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PBSS ‘Skate Jam’ August 22/08
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Open in new tab Golden week for Masters Swimming in Russia
Masters swimmers ended their World Championship campaign with an impressive 16 gold medals and two world records for Emma Gage.
In the Masters Swimming, Gage posted a new 25-29yrs World Record of 56.96 to win gold in the 100m Freestyle, and a second World Record in the 50m Butterfly (27.10). The Trafford Metro swimmer then went on to add to her gold medal haul with victory in the 50m Freestyle.
There was a strong contingent from Spencer Swim Team competing in Kazan. Diane Ford won a clean sweep of Breaststroke golds in the 70-74 years age-group, while Amanda Heath won gold in both the 55-59yrs 100m and 200m Breaststroke.
There were also gold medals for Ivan Nechunaev in the 25-20yrs 400m IM and for Jean Howard-Jones in the 70-74yrs 50m Freestyle.
In the Mixed 4x50m Freestyle Howards-Jones and Ford where joined by Spencer Swim teammates Tony Cherrington, who finished seconds in 70-74yrs 3km Open Water race earlier in the week, and Nigel Salsbury to win gold in the 280-319yrs combined age-group.
In other events, Graeme Milne of Truro City won gold in the 60-64yrs 50m and 100m Butterfly, while Broomfield Park SC’s Derek Parr (70-74yrs) and Eastbourne SC’s David Cummings (75-79yrs) both won gold in the 100m Fly for their respective age groups. Cummings also won gold in the 75-79yrs 400m Individual Medley on the second day of competition.
Go to the FINA website for full results from the World Masters Championships.
You can also read about the GB Masters Diving and Synchro performances in Kazan.
Coming soon – Parents/Teachers/Committee Meet and Greet
Save the date – Tuesday 22/09, starting at 7pm at Hollyfields…..
More details to follow soon 🙂
No lessons on 28/08 – 31/08
Due to the Bank Holiday weekend, all sessions at Erdington (28/08), Beeches (30/08), and Beeches and Handsworth (31/08) have been cancelled.
We hope you all have a lovely relaxing Bank Holiday weekend, and come back raring to go on Wednesday 2nd September for the Autumn Term!
Happy Holidays 🙂
Aspire Open Water Charity Swim
Hi, I am writing to you to tell you about a brand new open water swim taking
place near you – the Aspire Night Swim!
Experience a swim like no other – take on the darkness at our 750m or
1,500m wetsuit optional swims at the end of September and beginning of
October and help support the national Spinal Cord Injury charity, Aspire.
Are you up for the challenge?
You can check out our website (www.nightswimming.co.uk) and share it with
anyone who might be interested in taking on a new challenge and ending this
year’s swimming season in style!
As if that wasn’t exciting enough, we are offering an exclusive discount
for entries of 5 or more swimmers! Once your swimmers are keen to take part,
pop me an email for more information and to receive your group discount
code.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or if
there’s anything I can do to promote Night Swims further in your area.
Thanks for your support and hope to see you at the event!
Kind regards,
Katy Boyd
Email: kathryn.boyd@aspire.org.uk
Subject: A brand new swim in Birmingham
Club Kit
Have you taken a look at the Club Kit page lately?
You can now order directly from the supplier, and add personalisations at the time of the order.
It’s quick and easy – why not take a look at what’s available here. 