Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

Club News

• 11/03/2010
• Derventio Excel Development Series
  
  Starting this Saturday 13 March, Derventio Excel are running a series of development camps aimed at Derbyshire Swimmers of County standard and above. For more information, and a booking form about this Saturdays butterfly camp click here. For more information about the series of camps click here. Bookings can now be made in advance for all or some of the development camps.
  
  Derventio Excel Open Meet 2010
  
  Open Meet draft programme now available to view here.
  
  Any ammendments need to be emailed to promoter.openmeet@derventioexcel.org.uk before Friday 12 march 2010. Any general enquiries should be addressed to the event promoter Andy Smithurst on 07875 468504.
  
  
  Updated - All time top 10 DX Swims
  
  Times taken from both past and present members of DX, here are the all time top 10 swims for male and female swimmers in all events. Updates in yellow.
  
  

  Derventio Prepare for British Champ's

  A group of talented young swimmers from Derventio eXcel Swim Squad are now in the final stages of preparation for competition at the ASA British Championships and Commonwealth Trials, which are to take place at Ponds Forge Pool in Sheffield from 29 th Mar 2010. Eight swimmers from the elite Derbyshire squad have made the very tough qualifying times which will enable them to compete with the top swimmers in the UK, including the likes of double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington and Derbyshire's own, Ross Davenport.

  The eight Derventio qualifiers are:

  •  Catherine Williams (13) – 50, 100, 200 & 400m Freestyle

  •  Emily Allsop (16) – 50, 100 & 200m Backstroke

  •  Zichen Liu (18) - 50, 100 & 200m Backstroke

  •  Chris Steeples (17) – 100 & 200m Breaststroke

  •  Sarah Vasey (13) – 100 & 200m Breaststroke

  •  Molly Renshaw (13) – 100 & 200m Breastroke

  •  Hannah Jones (12) – 200m Butterfly

  •  Livvie Sefton (17) – 50m Butterfly

   

  Emily & Chris are both ranked high in their respective age groups and hopeful of making the GB squad, which is to compete at the European Junior Championships in Helsinki, Finland in July.

   

  This is Andi Manley's first British Championships in charge of Derventio, since taking up the position of Head Coach in June last year. Andi said: “Some of our swimmers are now on the verge of progressing to international level and the talent emerging from the younger members of the squad is extremely promising; which is a testament to the hard work that they put in at the pool, day-in, day-out, throughout the year. Although these eight have made the times to compete at this event, ⅔ of the squad have also achieved numerous qualifying times for the National Championships in August. I fully expect many of these to also make the British Champ's times next year”

   

  Derventio sponsor, swimwear manufacturer, blueseventy have also agreed to provide all Derventio swimmers competing at this event with the newly approved Fina (world swimming governing body) costumes, known as nero-TX jammer and kneeskin.

   

  Andi will also be taking other members of the squad along to compete in the relay events all of whom are expected to shine at the Derbyshire County Championships which begin this weekend.

  Picture L to R: Andi Manley (Head Coach), Sarah Vasey, Catherine Williams, Hannah Jones, Zichen Liu, Emily Allsop, Christopher Steeples, Molly Renshaw, Livvie Sefton

  
  
  
  
  
• British Swimming Newsletter
  
  
  The latest British Swimming Newsletter containing a summary of all the FINA rule changes you need to know is now available to download here
  
  
  New kit order
  
  A kit order will be placed for 2010 British Championships, Commonwealth Games Trials polo shirts and hoodies. These will be in the same format as previous years (TRIALS 2010 on the back of the garment with the usual DX logo and swimmers name on the front) the costs are as follows;
  
  POLO - £20, HOODIE - £23, ZIPPED HOODIE - £24
  
  Ruth is also taking orders for general club kit.
  Deadline for these orders are February 26th.
  An order will also be placed for DX hats subject to receiving the required number for minimum order purposes. PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR THESE ARE FEBRUARY 20TH.
  Please send completed order form with cheques payable to Derventio Excel Swim Squad.
  
  For more information or to obtain an order form, please contact Ruth.
  
  
  
  Glory Board 2010
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  Glory Board 2010 updated 11/02/2010.
  
  

• Derventio eXcel Swim Squad – A New 50m Home on the Horizon

  DX Chairman Karl Davidson has been in discussions with the Director of Environmental Services at Derby City Council, Paul Robinson who had instigated a feasibility study into the leisure facilities within Derby.

  After a meeting this morning at the Council House a press release has been issued to the media that Derby will have a 50 metre swimming pool, which will be part of the 'Hub' for all leisure activities in Derby.

  Press Release: Development of Sports Facilities in Derby

  Also within the £46/50 million pound project will be a further four satellite facilities with 25 metre pools which will be either the refurbishment of existing pools or new build.

  Karl will be involved in the discussions relating to the specification and needs relating to swimming for this project which has an exciting outlook for the future of DX. Derventio eXcel, which is the Performance Squad of Derbyshire Swimming's Performance Pathway, will be based at the new facility and will work alongside Derby City Council.

  More information relevant to DX will be released when available. Read the press release and listen to the local radio stations now for more detailed information.

• 27/11/2009

• Derventio eXcel Swim Squad – New Selection Criteria

  Following the review of the Performance Pathway for swimming in Derbyshire, the new selection criteria for Derventio eXcel Swim Squad have now been published. These can be viewed by following the link below.

  Derventio eXcel Selection Criteria 2009

   

• 05/11/2009

• Derventio eXcel Swim Squad – Important Announcement

  To safeguard the financial future of Derventio eXcel, the Performance Squad of the Derbyshire Swimming Development Pathway, the DX executive committee has reluctantly taken the decision to consolidate the training venues available to swimmers. It has been decided that all training from today, November 5, will be based at the Performance Centres in Derby, Ripley and Etwall under Head Coach Andi Manley.

  DX swimmers currently training at other venues (Dronfield, Staveley, Chesterfield and Sheffield) are invited to continue their training at the Performance Centres in Derby, Ripley and Etwall.

  With the approval of the DASA budget at its AGM on Saturday securing DASA's contribution to DX funding, the club is now able to commit to fulfilling its role as the Performance Squad of the new Derbyshire Swimming Development Pathway. The new criteria for DX membership will be released shortly and swimmers should receive their invitation by November 14th 2009.

  Performance Centre Training Times

  Monday AM 0530 / 0730 Etwall  •  Monday PM 1700 / 2000 Moorways

  Tuesday AM 0530 / 0730 Queens  •  Tuesday PM 1700 / 1900 Moorways

  Wednesday AM 0530 / 0730 Etwall  •  Wednesday PM 1700 / 1900 Moorways

  Thursday AM 0530 / 0730 Queens  •  Thursday PM 0430 / 1930 Moorways

  Friday AM 0530 / 0730 Ripley  •  Friday PM 1700 / 2000 Moorways

  Saturday AM 0600 / 0800 Ripley

  Land Training and Pool Work are included within all times.

  Coaching queries call Andi Manley: 07770 546545 • General queries call Karl Davidson: 07957 992104

    

• 05/11/2009

• Further Selection Celebration for Derventio's Emma Smithurst

  Following on from last week's call up to compete at the European Short Course Championships in Turkey prior to Christmas, Ripley swimmer Emma Smithurst has received further international recognition with selection for the Great Britain team to face Germany in the Duel Meet to be held in Swansea over the weekend of February 21/22.
  
  Emma who is currently training with City of Manchester Aquatics whilst studying in Manchester has retained her membership of Derventio eXcel and City of Derby Swimming Clubs.
  
  Accompanying Emma as part of the Great Britain coaching team will be her Coach at Manchester, Mark Rose who was previously Head Coach with Derventio eXcel.

     

• 05/11/2009

• Saturday Training at Ripley

  Training at Ripley on Saturday 7^th November will run as normal for all DX swimmers who are not competing at the Midland SC Championships.

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

    

• 27/10/2009

• Ripley swimmer Emma Smithurst selected for GB

  The success story of Derventio eXcel, the Competitive Performance Squad of Derbyshire's Swimming Performance Pathway has continued with the selection of Ripley swimmer Emma Smithurst in the Great Britain team to compete at the forthcoming European Short Course Championships taking place in Istanbul from December 10/13.

  
  Although Emma is now doing the bulk of her training with City of Manchester Aquatics she retains her membership with Derventio eXcel.

  
  Emma's selection marks a proud moment for Derventio eXcel as she is the squad's first female swimmer to achieve an international call up; Dave Ellis led the way for DX as its first swimmer to represent the country at a major championship. Their achievements are a fantastic testament to the foresight and support six years ago of The  Derbyshire Swimming Association and Derbyshire Sport in implementing and developing a performance pathway for all  swimmers within Derbyshire. There is no doubt that without the introduction of this pathway and the opportunity of a full time training programme with first Mark Rose as Head Coach and now with Andi Manley at the reins, Emma would have had to follow Ross Davenport and Dean Milwain in training outside the County. 

  
  Emma describes her selection as "... fantastic and exciting, I was unsure if I had made the selection criteria, so I just got my head down in training after the Summer break and worked towards The British Championships in March. I hope I can go out to Istanbul and swim to the best of my ability and use the experience hopefully towards further Championship opportunities in the future".

   

• 27/10/2009

• DX Newsletter

  The latest issue of the club newsletter can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

  Newsletter - October 2009

• 27/10/2009

• DX Christmas Party and Race Night

• DX will host a combined Christmas Party and Race Nite to take place at The Out of Town Inn, Ripley on Tuesday December 29th 2009.

  It is anticipated that the evening's entertainment will start with the first race around 6pm.

  The evening is being arranged by Matt, Livvi, Jo and Chris so please contact them if you have any ideas for the evening.

  A bring and share buffet will be in operation.

  Further details will follow, please keep track on website.

     

• 27/10/2009

• New Treasurer for DX

• The DX Committee is delighted to welcome Belper Marlin's Peter Marshall as its new Treasurer. Peter has been on the Committee of Belper Marlin Swimming Club for eight years and has been its Treasurer for five years. He is also the Trophy Secretary (organising the trophies for Club Champs and Belper's Open Meet) and 'Whites' officials co-ordinator (organising officials for galas, Club Champs and Open Meet.) He has been a registered timekeeper for quite a few years and officiates at local County and Regional events. He is currently working towards Judge 1 qualification, in Peter's words "as slowly as I'm allowed to".
   
  Peter says, "I'm not a swimmer myself, I leave all that down to Fran., but I can drown with attitude when pushed".

• Peter takes over the reins from Neil Sefton who is, nevertheless, remaining on the committee. The heartfelt thanks of the DX Committee go to Neil for his sterling work through difficult times on behalf of the club.

• 27/10/2009

• Website back in action

  Sincere apologies for the lack of activity on the website recently. Our webmaster Simon Mounsey has been indisposed but is now back at his keyboard!

    

• 05/10/2009

• City of Derby Long Course Level 1 Open Meet

  An entry pack for the City of Derby Long Course Level 1 Open Meet 2010 can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

  City of Derby Entry Pack

  This event is on the DX Calendar and is to be entered through your Home Club.

  Please let Andi Manley and Sue Keane have a copy of your entries.

    

• 05/10/2009

• Northampton Winter Festival Long Course Level 1 Open Meet

  An entry pack for the Northampton Winter Festival Long Course Level 1 Open Meet 2009 can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

  Northampton Winter Festival Entry Pack

  This event takes place on 4/5/6 December and entry forms are required by Sue Keane on or before 23rd October.

    

• 30/09/2009

• Lincoln Vulcans Open Meet – Request for Officials

  Lincoln Vulcans still require judges and timekeepers for their open meet on the 17th Oct. If you would be able to help please contact Cheryl using the link below:

  Cheryl - Lincoln Vulcans

   

   

• 24/09/2009

• Performance Pathway Review Process - Position Statement September 23

• The latest position statement issued by DASA's Strategic Group reviewing the future of the Performance Pathway for Swimming in Derbyshire is available for download using the link below:

  DASA Performance Pathway Review - Position Statement September 23

   

• 23/09/2009

• DX Open Meet 2010

  British Swimming have now finalised their dates for the 2010 British Championships (incorporating Commonwealth Games Trials). The format will be to replicate the swimming programme of the Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi, India during the Autumn of 2010 over six days of competition. The British Championships will therefore be taking place at Ponds Forge starting on Monday 29th March and concluding on Saturday April 3rd.

   

  This obviously causes a clash with the dates we had booked for the DX Open Meet over the Easter Weekend. British Swimming made a request to DX asking if we would consider moving our Open Meet. After some negotiation with both British Swimming and Ponds Forge we have agreed to do so.

   

  The new dates for the DX Open Meet are now Easter Sunday April 4th and Monday April 5th.

   

  Please enter this in your diary as Sue Keane will be contacting you shortly regarding your assistance both in the lead up to and during the Meet. DX do need the assistance of all members to make this event another outstanding success, especially financially!

   

  Any questions – please contact Andy Smithurst on 07875 468504 or by email.

   

• 23/09/2009

• Annual Competition Calendar

  The calendar of competitions for 2009-2010 can be downloaded using the link below:
  

• DX Competition Calendar 2009-2010

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• 19/09/2009

• Team Managers Course

  There will be a Team Managers Course Level 1 run on behalf of DX by the ASA either at the end of this year or early 2010.

   

  Attendance of this course enables you to become part of the DX pool of Team Managers who represent the squad on poolside at Open Meets and who participate on Squad Camps, both in GB and overseas.

   

  Would anybody who is interested in gaining this qualification please click the link link below to register to receive further information.

• Team Manager's Course Information

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• 17/09/2009

• Andi Manley Meeting with Part-Timers

  An important meeting will take place for all DX Part-Time swimmers and parents (except those who were seen in the North at Staveley this morning) on Monday 21st September at 7:30pm in the Café at Moorways Pool.

  Andi Manley

  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad
   

• 16/09/2009

• New Chairman for Derventio eXcel

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  Karl Davidson is the new Chairman of Derventio eXcel.

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  Following the resignation of Rob Hignett from the chair owing to increased work commitments, Karl was unanimously elected by the DX Committee to fulfil the role of Chairman until the next AGM. Rob has agreed to remain on the Committee to support Karl and other members of the executive.
  
  Karl, who many of you will have seen regularly on pool-side as an official, is a Licensed Judge 1 and has officiated at National level. He is the father of seven children but all have left the nest with the exception of 11-year-old Oliver who won two silver medals at the ASA Nationals in July.
  
  Karl is the Managing Director of a Long Eaton-based vending company and his considerable business experience will be a major asset in his new role at DX.
  
  Asked about his appointment, Karl commented:
  
  I am aware of the honour that has been given to me and the responsibility that I have to maintain the achievements, influence and prestige of Derventio eXcel. I shall try to strengthen the performance pathway for swimming in Derbyshire in which Derventio eXcel fulfils a key role. I look forward to the challenges ahead.
  
  DASA have been informed of the change of leadership and have issued the following statement:
  
  Derbyshire Swimming wishes to thank Rob for his work, energy and commitment to Derventio eXcel as Chair and is pleased to see Rob will stay on to provide the benefit of his experience to the executive.  We are also pleased to welcome Karl Davidson as Chair and look forward to working together with Karl and DX as a whole to see the implementation of a true swimmer pathway in Derbyshire.
   
  

• 14/09/2009

• DX Roll of Honour British Gas ASA National Championships (50m) 2009

  A Roll of Honour of Finalists and Semi-Finalists from the 2009 ASA Nationals has been posted on the Glory Board.

    

• 14/09/2009

• Midlands Short Course Championships 2009

  Hi Everyone, 

  I would like to start collecting the entries for the above meet asap.

  All the information about the meet can be downloaded using the link below:

  Midlands Short Course Pack 2009

  Although the entry is to be done on line, I would like an entry form from everyone.  The form and qualifying times are included under the above link.

  Would all north swimmers who have qualifying times contact me so that I can arrange to collect their entries.

  Finally, if anyone is unsure what or how many events to enter please have a word with Andi.

  Any problems let me know. 

  Thanks

  Sue Keane

  Tel: 01332 518696

   

• 09/09/2009

• DX Swim Hats

  Hi All

  I have a number of orders for named DX Swim Hats and will be placing the order at the weekend.

  If you have completed an order form your order is already to go. I have had a number of verbal requests over the previous few months that unfortunately I may not have remembered them all so could you all please confirm by e mail to ruth.s@fsmail.net by Friday September 11th, followed by an order form and payment.

  Also if there are any full-time members who wish to order either named or plain hats please complete an order form and send along with cheque payable to Derventio Excel, again by Friday 11th September.

  Kind regards

  Ruth Smithurst

    

• 09/09/2009

• City of Derby SC - An Invitatation from Club Secretary Elaine Goodwin

  Please find attached information about our exciting Black Tie event on 31st October at Pride Park Stadium.

  Pride Park Black Tie Charity Event

  We would love to see lots of you there.

  
  Many thanks.
  
  Elaine Goodwin
  Secretary
  City of Derby Swimming Club
     

• 04/09/2009

• Week 4 Timetable

  South Squad – Week 4: 7 September to 13 September

  Swimmers are expected to attend 9 sessions this week, from the 10 sessions that are available.

   

  	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
  AM		5:30 – 7:30	5:30 - 7:30	5:30 – 7:30	5:30 - 7:30	6:00 – 8:00
  		Queens	Etwall	Queens	Ripley	Ripley
  PM	17:00 – 20:00	17:00 – 19:00	16:30 – 19:15	16:30 – 19:30	17:00 – 20:00
  	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways

   

  North Squad – Week 4: 7 September to 13 September

  Swimmers are expected to attend all 8 sessions that are available. If you are able to attend a 9^th session in the South pool-time, then even better, with Wednesday being an ideal time to do this.

  	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
  AM	5:00 - 6:45	5:30 – 7:30		5:00 - 6:45	5:00 - 6:45	7:00 – 9:00	Rest Day
  	HLC Staveley	Sharley Park		HLC Staveley	HLC Staveley	Dronfield
  PM	16:30 – 19:30	19:15 – 21:30		18:00 – 20:00			Rest Day
  	Brookfield	Ponds Forge		HLC Staveley

   

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 03/09/2009

• DX North - Restructuring

  Andi would like to meet with all DX North swimmers and parents on Monday 7^th September at Brookfield. Please make every effort to attend.
     

• 02/09/2009

• GB Olympic Coach visits DX

  GB Olympic coach Ben Titley was in attendance at this evening's training session. Ben who coaches several athletes on the World Class programme at Loughborough (including Liam Tancock, Ross Davenport and Lizzie Simmonds) ran the rule over DX swimmers during a breast stroke session at Moorways.

  

     

• 02/09/2009

• DX Restructuring

  We are now in the final stages of the re-structuring of Derventio eXcel and you will be kept up-to-date with information as soon as we are able to pass this on to you all. In the meantime, please keep checking the website for weekly training timetables.

  DX North Timetable

  The DX North pool programme has now merged with the top squad of Chesterfield ASC. Details for the remainder of this week are set out below:

  Wednesday @ QPLC 6.00 - 8.00pm

  Thursday am @ QPLC 5.45 - 7.30am

  Thursday pm @ QPLC 4.00 - 5.30pm

  Friday @ QPLC 7.30 - 9.15pm

   

  From next week (7th Sept), Queen's Park LC closes for a major refurbishment and a revised temporary timetable will be in place as follows:

  	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
  AM	5:00 - 6:45	5:30 – 7:30		5:00 - 6:45	5:00 - 6:45	7:00 – 9:00	Rest Day
  	HLC Staveley	Sharley Park		HLC Staveley	HLC Staveley	Dronfield
  PM	16:30 – 19:30	19:15 – 21:30		18:00 – 20:00			Rest Day
  	Brookfield	Ponds Forge		HLC Staveley

   

  Until restructuring is finalised, DX South sessions are also open to all swimmers.

  A squad meeting will take place next week where further information will be made available.

   

• 25/08/2009

• Week 3 Timetable

  South Squad swimmers should attend 8 sessions next week, with North Squad details to follow asap.

  Week 3: 31 Aug to 6 September

   

  	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
  AM		5:30 – 7:30		5:30 – 7:30		6:00 – 8:00
  		Queens		Queens		Ripley
  PM	17:00 – 20:00	17:00 – 19:00	17:00 – 19:15	16:30 – 19:30	17:00 – 20:00
  	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways

   

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 21/08/2009

  Bank Holiday Arrangements

  Bank Holiday: 31^st August 2009

   

  ·       South Squad will train 17:00-20:00 at Moorways.

  ·       No session for North Squad due to QPLC being closed.

   

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 24/08/2009

• Weekly Log Sheets

  Weekly Log Sheets are now available to collect from Andi Manley at any session. These should be kept in a folder and will be checked at various points throughout the season. More importantly, they are a valuable tool for you in recording as much information as possible about your training programme.

  Alternatively, you may want to keep a training log in a diary etc. instead. This is fine but needs to be maintained and accurately kept throughout the season.

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 21/08/2009

• Week 2 Timetable

  The timetable for week  2 of the new season can be downloaded by following the link below:

  Week 2 Timetable

    

• 21/08/2009

• Performance Pathway Review Process - Position Statement August 10

  The latest position statement issued by DASA's Strategic Group reviewing the future of the Performance Pathway for Swimming in Derbyshire is available for download using the link below:

  DASA Performance Pathway Review - Position Statement August 10

   

• 13/08/2009

• New Season Arrangements

• With the new season approaching on Aug 17th, the anticipated squad reorganisation has unfortunately not been finalised. Therefore, ALL swimmers are to continue as before but along the revised programme that is listed below.

  Arrangements for the first week of the new season (17-23 August) are for all swimmers to attend six sessions:

  • South Squad will be PM only Monday to Friday at Moorways, as well as Saturday AM at Ripley, all at normal times.

  • North Squad to train as per last season with Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat AM as well as Thursday PM. This will then change from week 2 onwards.

    

• 07/07/2009

• Saturday Morning: Dronfield Training Cancelled

  There will be no training at Dronfield this Saturday due to DX competing at the Northampton Open Meet.

  Training will be available at Ripley for those swimmers not competing at Northampton.

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad
   

• 06/07/2009

• Performance Pathway Review Process

  Dear parents, members and swimmers,

  This document contains a straight copy of the Post-It Note feedback from the Pathway consultation held at Moorways on Monday 15^th June. I apologise for the delay in getting this information back to you. John Hidle kindly compiled this from the Post-It Notes collected on the evening.

  Post-It Feedback

  Rob Hignett
  Chair

   

• 06/07/2009

• Bowling Social

• Just to confirm, the bowling has been booked for 7pm on the 7th of July, at Showcase. The event will be free of charge due to donations from the committee, and money will only be needed for drinks etc. 

  It's planned that the majority will train until 6.30, then travel up to the centre. No transport has been organised, but as many people as possible are encouraged to join in, including parents! We have booked six lanes, so there should be plenty of space. But as one game is predicted to take about one hour, time restrictions have meant we can only have one game as most are at school the following morning etc.

  Hope to see you there,

  Rob Guest
  Male Team Captain

   

• 02/07/2009

• Lincoln Vulcans Open Meet

  We will be doing the Lincoln Vulcans Open Meet in October (See Andi's note below).  The closing date is the end of July so entry forms need to be forwarded to Sue Keane as soon as possible. Download the form using the link below and pass to Sue with a cheque made payable to Derventio eXcel.

  
  Lincoln Vulcans Open Meet Entry Form 
  

  • Lincoln Vulcans Open Meet
     
    Purpose:
    
  • • First long course meet of the season. Swimmers must race more long course than short course throughout the season.  
    • Early season racing for coaches to assess swimmers' conditioning and any changes to racing skills/technique.
    • Start to achieve NQTs and NQT+3%.
    • First of twelve competitions as part of the annual plan so more useful to double up with Inter County event than to just race the short course meet alone.
     
     
    I'd like the swimmers to compete in 5-6 events, bearing in mind that most will be racing the next day at the Inter County event so don't want them to race to total fatigue. There are no finals and so 5-6 swims will be exactly what we are targeting for this meet. I am more than happy to discuss with any swimmer about their individual entries for this competition.
     
    
    Andi Manley
    Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 02/07/2009

• DX Newsletter

• The July 2009 DX Newsletter can be downloaded using the link below:

• July Newsletter
   

• 01/07/2009

• Derventio eXcel AGM Documents

  The 2009 Annual General Meeting of Derventio eXcel will take place on Tuesday 14^th July 2009 from 7pm in the Council Chambers, County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.

  The agenda, list of nominees for the 2009/2010 Committee and the one proposed rule change received can be downloaded using the links below:

  AGM Agenda
  Nominations for 2009/2010 Committee
  Proposal for Rule Change

  At the conclusion of the AGM, there will be an update on the Performance Pathway review process.
   

• 30/06/2009

• National Relay Squads

• Provisional squads for both Age Group and Youth Nationals can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

• National Relay Squads
   

• 29/06/2009

• Etwall Closure - Revised Training Programme for South Squad

  Due to plant failure there will be no training at Etwall this week. During the closure I would like for you all to follow the training plan below for this week. If you are unable to make your set number of sessions within DX pool time, then attend additional sessions at your home club to get up to your weekly target.

   
   
  YOUTH = 9 sessions
  BAGCATS = 8/9 sessions
  NORTHAMPTON OPEN MEET SWIMMERS (NON NQT) = 7 sessions
   

  	Mon 29th	Tue 30th	Wed 1st	Thu 2nd	Fri 3rd	Sat 4th	Sun 5th
  AM		5:30 – 7:30		5:30 – 7:30	5:30 – 7:30	6:00 – 8:00
  		Queens		Queens	Ripley	Ripley
  		Andi		Andi	Andi	Keith
  PM	5:00 – 8:00	5:30 – 7:00	5:00 – 7:30	5:30 – 7:30	5:00 – 8:00
  	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways	Moorways
  	Andi	Kim	Andi	Kim/Keith	Andi

   

  Andi Manley
  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 29/06/2009

• Scottish Nationals - Day 2 Summary

• Day 2 brought more success in the pool for Derventio eXcel. Emily Allsop was the star performer, making her third final of the championships – the only final for Derventio on day 2. However everybody swam to PB pace and only a few swims were below par but those swimmers turned it around straight away due to the positive atmosphere created by Gabby on the (inflatable clappers).

• A few pictures from the Championships:

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• 26/06/2009

• Squad Meetings - Message from Andi Manley

  Squad meetings are planned for Friday 3rd July at 7:30pm (South) and Thursday 2nd July at 8:00pm (North).

  These will take place at our usual training venues and both swimmers and parents are asked to attend.  

  
  Andi Manley
  (Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad)

   

• 26/06/2009

• Scottish Nationals - Day 1 Summary

• An impressive start on the opening day of the British Gas Scotland National Championships for Derventio eXcel swimmers with four finalists in five events.

  Chris Steeples in the 200m breaststroke recorded a season's best in the heats and a lifetime best in the finals in a time of 2.23.27. Tilly Gray competed in the 100m butterfly logging a 1.04.02 in the heats progressing on to the A Final and lowering her time to 1.03.98. In the same event, Emily Allsop also made the B Final, recording 1.06.98 in the heat and 1.06.64 in the final.   Emily was busy this afternoon as she had the 50m backstroke along with team mate Evie Keane. Both made finals and recorded better times than in the heats: Emily 31.70 and Evie 32.60.

  Also congratulations go to the others in the squad who swam in the heats in the morning: Gabby Hignett, Sasha Wisdish, Molly Renshaw, Sam Franklin, Connor Smith and Matt Smithurst. All swam to their personal best times.

    

• 25/06/2009

• Scottish Nationals - Results Service

• You can follow the progress of DX swimmers in the Scottish Nationals at:

• Scottish Nationals Results Service
   

• 23/06/2009

• Scottish Nationals - Revised Training Schedule

  The timetable for Scottish Nationals week can be downloaded using the following link:
  
  Scottish National Week Timetable
  

• 23/06/2009

• Blue Seventy Swim Suits

  Great news! All Blue Seventy swim suits have now been approved by FINA making them legal to use at all events run under FINA rules. For the Scottish Nationals, Scottish Swimming have issued the following statement:

  Scottish Swimming Statement on Swimwear
  
  Teams entering swimmers into the British Gas Scottish National Swimming Championships are advised that in accordance with the Scottish Swimming Statement on Swimwear published on 15 June, all swimsuits that were announced as re-approved by FINA on 22 June (see below) may be worn at the championships because they were listed as approved before the published deadline of 7.30pm on 24 June 2009.
  
  Team Staff are still required to complete and submit their Team Declarations at or before the Coaches Technical Meeting and should ensure that their swimmers are aware of the changes to the approved list.
  
  At the championships, swimmers must still report to the call room facility at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised time for their heat or final in order for swimsuit checks to be carried out.  However, in light of the changes made to FINA's approved list, swimmers will no longer be required to declare the manufacturer and model of their swimsuits prior to competing.
  
  Scottish Swimming would like to thank all teams for their cooperation on this matter.

   

  The official Blue Seventy news release of 22nd June can be read by following the link below:
  
  Blue Seventy Statement

  The FINA statement can also be viewed at the address below:
  
  FINA Statement
  
   

• 18/06/2009

• Special Arrangements during Scottish Nationals - Message from Andi Manley

  There will be no training at Dronfield this Saturday – all swimmers are requested to attend session at Ripley.

  Timetable for period during Scottish Nationals will be published ASAP.

  Regards

• Andi Manley

  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 18/06/2009

• Message from Robert Guest (Male Team Captain)

  After the success at Alton Towers, many felt we should carry on organising more social events. The latest suggestion is to go bowling as a team, including families and coaches on the 7th of July at a bowling alley in Derby, yet to be confirmed. This would also fit in well as a welcome party to Andi.

  Alternative suggestions are welcomed, and many more events will be planned for the future. Please pass any comments or suggestions to Joe or myself.

  Rob Guest
  Male Team Captain
   

• 18/06/2009

• Message to National Qualifiers from Chris Bostock (Chairman of British Swimming)

  We are keen to make the 2009 Championships as enjoyable as possible for all competitors. As part of this we collect biographical information which is used by the commentators. If you would like to update your biog then you can do this at: 

  http://www.swimmingresults.org/events/biogs/biogindex.php

  From your biog edit page you can also upload a head and shoulders photograph for us to use on the scoreboard.

  Chris Bostock
  Chairman British Swimming
  

• 18/06/2009

• Thank you - Message from Keith Bewley

  Hi All
   
  Could you please pass on my thanks for the presents and cards to everyone.
   
  It was longer than expected but I enjoyed working with everybody and will keep an eye out for all the results.
   
  I believe you have a really great coach in Andi as well as super support from Keith and Kim.
   
  Kind regards
   
  Keith Bewley
  

   

• 18/06/2009

• Derbyshire Performance Pathway - Model 2

  The revised model for the new Derbyshire Performance Pathway can be downloaded by following the link below:

  Performance Pathway: Model 2
   

• 18/06/2009

• Skipping ropes - Message from Andi Manley

  Would all swimmers please ensure they bring a skipping rope to each session from now on as this will form a key part of our pre-pool land-training.

   

  Andi Manley

  Head Coach - Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

   

• 18/06/2009

• Filming Swimming Sessions - Message from Kim Hill

  In the course of the next couple of weeks I will be filming swimmers as part of the course that I am on.
   
  This has to take part during sessions where there is no public swimmers for Child Protection Issues.
   
  If any swimmer or parent objects to them or their child being filmed either directly in the shots or in the background please can you make me aware of this asap.
   
  Thanks
   
  Kim Hill
  

• 06/06/2009

• Derventio eXcel AGM

  Notice of the AGM of Derventio eXcel and a NominationForm for the 2009/2010 Committee can be downloaded using the links below:

  AGM Notice   Nomination Form
   

• 06/06/2009

• Derbyshire Performance Pathway Review Process

  The second stage of the DX Strategic Review Consultation will take place in the Moorways Cafe on Monday June 15th 2009 at 7pm.

  Training will take place from 5pm / 7pm and will be available to swimmers from both the North and South squads.
   

• 06/06/2009

• National Youth Qualifiers

  All the Youth National qualifiers must let Sue Keane have their entry forms as soon as possible.  Sue will be doing the entry online but would like a paper copy from you for confirmation. Please make cheques payable to Derventio eXcel but pay the lower entry fee.  The closing date is 17th June so please let Sue have them before next weekend.
   
  The Age Group closing date is a week later so these entries will need to be submitted soon after Midlands.
   
  Any queries, contact Sue Keane on 01332 518696.
   

• 02/06/2009

• Kit Orders

  Ruth Smithurst is now taking orders for members wishing to purchase DX Kit in time for Nationals. You can download the Order Form using the link below. Ruth requires these back with cheques made payable to 'Derventio Excel' by July 1st 2009.

  Kit Order Form

  Please ensure you indicate clearly the individual name required.

  There will, as in previous years, be a DX Nationals Shirt available. These will have 'Nationals 2009' printed on the back of the shirt and cost £16. National Hoodies are also available at £20. Again please indicate clearly the individual name required and return orders by July 1st.

  Any queries please contact Ruth by email using the link below:

  Ruth Smithurst
    

• 02/06/2009

• Request for Team Managers for Midlands Age Group Championships

  Please would all Team Managers who are available for poolside over the next two weekends at the Midlands Championships please contact Neil Towle. We are currently looking for one Team Manager per session to assist Keith Bewley and Kim Hill this weekend and Andi Manley and Kim for the following weekend.
   

• 02/06/2009

• Midlands Age Group Relay Teams

  Please find below the selected teams for this weekends Midland Age Group Championships. 

  Please note that these teams are subject to change by the Head Coach dependant on performances at the Championships.

  Girls 4x100 Free / 4x100 Medley / 4x200 Free

  A Team
  Catherine Williams
  Kelsey Lovatt
  Gina Coleman
  Molly Renshaw

  B Team
  Sarah Vasey
  Hannah Jones
  Eve Farnsworth
  Eleanor Catlin

  Boys 4x100Free / 4x100Medley

  A Team
  Connor Smith
  Thomas Matthews
  Harry Webster
  Kevin Wallbank

  B Team
  Ben Goodall
  James Latham
  Oliver Wilkes
  Thomas Westnidge

  Boys 4x200 Free

  A Team
  Connor Smith
  Thomas Matthews
  Kevin Wallbank
  Ben Goodall

  B Team
  James Latham
  Oliver Wilkes
  Thomas Westnidge
  Harry Webster

  Would swimmers and parents please check event programme to see when relays are scheduled and if there is any problem would you make me aware ASAP.

  Keith Bewley
  Head Coach
   

• 02/06/2009

• Derbyshire Performance Pathway - Message from DASA

  Dear All

  There is now a forum board for consultation on the development of the Derbyshire Athlete Performance Pathway at:
  
  Performance Pathway

  
  Your consideration on the proposal due to be published this week would be most appreciated. Yours comments very welcomed.
  
  Kind regards
  
  
  Mike Ward
  County Secretary
  Derbyshire ASA
  c/o 60,Acorn Ridge
  Walton
  Chesterfield
  S42 7HE
  Tel:   01246 567 128
  Mob: 07785 270 334
  Private e-mail: mikewatkinward@btinternet.com
  

• 02/06/2009

• Saturday Morning: Dronfield Training Cancelled

  Owing to the participation of age group swimmers in Midlands competition, Saturday morning's training session at Dronfield has been cancelled. Training will go ahead at Ripley as normal and will be taken by new Head Coach Andi Manley.
   

• 02/06/2009

• Thank you from the Chairman!

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank those parents who volunteered at short notice to team manage at the Sheffield No Frills event over the last weekend. This is supported by the positive feed back I have received from swimmers about the team management at the City of Stoke Open Meet.

  Thanks to Yvette, Andy and Ashley for a job well done at Sheffield.

  Robert Hignett
    

• 31/05/2009

• Derbyshire Performance Pathway - Message from DASA

  Dear All

  As part of the consultation process we are now about to hold a series of final consultation meetings based on the revised model of the Derbyshire Performance Pathway which resulted from the earlier consultations.
  
  DX will hold an internal meeting to consult on the proposal - members will be advised of the date and venue by the DX executive in due course.

  15th June - 19.00hrs - 21.00hrs
  
  A coaches meeting is due to be held at the Lower Bowls Hall, Alfreton Leisure Centre to discuss the proposal.
  
  It is important that you ensure that your coaches attend this meeting so you have the opportunity to put your club's position forward.
  
  All clubs are expected to send a representative.

  16th June - 19.00hrs - 21.00hrs
  
  A club and parents meeting is due to be held at the Lower Bowls Hall, Alfreton Leisure Centre to discuss the proposal.
  
  This is targeted at club committee members and those parents whose children are aspiring to be on the performance pathway. This will be a combined meeting for north and south Derbyshire clubs.
  
  Would secretaries please ensure that these invitations are circulated to your coaches and membership.
  
  Could secretaries also indicate how many coaches, club representatives and parents are expected to attend their designated meeting.
  
  Those not able to attend may access the final proposal, towards the end of next week on the DASA website. As now you can make comments on the proposal via the feedback process.
  

  Your views are important!
  
  Kind regards
  
  
  Mike Ward
  County Secretary
  Derbyshire ASA
  c/o 60,Acorn Ridge
  Walton
  Chesterfield
  S42 7HE
  Tel:   01246 567 128
  Mob: 07785 270 334
  Private e-mail: mikewatkinward@btinternet.com