Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and haven’t missed swim club too
much! As you all know club has started back again…… and in this
newsletter we not only let you know recent news but also our swimmers
latest achievements…..

National Teaching Plan - consultation

We are looking at introducing the British Swimming and ASA National
Teaching Plan this autumn. This will particularly affect the younger
groups giving them different levels to achieve and it will make it
easier to chart their progress. It will also mean that each group will
have a lead coach who parents will be able to talk to regarding their
child’s training. The club will be looking at stages 8-10 competitive
swimming and will expect new club members to have reached at least level
7. There will be some consultation as part of this transition to the
Teaching Plan and swimmers and parents will be asked what they want out
of their training with the club. For more information on the plan look
at follow the link to :
http://www.britishswimming.co.uk/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5157-182140-199358-nav-list,00.html.
If that doesn’t work go to google ASA National Swimming Plan.

Gala Information - Llanelli

Just to remind people that there is a gala coming up on October 3rd in
Llanelli pool, gala entries due in by the end of August. Note it has A
and B grading so that swimmers can enter with times at different levels
and have the opportunity to win awards whether they have higher or lower
times - check it out and download the meet pack at
http://www.llanelliasc.com/.

Swimming pool disruption

Just to note that there may be some disruption to changing as previously
(having to walk around the back of the pool – remember shoes/flip flops
and wear t-shirts) due to works in the swimming pool the pool have
currently highlighted Thursday 27^th September and then between then
Tues 1^st - Fri 4th September. There is no swimming on bank holiday
Monday 31^st August.

Summer barbecue and end of year awards

Nigel Parry deservedly received recognition as adult volunteer of the
year at this years round of ADASC awards presented at the summer
barbecue. Sion Owen and Elinor Thorogood were voted the new team
captains and Swimmers awards were given to (in no particular order!)
Isaac Williamson Evans (honorary mention, most promising junior), Elinor
Thoroughgood (best improved girl), Ben Jones ( best improved boy), Lowri
Donnelly (most promising junior girl), Tomos Watson (most promising
junior boy), Cerian Davies (swimmer of the year), Teilo Courtier Lilley
and Steffan Herdman (joint novice improver boys), Iona Phillips (novice
improver girl) and Nansi Dingle (honourable mention, novice improver
girl). Well done to all and thanks to all the hard work put in by those
who organized the barbecue, particularly Steve Donnelly, Sian Donnelly,
Gwenllian Parry and Rhian Jones. It was a successful and fun event for
all involved.

Cerian Davies –Top Swimmer

Cerian qualified to swim in the UK National Swimming Championships in
Sheffield in July. She qualified for four events, her best result came
in the 200 fly where she achieved 5^th overall an impressive achievement.

This year she was also chosen to represent Wales in the W.I.S.E. Schools
International held in March where she achieved a Bronze medal in the 200
Fly, Open age group- There were 2 from each Country selected to compete
in this event. She also qualified and swam in the British Open which was
also held in March. She has been selected to represent Wales in the UK
school games which will be held in September.

Torfaen success

Hopefully you all saw the Cambrian News article on the Torfaen gala,
Chelsey Cody won, “11 year old Best Girl” award and the other girls Lolly, Lowri and
Catrin all achieved PB’s.
 

Goodbye to Lolly, Ian and Jo

Goodbye to Lolly, Ian and Jo and wish them every success in Shrewsbury.
They were only with us for a short time but played an active part in all
aspects of the club – so thankyou for all your hardwork.

Steffan Herdman – Diddy Gala Champ

One item which failed to make it into our last newsletter was that
Steffan Herdman won 5 medals in Bangor Diddy Gala and won the Best 9
year old boy for which he received a lovely glass trophy. Well done Steffan!

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