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The FINA 2010 World Masters Swimming Championships start on 31 July in Sweden. Start lists and results will be available on-line.
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How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? Should all this stretching be taking place? We have been told that flexibility is important for ...

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How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? Should all this stretching be taking place? We have been told that flexibility is important for ...

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My ear aches after I swim - what could that be from? Is it swimmer's ear, a common problem among swimmers, a slowly developing pain in the ear? It might ...

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My ear aches after I swim - what could that be from? Is it swimmer's ear, a common problem among swimmers, a slowly developing pain in the ear? It might ...

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Is it possible to perform well in meets directly after coming off illness or injury? The answer is definitely yes. One of the very few 'benefits' a swimmer gets after being off sick...

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Is it possible to perform well in meets directly after coming off illness or injury? The answer is definitely yes. One of the very few 'benefits' a swimmer gets after being off sick...

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Mission Statement : Epping Forest District Swimming Club aims to be a club for the community working together at all levels and ages to inspire swimmers to reach their full potential. We aim to achieve this by providing a secure and caring environment where every member is valued and encouraged to work together as a team to achieve their goals.

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Bancrofts - 27 July 2010

Bancrofts Pool will be operating as normal from tomorrow (Wednesday 28th July)  

 

Essex Champs 2011
Details of the 2011 Essex champs and qualifying times have just been released by Essex County ASA. Full details can be found on their website in due course and our club notice board from Sunday. There are some important changes that you need to be aware of;
Age Group Champs will take place over 3 weekends 19/20 Feb, March 12/13th, March 26/27th  in an 8 lane pool. No relays.
There will be one closing date in Jan. All entry times must be licensed event times except swimmers in the youngest age group. Coaches will be able to provide additional information about entry into the championships and qualifying times. May I take this opportunity to remind you that all our own Club Championships are licensed events and therefore times can be used for entry into the Essex Championships. For details of the remaining club champs for 2010 please refer to the club calender or speak directly with your coach.  2010 County Champs was an exciting and successful time for theclub  lets make 2011 even more successful! Keep swimming fast!
 

E County Champs 27/28 November 2010
I am pleased to announce I am now in possession of the entry information for the Essex County Champs and Special Age Group relays to be held at Braintree on 27/28 Nov. Full details can be found on the Essex County website and club notice board. Closing date for entries to reach Alison Hollis is Sunday 10th October. There will be no extension to this date - late entries will not be accepted.Entries should be accompanied by a cheque made payable to EFDSC. Times must have been acheived at  a licensed meet within the preceeding 12 months of the official closing date and therefore entered on the ASA database. This will be checked by Essex ASA. For further info please speak with your coach in the first instance.  
Summer holiday timetable 16 July - 3 Sep
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Dates for the diary!
 Just to give you some advanced warning of the following events:
ASA East Region Winter Championships - UEA Norwich 6th/7th Nov 2010
EFDSC Winter Meet - Loughton - 14th November 2010
National Arena League  (Speedo) - 9th Oct 13th Nov 11th Dec
ASA Essex Winter Champs - Braintree - 27/28th Nov 2010

Further details to follow when available.
 

Charity Aquathon - 5th Sept.
EFDSC would like to invite all swimmers and their families to take part in our Charity Fun Aquathon Sunday 5th September 2010. This event replaces the charity night swim and will be an ideal end to what we hope will be a hot summer and to mark the start of the new, busy and hopefully successful swimming year before the hard training  begins! Full details have been e mailed to all members and can be found on the notice board at Loughton. Entries should be passed to Debra Waite or any member of the committee. Squad swimming and ducklings will run as normal.
 

Early morning sessions.
We are pleased to announce that we have secured an additional early morning session  on Fridays at Loughton Pool commencing at 5.45 until 7.15am. This session is aimed at the performance and pre-performance squads however swimmers from the advanced development squad will also be welcome if agreed by their coach. Masters wishing to attend this, or any other morning session should speak with the head coach inthe first instance.  
Thank you for helping...... - 30 June 2010
Thanks to all those of you who helped out at the Summer Gala last week. Many of the usual faces turned up to assist plus some very welcome new faces. The food spread for the officals and coaches was amazing and conduct of our swimmers first class. The total amount raised was a little under £3000 which was superb considering entries were down on last year but the raffle and food assisted in boosting funds.Your help is really appreciated and although it is often said - the success of all our events really does rely on support from our parents.  
3rd place trophy for Junior arena league final - Sunday 27 June
A severely depleted Epping team achieved 3rd place in the consolation final of the Junior arena National league at Braintree. Thanks to all swimmer and parents who attended. The team : Hannah O-H, Elise W, Amelia P, Jessica F, Madison D, Connie K, Sasha L, Molly W, Lisa W, Deana L, Hannah G, Zachary F, Rokas S, James W, Michael S, Max A and Connor S! All swimmers excelled and completed many events for the club, with James Wakefield excelling competing in 9 events. Well done to all !  
Return of Club Champs......

Just a reminder that club champs continue on Sunday 4th and 11th July. Warm up starts at 5pm prompt. For new swimmers, club championships are an excellcnt introduction to competition swimming where younger and inexperienced swimmers can compete for the first time in a safe and supportive environment. Medals are awarded in all age groups through to 6th position. Trophies are presented for fastest girl and boy at the presentation evening in January. Dates and events of future club champs can be obtained by clicking on the club calender on the 'events' heading above. Come along and enjoy! All squad swimmers are expected to compete.

 

NEW SWIM SUIT RULES - 08 November 2009

BL 8.2 competitors must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.

BL 8.3            From January 1st 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee.  All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.              

 


      

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..Aimee Fahey who competed in the ASA East Region Open water Championships and achieved a time of 48:44:05 in the Womens 3km freestyle. She was placed and amazing 5th in the Region and 3rd in Essex County.Well done to Aimee!   

Many of the club were in action over the weekend some swimming individual events at Rebridge, some as part of the Junior Speedo team and some at The Mini League. Indeed many managed to be involved in two! Redbridge saw some excellant swims from across the squads with both parents and swimmers suffering extreme indoor temperatures during Saturday. The Junior Speedo League was held at Enfield and Mini League at Loughton. Both of these events saw many young swimmers experience and enjoy their first competition. As ever both were noisy and exciting events with a number of close finshes. EFDSC came 5th at Enfield and 6th at Loughton - not helped by a number of time faults when even our youngest and newest swimmers swam faster than the allowed time. Well done to all and thanks to all those who helped as officials, poolside helpers, sellers of raffle tickets and of course taxi drivers!   

Block D saw an exciting finish to the Essex County Championships with EFDSC swimmers putting in some excellant performances.Lee Baker came a superb 2nd in the 200m breast 2rd in the 200m free and 5th in the 100m back.  Haydon Thmas came 4th in the 200 breast and Katie Whiffin and Emma Waite took a very respectable 6th position in their 100m free and Amelia Peddle 6th in her 200IM.   Unfortunately the club suffered from a number of withdrawals in the last Block due to injury and illness finishing in 14th place overall with 208.5 points - the highest point score since records have been kept. Well done to all who took place and Good Luck for East Region!   

Block B moved to Braintree and our swimmers enjoyed a pool full of water and further success. Again we had numerous swimmers finishing in the top six of their events. Marissa Posnett had another successful weekend taking the gold medal in the 100M IM and bronze in the 100M breaststroke. Hayden Thomas came a very impressive 2nd in the 100M breaststroke and Lee Baker was beaten into fourth by the tiniest margin but nonetheless acheived an excellant personal best time. Block B was a weekend of long distance events including the 800m free and 200m fly. Well done to all who competed and contributed to us retaining our 10th position overall with an impressive 126 points.   

The club is collecting Sainburys Active Kids vouchers so please give your vouchers to any teacher, coach or committee member.  
  

Epping Forest swimmers enjoyed a very successful start to the Essex County Championships at Thurrock last weekend. The club saw no less than 15 swimmers make the finals of the 50m events and 8 of these swimmers made the top 3 within their age groups. Lee Baker and Marissa Posnett both took gold in the 50m freestyle, Haydon Thomas and Marrissa Posnett took silver in the 50m breast, Amelia Peddle the silver in the 50m free, and Katie Whiffin and Sophie Kenny took bronze in the 50 breast and Chris Mitchell bronze in 5Om fly. Unfortunately many of the 50m events in the afternoon were cancelled due to the mysterious disappearing water and these will now be swam at Block C and D. EFDSC finished the first Block in 10th position. Well done to all swimmers and good luck for Block B

  

A red XL berghaus fleece was left on the coach coming back from Essex League 16/1/10 - please let Suzanne Peddle know if it is yours.   

We currently have vacancies within our Learn to Swim Classes. Qualified experienced and friendly teachers provide tuition from very beginners from 4+ years. For further information please contact Susan Whithead on 02082810254.   

The club is currently undertaking a full review of all personal information held on its members to ensure it is accurate, uptodate and fit for the purpose it is required. It has become apparent that not all swimmers are registering their medical conditions and drugs used, for example asthma and the need to use an inhaler/pump. It is vital that all such information is recorded and made available to the coach to ensure your health and safety and to comply with the ASA guidelines. If you have any medical condition that requires medication, or indeed not quite sure if your condition should be registered please contact Susan Whitehead who will be happy to advise.   

Many members still seem to be having problems obtaining their ASA numbers, the following may help you - 1. Log onto British Swimming and ASA homepage 2. Click on the disciplines bar. 3. Click on swimming from the left hand menu. 4.Click on rankings. This brings up the British Swimming Rankings database page. 5. Click on member. - 3rd link. 6. Type in surname and select own record. Any hey presto ......your ASA number will be shown! 

It is important that you include this number with every gala entry or your entry form may be returned.                                                                                            

  

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