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ST HELENS SWIMMING CLUB |
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EST. 1885 |
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www.sthelensSC.org |
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St.Helens Swimming Club relies on the dedication and willingness of parents who care about the future of the club to give up their time to make it all happen.
Your help, no matter how small, will be invaluable to the continued success of the club.
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Affiliated to the ASA NW Region, Lancashire County WP&SA |
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Christmas 2011/2012 Pool Closure update The pool is now open. Club training will commence as normal from Tuesday 3rd January 2012.
SWIM21 St Helens swimming club has successfully retained its swim21 accreditation for 2011/12. This also enables the club to use the ‘clubmark’ logo recognising the ongoing progress of the club.
Tadpole competition update Our 12yrs and under swimmers have once again supported this very competitive competition producing some excellent swims. Elizabeth Hurst gained a gold pennant for her magnificent swim in the 50m butterfly. Elizabeth also earned a silver pennant for her excellent 2nd place in the 50m backstroke. Please see our results page for the latest results.
2011-12 M&D Gala update St.Helens has had an excellent start to this years league winning both the opening galas. The September gala held at St.Helens was very competitive with St.Helens eventually winning the gala with 171 points. The results of the Knowsley gala which St.Helens also won is on the results page.
2011 Club Championships Click HERE for the results of the 2011 club championships
Changes to Club Training Structure ‘A’ Group swimmers to be limited to those achieving the required times AND who compete in Galas’. Read more >>>>>>
Exceptional results from Wrexham gala. 9 swimmers made the journey to Wrexham to compete in a level 3 gala. Read more>>>>
Time Trials Click HERE for May 2011 time trial results
St.Helens win the Festival Trophy A strong St.Helens performance saw St.Helens regain the Festival Trophy at Woolston Pool. Read more>>>>>>
Bolton & Manchester Age Group Championships Once again our swimmers excelled at the Bolton & Manchester age group Championships. Read more >>>>>
Percy Mason Trophy—Warrington Eleven SHSC swimmers took part in this highly competitive meet organised by Warriors of Warrington SC. All our swimmers achieved personnal best times. Click HERE for more details or click HERE for official result.
Latest news from the 2010 Tadpole Galas Once again our swimmers have supported this excellent event with many personal best times being recorded. On the 17th September, Tom Coates produced an excellent swim to win a 3rd Place pennant. Not to be outdone, Charlotte Dodson also gained a 3rd place pennant in the 1st October gala. Click here for more news. Full results are on the Results and Records page.
St.Helens narrowly beaten into 2nd place in the Prestige Gala Some very good performances by our swimmers could not overcome a strong Halton team with St.Helens eventually settling for 2nd place. Read more >>>>>
B&D Mini-league final 2010 Our swimmers put in some excellent performances in the recent B&D mini-final for the 12’s and under but could not regain the title the won 2 years ago. Read more >>>>>
National League (NW) Draw St Helens has entered the National League North West and will be competing in the Minor Division. The 1st Round will take place on the 9th October 2010. More details to follow. Please click HERE for the draw.
125 Year Celebration Gala Summer 2010 St.Helens SC hosted a 125th year celebration at Parr Pools attended by local clubs. Click HERE for more details.
B&M Championships 9th & 10th January 2010 Alice Harrison & Courtney Dodson have recently competed in the B&M Championships at the Manchester Aquatic Centre, both achieving excellent results. Click HERE for more information.
Club Secretary At the agm in December, Michelle Rogers has been appointed the new Club Secretary. Michelle has 2 daughters who are regular swimmers at the club. All at St.Helens SC wish Michelle all the best in her new roll.
Rescue Award 29th October 2009 Congratulations to Shaun & Alex Woodward both of whom have gained the National Rescue Award for Swimming Coaches & Teachers, awarded by the Royal Life Saving Society.
Mr A Austin It is with deep sadness that we have been informed of the death of Mr Arthur Austin. Arthur was a prominent member of the club having been a member of the committee for many years. Arthur was also an excellent swimmer having won the 1/4 mile championship in 1958. Our thoughts and condolances are with Arthurs family.
Club Team Selection October 2009 To be eligible to compete in club team galas & club championships, attendance at club training sessions is required with a minimum attendance of 3 per month. The committee considered this an integral part of team building in preparation for club galas. Swimmers will of course be able to represent the club in all individual competitions irrespective of attendance.
Bolton & District ‘Mini League’ Final Sunday 11th October 2009
Once again the final was a closely fought contest with St.Helens, last years winners, eventually surrendering the trophy to Hindley SC. Click HERE for more information. The full team placings and times can be found on our Results page or click HERE
SHSC Staff Receive Volunteer Awards 7th October 2009 Seven members of our staff receive awards from St.Helens District Sports Council in recognition of their commitment to the sport. More info:
Swimmers & Staff meet World Champion 3rd October 2009 Two swimmers (Alice Harrison & Courtney Dodson) and two coaches (Shaun Woodward & Shaun Dodson) from St.Helens SC were invited by Swim Northwest to the Liverpool Aquatic Centre to have a day's coaching by Great Britain Swimmer Kerri-Ann Payne, current World Champion and Olympic Silver medal winner (10km Open Water Swim). Click HERE for more information.
Club History
For the 2nd time this year we have been contacted regarding swimming records from the early years of the club. This time we have received details of the winner of the 1890 Maiden Handicap event which was won by Thomas Hughes Spencer.
To date, this is the earliest record that we have since the club was formed in 1885. The club would like to express it’s sincere thanks to Mr. Steve Spencer, the great nephew of Thomas who has generously contacted the club with the information.
City of Liverpool Sprints 28th June 2009 The following SHSC swimmers recently took part in the City of Liverpool Sprint Championships week ending 28th June 2009.
Jonathan Dandy Alice Harrison Nathan Coy
Jonathon Dandy earned a silver medal in the 11 year boys 50m Fly and a PB in the 50m free. Alice Harrison achieved a PB in the girls 50m Fly, with Nathan Coy also swimming well achieving Long Course PB times. The weekend was very hot and tiring but all the swimmers enjoyed themselves.
Club Documents rescued from Attic April 2009 Minutes of meetings dating from 1894 have been found and have generously been handed to St.Helens SC. The 3 books include lists of committee members, financial records, competition results, comments on competitions etc. and give an excellent insight into the sport during the late 19th and early 20th century. The information is being examined in more detail and extracts will be published on the website. Please contact the club should you wish further details. |
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TOFFEE LOTTO
SHSC are the 1st club to sign up to the Toffee Lotto
The cost is £1 per week.
As well as having a chance to win one of the great prizes, the club benefits by receiving a small commission as well as receiving various club merchandise.
Please support us by entering the draw.
See Alicia for details.
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