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18/5/10

Yorkshire Open Masters - Scarborough Indoor Pool 15th May 2010

Congratulations to our swimmers on their Yorkshire titles and medals.

City of Bradford had just two representatives at the Yorkshire Swimming Association’s annual Masters Championships held at Scarborough Indoor Pool.

Chris Brown was prolific in winning no less than four County Titles. His wins came in the 50m and 100m butterfly and 50m and 100m backstroke in the 55/59 years age group. Brown is coached by Steve Eddison who also swam at the meet.

Having this year moved up an age group to the 60/65 years group Eddison showed his versatility when he came home with bronze medals in the 100m breaststroke and freestyle. He also placed fourth in the 100m individual medley and 50m freestyle and sixth in the 50m breaststroke.

Both swimmers train with Bradford Aquatics Development Programme.

Christine McCabe, Honorary Secretary.

5/12/09

ASA National Masters Inter-county Meet, Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool - November 15th 2009

The County Masters team travelled across the Pennines to The Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool to compete in the regional round of the National Masters Inter County Meet. With the Cheshire team having won last year and once again fielding a very strong team it was always going to be hard to come home the victors

In the end it was Cheshire who claimed the Willmott Dixon Trophy with a total of 281.5 points. They were followed by the Yorkshire Team with 229 points. Arch rivals Lancashire claimed third place with 176.5 points followed by Northumberland and Durham with 155.5 and Cumbria bringing up the rear with 113.5 points.

City of Bradford were well represented at the meet with swimmers Chris Brown and Stuart Broadbent each competing in two individual events and two teams. Brown swimming in the fifty five year plus 50m backstroke finished in a time of 31.79 and the equivalent distance butterfly event in a time of 30.47 Broadbent’s contribution to Yorkshire’s second place finish came in the forty five year plus age group individual 50m backstroke where he finished in a time of 32.61 and the 50m freestyle in a time of 27.03.

Both swimmers train with Leisure Services Coaching and Training Scheme under the guidance of Coach Steven Eddison.

City of Bradford members Chris Lund, Geoff Killock and Christine McCabe all acted as officials at this prestigious event.

The team await announcement of their national standing which will be announced in due course.

Christine McCabe, City of Bradford Swimming Club

14/11/09

British Gas Masters & Senior Age Group Championships 23rd - 25th October 2009

British record holder Chris Brown was City’s only representative at the British Gas Masters and Senior Age Group Championships held at Ponds Forge Sheffield. Swimming in the 55/59 years age group Brown came home with a National title in the 50m backstroke which he won in a time of 32.04. The time being just outside his British record of 31.48.

His times of 1.10.27 in the 100m event and 2.37.61 in the 200m event secured him silver medals behind arch rival Eddie Riach of Milngavie and Bearsden. He also placed fourth in the 100m butterfly in a time of 1.09.63.

Christine McCabe

30/9/09

Invitational Schools Biathlon at Crystal Palace

At the Pentathlon GB Invitational Schools Biathlon  at the Crystal Palace - National Sports Centre  on the 15 August 2009, Josh Zenner from National Potential squad competed in the Year 9 Boys BIATHLON.

He achieved 9th place with a time of 1:04.45 for the swim and 3:18.23 for the run to come 9th overall

23/9/09

Garry Vilmans Report for 2009

I have done my last swim this year. Which happens to be my biggest challenge so far in my open water swimming career. Last year the Windermere Championship 10.5 Miles was abandoned after 90 Minutes because of bad weather This year it did go ahead. 31 swimmers started but only 20 finished. I was one off the lucky ones I finished in a time of 7 Hours 47 Minutes 05 Seconds.

The weather was very changeable, with the wind changing direction all the time,very heavy rain for a few Hours The sun even came out for a while, and I had a very strong cross wind for the last 3 Miles.Plus the water temperature dropped dramatically at the top end of the lake, as there had been a lot of rain the week before the swim, and a lot of cold water was coming down from the Mountains. But that's what open water swimming is all about.(the weather plays a big part in whether you finish a race or not)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Coaching staff at Shipley pool, I won't single out any one person as they have all been fantastic, Over the last 3 years they have helped me train up and get strong enough to finish these open water race's.

Plus I would like to thank (British Long Distance Swimming Association) for organising these events

I am considering having a go at Loch Lomond next year, 21.6 Miles.

Garry Vilmans ( Masters Squad)

16/9/09

Great North Swim

The British Gas Great North Swim is a one mile open water swim in England’s largest Lake, Windermere. Following its launch in September 2008 the event has already become world renowned, having been voted 5th in the Top 100 Open Water Swims in the World.

4,579 competitors finished including five of our swimmers/ ex swimmers!

Well done to all of them!!

below; Sara Beaumont & Claire Wilson after their swims

23/6/09

Open Water - Wykeham Lake Swim (Scarborough), June 14th 2009

City of Bradford had three representatives at one of the first open water swims of the season. With Open Water now being an Olympic Sport and the British team having considerable success in Beijing the sport is becoming more and more popular with pool swimmers of all ages.

Seasoned open water swimmer Iain Stapleton, sixteen, opened his account with a win in the senior 5k race at Wykeham Lake, Scarborough in a  time of 1hr 14mins 57 sec.

Better know for her success in the pool sixteen year old Lucy Burnside tested the open water and finished a very creditable second in the senior two mile event in a  time of 41mins 10.sec.

Also competing in the senior 5k race was Masters Swimmer Gary Vilmans who finished in nineteenth place in a time of 1hr.56 mins 25 sec

All the swimmers train with Leisure Services coaching and training scheme at various venues throughout the city. For further information on open water swimming contact Andy Pearce Senior Coach on 01274 438791.

Christine McCabe, Secretary

Open Water Review

My name is Garry Vilmans I have been training at Shipley pool with the masters squad for the last three years. I have not done any pool race's, But I really enjoy open water swimming. Here is a short report for 2008.

I only managed to do 4 race's, Wykeham 5k, Rivington 4Miles/2Miles, Bala 6Miles,

My Goal for 2008 was to do the 10.5 Mile Windermere swim in September but first I had to complete a 6 Mile swim, which I managed to do at Bala in a time of 4 hrs 31mins. All times and place's and pictures can be seen on . B. L. D. S. A web site,

I was accepted and was given a place to compete in the Windermere championship, But on the day of the swim the weather deteriorated very quickly after the start of the race, the wind started up very strong, but the problem was the wind was was blowing down the lake and we were swimming up. All the swimmers were enjoying the swim but all of the support rowing boats could not keep up with their swimmers, and the swim had to be abandoned 90 minutes into the race. The swell on the lake was so bad that 2 of the support rowing boats were swamped, They were picked up very quickly by the safety boats, This was to be the 52nd Windermere Championship held by the bldsa and the first time ever that it had to be abandoned.

I am going to give it another go this year, Hope the weather is a lot better.

Finally I have done my first race this year

Wykeham Lake Championship - 14 June 2009

3 swimmers from City of Bradford took part;

• Lucy Burnside 2nd place - 2 Miles in 41.10minutes

• Ian Stapleton 1st place - 5k in 1hr 14min 57sec

• Garry Vilmans 19th place - 5k in 1hr 56min 25sec

Best Regards Garry Vilmans

Yorkshire Swimming Association Masters Championships, Scarborough Pool May 16th 2009

City of Bradford had three representatives at the Yorkshire Swimming Association’s annual Masters Championships held at Scarborough Indoor Pool.

At the commencement of the meet City’s British Record Holder Chris Brown was presented with the Leo Beatty trophy for the top Yorkshire Masters swimmer of 2008. He went on to justify his award with gold medal swims in the 50m and 100m backstroke and 50m and 100m butterfly events in the 55/59 years age group.

Also swimming in the 55/59 years age group City’s Aileen Ibbotson came home with three bronze medals in the 50m and 100m breaststroke and 100m freestyle along with a fourth place in the 50m freestyle and fifth in the 50m backstroke.

Ibbotson, along with Steven Eddison also both coach and train with Sport and Leisure Service’s coaching and training scheme. Eddison who coaches Chris Brown was delighted with his three silver medals in the 50m and 100m breaststroke and 100m individual medley. He also placed fourth in the 50m freestyle.

Christine McCabe City of Bradford Swimming Club

3/4/09

YORKSHIRE SWIMMING ASSOCIATION OPEN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

This will be held at Scarborough Pool on Saturday 16th May 2009. Download the Meet details and an entry form here. Closing date 11th April.

15/12/08

Leo Beatty Award - Yorkshire Swimmer of the year 2008

Chris Brown City of Bradford has been awarded the Leo Beatty trophy as Yorkshire Swimmer of the year for 2008.

His award comes as a result of success at County, Regional and National level where he won four national titles and broke two Great Britain records in the 50m and 100m backstroke.

He will be presented with the award at the Yorkshire Masters Open Championships in Scarborough in May. He was closely followed by Bill Moore of Halifax in second place and Carolyn Irvine of BOK in third place.

Christine McCabe, Honorary Secretary

17/11/08

ASA NATIONAL MASTERS INTER COUNTY MEET MACCLESFIELD LEISURE CENTRE - NOVEMBER 15TH 2008

The County Masters team travelled across the Pennines to Macclesfield Leisure Centre to compete in the regional round of the National Masters Inter County Meet.

National record holder Chris Brown was City of Bradford’s representative on the team and his swims helped to secure the County second place behind the winners Cheshire.

Competing in two individual events and the medley relay Brown swam to a personal best time of 30.55 and a first place in the men’s fifty five and over 50m butterfly and in the 50m backstroke he placed first in a time of 31.73 which was just outside his own British record.

The final points tally was Cheshire 285 points closely followed by the Yorkshire Team with 248 points. Arch rivals Lancashire claimed third place with 199 points followed by Northumberland and Durham with 170 and Cumbria bringing up the rear with 58 points.

Christine McCabe - Yorkshire Masters Hon Secretary

5/11/08

Disability Sport Events (DSE) National Short Course Swimming Championships

Sarah Chown who trains at Shipley and Eccleshill Pools with Leisure Services Coaching and Training scheme was City’s representative at the DSE National Short Course Swimming Championships held at Ponds Forge Sheffield on the 1st & 2nd of November.

The Championships was the first national competition for disability swimmers held since the team returned from their highly successful Beijing Olympics and swimmers were keen to show their form.

Swimming in the S6 category Chown competed in the 50m breaststroke in a time of 1.44.00, 50 backstrokes 1.26.00 but it was her swim in the 50m freestyle in a personal best time of 1.01.00 which delighted both Sarah and her coaches Chris McCabe and Sarah Fisher

Christine McCabe - City of Bradford Swimming Club

13/10/08

asa North East Region Open Masters Championships

On the  20th & /21st September 2008 City of Bradford Masters swimmers Chris Brown and Steve Eddison travelled north to the Neptune Pool, Middlesbrough to compete in the North East Region Masters Championships.

British record Holder Brown came home with no less than four golds. His success coming in his preferred backstroke events the 50m 100m and 200m and the 50m butterfly event.

Eddison also swimming in the 55/59 years age group claimed gold in the 100m freestyle, and bronze in the 50m freestyle, 100m individual medley, 100m breaststroke.

Both swimmers train with Leisure Services coaching and training scheme under the guidance of Coach Sarah Fisher.

Christine McCabe, Secretary City of Bradford Swimming Club

25/8/08

Masters Galas

Details & entry forms are now available for a couple of Masters Swimming Competitions for this Autumn.

 The ASA NORTH EAST REGION OPEN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 which will be held on Saturday 20th September 2008 at The Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough (25m).

Download details & an entry form here. NB - the closing date for this gala is September 1st!

 The Northumberland & Durham Masters Gala 2008 (Incorporating 18-24 yrs age group) to be held at Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre (25m) on Sunday 12th  October 2008

Download details & an entry form here.

It would be great to see a few more of our masters swimmers in action - Why not have a go!

Congratulations to Chris Brown

He broke the GB record for 50m Back 55/59 years age group in a time of 31.99 at the YSA Open Masters held at Scarborough on Saturday 10th May 2008. The record was a long standing one ( 1993) held by Graham Sykes of Coventry and stood at 32.40

YSA Open Masters Results

held at Scarborough on Saturday 10th May 2008