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Middlesex County ASA | News Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:44:46 GMT Middlesex County Amateur Swimming Association<br /> Read the latest news headlines or why not visit our website at http://www.middlesexswimming.com/ http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:44:46 GMT en-gb 15 British Swimming – Judge 1 Course The MCASA Swimming Officials Committee is to run another British Swimming Judge 1 course starting in February 2012.This time, the venue will be in Central London at the Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT   Workshop DatesTimesTuesday 28th February 20126.30pm – 9.30pm Tuesday 27th March 20126.30pm – 8.30pmTuesday 29th May 20126.30pm – 8.30pm Please note that all three Workshops must be attended in order to complete the course.The Course Leader will be Pam Crofts but applications should be sent to Andy Woska as soon as possible, initially by email : judge1courses@middlesexswimming.com , so that he can reserve a place and send the ASA application form. The cost for the course is £8 per person and all candidates must be ASA registered prior to submitting an application form.  http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/164 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:26:46 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/164 Spring Development Meet 2012 The entry pack is now available for downloading together with withdrawal forms plus .EV3 and .HYV files to facilitate on-line entries.The County is looking forward to seeing many new swimmers in their first ever County Competition and wishes them a successful start to their competitive careers within swimming. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/163 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:52:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/163 Season’s Greetings As we come to the end of the holiday season, the President, Officers and Executive Committee of MCASA wish you a happy and successful 2012 and hope that you derive pleasure and fulfilment from the sport of swimming in all of its sections. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/162 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:19:33 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/162 Doris Sayer The County Secretary has just received news of the sad passing of Doris Sayer on Friday 9th December.She was an experienced swimming official for many years as well as being County President in 1989.Doris was a bubbly character on poolside and always had a smile on her face – she will be sadly missed by those who knew her.The funeral will take place on Wednesday 21st December – full details are available from Flo Barnes, County Secretary. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/161 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:49:42 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/161 Autumn Development Meet – Programme Changes In order to cater for the maximum number of swimmers possible that have entered the above Meet, certain changes have been made to the running order and start times.The main change is that the Boys 1500m Freestyle will now take place at the end of the Morning session on the Saturday instead of the afternoon session.Full details, including start times can be found by downloading the attached file. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/160 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:56:00 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/160 Team Managers’ Course – Module 1 ASA Regulations dictate that any Club sending a team to an outside competition which requires an overnight stay, must have a qualified Team Manager in charge of the trip.In response to this, MCASA is running a Team Managers’ Course from 10.00am to 12.30pm on Saturday November 19th at Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South, Perivale, Middx, UB6 7NP. Some SatNav systems direct you to a nearby Housing Estate – The Centre is at the junction with Bilton Road.The County has decided not to make a charge for this course and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.For more details, please contact Flo Barnes at secretary@middlesexswimming.com  or 07767 47232 http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/159 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:21:56 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/159 Congratulations to Steve Bratt Heartiest congratulations to Steve Bratt from Otter SC on being awarded the DISABILITY COACHING AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2011 from the British Swimming Coaches Association.This is recognition of Steve’s fantastic work over the past few years coaching Susie Rodgers (S7) to numerous records and international performances. He also coaches one of the most professional Masters swim teams in the country. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/157 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:18:20 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/157 Notice of Annual Council Meeting The County ACM will be held at Perivale Community Centre on Thursday 24th November at 7.00pm. and the two files attached contain the Annual Reports and the Final Accounts of the Association.Club Secretaries are being send copies and will appoint their delegate(s) to the meeting. If you wish to attend, please contact your Secretary to see if this is possible.   http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/158 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:30:53 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/158 Short Course Presentations Our thanks to Marilyn Steward for being our photographer at the Short Course Championships.Copies of all the presentations are now available in the dedicated album in the website Photogallery . http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/156 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:57:01 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/156 Withdrawal of ASA Guidelines Since the adoption of FINA Technical Rules by the ASA, Guidelines have been published annually in the ASA Handbook which contained certain derogations to allow a more pragmatic approach to the running of swimming competitions covering all age ranges and abilities.The 2011 Handbook was conspicuous in that the above Guidelines were absent. Investigation showed that this was not an oversight but the ASA actually withdrawing the Guidelines.This has caused confusion throughout the sport; however, Len Badcock, one of MCASA’s most senior Referees, has looked at what effects this withdrawal will have on the running of competitions at all levels and his thoughts are contained in the attached Word file for you to download. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/155 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:30:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/155 Middlesex Swimmers achieve 2nd Place in the Inter-Counties Each October, Counties compete in the British Gas ASA National County Team Competition at Ponds Forge. The Competition is arranged in two Division – MCASA has been a force to be reckoned with for many years and is in Division One.Last year we achieved 3rd place behind Lancashire and Yorkshire – However last Sunday, MCASA overtook Yorkshire to take 2nd Place overall. This is a remarkable result when one compares the large number of top class swimmers that are available from the whole of Lancashire and the Yorkshire(s) with those that are available from within our relatively small County.This is a testament to the hard work being put in, day by day, by our Swimmers and Coaches and we congratulate all that took part.The results have been attached for your information but we will post a fuller report including photographs in the next week.   http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/154 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:49:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/154 More Competition Data You can now download information and Entry Forms for this year’s Autumn Development Meet. The zip file contains the required files to enable you to submit entries using the Hytek system. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/153 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:25:17 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/153 Competitions Calendar updated The Competition Calendar now contains all County competitions that have been agreed so far for 2012. Discussions are taking place for the revival of the County Long Course and details will be posted when finally agreed.The Qualifying Times for the BAGCAT & Youth Competition will be found by following the link on the Competition within the Calendar. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/152 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:02:31 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/152 MCASA Nominations for 2011-12 Each year members of MCASA elect their Officers and Post-holders at the Annual Council Meeting – which takes place on Thursday 24thNovember this year.Nomination forms are available and can be downloaded via the link attached and then completed and returned to the County Secretary by 15th September.   http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/151 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:04:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/151 MIDDLESEX UNDER 18 WATER POLO TEAM in OSTEND The Middlesex boys Under 18 team is off to an international tournament at the Royal Ostend Swimming Club for the weekend of 3rd / 4th September 2011.  They will be playing a minimum of 6 games in two days against top clubs from Holland, Belgium and France.The team selected is:CoL Duffy AlbieLewis ArthurMcLoughlin DominicManikavasagar Venu (GK)  Enfield Waller ChrisMaccabi Baker JaredYamada Ryosuke (GK) Penguin Bennett Tom Bolderstone Ollie Castelnuovo Matteo Dean Tom (Captain)Houston SamOhta Riota Ortiz JosephMcDaniel Jonny Coach: Paul Bryan - Penguin Good luck to all.  http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/150 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:15:59 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/150 Karley Mann – 3rd in the World Junior Champs in Peru MCASA Congratulates Karley Mann of Hillingdon who won the British Gas GBR Swimming Team’s third medal at the FINA World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday 18th August 2011Prior to this competition she had won the 200m Backstroke gold at the 2010 European Junior Championships. However, in Peru, she clocked a season's best of 2:11.50 to qualify second fastest for the final.There was no keeping her from the podium in the final as she took the race to the field, turning in front at the final 50m before holding on for her Bronze medal (2:11.40) behind Ukraine's Darya Zevina (2:10.43) and Japan's Miyu Otsuka (2:11.02).We all agree with Karley that the result was an encouraging way to bring down the curtain on her junior career. She stated that “I'm very happy to get a bronze in my last junior competition before I become a senior athlete. Now I will be training hard for the Olympic Trials next March” http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/149 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:41:47 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/149 Future Judge 1 Courses The County Swimming Officials Committee is running two further Judge 1 Courses in the near future. These will run from September 2011 to January 2012Full details will be found in the Word document attached. Please note that the original document showed the date of the first Judge 1 Course to be Saturday 11th September whereas it should have read Sunday 11th September. The document which you can now download has been corrected. Apologies for any confusion. September 2011 sees changes being implemented which will mean that for Licensed Meets at levels 1 & 2, the minimum level of qualification required for officials working on poolside will be Licenced Judge 1 so it is very important that officials ensure that they update their qualifications if they are working at these levels.     http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/148 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:37:07 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/148 BagCat Award Presentations The 2011 BagCat and Youth Championships were some time ago and the County normally holds a Presentation Evening where all the awards are presented.Unfortunately, this year this was, again, not possible, so the County President is visiting clubs to present the awards at home so to speak.Photographs of these presentations can/will be seen in a dedicated album within the Photogallery which can be accessed by following the link on the left of this page. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/147 Wed, 25 May 2011 18:47:54 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/147 Management of Competitions - New Requirements The ASA Handbook for 2011 contains changes to the ways that Swimming Competitions are to be managed and include revised minimum requirements for Technical Officials at both licensed and unlicensed meets.This file can be found in the documents area of this site. These revised requirements take effect from 1st September 2011. Click here to go to the documents section. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/146 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:43:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/146 Water Polo for those aged 8-18 A new initiative has just been started to introduce Water Polo to young people during term time. Click the link below for further details. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/145 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:35:32 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/145 BagCats & Youth Trophies - 2011 This year's final rankings have now been computed and the winners of the various trophies established. Full details can be found with the rest of results in the Competitions section.Congratulations to all the winning swimmers and team http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/144 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 11:19:00 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/144 Level 4 Open Meets Can clubs please note that the ASA technical Swimming Committee has determined that as from 1st September 2011 there will be a levy of 15p per entry on all Level 4 Open Meets.  Please note that that this levy is not payable for club championships. The latest updated Licensed Meet Guidelines can be found in the Meet Licensing Section of this website. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/143 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:03:24 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/143 Steve Carter – Referee The County congratulates Steve Carter on gaining his British Swimming Referee qualification and looks forward to seeing him on poolside during the coming season. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/142 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:29:42 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/142 Geneva International Swim Meet 14 – 16 January 2011 London Swimming sent a team of 29 swimmers and 4 staff to the 44th running of this prestigious Swiss swim meet .As usual the team was a mixture of youth and experience with the swimmers ranging from 14years to the late twenties. Ten clubs from across the region contributed swimmers to the team with experienced international swimmers passing on their knowledge to swimmers gaining their first taste of competing abroad. The meet saw the usual mixture of competitors from across the world, with teams from the USA, Italy, Spain, Greece, Algeria, as well as the National youth squads from France and Germany. However it was the London team that won the top points competition for select/federation squads as well as toping the medal table.Leading the medal haul for London was Romford’s Elena Sheridan, the 15 year old took gold in four events with personal best times also recorded when winning the junior title in the 200 IM (2.22.58) and 400 Im (4.58.11). Elena also won her 100m fly in 63.61 and 200 fly in 2.17.22. Elena also made the final of the 50m fly and 200m breastroke. Close behind in the medals was Ealings’ Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell who won the open 50m free (27.22), 100m free ( 58.18) and 50m Breast (32.83), she also took silver in the 100m breast.(1.12.28) .Sophie Wilson from Hillingdon dominated the open medley events winning the 200 in 2.21.75 and the 400 in 5.00.40.  The other gold on the women’s side came from Devon Robbins (Camden Swiss Cottage) in the open 200m free with a 2.07.14 good enough for the win in a close fought final.The boys medallists included 17 year old Bogac Ayhan, who recorded a new best time when winning the junior title in the 100m fly with 56.85, the Camden Swiss Cottage swimmer also won the 200m fly ( 2.08.76 ) and 100m back ( 59.68) . Ealings’ Melako Coker won the junior 100m free with 53.53 and took third spot in the 100m fly ( 59.59)  whilst club mate Allen Lindenberg took the Open 200m free in 1.53.38.Other medallists for London included:Jack Beddoes (Wandsworth)U/16 200 Breastroke 2nd ( 2.37.73)Charlie Dentith (Redbridge) U/16 400 IM 2nd 4.41.89, 3rd 400 FS 4.12.05, and 200 IM 2.16.27.Hiroki Harazawa (Wandsworth) U/16 3rd 100 & 200 breast (1.10.30 & 2.39.61)Harry Needs (Camden) 3rd in both Open 100 fly (56.98) and 200 IM 2.12.81.Felix Samuels (Camden) 2nd Open 100 FS 53.63.David Scott (Wandsworth) 2nd Junior 200 Fly 2.08.97.Gina Heyn, (Ealing) open 100Fs 2nd 58.26 and 3rd 50 FS 27.46.Paige Kern, (Wandsworth) Open 100 BK 67.48.Stephanie King (Beckenham) Open 100 & 200 Back 67.29 & 2.23.79.Devon Robins (Camden) open 400FS 2nd 4.26.88.Natasha Sinha (GBM) U16 2nd 200 back (2.27.60), 200 Fly (2.29.10) 3rd 100 Fly (1.07.35) and 3rd 100 back 1.09.80.Rebecca Walton, (Beckenham) Junior 400 FS 2nd 4.27.73.London Head Coach Dave Hobbs ( Camden) commented “ this meet provides a good foundation for some future long course meets and a solid base to start the new year.The format of heats and a separate finals session is something the swimmers usually only experience at Nationals so to have that here is great experience. The team performed well and supported each other throughout the three day meet.  Thanks to the other staff members –Team Manager Loraine Cousins (Bexley) and coaches Allan Thornton (Ealing) and Gary Rogers ( Romford)” . http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/141 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:07:36 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/141 OFFICIAL COURSES An additional British Swimming Judge 1 course has been arranged – see details below.1st Workshop    Sat 5th Feb 10am -1pm2nd Workshop   Sat 2nd April 10am - 12 noon3rd Workshop   Sat 4th June 10am -12 noon All take place at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, 1 Philip Lane, Tottenham, N15 4JA All three workshops must be attended to complete the course Cost is £8 per person.Please contact Pam Crofts at croftsp@aol.com for enquiries and bookings http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/140 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:32:32 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/140 ATTENTION all Clubs I would be grateful if you would please inform all young Water Polo players in your club of the following opportunity to train for County Representative Teams in Middlesex. All such players must be registered players with a Middlesex Club (or join one on becoming involved with this scheme). The sessions will be led by STEPHEN BAKER, and be held at the new UXBRIDGE POOL on Saturdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.The pool is just off the A40 on Gatting Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1ES (close to its junction with the M40, and is about 3/4 mile from Uxbridge Underground Station (Piccadilly and Metropolitan Lines). The cost to players will be £5:00 per session. I hope that you will encourage this development opportunity for young players. It is hoped that Middlesex will select teams at U14, U16 and U18 age groups to represent it in Invitation Inter-County Tournaments.The first session will start on SATURDAY JANUARY 22ND at 4:00 p.m.Trevor Hyde, President http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/139 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:10:36 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/139 Celebrating Junior Successes On Saturday 18th December, at the new Hillingdon Pool, the County President, Trevor Hyde presented Karley Mann (Hillingdon SC) and Frederick Cornwall (Barnet Copthall SC) with the A Van Beet Memorial Trophies.These two trophies have been awarded annually since 1959, at the discretion of the Executive, for outstanding achievements in any of the disciplines of swimming for junior boys and girls.Karley distinguished herself by winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at this year’s European Junior Championships, the Gold acknowledging her win in the 200m Backstroke.Frederick had phenomenal success at this year’s National Age Group Championships winning all six Gold Medals and becoming the Overall National BagCat Champion whilst still being only 11 years old. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/138 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:31:49 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/138 Attention young water polo players!! I am pleased to be able to announce that the County will be preparing young water polo players to represent Middlesex in Inter-County water Polo Tournaments in 2011. Stephen Baker has kindly volunteered to coach young players, and run these teams.The aim is to put out representative sides at U14, U16, and U18  level in Invitation Inter-County Tournaments. As soon as I have the exact dates I will keep you all informed.The training sessions will take place at the new Uxbridge Pool (less than a mile from Uxbridge Piccadilly and Metropolitan Line Station, and less than a mile from the A40). It is by the site of Uxbridge Cricket Club (Gatting Way), and Uxbridge College.The first 2 sessions will be held on Saturday Dec 4th and Sat Dec 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Please give this notice broad publicity and encourage your young players to attend these training sessions.Trevor Hyde(MCASA Water Polo Secretary – waterpolo@middlesexswimming.com ) http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/137 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:57:20 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/137 URGENT – Notice of ACM Notice is given that the Annual Council Meeting of MCASA will be held on 25th November 2010 at the Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ stating at 7pm.Further details including the agenda will be found by downloading the attached file. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/136 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:36:43 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/136 County Youth Water Polo Team Success at St Niklaas again A Youth Team from Middlesex Clubs achieved success for a second year running at an international meet in St. Niklaas, Holland. Full details can be found in the downloadable report. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/135 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:31:34 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/135 Bagcat & Youth – 2011 Qualifying Times The qualifying times for next year’s BagCat &Youth Championships have now been published and are available for downloading from the competition calendar.. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/134 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:05:15 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/134 Forthcoming Officials Courses More courses have been arranged to help satisfy the need for qualified officials on poolside at County Events.Please use the link to download the file which gives full details of courses, dates and venues. The file also gives details as to how fully qualified officials can help our trainee officials. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/133 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:56:17 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/133 Inter-Counties Competition Middlesex County Team take 3rd Place for the 3rd year running The Middlesex County Team once again achieved 3rd place in the Inter-Counties competition from a total of 39 competing Counties, beaten only by the giants of Lancashire and Yorkshire, and coming our closest yet to unseating Yorkshire for second position, well clear of Somerset, the fourth placed team.For the results and team list please see the linked files. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/132 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:34:37 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/132 BagCat and Youth Championships Photos The 2010 BagCat and Youth Championships were some time ago and the County normally holds a Presentation Evening earlier in the year where all the awards are presented. This year the customary ceremony was not possible, so various Past Presidents of the County visited clubs to present the awards. Photographs of these presentations can be seen in a dedicated album within the Photogallery. Click here to go to the gallery.  http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/131 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:28:51 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/131 Vernon Davies awarded the Jeff Cook Salver At the London Region ACM on 12th September, Vernon was awarded the Jeff Cook Salver to honour the meritorious service that he has given to swimming in London. The ASALR Chairman, Richard Graham, stated that the help and guidance he received from Vernon on his appointment was always available and was always invaluable. The picture shows Vernon being presented with the Salver by Jean Cook, Jeff’s widow. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/130 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:12:27 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/130 Karley Mann – European Junior Champion Karley Mann (15 years) produced Hillingdon Swimming Club’s greatest ever individual performance when she was crowned the 200 meters Backstroke European Junior Champion in Finland.  Her time of 2.11.48 was a British Age Group Record breaking the 6 year old record previously held by Stephanie Proud. Karly entered the competition as 4th fastest seed after posting a time of 2.15.1 at the British Championships in March.  However, following a very intense training period Mann swam a huge personal best of 2.12.2 in the heats of the 200m backstroke on the first day of the Championships which was the fastest time in the event.  Mann maintained her level of her performance through the semi-final to qualify fastest for the final.  In the final she defeated last year’s Champion Daryna Zevina from Ukraine.  Karley’s winning time is currently ranked 25th fastest in the FINA World Rankings and would have placed her in last year’s World Championship Semi-Final that was held in Rome.Following Karley’s incredible results she then took part in the shorter 100m event.  In the heats she became Great Britain’s quickest over the distance and qualified fastest for the final.  Despite her best efforts she was just touched out to 3rd, however, to her delight this was her 2nd medal of the Championships.Finally, Karley was selected to lead out the Great Britain quartet in the Medley Relay.  The team qualified 2nd fastest through the heats and this was where they finished in the final, 1 second behind the German team. Middlesex congratulates Karley for her triple success at the European Junior Championships – she is a shining example for others to follow. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/129 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:46:44 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/129 Vernon Davies As you know Vernon has been seriously ill since last October and before and has only just been discharged from Hospital. During that time, he has obviously been unable to take on the formal duties during his year as County President and we are grateful to Charlotte Hedge for maintaining the role of President in his absence.However, it is good news indeed to report that Vernon was well enough to present the remaining County BagCat / Youth Awards to swimmers from Camden Swiss Cottage SC at the start of their training session last Friday (23rd July). This was the first time that Vernon had worn his Chain of Office and although having doubts that he could perform the task before he arrived, he sailed through and enjoyed every moment – as the picture shows http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/128 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:54:06 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/128 Darmstadt 2010 Middlesex County ASA sent a team of 30 swimmers and 6 staff to the 47th ‘Internationales Schwimmfest’ in Darmstadt held on 8th to 11th July 2010. The team was drawn from across the County and saw a mixture of ages from 13years upwards. The swimmers met a selection criteria which was based on the GB long course rankings up to 1st June. A range of experience covered first time National Qualifiers right through to seasoned international competitors. The competition had 48 clubs in all taking part from all over Europe and USA.The weather was phenomenal! The temperature on Saturday was about 38 degrees and not much cooler Friday or Sunday. Swimmers had to deal with the extreme temperature and bright sunlight – something the backstrokers had to cope with very quickly. The facility was large and did offer some shade. The meet was held in an outdoor 10 lane 50m pool with an additional outdoor 20m warm-up pool as well as an indoor 8 lane 50m pool which was available throughout the meet for warm-up/warm-downsThe meet was well organised and run very efficiently. What else would you expect? – we were in Germany! On Friday we trained in the morning for approx 60 mins; the pool was available to us for 2 hours in four lanes if we required it. The meet started on Friday afternoon (1530 warm-up) with some HDW events and 50m heats for the Saturday evening final Every event had a start time, which was rarely adrift. Results were available promptly and, with great relief, virtually everybody spoke English.The team finished the meet as the TOP CLUB as well as having the top female meet performance (Katerina Avramova – 100m back) plus three new meet records including both the female 4 x 100 relay events. Overall the team won 15 gold, 18 silver and 16 bronze medals. The team gained valuable experience both for the swimmers and team staff.The Team consisted of:-Swimmers: Katerina Avramova, Bogac Ayhan, Leon Berchie, Lauren Chapple, Melako Coker, Ted Elson, Ramsey Haroon, Sarah Harrington, Georgina Heyn, Isabella Hindley, Kelly Hookway, Rosie Hughes, Leo Jaggs, Alex Mackay, Tamsin McKinnon, Tariq Miller, Erin Mabney, Danny Nelson, Adam Plavsic, Sarah Proctor, Aaron Pullen, Devon Robins, Felix Samuels, Louis South, James Stanhope, Charlie Turner, Jenna Turner, Lauren Turner, Olivia Willis and Adam Wood Senior Coach: Allan ThorntonCoaches: Samir Ahmed, Julie Hobbs, Bram Montgomery, Marc SpackmanTeam Manager: Pam CroftsMiddlesex County ASA congratulates all those that took part – our performance in beating teams from as far afield as Egypt and the USA bodes well for the future. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/127 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:49:25 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/127 Success at British Championships Middlesex swimmers enjoyed plenty of success at last month's British Championships. Many of the county's swimmers reached finals and the highlight was the selection of three County swimmers to represent Great Britain at the European Junior Championships to be held in Helsinki. Charlie Boldison from Barnet Copthall (200m Backstroke), Karley Mann from Hillingdon (200m Backstroke) and Harry Needs from Camden Swiss Cottage (100m Butterfly) were selected for the event which will be held in mid-July. Congratulations and good luck from Middlesex County ASA. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/126 Fri, 14 May 2010 14:52:43 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/126 New Courses for Judge 1 and Judge 2 The County is putting on another series of courses/workshops for new Judges and those existing Judge I’s that wish to progress further.Please download the information now as the first session of the Judge 1 Course starts on Saturday 22nd May. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/125 Fri, 14 May 2010 13:46:33 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/125 Middlesex Team to compete in Germany Middlesex County ASA will be sponsoring a County Team of thirty swimmers to compete in the 47th International Swim Meet at Darmstadt from 9th-11th July 2010. This is designed to give County swimmers the opportunity to participate in a top level competition in an Olympic size (10 lane, 50m) outdoor pool with a temperature of 26C/79F and should serve as excellent race practice before the British Gas National Age Group & Youth Championships.Flights have been booked for departure from Heathrow 8th July at 4.45pm returning 11th July at 9.05pmDave Hobbs, the County Coach, is anxious to give Clubs as much notice as possible of the Selection Policy for this Meet; this is attached - please note Condition 3i) in particular, which will need to be addressed by Clubs within the next month. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/124 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:24:46 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/124 Masters Competition This year’s Masters Competition will take place at Southbury Road on Sunday 6th June.The Entry Pack is available for downloading from the Competitions Calendar. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/123 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:38:34 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/123 Previous downtime We apologise for the short time this website was unavailable - the position has now been rectified and the situation should not recur. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/122 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:06:03 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/122 Presentation Evening Cancelled The Presentation Evening where the Awards and Trophies are normally presented has had to be cancelled due to the number of Clubs and swimmers that will not now be able to attend on that date. Finding an alternative date is very difficult due to the swimming timetable both locally and Nationally, therefore it has been decided to present the Awards and Trophies locally at times to be arranged with individual Clubs. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/121 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:53:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/121 Vernon Davies As you will have heard, Vernon has been very seriously ill in hospital sincethe latter part of last year. We are glad to report that his condition is improving in leaps and bounds and he will hopefully be able to leave hospital in a few week's time, after which he will continue with his therapy from home and as an outpatient. Vernon has been active in sport for many years and the photo showsVernon holding the Gold Award given to him recently by the London Federationof Sport and Recreation to mark his 30 years of continuous voluntary servicewithin swimming. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/120 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:36:55 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/120 Short Course Photos You can now view photographs taken at the Short Course Championships on 5th/6th December 2009.Please click on the ‘Photogallery’ option on the left and then follow the link to the appropriate Album. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/119 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:34:23 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/119 Vernon Davies You may have heard that Vernon Davies, the County Secretary, is in hospital at this time. His recovery is ongoing but it will be some time before he can resume his County duties. Therefore, until further notice, any matters concerning the MCASA should be referred to Dave Barnes, the Assistant Secretary, in the first instance.His contact details are to be found in the list of County Officers on this website, but for ease of reference, they are as follows:-Tel: 020-8998-6111Fax: 020-8566-7682Mob: 0778-5756147Email: davidjbarnes@sky.com  http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/118 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:26:34 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/118 Middlesex Masters team comes 3rd in the country The meet, held on 15th November, was hosted by Middlesex.  All eight lanes were in use, occupied by Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex, Oxford and N Bucks, Berks and S Bucks and Kent from the SER.  We were also joined by Northamptonshire who could not be accommodated within their own region.Score updates bore witness to a back and forth competition between Sussex, last year’s winners, and Middlesex.  Even by the final event, the 12 by 1 length squadron, the result was not in the bag for either county.  Middlesex comfortably won that event, and also the competition for the Tony Warn Trophy, amidst much noise and excitement.Very many thanks to the team of Middlesex helpers, to George doing the announcements and Kath for her last minute offer to stand in as Team Manager – a difficult job performed beautifully.  Most thanks of course go to everyone who swam superbly.  Let’s aim to win it next year. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/117 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:22:14 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/117 Middlesex Success in Inter County Team Championships Middlesex finished third in Division 1 of the National Inter County Team Championships in Sheffield last weekend.A brilliant performance by swimmers led to many NQT.s and PB's in a very exciting competition. Congratulations to County Coach Dave Hobbs and his team staff and to all the swimmire http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/116 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:17:38 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/116 Swim Shop Facilities Extended A "SHOP" link has been added which gives a direct  access to SRS Supplies which is the same Company that provides the Retail Swim Shops at the Venues for our Competitions. http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/114 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:59:18 GMT News http://www.middlesexswimming.com/news/114