06 February 2012
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Club Notices Congratulations to Ben Legge and Ellie Jones who have been awarded the Frank Leech Memorial Trophies for the National Arena League 2012. Training Alterations Due to the junior swim camp on Sunday 19th Feb evening swimming will be 5-6pm for blue group only. The following sessions have been cancelled due to gala commitments   Sunday 5th Feb 5-7pm Sunday 4th March 5-7pm Sunday 18th March 5-7pm Sunday morning sessions on these dates will be as follow's: 8-9am Blue Group 9-10am Red Group Green Group sessions will carry on as normal. Fundraising To help fund raising we have signed up to easyfundraising, this allows the club to generate much need fund's by members searching the web via there search engine, or using the site for online shopping. All you need to do to is sign up as a member of easyfundraising and every time you purchase from their website, the club will get a donation from easyfundraising. Sign Up Web Search A big thank you to Alsager Shoe Repairs, who have engraved our new trophies free of charge. Alsager Bridgestone Needs You Due to the continued expansion of our swimming programme and in particular our junior squads we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic parents to help on the pool deck at gala’s and during training session. For those willing to commit the club can assist with acquiring coaching qualifications. If you are keen to become involved in a fast growing club please contact:    Mike Barnes e-mail-mbarnes873@btinternet.com or Tel-07971504469 Trophies Please read this letter from our Chair concerning trophy Sponsorship, if you or somebody you know's would like to sponsor a trophy please speak to a member of the committee Interested in Joining Alsager Bridgestone for a Free Trial? Contact Helen Pickford 01270 876 867 or Sue Price 01270 883 054 or Email members@alsagerbridgestoneasc.com   Junior Competitive Squad (Red) Our coaching programme provides structured sessions for children from the FUNdamental stage– (basic movement literacy) up to swimmers who have reached national standard. Once involved in one of our competitive “squad swimming programmes” they will embraces the principles of the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) - principles that provide a clear ‘swimmer pathway’ to enable children and young people to progress to their full swimming potential. LTAD is a sport’s development framework that is based on human growth and development. Aims & Criteria Amount of time and training sessions available. Age Range. General Competition aims Progression Further development in line with LTAD principles, stroke technique and skills, competition preparation, and development for a full range of competitive events.During this stage young swimmers will learn how to train and develop the skills to compete. 5.75hrs (excluding mornings) 5 sessions + 2 morning sessions by invitation only   Swimmers in this group must maintain a minimum attendance level of at least 65% sessions per month 9 years – 12 years County Open meets at level 2-3-4 Team galas Club Championships Time trials Upper Junior Competitive Squad (Upper Red) Those wishing to move into the Upper Junior Competitive Squad (Upper Red) must have achieved the following:      1. Have the correct level of skill to maintain and most importantly improve under the increased          workloads at the next level.      2. 2. A minimum attendance of 65% of sessions per month      3. In addition all members of this squad are expected to participate in regular open competitions          (in events which are highlighted by the squad coach) and team galas when they are selected. Movement into the upper Red squad will be at the discretion of the Red squad coach.   Swimmers who move into the Upper Red squad but do not maintain the standard required maybe asked to return to the Junior Red squad Training Agreement Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Alsager 7.00-8.00 pm 6.30-8.15 am 7.30-9.00 pm 6.30-8.15 am 8.15-9.00 pm 6.00-7.00 pm Alsager Land Training 7:30-8.00 pm Sandbach Boys School   5.30-7.00 pm   Early Morning Sessions are by invitation only. Please Speak to the Head Coach if you would like to attend. This doesn't effect anybody currently attending.
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