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Blackpool swimmers compete at a range of levels from local school competitions through regional events right up to competing in national & international competitions. Current swimmers who have recently represented the club at a high levels include Deborah Magarry, who at masters level has won many Great British, European & World Championship medals in front crawl distance events; She also holds a number of British & European records. Arran Gallager (20) is a swimmer who has achieved a remarkable rise in ranking over the last few years, he currently has the 5th fastest time in the world this year for his 50m Breaststroke. He has also competed in the Northern Counties (Disability section) winning a total of five events & becoming Junior National Champion. On the weekend beginning the 25th April 2008, 20 year old Blackpool Swimming Club Member Arran Gallager will be competing at the British International Disability Swimming Championships which will also include the G.B selection trials for the Bejing Paralympics. Arran will be racing in the 400, 100 and 50m frestyle and the 100m Breastroke at Sheffield's ponds Forge. Craig Tinkler (17) another Blackpool member recently competed in the Lancashire Championships competition, where he was the most successful swimmer of his age. Many other Blackpool S.C. swimmers compete and do well in Local & Regional competitions either as individuals or as part of a team.
Recently Daniel Douglas travelled to Vancouver, Canada during the summer holidays 2006. He entered a competition over 10 days. Daniel swam against other swimmers from other countries around the world. Daniel won 4 Gold, 1 Silver, and 3 Bronze Medals. Mark Spitz presented Daniel with his 100m Butterfly Gold Medal, with a few words of wisdom. Mark Spitz is, the American swimmer who at age 22, in 1972 made history by winning 7 gold medals and breaking 7 world records in the one 1972 Olympics. Not bad eh! Daniel also came away with a signed autograph. Well Done Daniel, hopefully he'll be back from injury and competing again soon.
2008 North Lancs - Congratulations to everyone who competed in this competition you did yourself and your club proud. Many Personal Best Times were shattered by huge margins and all the swimmers can be proud of what they achieved. Improvements can still be made though, so it is down to the swimmers and the coaches to work together to train hard and often in order to perfect your swimming and eradicate any minor faults, to see you compete to full potential. See the Swimming#Age Groups link for more information.
Swimmer of the month T.B.C.
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Imminent Fixtures
Sub League Fixture
Preston - Saturday 29/03/2008 2nd (points) Results
Rosegrove - Saturday 26/04/2008, 6pm w/up-Results Palatine - Sunday 11/05/2008, 5pm w/up- Results
Lancaster - Saturday 29/06/2008 6pm warm up
Click here for more information about the sub league galas
Swimming for your club team is honour and should make you proud. If you or your child are picked to swim as part of the team, you should make every effort to be available.
If there is ever a situation where you will not be able to swim make sure you inform the team manager in person, so they are aware of your unavailability.
Micro League Fixtures
Palatine - Sunday 18/05/2008
Crosby - Sunday 22/06/2008
Colne -
Saturday 05/07/2008
Clitheroe - Saturday 12/07/2008
ASA North West Youth Championships at Liverpool 50m Pool on 3rd & 4th of May
Inter Association Championships at Everton Park, Liverpool on 24th & 25th of May
The 2008 Swimming Calendar - is now available on Palatine Leisure Centre notice board & it will be kept up to date here on our
Calendar page. For a comprehensive list of all UK meets and competitions visit the A.S.A. Licenced Meets page, and download the list of all the latest Licensed Meets.
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Recent Results
Sub League Fixtures Blackpool - Sunday 11/05/2008 2nd Results
Click here for more information about the sub league galas
2008 North Lancs Grade Level 2 Results, (January):- Session 1; Session 2; Session 3; Session 4; Session 5; Session 6; Session 7; Session 8. Also see the Swimming#Age Groups link for further details.
Match Results Speedo League Gala 1 Saturday 13/10/2007 at Europa, Birkenhead.
2007 North Lancs Grade 3 Competition (October). Results:- Session 1; Session 2; Session 3; Session 4. Also see the Swimming#Age Groups link for further details.
2007 Sheffield Tea Spoon Sprints Meet Results:- Unofficial Results
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Swimming Program
Blackpool S. C. is an Amateur Swimming Association (A.S.A.) affiliated club, which has been awarded the Swim21 level of ‘Skill Development’ club. This means that the A.S.A., Great Britain’s Swimming governing body has accredited Blackpool Swimming Club as proficient in providing the necessary components to enable young athletes to develop to their potential. Our swimming program provides a coordinated and linked teaching, coaching and competitive program. Our teachers and coaches are qualified A.S.A. instructors. Our teaching courses follow the nationally recognised A.S.A awards scheme. Club and council personnel are dedicated in their aim to provide a relevant top class service. We can provide tuition for those who have just completed lessons up to national competitors. For more detailed information and times of training see the Program section of the web site.
Pool Times & Facilities
Blackpool Swimming Club offers pool time at the new purpose built Palatine Leisure Centre every day of the week, with morning & 
evening sessions available to club members. This increases the opportunity for a structured productive swim, in a top class 25m, 8 lane swimming pool, which is only bettered by new Olympic length facilities. Along with swimming training, a fully qualified instructor provides land training, and a top of the range gym facility is available for older swimmers. Other facilities Blackpool swim at includes St Georges & Moor Park pools. For more in depth timetable of training sessions see our
Program page.
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Micro League 
Fixtures
Palatine - Sunday 18/05/2008
Crosby - Sunday 22/06/2008
Colne -
Saturday 05/07/2008
Clitheroe - Saturday 12/07/2008
Swimming for your club team is honour and should make you proud. If you or your child are picked to swim as part of the team, you should make every effort to be available.
If there is ever a situation where you will not be able to swim, in good time make sure you inform the team manager in person, so they are aware of your unavailability.
Archive Results
Dates
18/03/2006: Kirkham - (Cancelled)
21/05/2006: Palatine - A Team Results, B Team Results
27/05/2006: Salt Ayre - A Team Results
25/06/2006: Palatine - A Team Results, B Team Results
02/07/2006: Crosby - Results
23/07/2006: West View (Friendly) - Results
23/09/2006: West View (Swim Off) - Results
Micro League 2006 - A great success for all swimmers who took part in the Micro “SwimOff” on Saturday 23 September. Blackpool Swimming Club Micro Team has worked very hard this year to get them promoted this year, and they just did that! The Team finished 2nd after the gala qualifying from the present 3rd Division to the 2nd Division. This will take effect as from 2007.
The following swimmers have put all their efforts into helping the Micro Team qualify into the 2nd Division. 9 years:- Megan Isherwood, Samantha Kaye, Charlotte Hoyle, Lucy Whalley, Shannagh McGahan, Stephen Brown, Danny Davies, Joshua McLellan, Harry Thornton. 10 years:- Madeleine Brownsword, Laura Hall, Freya Wade, Sarah Tunstall, Kendal Christensen, Kara Hufton, William Dale, Kyle Butler, Lewis Peach. 11 years:- Jordan McLellan, Katie Rhodes, Samantha Douglas, Todd Davies, Adam Drew, James Noble, Jack Clifton. 12 years:- Olivia Thornton, Decia Mortimer, Rebecca Brookes, Shannon Loder, Clare Eldershaw, Aimee Wilkinson. Joe Harrison, Adam Fawl, Samuel Douglas, John Swift. Thank you to everyone who has helped on poolside this year. Gill Douglas, Gill Douglas, Kate Harrison, Sean White, Stephanie Payne, Malcolm Swift, Jim Noble, Kath Turner, Sue Tinkler, Sue Davies, Rita Drew, Paul Wilkinson, Daniel Douglas, Jessica Perkins, Samantha Egan, and Trevor Peach. Excellent result from All Swimmers.
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Sub League
Fixtures
Sub League Fixtures Preston - Saturday 29/03/2008 2nd (points) Results
Rosegrove - Saturday 26/04/2008, 6pm warm up - Results
Palatine - Sunday 11/05/2008, 5pm warm up - Results
Lancaster - Saturday 29/06/2008 6pm warm up
Swimming for your club team is honour and should make you proud. If you or your child are picked to swim as part of the team, you should make every effort to be available.
If there is ever a situation where you will not be able to swim, in good time make sure you inform the team manager in person, so they are aware of your unavailability.
2007 Sub League Division |
| Position |
Team |
Swum |
Gala Points |
Match Points |
| 1 |
Preston |
1 |
180 |
|
| 2 |
Blackpool |
1 |
146 |
|
| 3 |
Clitheroe |
1 |
114 |
|
| 4 |
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| 5 |
Lancaster |
0 |
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Speedo League
Fixtures
Europa, Birkenhead -
Saturday 13/10/2007, 5pm warm up, Results
Broughton, Salford - Saturday 10/11/2006, 6pm warm up, Team Sheet
Venue T.B.C. - Saturday08/12/2006 Warm up time to be confirmed
Gala 1 Saturday 13/10/2007, Europa, Birkenhead, Results
DIVISION TWO - Europa, Birkenhead (1700 warm up) |
Points |
Position |
Lane 1 |
Crewe |
257 |
1st |
Lane 2 |
Swinton |
155 |
3rd |
Lane 3 |
Stretford |
151 |
4th |
Lane 4 |
Chadderton |
130 |
5th |
Lane 5 |
Bootle |
103 |
6th |
Lane 6 |
Blackpool ( B.S.C. Results here... ) |
238 |
2nd |
Blackpool swam in Division 2 of the National Speedo League for the 2nd year running and have performed very well. Our performance in the league this year reflects the improvements we have achieved since our relocation to Palatine Leisure Centre 3 years ago.
Our swimmers performed well in their individual events, as well as in their team races, showing a real sense of team spirit throughout. The coach’s observations suggest that the swimmers thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and finishing an impressive 2nd of 6 was an added bonus. Our result was helped by the fact not one of our swimmers or relay teams were disqualified! Keep up the good swimming.
We are all looking forward to the next fixture (Team Sheet) on Saturday the 10/11/2007, when we will hopefully get the opportunity to improve on our times and results. Congratulations goes out to each and every swimmer who competed from the all the coaches. - Kath Turner, Head Coach
Gala 2 Saturday 10/11/2007, Broughton Pool, Salford, Team Sheet
DIVISION TWO - Broughton, Salford (18.00 warm up) |
Points |
Position |
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Blackpool |
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Biddulph |
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City Of Bangor |
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Crewe Flyers |
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Crewe Flyers |
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Stretford |
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Gala 3
Venue, date and time dependant on earlier Speedo League results, watch this space...
See the Speedo League web site for info < http://www.speedoleague.org.uk/ >
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Age Group Meets
2008 North Lancs Grade Level 2 Results, (January):- Session 1; Session 2; Session 3; Session 4; Session 5; Session 6; Session 7; Session 8.
Lancashire Counties age group/champs at Manchester Aquatic Centre (Long course 50m) on 8th, 9th 15th & 16tyh of March
2007 North Lancs - Congratulations to everyone who competed in this competition you did yourself and your club proud. Many Personal Best Times were shattered by huge margins and all the swimmers can be proud of what they achieved. Improvements can still be made though, so it is down to the swimmers and the coaches to work together to train hard and often in order to perfect your swimming and eradicate any minor faults, to see you compete to full potential.
2007 North Lancashire Grade 3 Competition (October). Results:- Session 1; Session 2; Session 3; Session 4. A coaches report will follow...
North Lancs 2006 Grade 2 meet results:- BAGCAT Points; Session 1; Session 2; Session 3; Session 4; Session 5; Session 6.
2007 Sheffield Tea Spoon Sprints Meet Results:- Unofficial Results. Coaches Report to follow...
ASA North West Youth Championships at Liverpool 50m Pool on 3rd & 4th of May
Inter Association Championships at Everton Park, Liverpool on 24th & 25th of May
For a comprehensive list of all UK meets and competitions visit theA.S.A. Licenced Meets page, and download the list of all the latest Licensed Meets.
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Open Meets
The North Lancashire Swimming Open Championships usually takes place in December we look forward to competing again this year - venue, dates & times T.B.C.
For a comprehensive list of all UK meets and competitions visit theA.S.A. Licenced Meets page, and download the list of all the latest Licensed Meets.
Masters Meets
A.S.A._website Masters#CALENDAR AND COMPETITION INFORMATION page and follow the link for Licensed Meets for a comprehensive list of all UK meets
Club Championships
Our Club Championships were run at Palatine Pool at 7pm on Tuesday 06/11/2007, at 5pm on Sunday 11/11/2007 and at 7pm on Tuesday 13/11/2007. Next year enter as many races as you can, get your entries in to the club desk ASAP If you any questions please speak to your Head Coach Kath Turner, or any coach or Club Committee Member who will only be too happy to help you. Swimmers remember your Club Swim caps, Club Costume/Trunks, at least 2 pairs of Goggles and plenty of fluids, take lots of drinks to prevent dehydration, as this will cause very poor performance Please give your full support to all Team swimmers. We will appreciate any help on poolside from any parents. To run a successful gala we need as much support as possible to ensure a gala run smoothly. Parents we are asking you to step forward and help out with your swimming club. The more the better. For example, we will need 8 Timekeepers for each gala. If you would like to help out. Please see Kath, Paul, Sue or any Committee member at the desk who will only be too happy to help out. Good Luck.
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