DASC SWIMMERS at NER CHAMPIONSHIPS DECEMBER 2011, SUNDERLAND
L to R
Back row: Youth/Open swimmers - Iain Hodgson, David Carter, Alex Field
Front row: BAGCAT swimmers - Jade Cook, Alana Prior, Hannah Briggs, Will Smith
Thanks to Lee Brewster for the photo
DI PALLISTER
After many years of involvement in DASC, Di Pallister has recently resigned from the club. She has contributed on a voluntary basis in so many areas of the club, taking charge of club and schools galas, playing a big part in the DASC Open Meets, serving on the committee in a number of different roles, representing DASC at meetings of county and regional organisations, officiating at countless galas in the area, and in particular helping young people in the club and in local schools to enjoy their chosen sport and develop their potential.
We thank Di for her huge contribution to DASC over the years and wish her well for the future.
MASTERS SWIMMERS GET CALLED UP
Iain is our B Squad Coach. Both Iain and David have been members of DASC for many years and currently train in Club Squad.
WELL DONE
Dr Robin Butterfield has recently been included by FINA on the list of National Technical Officials for the swimming events at London 2012 Olympic Games. He will also be officiating in March at the British Championships which are also the Olmpic Trials and are to be held at the new London Olympic swimming pool.
Robin is a former swimmer with DASC and has continued to be a member of the club. You may have seen him officiating at the recent Darlington Dander and Darlington Schools galas and other local licensed meets. Wherever he officiates he does so as a registered member of DASC.
CONGRATULATIONS!
DIVER EMILY BEARPARK WINS SILVER
AT NATIONAL AGEGROUPS
One of our young divers, Emily Bearpark, has won a silver medal at the National Agegroup Championships in Sheffield in the Girls 10/11 years Platform event. Given that Emily is not 10 until August, and that she was out of training earlier in the season because of an injury, this is all the more remarkable.
She also came 5th in the 3m event and 7th in the 1m event.
CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!
AT NATIONAL AGEGROUPS
CHRIS COOK CLINIC
On Sunday 22 May Chris Cook, Double Commonwealth Gold Medallist, visited DASC to hold a Swim Clinic with us at the Dolphin Centre.
In front of an audience of swimmers, coaches and parents, he spoke of how he, as 'an average guy', had achieved 'his big dreams' through commitment, and hard work, learning from failure and from other people, taking one step at a time. Parents were pleased to hear his emphasis on the importance of respect for others and education.
He kept everyone spellbound with a mix of his personal achievements and experiences, advice and anecdotes, and then went on to answer a wide range of questions from DASC members.
Following a session of photographs and autographs, Chris did two sessions in the pool with swimmers from Top, Club, A and B squads, helping them to improve their Breaststroke technique with demonstrations and drills.
It was a fantastic afternoon for all those who came and we would like to thank Chris for inspiring us in our swimming endeavours.
EMILIA COMPLETES SPONSORED SWIM
Emilia Jones completed her Sponsored Swim in aid of Action for ME on Sunday 8 May 2011completing her personal target of 3000m in just under 1.5 hours.
So far she has raised a total of £290 with more still to come in.
NEWLY QUALIFIED TIMEKEEPERS
Congratulations to seven of our adult members who have passed their Timekeepers course and are now qualified to timekeep at Level 3 and 4 galas.
Camille Abbott
Lindsey Allinson
Yvonne Coates
Dawn Cousins
Sarah Murray
Philip Park
Peter Prior
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU
In front of an audience of swimmers, coaches and parents, he spoke of how he, as 'an average guy', had achieved 'his big dreams' through commitment, and hard work, learning from failure and from other people, taking one step at a time. Parents were pleased to hear his emphasis on the importance of respect for others and education.
He kept everyone spellbound with a mix of his personal achievements and experiences, advice and anecdotes, and then went on to answer a wide range of questions from DASC members.
Lindsey Allinson
Yvonne Coates
Dawn Cousins
Sarah Murray
Philip Park
Peter Prior