Chippenham Swimming Club results Summer League Rd 3 – June 29th 2013

Chippenham Swimming Club were 3rd in Division 1 of the Summer League on Saturday night (29th June) in Calne

Chippenham broke through the 100 point barrier for the first time this summer taking 6 first places and 12 second places out of 50 events. Chippenham’s winners included Matthew Hardick in U12 50 metres butterfly and breast stroke, Matt Hare in the 100 m butterfly, Jack Cook in the over 18 100m freestyle and the U12 boys squad of Hardick, Josh Dreelan, Ethan Garrett, Harrison Jacomb and Jason Hall in both the freestyle and medley relay.

Team scores were Bradford on Avon 147, Trowbridge 145, , Chippenham 105, Swindon Dolphins 103

Chippenham’s squad were: Matthew Hardick, Harrison Jacomb, Josh Dreelan, Jason Hall, Ethan Garrett, Luke Brown, Andrew Hare, Ben Birkett, Matt Hare, Henry Gaunt, James Tucker, Ellis Bailey, Peter Holden, John Branston, Joe Bailey, Matt Cruse, Jack Cook, Michaela Sheppard, Ella Parker, Isabelle Pinguey, Amy Gibbons, Rachel Hare, Abbie Cross, Leona Lovegrove, Natalie Pidgeon, Tegan Cairns, Katherine Sheppard, Amy Hall, Chloe May, Bryony Cairns, Puruvi Ruparel, Harriet Olgivie and Emma Holloway

Chippenham results from the SW Regional Age Group Championships part 2 (8/9 June June)

Chippenham Swimming Club’s Matthew Hardick (10) won silver and bronze medals at the South West Region Age Group Championships at the weekend (8th & 9th June 2013). Hardick swam personal bests to win silver in the 200 metres breast stroke in 3 minutes 3.39 seconds and bronze in the 200 metres butterfly in 2.54.49. Hardick also came 7th in the 100m butterfly. In all Hardick came away from the 2 weekends of competition with a silver and 3 bronze medals.

Also competing at the weekend was Andrew Hare (13) who came 14th in the 200m butterfly.

Chippenham Swimming Clubs Presentation Night

Lady Mayor Sylvia Gibson presented the awards at Chippenham Swimming Club awards night on Friday (17th Jan).

The event celebrated the Club's success in 2013 and trophies were presented to winners of Club championship races. Some of the trophies date from the 1930's, each new addition adding to Chippenham's long and successful history

Highlight of the night was the presentation of the ASA Volunteer Coach of the Year Award (South West Region) to Nigel Butler.
Butler has been Head Coach for more than 10 years and this award recognised the amount of work Butler puts into ensure the Club continues its success in the pool.

In 2013 the Club once again achieved medal success at County and Regional level, and continued to compete successfully in the Wilts Winter and Summer leagues. At national level Matt Hare competed for Wilts in the National County Championships

In 2013 the Club joined the ASA Young Volunteer scheme to support swimmers in obtaining experience and qualifications to stay in swimming as coaches, teachers or officials. The young volunteers attend courses and work poolside with coaches and teachers, helping younger swimmers continue the clubs success.

The Club also continues to actively support the Wilts Disability Swimming Squad which meets monthly in Devizes.

The Club welcomes new swimmers and volunteers, more information can be found at http://www.chippenhamasc.org.uk/club/membership

Chippenham ASC results at the South West Age Group Championships, Millfield (1st - 2nd June 2013)

Chippenham ASC’s Matthew Hardick won 2 bronze medals at the South West Region Age Group Championships at the weekend (1 – 2 June).

On Saturday Hardick took bronze in the 400 metres individual medley (IM) taking a massive 19 seconds off his personal best to record a time of 5 minutes 50.48 secs. On Sunday Hardick was back to take bronze in the 100m breast stroke in 1.26.45 and was 5th in the 200m IM. Hardick splits his training time between Chippenham ASC and the Aqua Sulis Performance Swimming Club based at Bath University. ASPSC is part of the network club structure supported by the ASA to improve British swimming.

On Sunday Tegan Cairns (12) swam a pb 5.58 in the 400IM and also competed in the 100m backstroke. Cameron Perkins and James Tucker both 14, competed in the 100m breast stroke.

The Age group championships concludes at Milllfield next weekend (8/9 June)

Congratulations to Chippenham Synchro swimmers who competed on the 18th May at Cheltenham for the Walsall Trophy. Seven Clubs from across the South West of England competed in six categories.

This competition is made up of two Team Routines and four Duet routines.

It was a very exciting competition with Chippenham winning both the team routine competitions and coming second in three of the duet sections. This gave us 36 points but Exeter just pipped us with 37.

Congratulations to Rachael Lawrence for passing her Skill 4 at Portsmouth on the 19th May.

Congratulations to Marian Mackintosh and Tamsyn Attiwell for passing their National Scorers exam.

Chippenham Swimming Club results Summer League Rd 2 – May 20th

Chippenham ASC were 4th in Division 1 of the Summer league on Saturday night (18th May) in Trowbridge.

Chippenham took 5 first places and 8 2nd places out of 50 events. Matthew Hardick repeated his success form the 1st round winning the U12 50 metres butterfly and breast stroke. The Hare brothers both won an event, Andrew taking the U14 50 metres breast stroke and Matt the U16 100 metres butterfly. The U12 girls team of Ella Parker, Rachel Hare, Isabelle Pinguey and Michaela Sheppard won the Individual Medley relay race. Chippenham swimmers swam a superb 32 personal bests.

Team scores were Trowbridge 165, Bradford on Avon 123, Swindon Dolphins 115, Chippenham 93

Chippenham’s squad were: Matthew Hardick, Harrison Jacomb, Josh Dreelan, Jason Hall, Ethan Garrett, Luke Brown, Andrew Hare, Luke Collins, Cameron Perkins, Matt Hare, Henry Gaunt, James Tucker, Ellis Bailey, Peter Holden, John Branston, Joe Bailey, Matt Cruse, Michaela Sheppard, Ella Parker, Isabelle Pinguey, Amy Gibbons, Rachel Hare, Abbie Cross, Leona Lovegrove, Natalie Pidgeon, Tegan Cairns, Katherine Sheppard, Amy Hall, Chloe May, Bryony Cairns, Puruvi Ruparel, Harriet Olgivie and Katie Smith in her final swim for Chippenham ASC.

Chippenham swim second fastest Swimathon 5k in the country!

Chippenham ASC swimmers Jack Cook, Matt Cruse, Matt Hare, Peter Holden and Henry Moore were the second fastest 5km Swimathon team in the country. 1674 teams entered the Team relay with Chippenham swimming 59 minutes and 11 second for the 5km distance.

The 2013 Swimathon raises money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Chippenham Swimming Club results Summer League Rd 1 – April 20th

Chippenham ASC were 4th in Division 1 of the Summer league last month.

Chippenham faced tough opposition from the top clubs in Wiltshire but still took 4 first places and 11 2nd places out of 50 events. Matthew Hardick won the U12 50 metres butterfly and breast stroke, Andrew Hare the U14 50 metres breast stroke and Matt Hare the U16 100 metres butterfly. Chippenham swimmers swam a fantastic 52 personal bests.

Team scores were Trowbridge 145, Swindon Dolphins 130, Bradford on Avon 120, Chippenham 97.

Chippenham’s squad were: Matthew Hardick, Harrison Jacomb, Josh Dreelan, Jason Hall, Ethan Garrett, Luke Brown, Andrew Hare, Luke Collins, Benjamin Birkett, Matt Hare, Henry Gaunt, James Tucker, Ellis Bailey, Peter Holden, Henry Moore, John Branston, Joe Bailey, Matt Cruse, George Claverley, Michaela Sheppard, Ella malik, Isabelle Pinguey, Amy Gibbons, Rachel Hare, Abbie Cross, Natalie Pidgeon, Emily Montecute, Tegan Cairnes, Katherine Sheppard, Amy Hall, Chloe may, Bryony cairns, Puruvi Ruparel, Harriet Olgivie, Katie smith, Emma Holloway and Leona Lovegrove

Chippenham swimming club results – South West region Youth Championships 4-6 May 2013.

Six Chippenham swimmers competed at the youth (15 and over) Regional championships held at Milfield over the Bank Holiday (4-6 May).

Matt Hare had a busy schedule after qualifying for 7 events with his best placing 6th in the 400m meters Individual Medley (IM). Peter Holden swam in 3 events and did well in the 400m IM placing 10th in his age group. John Branston was 9th in the 100m butterfly and 10th in the 100m back stroke (BC), Joe Bailey 30th in the 200m IM and 200m BC, and Jack Cook 26th in the 50m freestyle.

Katie Smith swam in 2 events coming 12th in the 200m breast stroke.

!5 swimmers from Chippenham Swimming Club competed at the Salisbury Open meet on Sunday 21st April.

Top swimmer was Andrew Hare who came away with 3 gold (50m, 100m butterfly BF and 100m breast stroke BS) and 1 silver (50m BS). Best girl was Tegan Cairns with 2 silvers (100m BS and 100m freestyle FC) and Cairns also received a “speeding ticket” in the 100m BF – speeding tickets are awarded to those swimmers who swim faster than the upper qualifying time for this meet! Bryony Cairns also picked up a silver in the Fly. Other medallists included Amy Gibbons with silver in the 100 m Individual Medley IM and 2 bronze (50m BF and 50m BS), Luke Brown 2 silvers (100m BF and 100m BS), Harrison Jacomb 2 bronze (100m IM and 50m BF), Leilani Attwell silver ( 50m BF), Michaela Sheppard silver (50m BF) and bronze (100m IM), Ella Parker bronze (50m back stroke) and Benjamin Birkett 2 bronze (50 and 100m BF).

There were also great swims from Katherine Sheppard, Rachel Hare, Molly Bennett, Madison Lavelle and Katherine Butcher.

More Land Training now arranged.

17 swimmers attended land training on 12th April and had great fun!. More sessions have been arranged for the dates below (all 1900-2000). Most of the sessions will be in the River Bank studio except for the 26th April and 24th May where the session will take place outside in Monkton Park

26th April (Monkton Park: meet at the Olympiad)
10th May
24th May (Monkton Park: meet at the Olympiad)
14th June
21st June
12th July
26th July

All swimmers 13 years and over are invited to join in and benefit from this training. Please wear gym clothing, bring a bottle of water and a “sweat “ towel to wipe down equipment.

Land training

Chippenham ASC will be starting land training this week on Friday 12th April.

A room and gym instructor have been booked at the Olympiad for 1900-2000.

All swimmers 13 years and over are invited to join in and benefit from this training. Please wear gym clothing, and bring a bottle of water and a towel.

See you there.

Network Hub – learning session – Start and Turns 11th April

There will be a coach’s learning session covering starts and turns at Bath University on 11th April - 1900- 2100.

ITC Coach Graeme Antwhistle will be tutoring including a classroom session and then practical demonstrations with local swimmers.

Chippenham have 4 places available. Please contact Stephen Miller if you can go along.

Chippenham ASC results from the Wilts County Bagcats 16/17th March

Chippenham swimming club’s Matthew Hardick came away from the Wilts Championships as best 10 year old boy (age group points competition) and 6 gold medals at the week end (16/17th March).

Hardick took gold in the 50 metres butterfly (BF), 200m BF, 200m breast stroke (BS), 100 and 200 individual medley (IM) and the 400m free style (FS). Hardick now has 3 regional qualifying times to compete at Millfield later in the year. Joining him in the medals was Andrew Hare with gold in the 200m BF (regional qualifying time) and 200m BS and silver in the 200m IM and 100m BS. Natalie Pidgeon took silver in the 100m BS.

There were also great swims from Amy Gibbons, Tegan Cairns, Harrison Jacomb, Puruvi Ruparel, Luke Brown, Michaela Sheppard, Benjamin Birkett and Henry Gaunt.

Chippenham ASC results on first day of the Wilts County BAGCAT championships 3rd March

Chippenham competed well at the first day of the Wilts County BAGCAT (9-13 years) Championships held in Swindon on 3rd March.

Top boy swimmer was Matthew Hardick who won age group gold in all four of his events, the 50 metres breast stroke BS and freestyle FS, and 200m back stroke BC and FS. Andrew Hare won gold in the 400m Individual medley and 50m BS, and silver in the 100m butterfly BF. Tegan Cairns took bronze in the 100m BF but also achieved a South West regional qualifying time in the 400m IM.

There were also great swims from Puruvi Ruparel, Natalie Pidgeon, Harrison Jacomb, Amy Gibbons, Ella Parker, Megan Wright, Ella Malik, Luke Brown, Benjamin Birkett, Madison Lavelle and Leon Perry.

Chippenham swimmers achieve 5 Regional qualifying times at Wilts Youths (2nd March)

Chippenham club swimmers achieved another 5 regional qualifying times on the last day of the Wilts Youths championships on Saturday (2nd March).

Matt Hare, Peter Holden and Joe Bailey all qualified for the South West region 200 metre Individual Medley (IM). Cameron Perkins qualified for the 200 m breast stroke and Jack Cook the 100m freestyle (FS).

In the county age groups Amy Hall took gold in the 200m butterfly (BF), Matt Hare silver in the 200m BF (3rd in the Junior Champs) and bronze 200m IM, Emma Holloway silver 100m FS, Jack Cook silver 100m FS and Joe Bailey silver 50m Back stroke.

There were also good swims from Bryony Cairns, Chloe May, James Tucker, John Branston and Matt Cruse.

Chippenham swimmers achieve regional qualifying times at Counties

8 Chippenham swimmers achieved regional qualifying times at the Wilts Youth Championships last weekend (23/24 Feb).

Chippenham’s regional qualifiers were Matt Hare (6 qualifying times), John Branston (3), Joe Bailey (2), Peter Holden (2), Jack Cook (1), Katie Smith (1), James Tucker (1) and Cameron Perkins (1).

Hare was 100 metre butterfly Junior Champion (JC) and won an age group bronze in the 50m fly. Others to medal were Amy Hall (silver 50m fly and 2nd JC), Katie Smith  (bronze 50m and 100m breaststroke BS), Tucker (silver 50m BS and 3rd JC),  Cook (silver 50m and 200m freestyle FS), Cruse (silver 200m backstroke), Bailey (bronze 100m back stroke and silver 100m fly), Branston (gold 50m and 100m fly), Emma Holloway (silver 50m FS) and Holden (bronze 50m Fly).

There were also great swims by Ben Holloway, Bryony Cairns, Evgenia Burgess, Chloe May, and Nathan Coupland.

Success at Skills day at Burnham on Sea yesterday for:

Skill 1:   Lauren Makepeace, Zoe Bird, Bethany Barnett, Lani Attiwell, Madeleine Bright

Skill 2:   Natalie Dodd, Shona Moore

Wiltshire County Synchronised Swimming Championships were held at Calne Leisure Centre on Sunday 11th November, 2012. 57 girls attended from the two Clubs in the County.

Chippenham ASC had a very successful competition and won 5 of the 6 Figure groups:

Novice 10 and under:  1st Lani Attiwell with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places going to Chippenham swimmers

Novice 12 and under:  1st Kara Mackintosh again Chippenham secured the top 4 places

Skill 1 :    1st   Abbie Cross

Skill 2:     1st   Abbie Drummond

Skill 5:     1st   Isobel Collings

In the routine section:

Skill 1:    1st   Jess Smith and Rhian Mackintosh

Skill 3:    1st   Abbie Drummond and Liberty Moore

Skill 5:    1st   Emma Holloway