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Absolutely OUTSTANDING performance from every one of our Kingfishers today! Well done to EVERY swimmer - this was truly a superb team performance and a great atmosphere! And … sealed off with First Place and 146 points which we will carry forward to next Saturday’s second BML at Adwick. We’d love to see you there!
Mary
Warm Up at John Charles
What can I say but WOW!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing swims today from our kingfishers , loads of PB,s
/ medals & top girl/boy awards well done everyone
Big thank you to all the poolside coaches & team managers today great work everyone!
& I forgot to mention Our little Armthorpe club finishing 2nd overall !!!!
Lee
Well done to all the kingfishers, you all gave it 100% and there were countless PBs and medals
And an extra well done to
Noah Burkill
Emily Kirk
Jennifer Powell
Rodger Murray
Ava Burkill
Who all achieved top boy/girl awards in their age groups
Nicola
Brilliant, Kingfishers! You were all amazing… as ALWAYS!
Mary
Emily Kirk
Millie Varley
Ben Gilson
Jakub Garbacik Laura Garbacik
& Sofia Sanders
Laura Garbacik & Sofia Sanders
Laura Garbacik
Sofia Sanders
Emily Kirk
Aria Sanders
Ben Gilson on the blocks
Rodger Murray Ava Burkill
Rodger Murray
Sofia Sanders
Maisy Ebbage & Miranda Burkill
Great to see Pete and Maureen Hardy recognised by Doncaster Council for all their outstanding work undertaken as volunteers with Kingfishers.
Long may it continue!
Good afternoon Kingfishers
We are arranging a fun afternoon at the Hatfield Marine Aqua Park on Saturday the 17th August. This is open to all Kingfisher swimmers, however, 7-9 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. If you would like to join us please let me know via Facebook messenger or at the pool before Saturday 30th June. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask me.
Note: There will be a £10 charge for siblings who are not club members and accompanying parents of 7-9 year old children.
1st come -1st served basis only 60 spaces .
Regards Coach Lee
Last weekend saw two of our Kingfishers swim at the Swim England North East Regional Age Group Swimming Championships
Miranda Burkill competed in the 13 years 50m freestyle - placed 35 out of 47 and achieved a new PB
and Lucas Stallard competed in the 50m and 100m breaststroke placing 18 out of 22 in both events and achieving a new PB in his 100m Breaststroke.
These events are for the fastest in the whole of the North East Region and you have to achieve qualifying times in order to even take part, so getting there in the first place is a huge achievement.
There were definitely some nerves as it was a first time competing at this level for both of them and not having all your usual team mates as cheer leaders is a daunting start, but they both gave it their all and definitely did the club proud
Next weekend will see two more of the kingfishers take part in the second leg of events
Nicola
In honour of his 90th Birthday, our Club President, Derek Fretwell, was presented with a Birthday cake and card signed by members of the Committee and Coaching staff at Armthorpe Kingfishers.
We are greatly indebted to Derek for his huge contribution to competitive swimming in Doncaster over many, many years. A fully qualified Judge at local, regional and national level and a massive supporter of our club, Derek is a true legend.
We are proud that he is our President and thank him for his continued service to the club.
He is pictured here with our A and B Squad swimmers and coaches.
Update News: Maisy’s Swim22 for diabetes. She has swum 25.5 miles since starting on 22nd April - and is now on her way back from France. Well Done Maisy. Keep going!
Updated Parent pack now available under Parent tab. Mary
Life Saving:
All swimmers were AMAZING last night - they approached their assessments seriously and with great focus!! Well done to all of them!
In the next two Fridays (3rd and 10th May), our group will be assessed on the following activities:
a) 50m swim followed by 50m Contact Tow (including the turning of the casualty from front to back on land, CPR and the recovery position)
b) Initiative Test with two responsive casualties
c) Treatment of a Choking casualty
d) Theory Parts 5/6 (CPR / First Aid)
Please make sure that you are ready for these. Use your Candidate Manual and Bank of Questions to help you to prepare.
Because of the absence of some swimmers during the assessment period, we will need two more sessions (as above), in order to complete the Bronze Star Award. Apologies for the extension.
Mary and Thomas
To members of Lane 4 at Life Saving: this Friday 26th April, we will be completing more of the Bronze Star assessments as follows:
a) Four swimmers will be doing the 400m Survival Swim (clothed) - you know who you are.
b) All swimmers will be doing the 20m swim and cross chest tow.
c) All swimmers will be tested on Theory Part 3 (Cold Water Shock) and Part 4 (Rescue Aids) and the CRIC treatment for Asthma and Fractures.
d) All swimmers will do the Child CPR with the AED.
e) All swimmers will be doing the Throwing OR Reaching rescue (you choose).
During the following Session on Friday 3rd May, we will be doing
a) the final Theory sections Parts 5 and 6, and Choking
b) The Contact Tow
c) The Initiative Test
along with any catch up assessments needed.
Keep up the excellence - we are nearly there!!
Mary
Resistance Training
'A' squad going through their paces with T-shirts at the latest training session
Harrimans: Absolutely fantastic swims in the first session at Adwick good luck to everyone swimming in session two ! Go Kingfishers. Lee
IMPORTANT ACTION NEEDED
At the Annual General Meeting it was agreed to increase swimming fees with effect from 1 April 2024 as follows:
1 session C squad/Lifesaving - £28
2 or more sessions A/B squads - £35
Our fees have not increased since 2015, however with increased pool hire costs we have no other option.
It would be appreciated therefore if parents could amend their monthly payments as above.
Kirsty
Sunday 17th March Beverley Barracudas Spring Equinox Meet
'As a club we took 22 kingfishers to compete in the Beverley Barracudas Spring Equinox extravaganza And what a day!
PBs galore and every single swimmer left with a medal. So many smiles, cheers and fist bumps. Even more impressive Armthorpe came 2nd overall and 4 of our swimmers were awarded overall top boy/girl for their age groups.'
Here’s some pics of our fabulous kids
Nicola
To anyone wishing to buy clothing or equipment (all available to view on our website) please let me know in the next 2 weeks (via messenger)
Order will be placed Monday 25th March.
Thanks
Claire
Worksop Dolphins Meet:
2nd March
Ponds Forge Sheffield
41 medals won on the day!
'A' Squad in training using parachutes.
The Viking Sprints Gala, this fills up on the morning when it opens so get your entries in asap. Paul
YORKSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS - PONDS FORGE SATURDAY 17TH FEB 2024
Well done to the 7 Kingfishers who took Part in the Yorkshire swimming championships today, Jonathan Tuffrey and I thought you were all a pleasure to look after. It was the first time at the Yorkshires for all the them and some have never actually competed long course before.
Following on from warm up there’s were comments such as, ‘I thought the end was never coming’ so believe us when we say the size difference alone is a daunting prospect.
Every single one of them swam brilliantly and there were some amazing PBs. Special mention to the two swimmers who not only achieved amazing PBs, but made a final each.
Jennifer Powell 8th in 13 years 50m Backstroke
Alexander Drury 8th in 10/11 years 50m Breaststroke
P.S I unfortunately missed a photo of Lucas Stallard
Nicole
YORKSHIRE QUALIFIERS 2024
Age
Vlad Akula 15
Alexander Drury 11
Lucas Johnson 15
Oliver Mirfin 11
Lucas Stallard 14
Stephen Tuffrey 11
Jacob Witts 12
Georgie Arnold 11
Sophie Barley 11
Mia Grant 12
Jennifer Powell 13
Harrimans gala information
Entries close February 18th
Paul Whiteley
USE OF MOBILE PHONES
Swim England’s Safeguarding policy ‘Wavepower’ has been updated with effect from 1st January 2024. The policy “prohibits all use of a mobile phone or device in a changing area during Swim England regulated activity”.
We respectfully ask all members of our club to adhere to this policy, for the benefit of all concerned. Our club has had absolutely no issues in the past, so we are confident that this will continue to be the case.
Many thanks in anticipation of your support.
Mary Firth
Welfare Officer
Jan 20th
The order book for personalized swim hats is open, please let me know if you would like to order. £8 each. Thanks Claire
Urgent 20th Jan
For anyone who has swimmers attending the Yorkshires at ponds forge 17th/18th February tickets have just gone live for spectators and they usually do sell out fairly quickly.
Nicola