For enquiries please email the RASC committee, rascclub@ramsbottomrascals.org.uk
Important notice - FRIDAY TRAINING: Can regular swimmers please check with Rick on the Thursday each week to see if training is on Fridays.
There is a new code of conduct for all swimmers and parents to read and sign. Please right click the link to download. Code of Conduct
NELF report of the gala against Colne ASC on June 14th
Report on the International Youth Sports Festival Tulle, May 2010
Swimming times for this year, that have been on the notice board, are now available from the reception counter.
Swimmers are encouraged to take advantage of the gym facilities at Ramsbottom. Their is a junior gym for younger members from 11-16 that runs several times a week, please ask at reception for details on how to do your induction and current times. For advice on the types of exercises to perform please speak to your lead coach.
New rule for galas - swimmers can only wear one piece of swimwear. See the guidance on the central lancashire site for more details.
Learn to Swim levels now on website
We travelled to Colne on 14th June for our 4th gala of the season. We were lucky to be able to use a C Lane as well so everyone got plenty of swims. We welcomed newcomers in the 9 year old age group Eric Salmon and Charlotte Dunn. The gala was really exciting with some great swims and really close with Ramsbottom winning by just 2 points! It was a great gala in the friendly spirit of the league and Colne are always a pleasure to swim against.
The return match was 8th July at Ramsbottom. The original team was much depleted due to Bury Grammar holidays, cricket and school plays. Many thanks to all the swimmers who agreed to swim at late notice.
The 10 year old age group swam brilliantly with Remi tackling the butterfly and Patrick Watson not only doing his own races, but drafted into the 13 year olds when sudden illness struck! Our 9 year old girls are shaping up nicely for next year and Ethan Smith swimming in his first gala got some brilliant times.
In the 12 year olds, Joe Smith and Ben Hargreaves did well A lane swimmers. Bens breaststroke was very impressive with a PB. Thanks to Charlotte Waddington for swimming at the last minute and comfortably winning her backstroke. Charlotte Marshall won both her events and the 13 year old relay team of Charlotte W, Olivia, Charlotte M and Moira won easily.
The 14 year old girls did well with Harriet Dawson getting a PB in the backstroke and Olivia Mallen and Megan Davies winning the breaststroke and freestyle respectively. The 14 year old boys swam well winning 3 out of 4 events.
In the Open age group, the Evans family as usual did us proud with wins in the backstroke and freestyle for both Chloe and Luke. The older age group swam well with veteran Chris Smith helping to win the Open relay. Charlotte Smith is an asset to the Team, never minding which event she swims and giving 110%. A great role model.
Overall it was a really exciting gala with many very close races both against Colne and between our A and B Lane swimmers. Ramsbottom starts, turns and finishes were much improved compared to the gala earlier in the week, but swimmers need to remember to practice their turns when training.
Many thanks to all who helped on the night especially Nicola Magee who was thrown in at the deep end as scorer and did an excellent job.
Liz Dawson
NELF Team Manager
For those swimmers who wish to train at squad level Ramsbottom has strong links with Bolton Metro Swimming Squad (BMSS). For more information speak to your coach or click on the link www.bmswimsquad.org.uk. Swimmers who decide to take this opportunity will remain with Ramsbottom as their first claim club and will continue to compete for us, whilst doing additional sessions with BMSS. This relationship benefits both clubs and swimmers.
With effect from 1st January 2010, the ASA rules on swimwear/costumes shall be changed. The current wording in Regulation 411 (“Costumes”) will no longer apply and instead the below shall come into force:
Regulation 411 (amended) Costumes
411.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of competitors in all competitions shall be in accordance with the FINA General Rules and Bylaws on swimwear, in force on the date of the competition.
The above rule applies to swimming, open water swimming and masters swimming competitions.
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.
Commencing immediately the training times for the Senior Squad are as follows:
Sunday 1.15- 2.15
Monday 8.00- 9.30
Tuesday 8.30-9.30
Thursday 8.30-9.00
Friday 8.00-9.00
The last Friday session is Friday 23rd July and they will commence on Friday 10th September 2010.
All other sessions remain the same .
Bank Holiday weekend- no swimming on Sunday 29th or Monday 30th August 2010.
Please check the website regularly for changes to sessions.