Bramcote Open Meet 29/11/2009

Ten Kimberley Swimmers took part in Bramcote Swimming Clubs 2nd Open Meet on Sunday 29th November and scored an impressive second place overall from all the visiting clubs.
First place awards went to Emma Clements - 100m Breast and 100m Fly, Lizzie Shaw 100m Breast, Georgia Stirland 200m Free, Liam Colquhoun 50m Free, Sam Jervis 50m Free, James Lickley 100m Breast and Lukas Watson 100m Free.
All together Emma achieved 7 top 6 places ( 11th overall ), Alice Colquhoun got a fifth in 50m Free, Josie Henderson a 5th in 100m Breast and 6th 200m Free, Lizzie 7 top 6 places coming 4th overall in the girls rankings, Georgia Stirland 6 top 6 places (10th overall) Liam 3 top 6 places, Harry Jervis 4 top 6 places, Sam Jervis, a first and second, James Lickley 4 top 6places, Ryan Pigott 3 top 6 places and Lukas 6 top 6 places.
Well done to all.

Alan

JC Dobb Final Round 28/11/2009

In the final round of the JC Dobb League, the club was once again victorious. The result of this gala was in doubt up to event 44 but three first place finishes - Georgia Stirland 50m Free, Lizzie Shaw - 50m Back and Elliot Clements 50m Back and two second places Adam Gregory 50m Free and the last event the Cannon ensured we won this round by 15 points and finished a whacking 136 points ahead over the three rounds. WELL DONE TO ALL WHO HAVE COMPETED IN THE THREE ROUNDS.

First places tonight went to Jack Brown - 50m Breast, Leah Roulstone and Scott Lindley - 25m Back ,Robyn Beecham in both her 50m Breaststroke races, Olwyn Davis 50m Fly,Lizzie Shaw 50m Free, Emma Stephenson 50m Back, Jess Hawksworth and Ryan Pigott 25m Breast, Georgia Stirland 50m Free and Lizzie and Elliot Clements 50m Back along with the relay teams of Jack Brown, Ryan Pigott, Frank Hemingray and Adam Gregory 4x25m Free, Frank, Charly Neilson, Ryan and Leah 4x25m Medley, Elliot, James, Sam and Robert 4x25m Free and Georgia Hawksworth,Jess Wright, Robyn and Emma Clements 4x25m Free.

3 relay teams went too fast, Tyler, Scott, Ryan and Frank 4x25m Free, Josie Henderson, Emma Stephenson, Olwyn Davis and Alice Colquhoun 4x25m Free and Sam, Daniel Knowles, Emma Clements and Jess Wright 4x 25m Medley along with individual swimmers Scott Lindley 25m Free and Sam Jervis 50m Back.

Special mention for the P.bs on the night to Scott Lindley x 2 off, Sam Jervis, Leah Roulstone,Ryan Pigott and Daniel Knowles.

The club gave a fond farewell to Alice Colquhoun who was able to pick up the winning trophies in this, her last gala for Kimberley.

Kimberley 187
Radford 172
Sutton 150
Portland 135
Huck/Linby 126
Ilkeston 116


Alan

Club Captains 2010

The Senior Club Captains for 2010 are Lizzie Shaw and James Lickley and the Junior Club Captains are Ryan Pigott and Mollie Wright.
Well done to all on their selection.

Alan

Presentation night messages. 23/11/2009

Hi to all the staff at KSC
Just a quick note to say thank you for all the effort that went into getting the trophys for the presentation Evening. They look fabulous and our kids are on cloud nine, it inspires them to want to swim and try their best.
Thank you again and we do appreciate all the hard work that goes into running the club and organising swimming sessions and events.
Thanks again
Lynne and Jonathan Orme (Holly, Alfie and Lily)

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped to make the presentation evening a really good night!
We thought it was extremely well organised and the attention to detail was second to none! Hours of time must have gone into all the seating plans, decorations, power point, etc; and blood, sweat and tears must have been in abundance for those who prepared and wrapped all the beautiful trophy parcels! The way the trophies were given out this year made it interesting for the guests and really special for the children, and the extra time afterwards for a good old knees up was a bonus for everyone!
This has been an event that my children have looked forward to all year and it certainly lived up to, and beyond, their expectations! The trophies this year are lovely and it was a delight to see all the children’s faces light up as they went up to receive their awards!
Well done to Kimberley Swimming Club for such a fantastic evening, you all deserve a medal yourselves!

Regards
Nicola, Ray, Leah and Max Roulstone x

A message from the Colquhouns 23/11/2009

Gail, Adrian, Alice & Liam would like to say a big Thank You for all the good wishes they received on their pending move down under at the Presentation Evening on Saturday. The scrap book is fantastic and contains lots of great memories.

Although swimming outdoors in 50m pools and watching (sunbathing) in the viewing stands will be great , facilities aren’t everything and we just hope that we meet a nice bunch of people there like we have done at Kimberley. The Presentation evening showed us that KSC is more than just a swimming club.

Our last session will be Wednesday 9th December, hope we see lots of you there for our last tearful goodbye !

Thanks again

The Colquhoun family

KSC Presentation Night Raffle

On our presentation night raffle we have over 50 prizes some of which are listed below.

Full Vehicle Service - Donated by Sandicliffe Ford Trent Bridge.

5 Day Pass for David Lloyd - Donated by David Lloyd Leisure.

Cut and Blow Dry - Donated by Saks Hair & Beauty West Bridgeford.

Free Family Membership for 2010 for Kimberley Swimming Club.

Indian Takeaway Meal for Four - Donated by Lime Indian Restaurant.

Manicure by Elisa - Donated by Elisa Lacey.

Nottingham Forest Football.

2 x Full day Parking Passes for the Victoria Centre, Nottingham.

Family Fun Pass for Wheelgate Adventure Park in Mansfield.

Firefox ladies watch.

Biscuits, toiletries, Wine, Toys and many more.... REMEMBER TO GET YOUR TICKETS.

Notts and District 14/11/2009

The club came third in tonights gala at Worksop in the second round of the Notts and District League.
Motorway madness meant the gala started thirty minutes late and we still had some swimmers not arrived by then.

2 p.bs for Matt Wright, one each for Robyn Beecham, Russ Pink, Lukas Watson, Nick Boston, Natalie Watkinson, Holly Orme, Elliot Clements, Ryan Pigott and Jack Shaw.

First place finishes for Mollie - 50m Back and 50m Free, Natalie 50m Free and 50m Back and Sam 50m Back and plenty of second places.

Well done to all tonights swimmers.

Special mention to - all who faced the motorway and still arrived to judge, swim, spectate and all the kids that swam out of their age groups.

Alan

Buxton Trophy 7/11/2009

The club came 3rd in the other gala of the evening of the 7th, the Buxton Trophy Gala hosted by Notts Northern.
Some late changes had to be made to the team but all swam well, with some not swimming their first choice strokes. 14 p.bs were achieved with Josh Housley, Jack Shaw, Matthew Wright all recording 2 p.bs each. First place finishes went to Matt Wright- 50m Fly, Mollie Wright 50m Back and 50m Free, Natalie Watkinson 50m Free and the relay team of Charlotte Bird, Beth Lowe, Georgia Petch and Georgia Stirland 10/u 4x25m Free.

Special mention to Sam and Sophie Brough for standing in at short notice.

Well done to all.

Alan

J.C Dobb Autumn Round Two 7/11/2009

Kimberley Swimmers scored another superb win in the J.C Dobb Autumn competition.
Although not many p.bs were gained - 2 in total, one each to Emma Clements and Lizzie Shaw , -the swimmers all swam well to finish well clear of second place Sutton.
Josie Henderson,Emma Clements, Jack Brown ,Ryan Pigott, Rachel Swinburne, Jessica Hawksworth, Lauren Wright , Lizzie Shaw and Elliot Clements were individual winners on the night with the relay teams of Greg Brown, Tyler Meads, Ryan and Frank Hemingray - boys 10/u free, Robert Swinburne,Elliot Clements, Lauren Wright and Lizzie Shaw - open mixed Medley, Daniel Knowles, Sam Jervis, Emma Clements and Jess Wright - 14/u mixed medley, Frank Hemingray, Charly Neilson, Leah Roulstone and Ryan - 10/u mixed medley, Robert, James, Elliot and Sam - open free, Josie, Jack, Tyler and Hannah Cross 12/u mixed medley also added to the first place total.

Result:
Kimberley 218
Sutton 178
Radford 170
Portland 168
Hucknall 123
Ilkeston 102


Well done all.

Laurie Dyche told me not to write anything on the blog about her constant chatter whilst stood behind me, so I haven't!!

Alan

Midlands Short Course 7/8th November 2009

Unfortunately illness prevented Lauren from taking part in the Midlands Short Course Champs.

Essa National Championships

Elliot Clements has been selected to swim for Bilborough College on the 13th November at Corby in the Essa ( English Schools Swimming Association) National Championships

All at Kimberley wish Elliot good luck.


Alan

Swimmer of the Month

The swimmers of the month for October are

Jessie Henderson - Main Pool and Max Binch - small pool.

Well done to both.


Alan

Bag Pack 6/12/2009

On the 6th December we are organising a bag pack at Sainsbury's Ripley Store, between 10am & 4.00pm
Can you spare one hour to raise funds for K.S.C?

One Hour Time slots available

Contact Vanessa or Danny
on 07931771473 or e-mail
vlstirland@yahoo.co.uk

E.S.S.A Schools Championship

Lauren Gill has recently taken part in the English Schools Swimming Association inter divisional championships at Crystal Palace. Representing Nottinghamshire Schools, Lauren reached the final of the 100m Backstroke finishing 7th place.

Next weekend, 7th and 8th November, Lauren takes part in the Midlands Short Course Championships at Corby. She takes part in 6 events over the two days.

All at Kimberley wish her good luck.