BDSC Sprint Gala – Small Pool Results – 1st April 2011

GOLD MEDAL                     SILVER MEDAL              BRONZE MEDAL

Martelle Swinton 15.6       Matthew Buckler 18.6    Clifton Hall 23,1

Joshua McFarland 24.2     *Robert Burr 22.6            

Kieran McFarland 41.5

Challange (bronze medal)                                   Connor Allton

* Denotes repositioned (technical infringement)

Well done to all swimmers

BDSC Sprint Gala – Main Pool Results 25th March 2011

GOLD MEDAL                   SILVER MEDAL                                  BRONZE MEDAL

Edward Davies 55.0*

Gurvinder Garcha 40.8*   Daniel Hodge 70.4*                        **Robert Goodman 46.1*

Paul McKillop 28.7*        Ashley Campbell-Barker 41.6*

Thomas Slater 23.1*      Mark Day 29.6*                               Chris Lanwarne 49.6

Sheena Baird 23.2*        Emma Wison 34.0                           Jane Sharpe 39.2*

 

WIDTH CHALLENGES (Bronze Medal)

Warwick Anderson

Dillon Webb

Thomas Faulkner

* Denotes personal best time

** Denotes repositioned (technical infringement)

The Bedworth Lions Trophy for the best performance of the competition (based on previous best performance) is awarded to Jane Sharpe. Well done to all swimmers.

Tamworth Unicorns 35th Annual Gala.

We have been invited to take part in Tamworth Unicorns 35th Annual Gala at The Peaks Leisure Centre, Tamworth on Saturday, 21st May at 5.45pm. This is a sprint gala (25m back, breast and free + 4 x 1 mixed relay). Competitors may enter all events – age groups are Under 17, 17-34 and 35+. There is also a width race (aids permittted). We need to confirm that we wish to take part by 31st March. Names to Sheila please. Gurvinder’s grandad, Kevin, has offered help with transport, if anyone needs a lift.

Club Sprint Gala Dates

Main pool 25th March  – 3 lanes will be used for races and the remainder of the pool open as usual

Small pool 1st April  – part of the pool will still be available for normal activities)

Well done Stuart and Kieran.

Well done to Stuart Croshaw and Kieran McFarland who were both awarded their 5m badges and certificates on 11th March.

Well done Nicola!

Well done to Nicola Page who achieved a 5 metre swim on 25th February 2011 for her badge and certificate. Keep up the good work!

Stamina Swims

On 25th February 2011 Kieran Wilson and Marie Clarke took part in a 10 minute stamina test swim. Kieran achieved 175 metres and Marie achieved 250 metres. Well done!

Free Pingles Inflatable & Pool Fun Session Vouchers For Everyone.

The Pingles Leisure Centre now has a FANTASTIC inflatable. The 15 metre medieval themed water play challenge inflatable will be available during this half term. Floats and toys will also be available in the Leisure Pool.

The premiere day to see the new inflatable, will be at the Pingles Leisure Centre on Tuesday 22nd February. To enjoy a free session which starts at 1.45pm and runs until 3.30pm, please click on the link below to download a voucher and for further information. 

http://www.nbleisuretrust.org/inflatable/

The session will also be on at the same time on Thursday (please note our FREE voucher only covers Tuesdays session) and will then run every Saturday 2-4pm!

Junior price – PTL £2.20     NPTL £2.90
Adult price  – PTL £2.20     NPTL £3.20

A full February half term guide can be viewed/printed/downloaded here:

www.nbleisuretrust.org/page468.asp

Latest Badge News

On 11th February 2011

  • Daniel Hodge swam 25 metres for his badge and certificate
  • Martell Swinton swam 10 metres for her badge and certificate

Well done to you both!

Well done Paul and Gurvinder

Paul McKillop swam 100 metres for his badge and Certificate on 4th February 2011.

Gurvinder Garcha swam 200 metres in 10 minutes for a timed swim certificate, also on 4th February 2011.

Well done to both of you!