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WASC NEWSLETTER

Issue 214 – June 2015

DASH TIMES – June 1st and July 6th

The Dash times on Monday 1st June and Monday 6th

July will be Mini Meet Dashes with 6 - 8pm for

EJ/Training and 8 - 10pm for ES/Performance.

NEWS FROM THE WASC COMMITTEE

Summer Break in August – Advance Notice

The Summer break is from the 17th to 31st August

inclusive. All squads are cancelled except Masters on

Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday 8-9

pm.

PGL Trip in August

Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest

in the PGL trip in August.

If anyone else is interested, please let Teresa Pack

know urgently so that you can be added to the list.

Details have already been emailed out to all WASC

members.

WavePower and Social Media

All swimmers must be aware of using social media

and we would urge you all to read the guidance on the

WavePower website – see page 82, points 1 to 7.

In particular, point 7 states:-

“Always be aware that social networking sites are a

method of communication like letter writing and the

spoken word. They are bound by the same laws and

rules. Such technology is instant and this allows you

as the user to react in the ‘heat of the moment’, where

in the past you would have been required to write a

letter, which would have taken time and allowed for

you to think again before sending. So never place a

comment on the internet that you would not put in

writing or say to the individual concerned face to face

as to do so may not only breach ASA Policy but also

the law.” This information is taken from the

WavePower website.

WHAT HAVE THE A and B TEAMS BEEN UP TO?

A Team

See report on the Mid Beds Swim Squad 9th & 10th

May later in this newsletter.

B Team

Sadie Murray Gala, 23rd May, Corby

Well done to all those who swam in the Sadie Murray

Gala at Corby on the 23rd May. Unfortunately we

came 5th but everyone swam well and we had some

very good PB’s.

AND IN OTHER NEWS…

Poolside Helpers - Lessons

Any senior swimmers, who would like to volunteer,

please get in contact. As the lesson program has a lot

of younger swimmers we would like very excitable,

enthusiastic and possibly over the top helpers that

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would be happy to help one to one with swimmers as

well as the group.

Lesley Bryan, Head Swim Teacher

CONGRATULATIONS TO….

Karen Ross on her new arrival

WASC are very pleased to announce the safe arrival

of Heidi Ross at 17.41 on Wednesday 6th May,

weighing 8lbs 3oz. Mother and baby are both doing

well.

All our love and best wishes to Karen and all her

family.

Louisa Bellamy on her new arrival

Louisa Bellamy (nee Wallace), one of our Masters

swimmers, gave birth to a little baby girl, Eva Peggy

Bellamy on the 30th April. Congratulations from

everyone at WASC.

Tom Pursglove, MP

Congratulations to Tom who is a former WASC

swimmer on winning the Parliamentary seat for

Corby.

His mum Julia still assists with teaching our learners

on a Monday night.

Kye Broughton winning medals at the East Midlands

ASA Disability Gala

Kye Broughton swam in the East Midlands ASA

2015 (inclusive) Disability Gala on the 17th May at

Braunstone. Kye swam in 4 events and 1 relay. He

gained gold in the 50m backstroke and a 2 second PB.

He gained silver in both the 100m backstroke and a

10 second PB, and 50m freestyle with a 1 second PB.

He gained bronze in the 100m freestyle. He also

swam as part of the 8 x 25m relay which won gold.

He was awarded a trophy for winning his age group.

WASC swimmers who have selected for the Junior

County Squad Pathway

This will run from the 1st June 2015 until 31st August

2016 and the swimmers are:-

Freya Batkin, Fynn Batkin, Emily Burton, Thomas

Dudley, Jonny Gannon, Caitlin Kelley, Aaron

Kerslake, Marcus King, Lilly Mills, Boe Summers-

Newton, Maisie Summers-Newton, Luke Phillips,

Callum Taylor, Ciara Usher and James Willis.

Goggle Shop

The Goggle Shop is open every Monday evening

from 6 – 8pm in the club room at the swimming pool.

Please visit the Goggle Shop for all the equipment

you need, including club t-shirts and hats. If you are

not sure what your child needs, please speak to

anyone at the Goggle Shop and they will be happy to

help you.

Liz Willis

Next Badge Table – 13th July

There won’t be a badge table in June. The next one

will be on the 13th July.

If anyone wants badges please download the form

from the WASC website and hand it into Goggle

Shop or send it online by clicking on the link.

Debbie Todd

Dates for your Diary

Please refer to the spreadsheet on the WASC

website.

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MASTERS NEWS

New Arrivals: Congratulations to Coach Karen and Louisa Bellamy who both recently gave birth to little girls.

Eva Peggy Bellamy 'touched in' first on 30th April and Heidi Ross on 6th May. The Wellingborough pair were 'split'

by HRH Princess Charlotte's arrival on 2nd May. Dominant strokes of all three to be confirmed.

15 WASC swimmers turned out for the Midland Masters & Seniors Championships at Leamington Spa on the

weekend of the 15th to 17th May and campaigned 20 individual events and 5 relays. There were first time outings

for seniors Hannah Brown, Tom Pack and Ashley Thomasson whilst Stuart Chisnall swam his first Masters event.

Jean Thomas opened WASC's account on the Friday evening by gaining a bronze medal in the 400m F/S. She then

worked tirelessly officiating for the rest of the weekend. Other individual event medal winners were:-

Ashley Thomasson (Senior) taking two 1st places in the 100m and 200m 'Fly supplemented by a 2nd place in the 50m F/S.

Hannah Brown (Senior) - 3rd in 50m Backstroke.

Oli Coleman - 2nd in 50m Backstroke and 3rd in 100m I.M.

Simon O'Neill - 2nd in 50m Backstroke

With the addition of Jess Bland and Thomas Pack, the Seniors distinguished themselves by coming 1st in both the

mixed 72 yrs+ age group 4 x 50m Freestyle and Medley Relay events. In the 4 x 50m F/S event, the 160 yrs+ team

(Paula Thomas, Amy Vaughan, Craig Brown, Stuart Gannon) gained a 3rd place. Also in the 4 x 50m F/S event,

the 240 yrs+ team (Ian Peto, Jim Peto, John Rudge, Simon O'Neill) got a 2nd place and established a regional

record in the process.

The full WASC team: Jean Thomas, Paula Thomas, Oli Coleman, Simon O'Neil, Stuart Chisnall, Stuart Gannon,

Ian Peto, Jim Peto, Amy Vaughan, Tom Pack, Jess Bland, Ashley Thomasson, Hannah Brown, Craig Brown and

John Rudge.

Thanks to Craig for capturing the interest of the Seniors and organizing the relay teams.

Tail-piece: Amy Vaughan left the event on Saturday to go 'Moon-walking' around London for charity.

Now that May has passed, hopefully the weather will perk up and we can look forward to some Open Water work

and competition.

Some future events:

British Masters Championships (LC), Manchester, 12th to 14th June.

Midland Open Water Championships, Bosworth, 5th July.

Barnet Copthall Masters Distance Meet, 11th to 12th July.

ASA Masters Open Water Championships, Rother Valley, 2nd August.

Barnet Copthall Masters Sprints Meet, 6th September.

ASA East Masters Meet, Newmarket, 3rd October.

ASA Masters Championships (SC), Sheffield, 23rd to 25th October.

Jim Peto, Masters Coach

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The Masters at Leamington Spa on the 16th May 2015

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Mid Beds Swim Squad 9th & 10th May

Armed with 35 swimmers, poolside coach’s and parents team WASC descended on Saxon Pool Biggleswade on

9th & 10th May for the Mid Beds Swim Squad open meet.

Swimmers from Excel Junior, Senior and Performance squads enjoyed an exceptional weekend of racing with

PB’s and medals galore. 24 swimmers won medals which totalled 46 Golds, 28 Silver and 25 Bronze, WASC

also achieved 2 123’s and numerous club records were broken amongst the many highlights.

To make the meet more interesting there was a trophy for the best visiting club, awarded based on points from

every race (6 for 1st to 1 for last). We knew we were doing well but until the points were called at the beginning

of Sunday morning’s session we had no idea of how well. After day 1 Team WASC was leading by 30 points

which got us all buzzing and determined to try even harder! By midway through the last day our lead was cut to

just ½ a point and the fight was on. Some amazing swims in the evening session kept us focused until the last

race was completed and we all eagerly awaited the results. The fantastic effort from WASC paid off and we

were announced the best visiting club and in WASC style the traditional OGGIE rang out around the pool.

Special thanks to Sophie Lawson and Finlay Goodman for collecting the trophy on behalf of the club and

swimmers.

1st WASC 610

2nd Hitchin 559

3rd Flitwick 501

4th Biggleswade 470

5th Dunstable 250

I would like to thank Craig Mills, Steve Gammon, Yvonne Moody, Anita Kelley, Helen King and Kate Mills for

helping make this weekend happen, the swimmers for some awesome PB’s & Medals and the parents for

bringing them and cheering as loud as you could.

Matt Usher

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Rules for all Spectators and Swimmers

The use of MOBILE PHONES including the taking of photographic images is strictly prohibited in the changing rooms

and on the poolside. At some galas, depending on promoters’ and venue conditions, film or digital images may be taken

provided the registration book at the entrance has been completed in advance.

Useful Links and Information

WASC Head Coach: Karen - 07966 591700 Secretary: Jean – 01933 226649 / WASC Website.

Swimming with ASTHMA / The problem with VERRUCAS / Taking care of your SKIN / FOOD for swimming.

CHILD PROTECTION:

Swimline 0808 100 4001 or Ash Gokani, WASC Welfare Officer (welfareofficer.wasc@gmail.com)

Child Protection information and guidance about clubs’ and members’ responsibility towards children and young people in

the sport.

Signposting Help Desk - email signposting@swimming.org

NSPCC Adult Helpline - Tel: 0808 800 5000

Child Line: Tel: 0800 1111

CYBER BULLYING & online safety: Kidscape / ANTI-BULLYING helpline for parents 08451 205 204

DRUGS banned in sport which can include prescription and over the counter drugs and remedies.

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WASC is run by volunteers and seeks support from parents, friends and local companies.

Please contact our Secretary if you would like to join our volunteers or business sponsors.