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January 2012 - Sherwood Youngsters Prepare for County Test
Some of the areas most talented, younger swimmers from Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club are in final preparations for the 2012 Notts ASA British Gas County Championships that take place throughout February and beginning-March.
Almost forty of the Club’s swimmers, aged 10-14, have achieved the necessary qualifying times across a variety of individual stroke, distance & team relay events, and will compete against the very best in the County for junior titles, coveted medals & finals placings.
Head coach, Ian Negus, commented “Having so many youngsters qualify for an event of this calibre is a fantastic achievement for this generation of Sherwood’s swimmers and I know that each and every one of them will swim their hearts out. Some of them are swimming at this level for the very first time and are pushing themselves really hard in training with stunning results. I’m confident their hard work and long hours in the pool will be rewarded.”
January 2012 - Sherwood Swimmers Quick Off The New Year Competition Blocks
Both the youth and younger squads put the festive break behind them and were straight back to business at The Notts ASA British Gas County Youth Championships and Stage 1 Trophy Gala.
Running as a standalone ‘youth’ championship event for the first time, the older swimmers were pitched against some of the most talented swimmers in the County and took home a haul of medals, including 6 golds, 1 silver and 3 bronzes, along with a number of top 10 placings and personal best times. The equivalent County Championship event for our younger swimmers takes place in February & March.
Not to be outdone by their older counterparts, the younger swimmers recorded a very credible 2nd place overall at the recent Stage 1 Trophy Gala in Hucknall, being pipped to first place by the might of Nottingham’s premier Club, Leander, but beating off strong squads from Calverton & Bingham, Chesterfield and Nottingham Northern.
Ian Negus, head coach, commented “both events were extremely competitive on all fronts and our squads did us proud against some extremely talented swimmers. It’s testament to their hard work and commitment and I congratulate each and every one of them. Let’s hope this is the start of another bumper year for us.”
December 2011 - A & B Squads Enjoy Festive Success At Final Sports Centre League Events
In one of the final competitive events of 2011, the Club's A and B squads enjoyed success in the last round of the Notts ASA Sports Centre League.
Beating off stiff competition from other Notts-based Clubs, the A squad won their event to retain the top spot in Division 1, and the B squad enjoyed a joint first place with Rykneld in Division 3.
Consistent first and second placings helped both squads to success, with eighteen swimmers - Esme Wood, Kurt Hardy, Jade Young, Elliot Clogg, Luke Carnell, Nathaniel Wood, Owen Ottaway, Sophie Malbon, Lauren Clogg, Thomas Fletcher, Nathan Staley, Jamie Sharpe, Jamie Harby, Kieran Harby, Jake Whitworth, Ellie Wheatley, Emma Weston & Paige Turner - all achieving personal best times to add to the overall points tally.
December 2011 - Sherwood Swimmers Reflect on a Good Year
At the recent AGM, Ian Negus, Head Coach of Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club, reflected on a “very competitive” and “extremely successful” year for the Club.
Competition results have seen the Club’s A squad retaining top spot of the Notts ASA first division Sports Centre League, with still the final round of the competition to be swum, and the B squad currently sitting in third place just two points behind the leaders in division 2.
The 2011 Notts ASA County Championships were extremely successful again with many swimmers taking senior and junior titles, and three relay teams taking coveted gold medals. The squad’s great form carried over into the Midland regional age group and youth championships, securing finalists and medal winners at both levels, and onwards and upwards into the National competition with finalists, semi finalists and relay medallists.
A series of wins at numerous Minor Gala’s held over the year, and wins as ‘Top Visiting Club’ at the Major Oak Open Meet held recently at Water Meadows and the Ashfield Trophy at Hucknall have topped off what’s been a great year.
Commenting on the Club’s successes, Ian Negus, Head Coach, said “2011 has been very competitive on all fronts with some extremely good results. We have gained a few new quality swimmers this year that have undoubtedly added to the strength of our competitive teams and we’re developing one or two really promising youngsters who have already started to prove themselves and who I know will do us proud next year.”
October 2010 - Brian Barnett Honoured
79-year-old Brain Barnett has received the ASA's Aquaforce Award for Outstanding Contribution at County/Regional Level.
Brian was nominated by Kim Benstead because he has dedicated his life to swimming in Nottinghamshire, playing an important part in both club and county development.
"Since he first joined Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club in 1972, Brian has been a total inspiration to the swimming community," said Kim Benstead.
"He has dedicated many years to do the best possible for the swimmer, as in his own words, 'it is the swimmers who count'."
After representing his county in Athletics, Brian turned his interest to swimming and joined Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club when his son began to swim. Within a short time he decided that he wanted to be more involved with the club so he became a committee member and qualified as a swimming teacher, coach and lifeguard, dedicating three nights a week to the club.
He has also held most positions on the club's committee and was Chairman for approximately ten years. He has also been a dedicated member of the Nottinghamshire ASA Executive Committee. In 1989, Brian was awarded his County Blazer Badge for outstanding work within the county and in 1998 he became President of Nottinghamshire County ASA. In recent years he has also overseen the forming of a County Management Board - a huge constitutional change for the sport.
8 June 2010 - Club President Honoured
Club President Brian Dent has recently been recognized for his long service to the Club and to swimming in general. At the ASA Aquaforce Awards on Saturday 10th October in Stratford-Upon-Avon, he picked up the Aquaforce Long Service Award after being involved with Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club for 64 years. Since qualifying as a swimming teacher in 1967 Brian has joined the Club Committee and acted as Club Chairman, Polo Secretary and Club President for 10 years. He taught on pool side for 40 years and many of our current squad received their early training from Brian.
In addition, he has also been recognized for his contribution by winning a prestigious Torch Trophy Trust award. He received the award for his dedication to the Club and will receive it at a ceremony in London to be held on 16 November.
