Monday 12 December 2011

Olympic Swimming Star Fact Files: Michael Phelps

Micheal Phelps
Name: Michael Phelps

Date of birth: 30 June 1985

Country: Baltimore, USA

Height:1.93m

Coach:Bob Bowman

Michael Phelps is one of the greatest Olympians of all time, with 16 Olympic medals – 14 of them gold. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics he became the first and only Olympian to win eight gold medals, beating the record of seven set by fellow swimmer Mark Spitz at the 1972 Munich Games.

Important Notice: Stretching

Please remember and be advised:

Swimmers must be stretching at least 3/4 times a week during the Christmas holidays!

This is done to ensure that you keep your muscles in a reasonably flexible state so that when were back in the pool we can minimise injuries!

Each set of stretching takes no longer than 15 minutes. You can choose when to do it as long as you have stretched 3/4 times during that week. So its only going to take 45/60 minutes of your time.

Why?

"Stretching helps reduce muscle tension, improves flexibility and posture, and reduces your chance of injury..." NHS Choices

If you want to find out more about stretching and why it is important please ask your coach.

Access the website here: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/olympics/Pages/Trainingtips.aspx


Its definitely worth it!

Presidents Night - Sunday 18th December 2011



Hope you all had a great time at the Presentation evening last weekend! It was fantastic to see so many of you there!

Don't forget that this Sunday is Presidents Night (Fun Night) at VPLC! 

Starting at 3pm till 6pm!

Slides, inflatables, balls, floats etc! :D





Make sure your there!! 

Inspiration & Motivation

The water is your friend. You don't have to fight with water; just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move.

Alexander Popov

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


To all at Ilkeston Swimming Club,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!


Third Round - Arena League 2011

Well done to everyone that took part last weekend at Tamworth and through all three rounds of the Arena League. Everyone has shown a big improvement from last year so we must takes this into next year and develop even further. Good results all round especially after a late night of partying at the presentation night!!

So that's the final round of the Arena League until 2012. But don't worry we'll be back in the pool racing again after the christmas break in the Leicester League and various other open meets!

Well done!

Monday 5 December 2011

Long Eaton Open Meet 2012

If there are any Ilkeston swimmers interested in doing the Long Eaton Open Meet the details are below!

Please make sure that you hand your forms in before next monday!

Use the links below for more information on the meet and qualifying times can be obtained from the address:

http://www.longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk/OpenMeet2012.htm

Event: Long Eaton Open Meet
Date: Sunday 29th January 2012
Venue: Queens Leisure Centre Derby

We want to take a big team with us so if your interested get your forms fast to avoid disapointment!

This would also be a good opportunity to gain County Championship and Midland qualifying times!

Please hand your forms into Teresa or Rob!

Many Thanks

The Arena League - Tamworth

As you are all aware the final meet/gala of the season is at Tamworth in the third and final round of the Arena League! As its the last meet of the season (2011) before the Christmas break lets use it to gain more personal bests and a last big push to get a good position in the league.

Everyone's effort and the team spirit has been outstanding so far so keep it up and lets go for it!!

COMMON ILKESTON S.C!!

Inspiration & Motivation

"There is water in every lane, so it is OK."

Ian Thorpe (on being in Lane 5 for a final).


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Don't let things that you can't control freak you out!

The uncontrollable cannot be controlled...

Think about your race and no one elses!

Let everyone else worry about you... 

Its all about your swimming, the lane rope and water is just there to guide you.  

Ilkeston Take Second at JC Dobbs Memorial Trophy - Lamas Leisure Centre

Congratulations to all swimmers that swam on Saturday night at the Lamas Centre in the JC Dobbs Memorial Trophy! Everyone's great swimming throughout the season in the Dobbs has seen Ilkeston pick up an overall second place which is fantastic news!!

There was only 8 points in it between Ilkeston and Kimberley who denied us of first place.

However, based on the performances that we have seen and know that you are capable of we can now take this into the new season and build on it! Next year our aim is to finish top of the league which is definitely within our reach!

So, well done to all and keep training hard. Great Result!

Thursday 1 December 2011

Ilkeston's Presentation Evening 2011

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

Please make sure you have got your presentation evening tickets for Friday 9th December 2011!

These can be purchased and collected from Sue!

See you there!

Many Thanks

Poll Results: What is your favourite 50m Swimming event?

You said...

50m Freestyle
  0%
50m Back
  33%
50m Breast
  16%
50m Fly
  50%


**************************WINNER - 50m FLY*************************

J.C Dobbs Trophy - Lamas Centre Sutton

For Swimmers that have been selected to race at the J.C Dobbs gala:

The details are below:

Date: Saturday 3rd December 2011
Venue: Lamas Centre Sutton in Ashfield

Address:
Lammas Leisure Centre
Lammas Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Notts NG17 2AD

Warm Up: 6:30pm

Lets see some more top swimming like last weekend at Hucknall!

See you there!

Common ILKESTON!!!