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Congratulations to Emma Hollis who has been identified as a 'Local Hero'. Lloyds TSB and Sportsaid have launched a new initiative to aid up and coming athletes to get support from local businesses wishing to help them chase their 2012 Olympic dream. For every Olympic and Paralympic medal there are thousands of genuine hopefuls committed to their chosen sport with little or no funding.
Each year until 2012, with the help of Sportsaid, Lloyds TSB will will be helping to keep the dream alive for 250 young and emerging sportspeople. Emma has already been interviewed by Roger Black at the launch of the scheme at Olympia last week, answering questions about her training, dreams and local club!
Emma is one of just 5 swimmers to be selected from across Great Britain.
For further information visit the British Swimming website or www.lloydstsblondon2012.co.uk
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Congratulations to Jessica Lambert for being selected by the ASA East Region to represent the County in the forthcoming Inter-County competition to be held at Hatfield on 5th July 2008. Jessica was selected in recognition of her hard work and excellant results at this years Essex blocks despite an unfortunate injury which cut her championship short. A great honour to be recognised and selected for this event - very well deserved. Thanks to coach Lee Richards who assisted in this achievement.
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The half term timetable is available >>> here <<<
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Thanks to all involved in the first club champs of the new season from swimmer to parent to helper! This was the first of the new style galas now licensed as a Level 4 meet. Times achieved at this event will be eligible for submission as entry times to next years Essex County Championships. It was great to see so many new swimmers participating in their first ever gala! Well done to all.
We ran a raffle on the night for the first time to assist in covering the costs of the license and made an amazing £74.00. We will run raffles at future championships so please keep the prizes coming in! As always bottles of wine and boxes of chocolates are always well received.
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The committee and coaches are pleased to welcome Roxy Parkyn to the permanent coaching team at EFDSC to take on the role of the development squad coach. Roxy is not only an experienced swimming coach but is also involved in the training and development of new Level 1 swimming teachers in the area. Many of you will know Roxy from her work at Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool. We wish Roxy all the best in her new role.
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Could we please remind you to have a look around for any raffle prizes you may have suitable for donation to our raffle at Club Champs and the home gala in June? Please pass to Alison Hollis or any member of the committee.
Also don't forget any second hand swimming equipment you may have that you have outgrown etc that we can sell on to other club members for a nominal fee. All proceeds to the Club.Again please pass to Alison Hollis or any committee member.
Thank you.
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Congratulations to Emma Hollis who has broken two British Records within her SB7 classification. Swimming at the IPC International Disability Long Course in May Emma took both the 100m and 50m Britsh Records, both which have stood for many years! Emma now joins brother James who took the S10 British Record in 800 metres free when competing at the Essex Champs earlier in the year!
If you have any other good news stories please pass to Alison Hollis, we want to celebrate all our swimmers successes!
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The time has come to welcome the return of Club Championships next Sunday 18th May 2008 at Loughton Pool. The first event of the 2008 calender is the girls 200 free, boys 400 free and the girls 100/50 breast (50m for the under 11years). please remember to register on arrival and be ready to commence warm-up at 5pm. Remember these meets are now Level 4 licenced so times achieved will be acceptable as Essex QT's.
There is no charge for entry. We will be running a raffle on the night to assist covering the cost of licencing the events so please support us! If you have any raffles prizes please pass to Alison Hollis during the week or bring along on the night.
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Please take the time to nominate 3 members of the club aged 11-25 for the Jack Petchey award. Send your nominations and reasons to debra.waite@tesco.net Each winner receives £300 to spend on the club, a certificate, a medallion and recognition of their achievement. We will be presenting the awards at the Club Championships to be held on 18th May, 1st June 22nd June 2008 (3 awards so three votes!).
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Please be reminded that entries for East region BAGCATS must be handed to Alison Hollis by no later than 7th May 2008. Full details including entry forms can be found on the East Region website (link on right side of this page). Slips have been passed to coaches. Please check the entry times and conditions carefully as late entries or incorrect entries will not be accepted. Swimmers have a personal responsibility in identifying if they have the relevant qualifying times but if you are unclear or not sure of the process please speak with your coach directly.
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