Author: Stuart

Nationals Figure Draw

The figure draw has now been released for the National Age Groups Championships in Gloucester this weekend.  Please find it, along with other essential information, on the event page.

Important note:  all swimmers competing please remember to take the following items with you:

  • Photo accreditation.  This must be worn at all times and you will not be able to swim without it
  • Club tracksuit/kit/CoPA hat (please label it with swimmer’s name)
  • Towels, warm clothing, pool shoes etc.
  • Goggles
  • Nose clips
  • Solo costume (warm up and team costumes will be provided)
  • Black costume and white hat for figures
  • Gel, clips, nets etc.
  • Photo ID (in case of random doping tests)
  • Drinks and snacks
  • Money for car parking

See you there and good luck!

CoPA Success at NW Championships

It was CoPA’s day last Sunday at the NW Regional Championships in Broughton, with the club bringing home a total of 36 medals.  Of the 25 CoPA swimmers who participated, all were awarded at least one medal.

  • Natasha placed third overall in the under 12 figures event to claim a bronze medal
  • Natasha also took a bronze medal for the under 12 solo event
  • The 12 and under combination team (“Little Monsters”: Abby, Elizabeth, Emily, Eve, Evie, Immy, Natasha, Nema, Rachel and Sophia) won a bronze medal
  • Daisy placed first in the 13 – 15 years figures to take gold
  • Daisy also took gold in the 13 – 15 years free solo event, whilst an expressive swim from Leah saw her 4th place figures score translate into an overall 3rd place after her solo swim to take a bronze medal
  • Leah and Daisy won gold for their 13 – 15 years duet
  • The 13 – 15 free team (Daisy, Izzy, Leah and Olivia) placed second to collect silver medals
  • In the 15 – 18 solo event Rhea gained a bronze medal
  • Tilly and Rhea narrowly missed a gold medal but scooped a silver for their 15 – 18 duet performance
  • The 19 and under team (Ana, Isabel, Olivia, Rhea, Sophie and Tilly) demonstrated huge performance strides since the Lancashire competition to take silver medals this time
  • Shannon took a silver and Tilly a bronze for their championships solo swims
  • The champs combination team (Alex, Ellie, Eloise and Megan) took another gold for their amazing routine

Full results can be found here.

An incredibly successful day for CoPA which saw their swimmers’ hard work thoroughly and deservedly rewarded.

CoPA Master the Masters!

Congratulations to CoPA on a sterling performance at the ASA Masters competition today:

  • Fiona took GOLD for her solo in the 40 – 49 years category
  • Shannon won SILVER for her tech/free routine in the 20 – 25 years category
  • The team (Alex, Megan, Eloise and Ellie) won GOLD for their free combo routine in the 20 – 25 years category

Great work CoPA!

ASA event report

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Extra Training for Forthcoming Competitions

There will be extra training for ALL TEAMS at a cost of £10 per swimmer, per session on the following dates:

12 & under and 13 – 15 Teams:       11:30 – 13:30

19 & under and masters teams:     13:30 – 15:30

Please also note earlier start time on Tuesday 1st November: 19:00 – 20:30 (masters squad until 21:00).

ASA Profile Updates

Please would all swimmers ensure that they have an up to date photograph on their ASA profile page.

IF YOU HAVE NOT UPLOADED YOUR PHOTO BY FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED.  THIS WILL AFFECT TEAM ENTRY.

 

To upload a photograph, please read pages 4 & 5 of the entry pack document and then go HERE to upload your photograph.  Enter your name or ASA membership number to locate your profile and upload a photo/edit your details.

Swimmers are also invited to submit biographical information about themselves via this ASA form, which will assist the commentators at the event, and may be read out on the day.

Official merchandise for the event can be ordered here.