Tags: Swimming
The Swimathon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund
Posted: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:13
As the UK deals with coronavirus, the Swimathon Foundation are aware that the swimming and aquatics community faces a very difficult time with the closure of swimming facilities across the UK. The Swimathon Foundation's COVID-19 Relief Fund (the "Fund") has been established to offer grant funding for small organisations working in the swimming and aquatic community in the UK. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Blog: "It's always good to challenge yourself"
Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00
Today's blog comes from one of our National Junior Para-Swimming competitors, McKenzie. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Para-swimming champions set to compete in Manchester
Posted: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:00
Manchester plays host this weekend for this weekend's National Para-Swimming Championships. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
2020/21 GO GOLD Funding Programme now open!
Posted: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:45
The 2020/21 GO GOLD Funding Programme is now open for applications until 31st December 2019. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Will Bell from Charnwood's Recent Success
Posted: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:28
Last week Swim England announced the 17 swimmers in their Performance Squad for 2019-20 and I am delighted to retain my place for the coming season. This squad is at the pinnacle of the Talent Pathway and once again, I will be given the opportunities to race and train abroad. Also, I will have access to physio and sport psychology support and nutrition education. It will all form part of the bespoke training plan I have been offered. We all met for a training camp last weekend to kick off the season. It was exciting and motivational. Am looking forward to training hard and seeing what this season brings.
Nominate your BBC Unsung Hero now
Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:00
This year the BBC have joined with Made By Sport to recognise the power of sport to change lives and build better futures. They are celebrating the people and projects that are really making an impact, and need your help to find them.
All over the UK sport brings communities together, and they want you to tell them about your community's unsung hero. You can send in their story by video or write to the BBC via the nomination form. If you need some inspiration, check out the video and text examples on their website.
You can also send in your nomination via email. Just download the form on this link and send it to unsunghero@bbc.co.uk.
When can I nominate someone?
Send the BBC your nominations for this year's award between 17 September and 20 October 2019.
How is the award decided?
Your nominations are entered into a local award for your BBC nation or region. After a panel discussion, the local winners are announced in each of the 15 regions.
The 15 winners then go to a national panel, of current and former sports stars and people active in sports volunteering. They reach their decision, with the winner being announced live on television at the Sports Personality of the Year Awards on 15 December.
To find out more about the awards terms and conditions click here.
Sound good? Then start off by nominating your unsung hero today.
(Source: BBC)
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Charnwood College Swimming Pool under closure threat
Posted: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:30
Charnwood College has revealed plans to close its swimming pool for good because it is no longer financially viable to keep the facility open - and now borough councillors have vowed to fight to reverse the move.
A letter given to parents on Tuesday (September 3) said: "You will be aware that the swimming pool at Charnwood College has been a long-standing facility offered by the school which supports the curriculum at Charnwood College Academy and the wider community. The facility is also used by local primary schools and offers a Swim School programme.
"Due to the age of the facility and its general state of repair, it was necessary to close the facility for a 6-week period at Easter for emergency temporary repairs to the water system.
"A subsequent financial review of the swimming pool facility has found that it is no longer viable provision for the academy. The financial review has shown that the income generated from the facility is not sufficient to off-set ongoing investments.
"After careful consideration, the Trust has decided to commence a consultation on the proposal to decommission the swimming pool with a view to the facility closing by December 31, 2019.
"The proposed timescales are as follows: From September 2019 cease Swim School, from September to December 2019 continue to provide the facility to local Primary school users and existing hirers.
"A formal consultation process with the affected staff members commenced on Monday (September 2) for a period of 30 days. In addition and as part of a wider consultation, we invite feedback and alternative options to this proposal from key stakeholders and the wider community.
"Following the 30-day consultation process an outcome paper will be published with both the affected staff members and the wider community."
The news of the closure has been condemned on social media with many users calling for action to be taken to stop the closure.
One mum posted: "This is the only local pool to provide one to one swimming lessons to disabled children and adults , my son being one of them! He was unable to access any other swimming lessons and has been taught to swim for the last seven years. For many disabled children and adults this is the only activity they do a week. It provides so much more than just a lesson. The child interact with their teacher play with the toys in the water and for some who are in wheelchairs to be free in the water."
Another said: "Everyone that this is affecting needs to write to our local MP Nicky Morgan, since this is going to have a detrimental impact on the community. We need to do everything we can to save this facility."
Charnwood Borough councillors Paul Boldrin and Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE have vowed to fight to keep it open.
Coun Boldrin said: "The closure of such an important facility for schools is likely to result in local children not being able to learn to swim and in our schools having to increase transport spend when their budgets are already under great pressure."
Coun Bradshaw, a world record long distance swimmer, aquatic teacher and coach, added: "I'm infuriated at this proposal. I began swimming at school at an early age and value my experience as a youngster very much. It shaped my life and have followed the 'water passion' ever since.
"Swimming is an invaluable skill in all respects – helps save lives, great for mental health and physical well-being amongst the many benefits. Charnwood College has an amazing pool, which students can use and children can learn to swim in.
"A swim school has run there for many years – just imagine how many youngsters are going to miss out at a time of their lives when they need to be encouraged to swim.
"Closing this pool would be an absolute travesty and we need to fight together to keep it open."
If you would like to sign the "Save Charnwood College Swimming Pool" the petition please follow this link.
Alternatively you can make you views known to the David Ross Education Trust by emailing: swimming@charnwoodcollege.org by the 30th September 2019.
(Story: Loughborough Echo)
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Summer arrives just in time for the School Games Summer Championships
Posted: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:20
The summer sun and blue skies were the perfect backdrop for this year's Leicester-Shire & Rutland School Games Summer Championships, which took place at Uppingham School Sports Centre on Friday 28th June. Over 1,000 primary aged athletes from 65 schools across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland competed in the glorious weather. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
58 young aspiring Olympians and Paralympians given funding boost thanks to GO GOLD
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:08
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) and its partners are once again pleased to support talented individuals through the GO GOLD Funding Programme. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Blog: "My goal is to enjoy my swim"
Posted: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:13
The country's best swimmers headed to Liverpool for the National Junior Para-Swimming Championships 2019. One swimmer hoping to get personal bests is Fern Ioannou. Today, she tells us what she is looking forward to about the event, and how the support of older brother Tyler pushes her. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport