*Congratulations to all Boy Otters 200 Meter Breaststroke 10/5/12*
5 PB's where achieved at the gala and all some excellent first time swims.
 All personal swim times updated and members page.
 Well done once again, and a special Thank You to those parents who helped at event.     

 

***Another Outstanding Performance from Team Otters***

Otters came first in their second gala of the 2012 Micro League. Otters posted 15 PB's and a number of fantastic relay times. Congratulations team, it's nice to see all the hard work pay off.  Current statistics on the Micro League site show the cannon team as having the best overall performance - WELL DONE!

(The results are on the member's page and individual swim times have been updated)

Congratulations to all Otters who took part in the opening preliminary gala!

Two preliminary gala records were broken and 93 PB's where achieved on the night. Special congratulations to Anna Hulme who broke the 2010 200m breaststroke open record and to Richard McKinney who smashed 1.6 seconds off the 13yrs 50m breaststroke record, one of the longest standing club records which had been in place since 1994. 
(Results available on the member's page)

 The 200m Boys Breaststoke has been rescheduled to take place on Thursday 10th May.

Congratulations to Rachel Turton & Josh Fairbrother 
Senior Captains for 2012.

Outstanding Otters Performance!      

Otters put in an outstanding performance at the first gala of the North Lancs Swim League on 21/04/12. With 12 Individual PB's and a number of fantastic relays times, Otters came 2nd on the night. Congratulations to all who took part in the event and thank you to those who helped make the event run so smoothly!!!

(Results are on Members page & individual swim records are updated)     




Anna Hulme to be Olympic Torch Bearer!!!

Congratulations to Anna Hulme who has been chosen to carry the Olympic Torch through Ormskirk on the 1st June 2012. Anna is taking part in the Olympic Torch Relay. We are very proud to have an Otter taking part in the Olympics!!! If you would like to read Anna's nomination story and check the route for the day please click on the link below:


           
 http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/torchbearers/detail/8D5F-F6D0-2105-7144

        

 

Sponsored Swim Raised Over £600!


Congratulations to all that took part in the Sponsored Swim on Sunday 25th March 2012.
The event organised by Helen Boylett-Smith was a fantastic success.
The total amount raised was £606.
The coaching team would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all those children that took part on the day and Helen for her arranging the event.
The funds will be used wisely to buy equipment for the club to use during training sessions

 


Preliminary galas!
Preliminary Gala dates have now been set and will take place on the following dates:
23/04/12 Breast / Freestyle 6.30pm
21/05/12 Back / Fly 6.30pm
24/05/12 200m IM (9yrs+) 8.00pm
31/05/12 400m Freestyle (9yrs+) 8.00pm
02/07/12 Breast / Freestyle / 100m IM 6.30pm
All swimmers are expected to take part. There is no need to pre-register for Preliminary Galas.

 

Congratulations to Nathan Birch and Kathryn McEvilly

Junior Captains for 2012
           
 
 
 

  
 
Ben Bags BAGCATS
 
10 year old Ben Smith is celebrating having won the BAGCATs points award at this year's County Age Group Championships.  Ben added to his first week's success by winning Silver in both the 200m & 400m Freestyle races, securing enough points to top the table for ten year old boys. 
 
Hannah Kelsall also added to her medal haul by winning Gold in the 50m Backstroke & Bronze in the 50m Freestyle and finished second in the Girls 13 years BAGCATS.
 
Well done to all the Otters who participated, posting a whole crop of PBs.
 
Results are now on the Member's page and individual swimmers  records have been updated.
 

 
Micro League Gala 1 - Clitheroe 11 March 2012
 
Otters were just pipped into third place by 1 point from Lancaster, in a close fought gala, where just 4 points separated second and fourth places.
 
Results are now on the Members page & individual swim records have been updated. 
 

 
Southport Shrimps Relay Gala
 
The results are now on the Member's page under the "other results" tab and individual swimmers times have been updated.
 

 
Otters Excel at County Championships
 
The Otters were on the podium in the first week-end of the County Championships at Liverpool Aquatics
 
Hannah Kelsall secured the gold medals in both her 100m & 200m Backstroke events, with both results inside the National Qualifying Times. Her time in the 100m event  also secured her a place in the Open Age Group Championship final.  She further secured Bronze in her 200m Individual Medley.
 
Ben Smith won Silver in the 200m Individual Medley & Bronze in the 200m Breast..
 
Emily Spencer PB'd in all three of her races, gaining a Regional QT in her 200m Breast.
 
Mia Smith PB'd in her one race of the week-end, the 200m Backstroke.
 
Results are now on the Members' Page.


 
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