Wells and Shepton Mallet Swimming Club
An enthusiastic competitive swimming club situated in the heart of the Mendips. We are a club dedicated to and passionate about swimming. We are committed to developing our programme in line with LTAD and in partnerships with the county. Our key aims are to meet the needs of all our members.
Summer training dates click here
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Due to a the low numbers last week and the fact that Sunday still forms part of the half term, we will be running the skills academy session alongside the SSS session this coming Sunday (6th June).
The session therefore will be at 5.00-6.00pm at Millfield prep School for both the Skills academy and the SSS session.
Hello All,
Please find a letter attached from our Club's Chair, David Ambrose, about important changes to our programme for 2010/11 school year. Click here to dowload the letter.
Please read this carefully, if you have any questions about your squad, please feel free to contact kpinniger@somerset.gov.uk
Hi All,
Please find attached the results (Click here) from the YDSC Open meet at Sherborne at the weekend.
A fab time was had by all. We had some great results:
Really well done to all swimmers
Karen
Learn to Swim:
Places are now available in our new learn to swim school @ Millfield prep school on wednesday evenings (5.30-6.00 or 6.00-6.30pm). Term time lessons will begin on the 15th September and will be taught by ASA qualified teachers.
To reserve your space or for more information please contact Karen by email kpinniger@somerset.gov.uk or tel: 07500029404. Cost £15.40pcm.
Hi All,
Please find attached an invitation from our sister club Frome to a waterpolo taster session to be held at Frome Leisure centre. I am often asked about opportunties to try waterpolo and here is such an opportunity. If you are in the lengths session of the LTS and really don't want to swim competitively, this will be a good opportunity to have a go at another aquatic sport.
Cost: FREE!
Please take it and have a go. For those who wish not to try waterpolo on this date training will be as normal
(Shepton Lido 7-8pm).
If you have any questions please let me know
Many thanks - Karen
Coach's Blog
Avalon Open Meet
Swimmers from Wells and Shepton Mallet SC, attended the last of the Avalon Open Meets for this academic year, held at Millfield at the weekend. There were some fantastic results with 32 PBs 8 Top 3 finishes and 23 Top 8 Finishes. Medalists were, Helena Richman and club captains Sam Cumming and Nicola Yeates. Helena Richman took GOLD in the girls 50m Backstroke and silver in the 100m Backstroke. Sam Cumming took three silver medals in the 100 Br, 100 Fc and 50 fly and 2 bronze medals in the 50 Br and 50 Fc, Nic Yeates took bronze in the 200 Fc. Swimmers finishing in the Top 8 were Zia Maxwell, Sebastien Cumming and Thomas Hartnell.
With every competition swimers become more experienced in the sceince of competition and how they can improve for next time, all of which relates back to their training.
The meet was well received by swimmers and many are now looking forward to their next two meets, the final of the Southern Junior League in June and the Yeovil District Open Meet in July. For the club's results please click here and for full results please click here.
Southern Junior League
Please find attached the results (CLICK HERE) of the Southern Junior League and meet report. This was an excellent job well done by all those swimmers in attendance. Another 20 Peronal Best times also. Thank you to Lloyd and Spencer for co-ordinating the event. Remember the final round will be held on the 26th June. Watch out for the team sheet as we need our best team in attandance.
Many thanks and well done
Karen
Top Tip from Head Coach Karen Pinniger
This month I have two top tips. The first is to get on the website and check out last years July top tip (see if you can find it, tell me when you have, I want to know how quick you are!) This top tip is still relevant for July and August this year.
My second tip is about refuelling. This month I went on a course about fuelling performers and I would like to relay the key messages.
• Eat a balanced diet (carbohydrate/protein/fat). Your body needs this to provide all the elements a growing and athletic body requires. There is no miracle diet for swimming fast, just like there are no short cuts to an Olympic gold medal
• Eat your five a day. Lots of different colours, variety is key. Remember any of your five can be fresh, frozen, dried or tinned.
• Eat carbohydrates within 60 minutes of exercise as this prevents your muscles being used as a source of energy after training.
• Rehydrate well. I've noticed a lot of swimmers losing concentration this weekÉ..this is completely down to being dehydrated.
• Keep Smiling, this doesn't burn too many calories, but does make a nice environment for the team ;)
