August
South Lakes Open Water Swim Several of our swimmers took part in the South Lakes Open Water Swim on 25/08/2010,with considerable success.The event was held at the Capernwray Dive Centre on the edge of The Lake District National Park.For results click here
Burnley Express There is a nice article in the Burnley Express following up Kerry and Thomas's trip to the States.Read it here..
1st Padiham Triathlon Some great results from the 1st Padiham Triathlon.Star performers were Luke Pickles who came first in the Junior male category,and Abigail Pounder who claimed a third place in the Adult female event.They were backed up by excellent performances from Dean Moorhouse (2nd) and Jack Moodie(5th) in the Junior male category,and Katie Metcalfe(5th) and Sarah Nutter(6th) in the Junior female category.Full results can be downloaded here..
July
Kerry and Thomas back from the States.
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| Possibly the only Bobcats hat in existence signed by a multi Olympian gold medallist
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| Kerry(far left,white shirt)and Thomas (leaning on Michael Phelps)
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Hot Pot Meet The Hot Pot Meet was a terrific success with great support from Bobcats swimmers,and a very welcome entry from other local clubs,as well as swimmers from Garstang.A big thank you to all swimmers.Also thanks to all volunteers who helped with door duties,timekeeping and other jobs-very much appreciated.Thanks to Darren Hamer for sponsoring the trophies,and to everybody involved in organising the event.We raised over £200 towards club funds through the raffle,entry fees etc.Photos from the event can be seen here.., and results are posted on the results page.
Kerry and Thomas's dream swim camp.Kerry Ann Holding and Thomas Hamer are counting down the minutes before they leave for the USA and a swim camp with the mighty Michael Phelps.There are some very nice articles in the Rossendale Free Press,which you can read here.. and the Burnley Express here..
World Cup Sweep The World Cup sweep was won by Erica Minozzi who chose Spain.She wins £80 and the sweep raised £80 for Bobcats.I think Erica owes Andres Iniesta a glass of Sangria the next time she sees him.Thanks to everybody who had a go,and to Liz and Matt for organising the sweep.
June
Stunning 6th place for Bobcats.A terrific team performance gave Bobcats a sixth place finish, out of 34 competing clubs,at the COLSC Summer Sprint Meet.'Men of the Match' were Jamie Sharpley and Katie Rennolds with a golden medal haul,but all team members chipped in with various medals,top ten finishes and strong PB's.Well done to all.
National Arena Swimming League.Competing teams in the first gala on 9 October have been announced.Bobcats will swim against Northwich,Ashton Central,Leyland Barracudas,Whitchurch Wasps,Tyldesley and St.Helens.Venue and warm up times etc.are to be announced later.
Bobcats fly to the Canaries April 2011 will see 20 swimmers/coaches fly to Lanzarote for warm weather training.The swim camp will be held from 14th to 21st April at the stunning Club La Santa on the island.Swimmers will train in an outdoor Olympic sized 50m pool as well as enjoying the other amazing sports facilities.See the resort website here.. (swimming section here.. )
Open Water Latest Our Channel swimming hero,Mark Preston,is at it again.In preparation for his solo 2011 Channel Swim,he is tackling some of the country's toughest open water swims.On Sunday 6/6/2010 he swam the full 10.5 miles(17k) length of Lake Windermere in 5.5 hours.Next up is an 8 mile sea swim off Torquay,and swims in Coniston and Derwentwater.Good luck to Mark,a fine example to us all!
MayPaintballing day.Our reporter on the frontline,says the Bobcats army had a great day with loads of fun.Thanks to everybody who supported the event,and special thanks to Colonel Hamer for putting the whole thing together.
Long Course Training We have received confirmation of dates and times of Manchester Aquatics long course training sessions for 2010/2011.See here..
Swim Northwest Open Water.Interested in open water swimming? See information here..
English Schools' Swimming Association The ESSA are holding their Division 2 Championships on 18th September in Liverpool.This may be of interest,particularly to our younger swimmers.Please note it is not a Bobcats or club gala,and can only be entered through your school.Please see here for information,and also ESSA website here.
AprilDiary dates to look out for.Our summer break commences on 8th August(last session) and we return on 30th August(Bank Holiday).Before that,we are planning an end of season gala.It is not an Open as such,but we intend to invite non Bobcats swimmers from the local clubs to join in.It is pencilled in for 5pm on Saturday 17th July at St Peter's.More details will follow at a later date.
Stonyhurst Swim Camp.We have decided not to go ahead with this year's planned swim camp.Liz is returning deposits with a letter briefly outlining the reasons for the decision.
New Coach Welcome to our new coach,Michael Robinson,who took his first session on Monday morning,12th April.Many thanks to swimmers,for a good turnout in support of him.
Inter Association Gala More honours for our swimmers.Jamie Sharpley,Ella Sheridan,Katie Rennolds and Lucy Rowland have been selected to represent the North Lancashire swimming association in the Inter Association gala in May.Well done to all of them and good luck at the gala.
Grand National Sweep Congratulations to Thomas Hamer who drew the winning horse ' Don't Push It'.Thomas wins the £25 prize.Thanks to everybody who had a go - you helped raise £63 towards club funds.Also thanks,as always,to Liz for organising the sweepstake.Next up - World Cup sweepstake (come on England!)
Giant Easter Egg Raffle The Easter egg has been won by Giulio Minozzi.Well done to him,and thanks to everybody who bought a ticket.You helped raise £70.00 towards club funds.Thanks also,to Liz Hamer for organising the raffle.
March
Inter Association Gala Congratulations to Kerry Anne Holding and Danny Fox,who have been selected to represent the Central Lancashire swimming association in the Inter Association Gala on the weekend of 29/30 May.Kerry goes in the 100m free,and is reserve for 200m free,and Danny will swim 100m back,and is reserve for 200m back.Well done and good luck!
New Head Coach We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Head Coach,Michael Robinson.Michael,currently coaching at Pioneer '79,and assisting at Swim Trafford,is young and enthusiastic and ready to take up the challenge of head coach.He is an ex Gallica swimmer who is highly regarded by several top North West coaches.
February
Manchester Aquatics training session Apologies to everybody who turned up on Saturday.The double booking was entirely out of our hands,but thanks to the co-operation of City of Salford SC ,we were able to make the best of a bad job.Thanks to them for their help,and to you for your patience.Also thanks to Matt and Charlotte for helping out with coaching at short notice.
Head Coach Leaves Andrew Croxall took his last session Friday 26/2(see statement here)Please be assured sessions continue as normal.Although Andrew will be greatly missed we are able to cover all sessions without disruption.
Association Galas 2010 The recent Association galas produced some excellent performances from Bobcat swimmers,swimming for their feeder clubs.See the results from North Lancs here,and Central Lancs here.Well done to all.
January
Head Coach Latest As you are all probably aware by now,Andrew Croxall has decided to relinquish his role as Head Coach. Since Bobcats began in September 2007,Andrew has devoted considerable time and energy in establishing the squad,which we appreciate greatly. Unfortunately,because of work commitments and his position as Head Coach at Colne ASC,Andrew has been finding it increasingly difficult to give Bobcats the commitment he feels it deserves. We are now making strenuous attempts to find a replacement Head Coach.Andrew has committed as far as the summer,which gives us time to explore all avenues.If anybody is aware of someone they think might be interested in the position,please have a word with Simon.
National Arena League We have received confirmation of our final position in the Minor Division of the National Arena League.See league table here
Aquatics falls victim to the weather Unfortunately the first long course session of the year was cancelled due to the heavy snow on Saturday morning.Apologies to anybody who actually made it to Manchester.Hopefully we should be OK for the next one in February.
