Arena League (previously known as Speedo)
Round 1 of Arena League will be held at Southbury Road Pool (EN1 1YQ) on Saturday 9th October 2011. We are hoping to have the intial team out by Sunday. This will be posted on the noticeboard and website, If you are selected you will be expected to swim and must let Lee Richards know as a matter of urgency if you cannot make it. Club kit and hat must be worn. Due to this being a local event no coach will be provided but if you have a difficulty with transport then please contact Alison Hollis or Debra Waite.
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East Region Winter Meet 6th/7th Nov 2010
The entry information for the above Championships is now available on the East Region website. Please read the entry information carefully before submitting your entry. Times must have be been acheived since 1st January 2010. Entries to Alison Hollis no later than Sunday 10th October. (For your info Premier Inn Norwich South are currently offering rooms at £29.00 per room)
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Personal best tool available ...
... on downloads tab - save to your pc when prompted, then follow instructions. You will need password to use - you can get password from Greg
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Bancrofts Pool Closurers for this term - 04 September 2010
Sessions at Bancrofts School on the following dates have been cancelled due to school events
September: Wednesday 08, Monday 13, Tuesday 14, and Monday 20.
Ocotober: Tuesday 5, Monday 11, Wednesday 13.
November: Tuesday 2, Tuesday 9, Tuesday 23 (Monday 15 - no parking on school site).
December: Wednesday 01
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New session for Advanced Dev and Dev squads
A new session is available for all Advanced develpment and Development squad swimmers at Bancrofts on Fridays from :8:20pm to 9:20pm
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Redbridge Sprint Meet - 01 September 2010
Please be reminded the closing date for Redbridge is this Friday 3rd Sept. Remember this is the last opportunity to acheive Essex and East Region Winter Meet times.
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Essex 2011 QT's on Downloads page
Essex QT's available
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London Borough of Redbridge - Autumn Meet 2nd and 3rd Oct
EFDSC are entering the above Level 3 meet to be held at Fulwell Cross Pool. Full details can be found on the club notice board and the Redbridge website. This is an excellant local gala aimed at all squads. It provides an ideal opportunity for our newer swimmers to compete at an open meet for the first time as well our more experienced swimmers who can acheive county and regional qualifying times. All swimmers are expected to make a real effort to enter this gala. For further information, advice and guidance on how to enter please speak with your coach, Roxy, Gary, Greg, Heather or Lee in the first instance. Entries should be made on the club entry form and submitted to Hilary Thomas no later than 3rd September 2010. Cheques should be made payable to EFDSC - no late entries will be accepted.
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Summer holiday timetable 16th July - 3rd Sep
Available by clicking >>> here <<<
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ASA 'Zonal Meets' 2011
Many of you have been asking about the new 'zonal meets' being introduced by the ASA. At last I have now been able to find out some more info for you. These new meets will be held on the last weekend in Jan from 2011 onwards. We will swim as part of the Midland Region and the new pool at Corby has been provisionally booked for this. The programme will be set nationally with QT's however each Zone will be able to set consideration times to ensure their meet is viable. Medals will be sourced nationally so all will be the same. Times will be published soon and as soon as I know them I will circulate in all the normal places. However please keep the 29th and 30th Janaury free as this meet will be another chance to set national times in a 50m pool. I will be reviewing possible accomodation in the area and depending on numbers we maybe able to travel as a team to this event.
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Essex County Champs 27/28 November 2010
I am pleased to announce I am now in possession of the entry information for the Essex County Champs and Special Age Group relays to be held at Braintree on 27/28 Nov. Full details can be found on the Essex County website and club notice board. Closing date for entries to reach Alison Hollis is Sunday 10th October- this allows for times acheived at Redbridge Gala on 2nd/3rd Oct ro be used for entry. There will be no extension to this date - late entries will not be accepted.Entries should be accompanied by a cheque made payable to EFDSC. Times must have been acheived at a licensed meet within the preceeding 12 months of the official closing date and therefore entered on the ASA database. This will be checked by Essex ASA. For further info please speak with your coach in the first instance.
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Essex Champs 2011
Details of the 2011 Essex champs and qualifying times have just been released by Essex County ASA. Full details can be found on their website in due course and our club notice board from Sunday. There are some important changes that you need to be aware of;
Age Group Champs will take place over 3 weekends 19/20 Feb, March 12/13th, March 26/27th in an 8 lane pool. No relays.
There will be one closing date in Jan. All entry times must be licensed event times except swimmers in the youngest age group. Coaches will be able to provide additional information about entry into the championships and qualifying times. May I take this opportunity to remind you that all our own Club Championships are licensed events and therefore times can be used for entry into the Essex Championships. For details of the remaining club champs for 2010 please refer to the club calender or speak directly with your coach. 2010 County Champs was an exciting and successful time for theclub lets make 2011 even more successful! Keep swimming fast!
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Dates for the diary!
Just to give you some advanced warning of the following events:
ASA East Region Winter Championships - UEA Norwich 6th/7th Nov 2010
EFDSC Winter Meet - Loughton - 14th November 2010
National Arena League (Speedo) - 9th Oct 13th Nov 11th Dec
ASA Essex Winter Champs - Braintree - 27/28th Nov 2010
Further details to follow when available.
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Early morning sessions.
We are pleased to announce that we have secured an additional early morning session on Fridays at Loughton Pool commencing at 5.45 until 7.15am. This session is aimed at the performance and pre-performance squads however swimmers from the advanced development squad will also be welcome if agreed by their coach. Masters wishing to attend this, or any other morning session should speak with the head coach inthe first instance.
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Thank you for helping...... - 30 June 2010
Thanks to all those of you who helped out at the Summer Gala last week. Many of the usual faces turned up to assist plus some very welcome new faces. The food spread for the officals and coaches was amazing and conduct of our swimmers first class. The total amount raised was a little under £3000 which was superb considering entries were down on last year but the raffle and food assisted in boosting funds.Your help is really appreciated and although it is often said - the success of all our events really does rely on support from our parents.
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3rd place trophy for Junior arena league final - Sunday 27 June
A severely depleted Epping team achieved 3rd place in the consolation final of the Junior arena National league at Braintree. Thanks to all swimmer and parents who attended. The team : Hannah O-H, Elise W, Amelia P, Jessica F, Madison D, Connie K, Sasha L, Molly W, Lisa W, Deana L, Hannah G, Zachary F, Rokas S, James W, Michael S, Max A and Connor S! All swimmers excelled and completed many events for the club, with James Wakefield excelling competing in 9 events. Well done to all !
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Return of Club Champs......
Just a reminder that club champs continue on Sunday 4th and 11th July. Warm up starts at 5pm prompt. For new swimmers, club championships are an excellcnt introduction to competition swimming where younger and inexperienced swimmers can compete for the first time in a safe and supportive environment. Medals are awarded in all age groups through to 6th position. Trophies are presented for fastest girl and boy at the presentation evening in January. Dates and events of future club champs can be obtained by clicking on the club calender on the 'events' heading above. Come along and enjoy! All squad swimmers are expected to compete.
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NEW SWIM SUIT RULES - 08 November 2009
BL 8.2 competitors must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1st 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.
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