Stirling Swimmers selected for European Junior Championships in July

Stirling Swim duo Lucy Ellis and Jak Scott are joined by East Kilbride's Corrie Scott and Thomas Allen from Swim Flintshire to make up the Scotland contingent of the 57 strong team from GB. Read more

 

 

Shop at Forthbank - May 5th

The swim shop will be open at Forthbank (across from the Peak) on May 5^th 6-7PM. For the purchase of costumes/trunks and the ordering of other kit.

Wallace Highschool Access - Monday April 27

We apology to swimmers from Silver B who turned up to Wallace Highschool on Monday April 27 only to be turned away.

However the problem was again outside of the clubs control, we had earlier in the day been assured that the pool would be available to us, unfortunately this had not been passed on to the booking system and the janitor therefore turned swimmers away, however when Richard arrived he managed to organise with Active Stirling and we gained entrance.

The committee is working with Active Stirling to improve access issues and have already alerted them to the issue.

We have been assured that this is teething problems and that the issues will be cleared up.

Gala Entry Procedures

This is a reminder to parents, gala entries are done according to the gala entry sheets received, any changes will have to be communicated directly to the gala convenor gala@stirlingswimming.co.uk. Please remember that fees are due for every accepted swim even if your child withdraws, for detailed information check out the gala entry procedures.

WEST DISTRICT 2009 GROUP 4 CHAMPIONSHIP - LONG COURSE

Dates and Venue

20th / 21st June Tollcross Leisure Centre - Glasgow

Sessions: 10:00am and 2:30pm each day.

Warm Ups: 9:00am and 1:30pm each day.

Age Groups

10-12Yrs, 13/14Yrs & Open

 

As this meet is the weekend prior to the Nationals, it should be attended Anyone who doesn't have nationals times, all younger swimmers who qualify (see Group 4 Qualification Times

) as there is no junior events at Nationals and anyone who may still need a time for British, the latter category should do so in agreement with Kerry.

 

Grp 4 Info

 

If you wish to attend this Gala please inform Gala Convenor prior to May 18, if you are in doubt regarding your attendance at this meet and/or which events you should swim please speak to your coach.

New Expense Clairm rules for West District Events

Please note there are new expense claim rules for West District Events.

 

Details to be found on the West District Site Expense Allowances for Volunteers

Incyte Consulting Ltd Sponsor of Trophy for Stirling Open

Incyte Consulting Ltd has become a headline sponsor of the Stirling Open Swimming Championships in Scotland. This annual event involves up to 300 swimmers aged 10-14 and has produced several international swimmers and champions over the years.

 

 

Urgent Alloa Meet - May 30 & 31

Stirling Swimming will be entering this meet, any swimmer from Silver B, Silver A or Gold who is looking for times and wish to swim at this meet please send an email to gala@stirlingswimming.co.uk with info on which events you want entered into:

 

For more details of meet and the events have a look here : http://www.swimscotland.co.uk/meetinfo/alloaopen09.pdf

 

Information needs to go to gala convenor by Tuesday April 28^th.

 

Thanks

West District Group 3 Programme is now available

Location DG 1 Sports Complex - Dumfries

Saturday am -  Session 1

Saturday pm -  Session 2

Sunday am - Session 3

Sunday pm - Session 4

Important - New Training times and venues for all squads

With the Peak now open please note the new training schedule for all squads, please check the training times on the website

Please note Wallace HS still closed for training

Wallace HS is still closed for training, tonight Monday April 20: Silver A will train at University at 6:30, No training for Silver B

 

 

Kayrine Kelly brings home medal galore from Scottish Agegroups

Over Easter the squad of national agegroup swimmers from Stirling put in a superb performance at the Scottish National Agegroup in Edinburgh.

Kayrine Kelly was the top performer from the club with a total of two silver medals in 200 Fly and 400IM and four bronze medals in 800 Free, 200 Free, 200IM and 1500 Free, with participation in another two finals in 100 Free (8^th), 200 Back (4^th)

Martin Cremin showed his strength in the long distance events by brining home bronze in all 3, 400 Free, 800 Free and 1500 Free

Claire Wilson qualified for the 100 and 200 backstroke finals, took bronze in the 200 distance and a 6^th place in the 100m distance.

Stephanie Hanley qualified for the finals in the 100 and 200 back where she was placed 6^th and 4^th respectively.

Scott MacArthur qualified for the finals in the 200 breast where he took 5^th place with a massive PB (this also placed Scott 2^nd amongst the Scottish Swimmers)

Rosie Ogg qualified for the finals in 100 and 200 Free, where she came 7^th and 4^th respectively.

Nicole Govan qualified for the finals in 100 back where she took 5^th place and just missed out on finals in the 100 Free and 100 Fly

Nikoline Laidlaw showed her distance freestyle has improved with massive PB’s across all events cumulating with a 5^th place in 1500 freestyle.

Katie McKenna put in a good performance especially for the relay teams, and finished 8^th in the 800 Freestyle.

Andrew Loudon also performed well in the distance freestyle events.

The girls relay teams performed well, with the 4*200 meter freestyle (Stephanie Hanley, Katie McKenna, Nicole Govan and Nikoline Laidlaw) coming 7^th, the 4*100 meter freestyle (Stephanie Hanley, Nicole Govan, Nikoline Laidlaw and Katie McKenna) coming 9^th and the 4*100m medley (Stephanie Hanley, Jennifer Rogerson, Nicole Govan and Katie McKenna) coming 8^th. All with significantly improved times.

Scottish National Agegroup Championships

Scottish National Agegroup championships are currently taking place in Edinburgh at the Commonwealth Pool. Follow the action live here: http://www.swimscotland.org.uk/meets09/snags09/index.htm

The following swimmers represent Stirling Swimming: Rosie Ogg, Andrew Loudon, Lucy Ellis, Jak Scott, Katie McKenna, Kevin Dickson, Stephanie Hanley, Genna Doctor, Martin Cremin, Jennifer Rogerson, Jade Williams, Nicole Govan, Nikoline Laidlaw, Kayrine Kelly, Claire Wilson and Scott MacArthur.