Midlands Masters Swimming Championships 2015

A.S.A Midlands Masters Swimming Championships 2015
Held in Royal Leamington Spa
at the Newbold Comyn Swimming pool
15th to 17th May 2015

Ricks joined our Perry Beeches team mates
to take on the best swimmers from around the Midlands 
and the UK..  

Jenny did two superb  swims on Saturday,
by winning the ladies 50mBaskstroke title and then followed that up
with a bronze in the ladies 100m IM  
both in 44-49 age group

Ryan did 3 events on Sunday
Firstly winning the Men's 50m Breaststroke,
then followed that up with two silver medals in the 200m IM
and 100m Breaststroke
all in the 30-34age group

Dianne and Paul joined the event for the session on Sunday afternoon
Dianne produced two great swim ,( despite feeling ill all week )
winning the Ladies 100m Breaststroke  title and then shortly after claiming a silver in the 50m Butterfly in the 60-64 age group ..

Paul also swam in 2 events , despite still  feeling the after effects of the 12 miles he did last weekend at the 2S4L event .
Paul managed to win the Men's 200m Backstroke title, and  then shortly after claimed a painful silver in the 50m butterflyin the 44-49 age group     

Cliff Lakes Open Water Swimming

A very NICE Monday night swim at the Lovely Cliff Lakes ..

This was Ricks first ever swim at this venue..

the water is lovely and warm at 13.

in years gone we,ve   seen swimming in 7/8 degree water at this time of yr,.,

cliff lakes open water swimming April 2015

 

It Was good to see so many ready to swim tonight ,
and its April..
also great to see our friends from the BRAT tri club again

Short Video of our first impressions

of Cliff Lakes

A few pictures to follow
will give a good impression of what to expect.
swim times are
7am to9am Saturday
6pm to 8pm Monday & Thursdays
£4.00 per swim
Inc Parking, changing rooms with showers ,
tea and coffee &biscuits    

 

Now that's what I call a real open water session ,

a bit of wind and rain ,  followed by the sun and a rainbow to finish..

and a few shakes and shivers on the drive home ..27/4/15

 



http://www.clifflakes.com/

 

Swimathon 2015

Big Ricks at the Swimathon 2015
Ricks had 5 swimmers take part in the UKs Biggest charity swimming event..
the guys did event at the Wyndley swimming pool in Sutton Coldfield
Paul, Ross, Charlie and Tony (not pictured)
did the 5k swim, Whilst Young Oliver did the 1.5k
the guys are pictured all smiles after swim.
Tony so far has raised over £50 for Marie Curie 

THE world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, Swimathon, was back ,with swimmers across the country can take part in one of the over 600 participating pools across the UK to raise funds for Marie Curie.

 

 TV presenter and interior designer Linda Barker .Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew  headed up this year’s Swimathon campaign .also joining them was  Commonwealth gold medalist, Siobhan O’Connor,

 

  The Swimathon took place across the weekend of April 17 to 19.  

Swimmers could take part in the 5k, 2.5k or 1.5k individual

 or team 5k or 1.5k swims to raise money.

 

Marie Curie provides care and support to over 40,000 people living with terminal illnesses out in the community or in one of its nine hospices. Funds raised by Swimathon 2015 for Marie Curie will help people and their families living with a terminal illness make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert care, emotional support, research and guidance.

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

Ricks Basher and son Oliver

after completing their 4th Swimathon together

Siobhan & Duncan
for more information about the #Swimathon event
click the link below
http://www.swimathon.org

why not have a go in 2016 ..?..