improve, and his participation and achievement in competitions.
Tiger Sharks - John Kelly for his attitude to training, his determination, his participation and achievement in competitions, and because he has the best streamlining in the whole club.
Barracudas - Robert Carr for his determination and commitment, particularly in regaining his fitness after illness, and for his achievement in competitions.
Morpeth ASC Swimmer of the Year - Gregory Parker to recognise his achievements in competitions this year, particularly his qualification for the major championships (the Northumberland and Durham County Championships and the long course North East Region Championships).
Full gala results can be downloaded here.
Congratulations to Head coach, Jenny Glossop, who has gained her UKCC Level 3 Swimming Coach qualification, and to Carol Dawson who has passed the UKCC Level 2 Swimming Coach qualification.
Also, well done to Claire, Tim and Stuart who have recently passed the RLSS Rescue Test and are now helping out on the poolside to help ensure the safety of all the swimmers.
The club's Swim 21 accreditation has been successfully revalidated for 2009/10.
For full results from the 2008 Annual Club Championships held on 9th May 2009 click here.
Club President, PETER RUSHWORTH, has been awarded the Gray Award by Northumberland and Durham SA for his service to the sport.
Congratulations, Peter, on this much deserved honour.