Open Water Championships

BOSS once again entered the Regional Open Water Championships, this year taking place at Whitlingham Outdoor Centre, Norwich.

Swimming for the second consecutive year, Alexandra Edge swum fantastically to grab a county gold medal in the 5k, and a East Region bronze.

Dipping into outdoors competition for the first time, Charlotte Hartin also swum brilliantly to win an Essex bronze, finishing in 8th place in the regional championship.

A top effort by both girls!

National Championships

Congratulations to the following swimmers have qualified for this year's National BAGCAT and Youth Championships taking place next month at Ponds Forge, Sheffield:

Karis Ellerby - 200 FS, 400 FS, 800 FS, 1500 FS, 200 IM, 200 BRS

Katarina Blanco - 400 FS, 800 FS, 1500 FS

Barton Townley 100 BS, 200 BS, 200 IM, 400 IM, 800 FS

Harry Payne - 100 FS, 200 FS, 400 FS, 800 FS, 1500 FS

Sean Tomlin - 100 BS, 200 BF, 400 IM, 800 FS, 1500 FS

Verity Goodey - 50 FS, 100 FS, 100 BS, 100 BF, 200 BF, 200 IM

6TH IN TOP CLUB, MORE COUNTY TITLES &  NATIONAL QUALIFYING TIMES !

BOSS had a very successful final weekends competition at the Essex Age Group Championships.  Once again securing 6th place in the Top Club competition, and topping the 400 point mark for the first time in ten years, all squad swimmers recorded personal best times with most making finals.  Harry Payne took his tally of national qualifying times up to three.  Full details to follow ...... 

East Region BAGCAT Champs takes place over two weekends -  6/7th June & 13/14th June - in Norwich, UEA 50m Pool. 

Full competitive programme depending on age group, plus age group relays.  Qualifying times are available on the East Region website and BOSS noticeboard.All swimmers must have achieved qualifying times at a licensed meet within the past 12 months.  Last available compeititons to secure a regional qualifying time will be Redbridge Open (25/26th April) and the Berks & Bucks LC Meet (9th May).

Entries will be submitted electronically by the club and parents will receive an email shortly outlining event selection for their child.  Payment and form must be returned to Will by April 18th at latest.  After this date only last minute entry times gained at the above two meets will be submitted by the club for entry to the East BAGCAT champs.

Any questions, come find me!

East Youth Champs will take place at Norwich UEA 2nd - 5th May.  Forms are to be completed manually for this event and be handed to Steph by Monday 31st March.  All times to be 25m and licensed within last 12 months.  Please speak to me if you are unsure of your event programme over this weekend.

Will

Forms are due back for the following galas asap :

Redbridge Level 3 - due in by end of this week - 20th Feb (June)

Sheffield "No Frills" - due in by end of this week - 20th Feb (Will)

Payne wins Bronze in Sheffield

Harry Payne had a very impressive week at the ASA National BAGCAT Championships which have just taken place at Ponds Forge Pool in Sheffield.  Competing in three freestyle events, Payne returned home after reaching three finals and setting a bagful of personal best times throughout the week.

Highlight of this year's nationals for Payne, was undoubtedly the bronze medal secured in the 13 years 400m Freestyle.  Going into the competition ranked 15^th, Payne dominated his heat to finish in 4.23.12, a five second PB which placed him as fourth fastest for the evening final.  Starting the final in a similarly aggressive style to the heat, Payne held third place all the way until until the last length when he was involved a tremendous battle for the bronze medal.  Digging deep, Payne touched narrowly before his rival to set another impressive PB, three seconds quicker than the heat in 4.20.27.

Remarkably, Payne set a total of seven personal best times throughout his week at the Nationals Age Group Championships.  Kicking off the week with 8^th place and a fifteen second PB in the 1500m freestyle, Payne followed up his early success with 7^th and another ten second PB in the 800m freestyle. With 3^rd in the 400m freestyle, Payne ensured he completed top ten final positions in all the events he competed.

Swimming a few days later in the National Youth Championships, Jonathan Sayer and George Morris also put in some creditable performances.  Competing in two freestyle events, Sayer set a season’s best in the 800m and narrowly missed setting a new long course personal best in the 400m.  Also swimming in the 800m freestyle, 16 year old Morris put in a decent swim to mark his return at national level competition.

3 Events, 3 Finals, 7 PBs

Harry Payne finished an excellent week securing bronze in the 13 years 400m Freestyle.

Swimming strongly across the distances, Payne also secured two further top ten finishes in the 800m and 1500m Freestyle.

Full report to follow

Borough of Southend Swimming & Training Club are looking forward to the culmination of another successful year, as three swimmers travel north this week to compete in the ASA National BAGCAT and the ASA National Youth Championships.

Representing BOSS this year in Sheffield will be Jonathan Sayer and George Morris, while Harry Payne will be the first to kick off proceedings on Thursday this week.  Payne is highly ranked once again going into this year’s nationals, and will be competing in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle events. 

After missing last years nationals through injury, Sayer has put an impressive season together this year and he is looking forward to competing in both the 400m and 800m freestyle.

Swimming in the sixteen year old age group, George Morris is also delighted to be returning to national competition.  After narrowly missing the 1500m qualifying mark, Morris will be swimming in the 800m freestyle event.

BOSS would like to wish Harry, Jo and George all the best, and will be following their progress eagerly throughout the week.

Will Brogan