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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)
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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!
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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.
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Summer holiday timetable 16 July - 3 Sep
Available by clicking >>> here <<<
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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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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Congratulations to Emma Hollis who has broken two British Records within her SB7 classification. Swimming at the IPC International Disability Long Course in May Emma took both the 100m and 50m Britsh Records, both which have stood for many years! Emma now joins brother James who took the S10 British Record in 800 metres free when competing at the Essex Champs earlier in the year!
If you have any other good news stories please pass to Alison Hollis, we want to celebrate all our swimmers successes!
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The time has come to welcome the return of Club Championships next Sunday 18th May 2008 at Loughton Pool. The first event of the 2008 calender is the girls 200 free, boys 400 free and the girls 100/50 breast (50m for the under 11years). please remember to register on arrival and be ready to commence warm-up at 5pm. Remember these meets are now Level 4 licenced so times achieved will be acceptable as Essex QT's.
There is no charge for entry. We will be running a raffle on the night to assist covering the cost of licencing the events so please support us! If you have any raffles prizes please pass to Alison Hollis during the week or bring along on the night.
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Please take the time to nominate 3 members of the club aged 11-25 for the Jack Petchey award. Send your nominations and reasons to debra.waite@tesco.net Each winner receives £300 to spend on the club, a certificate, a medallion and recognition of their achievement. We will be presenting the awards at the Club Championships to be held on 18th May, 1st June 22nd June 2008 (3 awards so three votes!).
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Please be reminded that entries for East region BAGCATS must be handed to Alison Hollis by no later than 7th May 2008. Full details including entry forms can be found on the East Region website (link on right side of this page). Slips have been passed to coaches. Please check the entry times and conditions carefully as late entries or incorrect entries will not be accepted. Swimmers have a personal responsibility in identifying if they have the relevant qualifying times but if you are unclear or not sure of the process please speak with your coach directly.
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It has been agreed that the we will trial the idea of running a second-hand equipment shop as a bolt on to the club shop. The idea is very simple you donate any unwanted, outgrown, unfashionable items of equipment such as goggles, flippers, kick boards, etc and we will try an re sell them onto other swimmers at a nominal price. 100% of the selling price will go direct to raise money for the club. The items will be placed in a bucket that will be available when the club shop is open. If you have any items suitable for donation please pass to Alison Hollis. If you require a second hand item at short notice then please also contact Alison Hollis on any club night!
Help the environment by recycling goods, help the club by raising money help the swimmer by having some equipment in reserve! 
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Swimming at Waltham Abbey Pool on Saturday afternoon is cancelled until further notice. Unfortunately we are unable to provide a coach to cover this session at the current time. Please check the website for further updates.
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Our second Night Swim proved a raging success with our aim to get round the whole of the M25 in 9 hours a tall challenge.
Epic swims from a masters relay, Michael Peddle, Olympia Konstantino, Emma Hollis and Carmen Konstantino plus a show of stamina from Junior 4 swimmers Jordana and Chloe Bentley and squad swimmer Billy Noblett meant that the goal was in sight and by 6.30am with a late surge from Greg Peddle we managed the 190600m required. A full list of those that braved the night are enclosed and a big thank you to all that swam, all that counted lengths (especially Cheryl and Greg) and the pool and management staff led by George Lampshire.
When we have a final tally of sponsor money I will post the total on the web site. Half the money will be going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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The club intends to hold a series of coaches forums with swimmers over the next few months. The first of these will be held by Lee Richards for the performance squad on Sunday 11th May at 5.30pm in the movement studio. These forums will provide swimmers with the opportunity to ask questions about training plans, personal objectives, health and nutrition etc. If swimmers have specific questions to ask or subjects they would like included then please let Lee know in advance of the meeting.
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Luton - 12th/13th April
I can confirm our entries have been accepted and we will also appear in the programme! There were two rejections and individuals have been notified by email. This is a cardless meet. Please ensure you check their website for final details re warm-up etc www.lutonswimmingclub.org.uk
Redbridge Sprint - 26th/27th April
I have not had any further contact re additional rejections. Again this is a cardless meet so please ensure you sign in when you arrive. Please ensure you check their website for final information www.lbrsc.org
Hatfield - UK Challenge 17th/18th may
Closing date for all entries 8pm 13th April 2008. Level 1 meet with high qualifying times. All info and entry forms on their website at www.hatfiedswimclub.co.uk
Bagcats ASA East Region - June 2008
Details of the Bagcats - East Region Champs are now available on their website at www.eastswimming.org. Closing date for entries is 7th May. Please read entry conditions carefully and ensure entered times appear on our club website and are achieved within the set timescales. Entries must be made on the official entry form.
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The club championships have been licensed as level 4, and the details can be found on the events tab above. The home 100's gala on 29/6 is pending approved for licensing at level 3.
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Spaces available in learn to swim section.
See Squads Info/learn to swim for details
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Jack Petchey Survey |
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All 11-25 year old swimmers are invited to complete the "Listen Up" survey of youth attitudes for Jack Petchey. The survey has a range of subjects including education, work, politics, health, ambitions and hobbies.On completion of the 10 minute survey you can enter a prize draw to win an IPOD TOUCH.
Click >>> here <<< to begin survey
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