http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/ www.SwimClub.co.uk - The Swimming Discussion Forum en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:25:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/ http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15742&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:13 GMT Come on boys - @ BB & AW

All the tiddlers are revving up and gettin excited for their regionals.

You have a great model could you pretty please publish the Age relays?

Is it possible to extend this to entries followed by results? Or are the drafts unavailable? ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15742 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15741&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:47 GMT As I understand it, all of the Regional AGMs have been asked to vote on adopting a proposed National Constitution and Rules and also National Conditions In the interests of fairness to all regions, we should probably wait until all Regions have had their AGMs before disclosing the votes of other... As I understand it, all of the Regional AGMs have been asked to vote on adopting a proposed National Constitution and Rules and also National Conditions

In the interests of fairness to all regions, we should probably wait until all Regions have had their AGMs before disclosing the votes of other Regions to avoid prejudicing their voting

So can we just fill in the dates of the AGMs for the various Regions until we know when they've all been held? ]]> National Arena Swimming League BIGBrian http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15741 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15740&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:13 GMT I had a frightening experience at my pool today and one I don't want to have happen again, and wonder if other Clubbers have experienced it. I have Googled it and it seems to be a recognised issue..

The air temp around the poolside was boiling - and a lot of people commented on it - but the pool itself was coolish and clear (it has been warm and cloudy of late!). I did about 1400 m and then - bang- I started coughing badly and felt I couldn't breathe. I tried doing some gentle 50s and some kick but that didn't help - felt like my throat was burning/acidic and coughed as I breathed out on free. I tried using my inhaler (which I NEVER have to use unless I have a chest problem or a cold) but that didn't help. At one point, I did get quite frightened at the coughing and inability to catch a decent breath. I got out at 1750m as I really couldn't carry on.

The pool management used to pride themselves on using ozone to treat the water but we now think they have started to put chlorine in it (for quite a while now methinks). Google articles seem to suggest the cause could be due to warm air temp and poor circulation of air (mine is a windowless, low ceilinged pool) mixing with the chlorine causing chloramines to build up near the surface and swimmers breathe them in.

Does anyone else recognise this or experienced it? I did comment to the management and they say they'll look into it but I have a comp on Saturday and don't want to have another awful session before that!!!!!!!! ]]> General Odmaster http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15740 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15739&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:10:15 GMT Is this new ?

http://open-meets.com/om1/

This smells of Chris already lol good job my comments don't 'await moderation' here lmao ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15739 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15738&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 11:02:43 GMT Is there a set number of officials at the turn end of a 50m pool in L1 meet ? Is there a set number of officials at the turn end of a 50m pool in L1 meet ? ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15738 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15737&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:41:21 GMT Have just returned from Team Luton's first Masters Meet in the new 50 metre poll at Luton.
Great new venue. Could have done with a few more swimmers, so support this meet next year, well worth going to. ]]> Masters Swimming Old Fart http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15737 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15736&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 08:37:47 GMT Those of you who follow me on twitter may have already seen this but for the benefit of others I thought I'd share the trailer for my forthcoming documentary about British Swimming's success at the 2003 world championships

http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/?p=3492

The full film should be released next week - I'll post again when it is. ]]> General Steve http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15736 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15735&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:25:09 GMT Grrrrrrrrrrrrr what is it with some people !!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr what is it with some people !!!!! ]]> General Dragonfly http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15735 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15734&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 13:21:42 GMT *Where can I find results please? regards SF* Where can I find results please? regards SF ]]> General Silver Fox http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15734 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15733&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 12:38:44 GMT I have been asked to discover the answer to a often asked question and I thought why don't I ask the wider swimming community and see what the consensus is.

Q. Why is it that coaches insist on an international training camp every year?

a. Part of their CPD
b. they like san miguel
c. It's a week away from the wife
d. they can appear to be doing the job 'properly'
e. how else would they get a free holiday
f. all of the above ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15733 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15732&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 22:39:32 GMT Whilst I was waiting to part with my £16 ( £12.50 also in parking ) at the weekend I had the pleasure of an official in the queue ahead of me - they where only in the queue to snatch a free program and claim their £120 expenses... plus parking which she would have to settle later, I know that's the ASA prescribed expense ruling but it has become an institution and in my view is inappropriate

That grates on me as a coach giving my time entirely freely - no catches, no expenses, no lunches - I mean a real actual volunteer ( odd concept ) that's 8 hours a week every week

They should publish the accounts of those meets at the front of the program just so that the people attending could see why it's £6 an event and £8 a day to get in

I think it is wrong to believe you give when in truth the result to the sport in many cases is net negative, there are many exceptions I am sure and my intention is not to upset @chrislamb and @noswimdad etc who are clearly bothered and interested enough to have a view and undoubtably add value as expected

I have moved this here so as not to hijack the worthy thread.

Here I can be slatted for speaking it how I see it ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15732 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15731&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 16:10:49 GMT Is First Come First Served allowed? Can anyone clarify this in respect to level 3 meets? My comp sec after spending some time printing a meet, internally promoting it and starting to collect entries ( for a meet in July with a closing date in June ) emailed to discuss a minor detail to be... Is First Come First Served allowed?

Can anyone clarify this in respect to level 3 meets?

My comp sec after spending some time printing a meet, internally promoting it and starting to collect entries ( for a meet in July with a closing date in June ) emailed to discuss a minor detail to be told 'sorry mate we're full and are not accepting anymore entries' ? ]]> General city4nil http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15731 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15730&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 14:05:29 GMT For information of those attending. Session 2 and 4 have been brought forward by 30 minutes.Time trials will be accepted on the day as usual. For information of those attending.

Session 2 and 4 have been brought forward by 30 minutes.Time trials will be accepted on the day as usual. ]]> *** Advertise Your Meet *** comeondarlo http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15730 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15729&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 08:01:09 GMT Looking for some advice.

With the talk of DQ's and relays got me thinking.

If your first swimmer is looking to qualify for Nationals from his relay split and takeover 3/4 causes the team to be disqualified can that first split be used.?

My thinking is as unlike an individual split off a 400IM/free the first swimmer has actually completed legally the portion and should therefore not be dq'd.

But then again if the 2nd takeover is early he would have to be DQ'd as technically the team was disqualified before he completed his portion.

Thoughts ......? ]]> General awaldram http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15729 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15728&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 17:40:57 GMT Apparently, Arena made some manufacturing "mistakes" when making these, and has agreed with FINA that approval for all of them can be withdrawn. It has now made legal versions to be distributed from tomorrow. Arena's press release on the matter can be found here.

If Mk 2 is available from tomorrow, I assume it would have taken months to get to this stage - i.e. taking time to correct the "mistake", manufacturing the new suits, shipping them etc. etc. yet, consumers were allowed to keep on buying the "faulty" suits; this really surprises me.

Anyway, it seems Arena is offering to swap Mk 1 for Mk 2 in the US, but not sure what will happen over here. ]]> General SwimMumx2 http://www.swimclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15728