Free Extra Training for Under 12 Swimmers

SwimNorthwest are currently running their first Level 1 synchro coaching course at Stockport and swimmers are required for the practical sessions.  We are therefore pleased to offer an opportunity for extra training sessions for any under 12 skill 1 or 2 swimmers to come for free sessions on Sat 17/12/16 between 12:00 to 14:00 and/or Sunday 18/12/16 between 12:20 to 14:00 at Stockport Grand Central leisure centre.

Any interested parties please let Sara Dixon know on Sara.Dixon@lifeleisure.net so that we are aware of numbers.

CoPA Shine at the Nationals!

It was a successful weekend for CoPA at the ASA National Age Group Championships last weekend.  20 swimmers made the trip to Gloucester and achieved the following noteworthy results:

  • Daisy qualified to swim her solo and finished 6th (out of 12 who qualified) in the 13-15 solos
  • Daisy & Leah also qualified to swim their duet in the 13-15 age category and finished 8th
  • Rhea & Tilly swam their duet in the 15-18 age category and finished 7th
  • The 12 and under “Little Monsters” combination team (Abby, Elizabeth, Emily, Eve, Evie, Immy, Natasha, Nema, Rachel and Sofia) swam an outstanding routine to finish an impressive 9th out of 26 teams.  Many of these swimmers have only been with CoPA for less than 12 months!
  • The 13-15 free team (Daisy, Izzy, Leah and Olivia) finished 11th
  • The 19 & under combination team (Ana, Isabel, Olivia, Sophie, Rhea and Tilly) finished 2nd out of 17 to take a well deserved silver medal!

Full results can be found on the ASA event hub.

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.