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British Gas Masters 14th – 16th June
Please see the page in the Masters section on this website for more information.
All sessions cancelled Monday 06/05
Both Handsworth and Beeches pools are closed for May Day – 06/05/13. All sessions cancelled at both pools for that day.
How close are you to an MDQT?
How close are your personal best times to an MDQT (midland district qualifying time)?
Please click here to see how close you are:-
If you want any more information please speak to your coach at your next session, or speak to Dave Marsh, Head Coach.
British International Disability Swimming Championships
Well done to Hasna Hakim, who swam at the British International Disability Swimming Championships from 25/04 through to the 28/04. Despite suffering with a shoulder injury, Hasna achieved two personal best times, in the 50m Freestyle and the 100m Breaststroke. Hasna also qualified for two championship finals. Beeches are very proud to follow Hasna Hakim on her swimming journey – well done Hassie.
Beeches at the Midland Masters Championships
A big well done to the Beeches Masters swimmers who have taken part in this year’s Midland Masters Championships. Jenny Powell did the 200 backstroke (2nd) and the 100 Individual Medley (5th). Des Burley swam the 50 Breaststroke (4th), 100 Breaststroke (4th) and the 200 Breaststroke (2nd). Wendy Phelps, in her first competition in over 20 years swam the 50m Butterfly, and really enjoyed the experience. Claire Thorn came second in the 200m freestyle, and 4th in the 100m Breaststroke, whilst Rebecca Smith swam in five events coming 1st in the 400 Freestyle, 2nd in the 100 Freestyle, 3rd in the 100 Individual Medley, 2nd in the 200m Freestyle and 1st in the 50m Freestyle.
The mixed 4 * 50 medley team of Katie Price, Des Burley, Wendy Phelps and Stuart Fuller came in fourth in their age group.
The mixed 4 * 50m Freestyle relay team of Des Burley, Katie Price, Jenny Powell and Stuart Fuller faced some tough competition, but managed to finish a commendable 8th place.
A big well done to all of the Beeches Masters.
Full results can be seen here:-
http://www.icklepeoplesoftware.co.uk/paperwork/results/midland/championships/2013.pdf