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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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For details about the Autumn 100's gala, click on the Events/Home Galas/Autumn 100's gala tab
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Our three DSE swimmers Lauren, James and Emma headed north to Sheffield last weekend to take part in the National Long Course Competition. Seventeen countries took part including Spain, Brazil, Iceland and India. The competition took place over three long days with heats early morning followed by late afternoon finals. Our swimmers found themselves lining up alongside Paralympic medal winners from all over the world and whilst medals where not expected when swimming against this level of competition all three came away with a string of long course PB’s, with both Lauren and Emma making it through to ‘B’ finals. It was certainly a proud moment to see our swimmers names and the Epping Forest District Swimming club name appeared on the massive leader board along side swimmers from across the globe.
Well done to all three swimmers!
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Training schedule for the summer period 20/7-4/9 is now available
Read More...
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Parents are reminded that the coaches are only responsible for children at
galas while they are on the poolside. At all other times such as the lunch
break and at the conclusion of the gala parents are responsible for their
own children.
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For pdf's containing the results from the two sessions, click on the Events/Home Galas/Summer 2006 tab. The EFDSC only results database (under swimmer resources) has also been updated.
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There will be a club shop held on Sunday 23rd April, with the next shop at the club champs on Sunday 14th May, both at Loughton.
For any shop enquiries, phone Suzanne on 01992 815103.
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For details about the summer gala, click on the Events/Home Galas/Summer 2006 tab
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James Hollis, Lauren Smith and Emma Hollis bag 3 gold, 8 Silver and 5 Bronze medals between them swimming in the Eastern Region squad. Well done to all of them. See a full report in the next newsletter.
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The swimmer results database is now available online under Swimmers Resources -> Results.
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2006 Mini League kicked off with the first meeting in Eltham. Epping came 4th following some great swims from participants from Elementary, Intermediate, A2 and A1 squads.Next round will be in Leyton in March.
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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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