For enquiries please email the RASC committee, rascclub@ramsbottomrascals.org.uk
The club calendar for 2010 is currently underway.
A small number of fixtures have already been arranged.
AGM - Weds 10th Feb, help urgently needed to keep the club functioning
Learn to swim and development groups get awards
Session plan for the junior swimming groups
Ramsbottom rascals triumph at Warburtons gala - 24 medals!
RASC win the 2009 group C junior jubilee
Profile of Lewis Coleman, an ex RASC member
Learn to swim sessions currently full
With the new season fast approaching we are holding time trials for all swimmers interested in competing for the club. The club is hoping to compete in the following competitions during 2010, North East Lancs Friendly League, Central Lancs Junior League and Central Lancs Junior Jubilee.
Time Trials will take place on the following days
Monday 01/02/2010 7.00 to 8.00pm
Thursday 04/02/2010 7.45 to 8.30pm
Sunday 07/02/2010 1.15 to 2.15pm
Swimmers who will be 10 on the 31st of October will be timed over 25m
Simmers who will be 11 or over on the 31st October will be timed over 50m
All swimmers are encouraged to attempt all four strokes so that our team managers are able to the strongest team available.
The Annual membership and Amateur Swimming Association fee is payable on joining the RASC and it is £42.20 for 2010
8pm
Wednesday 10th February 2010
Hare & Hounds, Holcombe Brook
The following positions need filling :
Vice Chairman
Temp Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Swim 21 Co-ordinator
Internal Gala Organiser
External Gala Organiser
Communications Officer
Calendar Secretary
Fund Raising Co-ordinator
Central Lancashire Representative
Training/CPD Co-ordinator
Sweet Monitor
National Arena League (Speedo) |
| Saturday 9th October |
| Saturday 13th November |
| Saturday 11th December |
Prelims |
| 23/24th january 2010 |
| 6th/7th February |
Well done to all the swimmers that completed national plan for teaching Levels on Sunday. Certificates and Badges are available from the club for £2.
Sam Bryan
Matthew Bailey
Hayden Houghton
Max Lithgow
Toby Lithgow
Ben Senior
Holly Roberts
Charlie Whitehead
Georgina Bryan
Rebecca Heys
Isaac Hutton
Ciara Sansom
Bronty Schofield
Kieran Shaw
Imogen Watson
Jennifer Salmon
Eric Salmon
Emily Smith
Bella Bluechesny
Jennifer Garret
Oliver Hutton
Hugo Knowles
Harriet Lithgow
Eleanor Lowe
Amelia Lucas
Ellie Pearson
Florence Wells
Superb swims with personal bests times by Ellie Burrison and Ben Crofts saw them each win 3 gold medals, Charlotte Marshall finished with 2 gold medals and Chloe Evans won gold in the 50m backstroke and was just pipped into second place in the 100m backstroke. Charlotte Waddington put in a personal best on the 200 IM to win silver. Madison Beswick performed strongly and achieved 2 bronze medals whilst Emma Crofts also put in personal bests to come away with 2 silvers and 2 bronze medals. Hannah Bradshaw showed her strength in the freestyle by picking up 2 bronze medals. Luke Waddington, Tom O’Connor and Steven Burrison had tough swims, they achieved personal bests and placed in the top 10 in their events.
Ramsbottom were overall winners of the 10 year age group and Rick Wesolowski head coach commented “this was an excellent achievement”, Marc Smith and Derek Bevin the 10 year age group coaches were extremely pleased with the performance. “They have trained really well during the year and this is a result of all the hard work” they said. Well done to all the swimmers for a magnificent team effort.
Div 1
Pioneer 79 = 16 points
Ramsbottom = 12 points
Burnley = 8 points
Colne = 3 points
Haslingden = 1 point
Div 2
Gt Harwood = 10 points with 1 match to swim against West Craven
Accrington = 8 points
Darwen = 2 points
West Craven = 2 points with 1 match to swim against Gt Harwood.
Therefore Colne and Haslingden will swim off against Gt Harwood and Accrington in the swim off in November to decide divisions for 2010.
to Audrey and the Junior Jubilee squad who won the Central Lancs Junior Jubilee ‘C’ Final at Rochdale Pool on 16th October
Well done everybody and thanks to the supporters, coaches and helpers who turned out on a Friday night!
Rascals have formed an association with Clubshop to allow our club members to order great swim wear on line (free UK delivery). They stock a wide range of swimming equipment, including goggles, fins and the specialist all in one Fastskin costumes. 1% of whatever you buy from them going via this link below will go to club funds.
For swimwear with the club logo please see the notice board.
Unfortunately the learn to swim sessions on Thurs 6.45 and Sunday 12.15 are currently full. If you wish to add your child's name for a place on the waiting list please contact Fran Hall on 01706 827 527, We expect to be able to take a further intake in January 2010. If however, your child can swim a width, float on their back and front and put their head under water we will still accept them for a trial.