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2025 Club Championships held at Scarborough Sports Village on Sunday 29 June

Our Club Championships will be held at Scarborough Sports Village on Sunday 29 June 2025.  

Please note there will be no training on this date. 
Our Championships will be a Level 4 licensed meet this year which means that all times gained will count as official ranked Swim England times (for swimmers age 9 and over and registered as SE Club Compete). The Yorkshire Championships accept Level 4 meet qualifying times.  Swimmers who are age 9 and above, currently  registered as club train and would like to have their times count as official ranked times please get in touch with the club secretary to upgrade the SE membership to club compete.
https://sites.google.com/reelsolutions.uk/kingfishersclubchamps25/promoter-conditions-and-rules
What races can I enter?
Our Championships have been designed for all our training groups from Development through to Masters.  It only costs £5 per person to enter as many races as you want.
 With the exception of the 25m Splash and Dash Freestyle (any stroke) event which is aimed at everyone, the 25m distance events are aimed more at swimmers in Development training groups who may be competing for the first time or not had much previous competition experience.
The 100m and 200m events are aimed more toward our Performance and Masters training group swimmers.
There are some events which are only open to swim members in specific training groups – this is so that we can guide members to the events most suited to them and complete all races within the allocated pool time available to us. Where there are restrictions, these are clearly marked on the programme.
The Championships include some fun events which are an opportunity for all swimmers to work together, particularly with the relay events, across different training groups and ages – we are all one big team at the end of the day and we want everyone to feel that.
https://sites.google.com/reelsolutions.uk/kingfishersclubchamps25/event-schedule
How to enter
Entries can be made via Swim Manager from early June 2025. Ages will be age on the date of the Championships, 29 June 2025. If you’re not sure about the distances to enter or need advice please just ask.
Start, and warm-up times are listed on the Event Schedule page with more information about the events.
Winners and awards
There will be 3 lots of final winners -1st, 2nd and 3rd placings – from the 3 different  training groups: Development, Performance and Masters. Winners will be determined by fastest times from these training groups and the following age groupings from all heats – 7 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 10 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs, 13 yrs, 14y rs, 15 yrs, 16-24 yrs, 25-29 yrs, 30–39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50+ yrs. All winners will be heat declared (there will be no ‘finals’). Winners will be announced during the Championships shortly after each event and available on the live results page.  Medals and awards will be available from the awards table poolside.
There will be two prizes for Top Swimmer (Open/Male and Female) awarded to those swimmers, across all training groups, who have gained the most Championship points – the more events you enter, the better chance you stand of gaining those all important points for these awards.
 https://sites.google.com/reelsolutions.uk/kingfishersclubchamps25/results
And finally
Winning is always good but the main objective of our Club Championships is for everyone to take part, have fun, and enjoy the experience. There will be some fun team-based events during each session because we believe that swimming should be fun and that feeling part of a bigger team is important.
Further information including entries and eligibility rules can be found on the event website
https://sites.google.com/reelsolutions.uk/kingfishersclubchamps25/home 
Thank you 

Vicky Gough

Secretary

Kingfishers Swimming Club

  

Ridings Team Results Tables – May 22nd 2025

Ridings Team News – May 22nd 2025

Well done to our Ridings team who won again on Saturday 17th May making it 3 out of 3 – you are such a brilliant, supportive team, you deliver when it matters, every single one of you shows up and gives your very best.
Thanks to our brilliant coaching team who give up their time week after week to support our swimmers to develop skills, improve and help achieve their goals.
Results below – we also have relay splits thanks to Nicola who does an amazing job at each gala collecting times for us, please just ask the poolside team if you want to know these. Thanks to everyone who supported on Saturday, all the family and friends cheering on the balcony; everyone who had a role poolside and helped with the raffle and the team behind the scenes – you all helped make it happen, you’re all brilliant, thank you.

Yorkshire Championships – Please check your entries

Our Yorkshire entries have now been made please take time to check them below:

 

2025 Yorkshire Championships – Entries Closing 9th Jan 2025

2025 Yorkshire Entries – Closing date for entries 9th Jan (Update – Janus meet added)

Congratulations to all of the following Kingfisher Swimmers who have achieved qualification times for the Yorkshire Championships.

Please note that this event is by invitation only.

Our invited swimmers are:

 

Please reply asap if you wish to enter your swimmers as our entries must be made by the 9th Jan 2025.

Event information can be found below. Please take note spectators tickets that must be ordered in advance.

The link to all Yorkshire Championship Meet Information can be found here

Yorkshire Swimming Association Championships 2025

1st/2nd & 8th/9th February 2025
John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds

22nd/23rd February 2025
Ponds Forge International Sorts Centre, Sheffield

Entries:
Clubs are reminded that individual entries for the Yorkshire Swimming Championships 2025 must be submitted by midnight on Friday 10th January 2025. Team Entries close 31st January 2025.

Tickets for all Sessions
All Spectator Tickets for Leeds & Sheffield must be purchased in advance via
our online system. We will not be accepting payment on the door.
Leeds: here – Sheffield: here
No ticket will be required to view only the Mixed Sex 800m Freestyle at Sheffield
Reminder
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and welfare, from 1 January 2024, all club staff whose DBS and Safeguarding expire, will not be allowed poolside unsupervised. When the Championships are taking place a Club must have at least one member on the Poolside at all times that has obtained a Poolside Pass via the Online Poolside Pass System.
To obtain a pass the member must have either a Coaching Qualification or completed a
Team Manager Course, have obtained a Safeguarding Certificate and been subject to a DBS
check. These must be showing on their Swim England Membership record.
Passes will be available here
Clubs wishing to book volunteers on Team Manager or enquire about Coaching Courses
should contact the Regional Office: Linda.Tjaguns@swimming.org
Help Required
Officials/Announcers/Marshals
We are still very short of volunteers for all sessions. Any additional help would be appreciated.
Can you also pass this email on to any officials trainees also you have at the minute please.
We offer expenses to all those assisting us at a Gala together with either a meal, or
allowance for one, if working all day.
Please contact Jayne Smart: jaynesmart.ysaofficials@gmail.com
Barry J Saunders, Swimming Secretary, swimsec@yorkshireswimming.org

Winter Splash Gala – Final Meet Information

Final info for this weekend’s Winter Splash Gala!

Please note that our Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday training sessions have all been cancelled owing to the gala this weekend.
Please see  information below to check entries, the live stream link, the schedule, warm up and start times for each session and other key information (please note – the Promoter wants no big bags poolside owing to space and phones or devices with a camera must not be used in the changing village, anyone who contravenes this rule will be asked by the Promoter to leave the meet without refund).
Hope you all enjoy your swims this weekend!
2024 SSC Winter Open Meet | FRI 22 – SUN 24 November 2024
THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED HERE
Scarborough Sports Village, YO11 2JW
9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs +
Ages as of 24th November 2024
50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m Freestyle
50m, 100m & 200m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly
100m, 200m & 400m Individual Medley.
50m, 100m & 200m Individual Medley events will be A/B/C Graded
All events are heat declared winners
Medals 1st–3rd in each age group and grade
Speeding Tickets for times faster than the cut offs for entered grade.
Senior (13 years +) Front Crawl Relay A-B-C – 3 x 50m SKINS – Qualified from 100m Freestyle
Junior (12 years & Under) Front Crawl Relay A-B-C – 3 x 50m SKINS – Qualified from 100m Freestyle
Individual entries: £7.00 – 800m & 1500m entries: £13.00
Spectator Tickets: £10 per day, £6 per Morning/Afternoon
Please check all entries HERE
If you are now unable to attend any of the sessions or need to drop specific events, please contact coach01@kingfishersswimmingclub.org.uk with details. The meet is almost full and the Promoter is operating a waitlist.
IN LINE WITH THE MEET’S SAFEGUARDING MEASURES, MOBILE
PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CHANGING ROOMS – people found using their phones in the changing village will be asked by the Promoter to leave the meet without refund
Schedule of Events & Warm Up Times
Friday Evening Session 1
Warm-up: 6:30pm, First heat: 7:10pm
101 Mixed – 800m Freestyle – min age 12 yrs
102 Mixed – 1500m Freestyle – min age 12 yrs
Saturday Morning – Session 2
Warm-up: 7:45am, First heat: 9:00am
201 Girls – 200m Freestyle
202 Boys – 50m Breaststroke
203 Girls – 50m Butterfly
204 Boys – 100m Freestyle
205 Girls – 200m Backstroke
206 Boys – 200m Breaststroke
207 Girls – 100m Breaststroke
208 Boys – 400m Individual Medley
209 Girls – 100m Individual Medley
Saturday Afternoon – Session 3
Warm-up: TBC, First heat: TBC
301 Senior Boys ABC – 3x50m Front Crawl Relay
302 Junior Boys ABC – 3x50m Front Crawl Relay
303 Girls 200m – Individual Medley
304 Boys – 50m Freestyle
305 Girls – 50m Backstroke
306 Boys – 200m Butterfly
307 Girls – 100m Butterfly
308 Boys – 100m Backstroke
309 Girls – 400m Freestyle
Sunday Morning – Session 4
Warm-up: 7:45am, First heat: 9:00am
401 Boys – 200m Freestyle
402 Girls – 50m Breaststroke
403 Boys – 50m Butterfly
404 Girls – 100m Freestyle
405 Boys – 200m Backstroke
406 Girls – 200m Breaststroke
407 Boys – 100m Breaststroke
408 Girls – 400m Individual Medley
409 Boys – 100m Individual Medley
Sunday Afternoon – Session 5
Warm-up: TBC, First heat: TBC
501 Senior Girls ABC – 3x50m Front Crawl Relay
502 Junior Girls ABC – 3x50m Front Crawl Relay
503 Boys – 200m Individual Medley
504 Girls – 50m Freestyle
505 Boys – 50m Backstroke
506 Girls – 200m Butterfly
507 Boys – 100m Butterfly
508 Girls – 100m Backstroke, 509 Boys – 400m Freestyle
Please can all swimmers be poolside no later than 15 mins before the start of each session
Warm up times will vary (please see above) but we will need to submit attendance sheets to the Promoter at the start of each warm up so will need ALL swimmers poolside by then
Poolside Team: Zoe Naylor, Mike Draper, Charlotte Adams, Nicola Bailey,
Tom Wilkinson, Dan Sellers, Aaron Gilson
Thank you so much to everyone who volunteers to help out at the meetswe attend – we couldn’t run these without you 🙂
If swimmers need to leave the poolside for any reason please tell the poolside team where you are going. Please wear your club kit and cap.
Bring something to eat, extra towels, a bottle of water/plenty to drink, and spare goggles and cap if you have them. If you take medication please make sure you have this with you. Loads more info HERE about what you might need at the meet, especially if this is your first one
No bags are allowed poolside other than a small drawstring-type bag
Our poolside team will be unable to look after swimmers during the lunch breaks so please make alternative arrangements – it is the only time our poolside team will be able to take a quick break.
Hope you all enjoy your swims!

THE PHILIP & AMANDA LEE TEAM GALA

THE PHILIP & AMANDA LEE TEAM GALA
When: Wednesday 18th Dec 2024
Time: 6pm start to finish no later than 9pm
Where: Scarborough Sports Village
Who: Open to all Kingfishers swimmers
This team gala is open to all Kingfishers swimmers from entry development through to senior performance and masters. It does not matter if you do not normally train on a Wednesday, you will still be able to enter this gala (there will be no training on this night).
HISTORY
Philip and Amanda were longtime volunteers for Kingfishers, both their daughters swam for the club in the pool and in open water. Philip died in 2014 and Amanda set up the team gala in his memory and then sadly passed away herself in 2020 whilst she was our secretary. The gala was renamed and continues to follow her wish to include all club members and to introduce our youngest members to gala swimming
HOW DOES THIS GALA WORK?
To attend the gala please accept the team invite by Wednesday 4th December.
Our volunteers will then put all swimmers into mixed teams. A senior performance swimmer or masters swimmer will act as the team captain. Team lists will be circulated prior to the event
The actual event will run as follows:
  • ROUND 1 – ALL TEAMS SWIM AGAINST EACH OTHER
  • Teams then split into 2 divisions depending on times
  • ROUND 2 – All teams in each division swim off against each other
  • ROUND 3 – the fastest 8 teams in each division swim in a final with trophies and medals for first, second and third places in each division.
  • Presentation
FEES
There will not be an entry fee to swim at the event or to use the spectator balcony. However please do dig deep and buy tickets for the raffle that will be drawn on the evening of the event. Tickets will be on sale early December. Money raised from the raffle will be split between Kingfishers and Pancreatic Cancer UK. 
We hope you can join us at this fun team event before the Christmas break.
Please make you you keep an eye out for invitation from Swim Manager
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Vicky Gough

Secretary

Kingfishers Swimming Club

Kingfishers SC Scarborough – Ridings Winners 2024

Kingfishers SC Scarborough – Ridings winners 2024

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On Sunday we were presented with our Ridings Trophy and gold medals for winning the Ridings league this year – the first time in Kingfisher’s history – what an amazing team effort it has been this year, thank you so much to everyone who has competed this year for us, all 42 of you.
I know every single one of you gave every race your all as individuals (often achieving some of your fastest swims) – we won the trophy this year through pulling together as a team, aiming to be the best we could be on the day together, whether that was making a huge effort to get there last minute to replace another team mate who could no longer make it, learning new skills such as step over take overs to help make us faster, or keeping plans clear so you were all available – we did it for each other and for our team and I couldn’t be more proud of, and grateful,for every single one of you.
Congratulations to Thirsk White Horse and Bridlington who came 2nd and 3rd and thanks for some strong competition from every team who took part and for all who helped organise these events – officials, the SADSA Executive, Everyone Active management and all the parents and other club volunteers, including many of our own, who gave up their time to ensure these galas happened and ran smoothly.
A huge thank you to our brilliant volunteer coaching team for being instrumental in helping us achieve these results as a Club and for giving up their time to be poolside (or in some cases, swim!) to support at every Ridings gala.
The Ridings is a Scarborough and District Swimming Association (SADSA) league of local grassroots swimming clubs coming together to compete and gain racing experience, and includes the organisation of Friendly League galas which we also competed in this year – thanks so much to all of you who swam, helped, organised and took part in those, we had some good successes and wins in those galas too. SADSA is a great organisation to be a part of, pulling together to make ourselves stronger and give ourselves a voice in a county of already very strong swimming clubs.
On Sunday many of our swimmers (a record breaking 49 of you for this event) took part in the annual SADSA Championships at our pool – several of our swimmers from across our Performance and Development squads were trying new events, or using the meet to add some good racing practise into their weekly training, or aiming to better their times. I didn’t expect some squads to get any PBs at all on Sunday because we are in the middle of a really hard training block ready for the Counties or Regionals next year but many of you did! 50% of your races ended up in you getting a new personal best time (PBs) – well done! Some of you even gained new Yorkshire and North Eastern times for next year – you now have 135 Yorkshire and North Eastern Qualifying times for next year between you!
Thanks so much, as always, to our coaching team, officials, poolside team and other helpers and to SADSA for organising another good day of racing at our pool.
Since our last racing update from the North Eastern Championships, Eliza Hammond, a long time Kingfisher member and currently training in our Senior Performance squad has qualified for, and is entered to compete at the Winter National Championships in Sheffield this December. What an incredible achievement, and hot on the heels of competing at, and reaching the finals of the Summer Nationals earlier this year. Very well done Eliza!
What an amazing team we are so lucky to have!
Ridings dates for your diaries for next year (let’s see if we can hold onto our crown – all galas will take place at our pool again and the team will be selected on specific criteria including fastest times, warm up will be 6pm for a 6:30pm start)…
Saturday January 11 2025
Saturday March 8th
Saturday May 17th
Saturday October 4th
Well done Everyone
Special thank you to Head Coach Zoe for pulling together this report !!

Scarborough Winter Meet Information

Message from event organiser

Hello all,

The Scarborough SC Winter Open 2024 is just around the corner. Before we dive in, please take a moment to carefully review the following key information to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone involved.

1. Poolside and Changing Room Rules

A quick but important reminder to all swimmers:

  • Bags are NOT permitted on poolside.
  • Phones should NOT be used in the changing rooms unless for medical reasons.

Any swimmer found in violation of these rules will be removed from the session. This is non-negotiable, so please ensure all swimmers understand and follow these rules for a safe and focused environment.

2. 800m & 1500m Events

For swimmers competing in the 800m and 1500m events, training times are permitted for any NT (No Time) entries. It is critical that these are entered accurately to ensure correct placement in heats. Please double-check all entries to avoid any complications.

3. Updating Swimming Times

It’s essential that all swimmers update their times before the event to ensure accurate heat placements. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Go to openmeets.co.uk
  2. Find Scarborough SC Winter Open 2024
  3. Click Entry List and locate your club
  4. Click Entries by Swimmer
  5. Hit the circular arrow to update
  6. Follow the instructions on the next page
  7. Open the rankings data in a separate tab (click “Click here” when ready)
  8. Press Ctrl + A (to select all), then Ctrl + C (to copy)
  9. Return to the entry page and Ctrl + V (paste) into the pink box

It only takes a couple of minutes, but it is vital for ensuring the entries are correct and all swimmers are properly placed in their heats.

4. Coaches’ Poolside Passes

Coaches: You should have already received an email with a Microsoft Form to fill out in order to receive your poolside pass. This form must be completed by all coaches who require a pass.

Important: Any coach who has not filled out this form will NOT be given a poolside pass—no exceptions. Please complete the form ASAP to avoid any last-minute issues.

5. Balcony Access and Cleaning

Parents, please note that the balcony must be cleared at the end of each session for cleaning purposes. This includes all personal belongings. We will reopen the balcony as soon as it is cleaned, but your cooperation in clearing the area quickly is essential.

Additionally, please remind all parents that access to the changing rooms will NOT be allowed during the meet, and that we are operating a cashless entry system. Please make sure any payments are made electronically prior to the event to ensure smooth entry.

6. Warm-Up Schedule

It’s going to be a fantastic weekend filled with exciting competition. Let’s make sure we’re all on the same page so we can focus on giving our best performances!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Scarborough SC Winter Open 2024! ????????

 

Key diary dates to the end 2024

Please find below key dates from now until the end of the calendar year.

Fri 1st & 22nd Nov 7-8pm no sign up session

Sun 17th Nov – no training due to SADSA championship

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th no training due to SSC open meet being held at the pool

Weds 18th Dec  Tombola and raffle draw

Last training session for all squads apart from senior performance

Fri 20th Dec last session for senior performance before Christmas break

Week beginning Monday 6th January training resumes

The next two months are busy with training and open meets. A huge thanks to our small team of volunteers who are putting in the hours to make sure we can safely support events at the same time as ensuring training goes ahead.

It will only take one or two to become poorly and this situation will change. Please check email and the club Facebook page for regular updates.

Thank you

For assistance please contact:
Swim Manager and Accounts: admin@kingfishersswimmingclub.org.uk
Kingfishers Swimming Club is a registered charity in England No: 1093018.

Yorkshire Championships – Open Age Group Report

Yorkshire Championships Report:

What a brilliant weekend in Leeds at the Yorkshire Championships with our aged 13+ swimmers. The new kit looked great poolside, almost as good as our swimmers in the pool but that was always going to take some beating as they all did so brilliantly well – PBs, top tens and race plans well executed. I was super impressed by our team’s maturity and approach to their races – focused, mentally ready and so supportive of each other which built confidence across the team with hurdles overcome together ???????????? Swimming, as with life, has its ups and downs but when you know you have a team of friends and family supporting you it makes the tough times so much easier. Well done team and good luck to our swimmers competing at next weekend’s Yorkshire Championships in Sheffield.

Thanks so much to Team Manager Tim who was poolside with me all weekend and Simon and Nigel who were officiating – without a team of generous volunteers who give up their time, these events just wouldn’t happen. Thanks to Shaun for managing all our entries and of course, huge thanks to all our dedicated coaches who support our swimmers year round.

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