by admin | Apr 25, 2011 | Latest News
EIGHT Gainsborough Dolphins swimmers recorded many personal best times at the recent Doncaster Dartes Minster Meet at Beverley with four swimmers competing in an open meet for the first time. Lydia Waring (11), a more experienced swimmer, swam four events achieving personal best times in three of them, swimming nearly five seconds faster in her 100m individual medley which was rewarded with 7th place. Other swims included 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke each with a one second personal best. Amelia Carter (11) and Ella Marsh (12) were two swimmers swimming for the first time. They competed in two and three events respectively and overcame their nerves and both achieving personal best times. Brother and sister Grace and George Tooke (10 and 11) both knocked a massive 10 seconds off their previous times for 100m individual medley which was reward for their hard training in sessions. George achieved 6th place in that event along with 7th place for 50m freestyle. Grace also knocked nearly four seconds off her 50m freestyle time and finishing 7th in the 50m breaststroke. Zaki and Zahrah Thomas (both 11) also had some outstanding swims with Zahrah recording second place in her 50m butterfly along with 5 second PB in her 50m breaststroke and 50m freestyle. Zaki swam 6 seconds faster than he previously in the 100m individual medley finishing in 8th and came 9th in his freestyle race. Fourteen year old Lauren Zaitschenko also had some good swims coming 3rd place in the 50m breaststroke and also achieving 5th in the 100m IM and 50m backstroke. The gala was successful for all swimmers with many personal bests along with valuable gala experience.
by admin | Apr 10, 2011 | Latest News
FOLLOWING the recent success of the younger squad swimmers of Gainsborough Dolphins at the Lincolnshire County Age Groups, two of the Masters swimmers claimed nine medals between them as they represented the Club in a North East Masters event hosted by Darlington Dolphins SC. Masters competitive swimming is increasing in popularity as an activity for those over 25 years of age and up to and including 80 years of age. In Category A for 25-29 year olds Damon Butters, 27 competed in six events whilst 37 year old Nic Clover entered three events in Category C for 35-39 year olds. The duo returned with medals from every event as Damon collected five gold’s and one silver whilst Nic claimed two gold’s and one silver. Damon also set a new Army record as he shaved six seconds off the previous mark to claim his first victory of the day in the 200m freestyle. His other first places came in the 50m butterfly, 100m breaststroke, 100m butterfly, 100m Individual Medley (I/M) with his solitary second place coming in the 50m breaststroke. Nic also claimed victories in the 100m breaststroke and 100m I/M with second place in the 50m breaststroke. More good news came for the Club as Nic was joined by Rachel Haldenby, 38 and Becky Hunt, 40 as they received their Lincolnshire County Colours for representing Lincolnshire in competition last year. The formation of the new swimming club in the town has allowed the Masters section to have its own identity and water time away from the main competitive squads. With two categories available for competitive and fitness the sessions are organised and friendly with achievable schedules allowing for personal development at each member’s own pace. Any ex-swimmers who fancy getting back in and reliving their youth or anyone who wishes to attend to improve their fitness are more than welcome. For more information please visit the Club website – www.gainsboroughdolphins.co.uk or contact Nic Clover 07519520021 or email skip06@talktalk.net.
by admin | Apr 10, 2011 | Latest News
Like any other volunteer based community club and for that matter business, Gainsborough Dolphins Swimming Club need money to survive and grow. As a club we appreciate that it is generally swimmers and parents who contribute most through the fee’s, raffles and club champs etc. and that in the current financial climate with so many other draws on the cash, at times finding the money needed can be difficult.
The club have set the fee’s at a level to cover our yearly pool hire costs and other known regular expenses whilst still aiming to make swimming affordable for you.
As a result of this we are continually looking at ways to generate revenue and sponsorship from local businesses is one area that we are working hard in.
Over the past few months I have worked closely with two businesses and I am please to announce on behalf of the club deals with Kerry Food & Ingredients (Gainsborough) and International Export Packers Ltd (Newark).
Please click on the link to learn more about both deals and the companies who have kindly supported us.If you know of any business or people who would be able to come a ‘partner’ and sponsor the club in someway please pass on their details or ask them to contact me by email – info@gainsboroughdolphins.co.uk
Cheers
Nigel
Chair
by admin | Apr 10, 2011 | Latest News
Congratulations to all those swimmers involved in the recent County Championships that took place in Louth and Grantham through three consecutive Saturday’s in March.
A return of 60+ medals was superb and all swimmers and the coaching staff, especially Mr P have done fanstastic job and the new club is rightly proud of them all.
The club took medals across all age groups and numerous swimmers achieved new personal best times swimming against strong competition.
Thank you to everyone who went along to support the swimmers – their commitment in the heat of the balcolny almost matched that of the swimmers!
The Management Team
