Boldmere's Eve Purdy Raises £375 at the 2012 Swimathon! 
Many congratulations to Eve Purdy for her recent Swimathon achievement over the weekend of 27-29th April.
This year Swimathon joined forces with British Swimming and the BBC's Big Splash to help raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief.
Eve (13), who raised a fantastic £375 for the causes, would like to thank all her friends at Boldmere who helped sponsor £74 of her final total.
Swimming at Wyndley she elected to take part in the 5000m challenge - and her time of 1:18.40 was the 4th fastest of any girl in the
country in the 13 to 15 years age group .
Well done Eve!
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British Biathlon Championships, 13th May
Congratulations to Morgan Harlow who finished 3rd in the British Biathlon Champs, Girls' Youth C category (13/14), held at
Sutton Coldfield's Wyndley Leisure Centre on Sunday 13th May.
After finishing 9th in the School Biathlon Champs at Crystal Palace in March Morgan was awarded a bye into the annual British
Champs organised by Pentathlon GB.
Unlike her previous two Biathlons the run took place first (1500m this time rather than 1000m) and running in the final 4th heat
(51 competitors in total) she finished with the 3rd fastest time to gain 1216 points.
The 100m swim was two hours later and despite no blocks being available she finished 9th fastest in a PB time of 1:03.32 to gain 1264 points and retain
her overall 3rd place with a points total of 2480. For full results click
HERE.
Very special thanks go to the volunteers who gave up their time (one at very short notice) on Sunday as Boldmere SC
were asked by Pentathlon GB to help officiate the swimming event. Many thanks to Shirley Wigley, Paul Shipway, Claire Thorn,
James Graham, Andy Luckett, Dave Price, Josh Holsey, Reece Whitaker and Beccy Hodson.
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Help Raise £5,000 for Boldmere SC - Boldmere lead by 850 but we still need your valuable support.
Happy shopping in the Mall!
Thanks to all of you who have been shopping to SUPPORT Boldmere SC in the LOCAL CHAMPIONS SCHEME.
To see the latest points
total please click HERE.
To remind those of you who haven't supported yet - this is a 'one-off opportunity' for ALL BSC MEMBERS (PLUS FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS) to raise a massive £5,000
- just by simply shopping in the Mall in Sutton (Gracechurch Centre ) between now and 10th September!
When you spend £20 or more in The Mall you will receive a token (table tennis ball) at the 'Ask Me' point (outside W H Smiths) which you then need to place in the
Boldmere Swimming Club collection box. If you are a RewardME card holder you will receive double the amount of tokens!
So DON'T FORGET to sign up for a free 'RewardME' membership card first and DOUBLE UP
your tokens. The RewardME card also entitles you to exclusive offers and promotions
from shops within The Mall and includes you in a free monthly prize draw. Click HERE for more details.
There has never been an easier way to raise much needed funds for the club to help reduce the effect of some big increases in pool hire charges on membership fees.
We might be in the lead now but we need to stay there so keep shopping and remember to tell all of your friends!
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National Arena Swimming League B Final at Sheffield
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Olympic Trials RoundupRead More >
Many congratulations to all of our swimmers who performed with distinction at
the British Championships/Olympic Trials. Leading from the front was Ellie Simmonds - who not only qualified for the
50m, 100m and 400m Freestyle Paralympic events, but also broke her own World Record in the 200IM in a time of 3.08.14.
Well Done Ellie! - we will all be cheering for you come the big event.
Bradley Lynch had very successful trials, and demonstrated his versatility by breaking THREE Junior Midland
District/West Midland Region Records in the 200m Freestyle, the 400m Freestyle (which had stood since 1983)
and the 1500m Freestyle when he took 13 seconds off his existing record.
In his four events, Josh Winnicott set three new Club Records in the 400IM, 100m and 200m Breaststroke, and in spite of a
family bereavement the day before, Givenchy Sneekes swam a heroic 100m Freestyle race to set her second fastest LC time
which under the circumstances was a fantastic achievement.
Last - but by no means least - Tully Kearney gained valuable experience by competing in five events, at the Paralympic trials,
and reached finals of the 50m and 400m Freestyle and the 200IM. Although plans at the start of the season were initially
geared towards her competing at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, her 400m Free 4.47.69 PB set in January was only 1.86 seconds
outside the London Paralympic Qualification Time, so she entered the London Trials with a genuine hope competing in this year's
Paralympics. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be this time, but she will have another opportunity in April when she competes at
the British International Disability Champs at Ponds Forge. Good Luck Tully.
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Biathlon SuccessRead More >
Many Congratulations to Morgan Harlow - who on January 29th competed at the second of four
Schools' Biathlon Semi Finals at Macclesfield. Finishing 4th in her age group - in which the competitors follow a 100m
swim with a 1000m run - Morgan finished overall as 11th fastest (from the 4 semi finals) which qualifies her to compete
in the British Schools' Modern Biathlon Championships to be held at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on 25th March.
By finishing in the top 6 in her Semi Final, Morgan also gains automatic qualification into the British Championships to be held at Wyndley
on May 13th. Boldmere SC are helping to stage this event which takes place between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Any licensed swimming officials who
would like to volunteer to officiate should make their availability known via 'Contact Us'.
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JIM12Read More >
Many thanks to those who contributed towards the success of our sixth Junior Invitation Meet.
259 spectators, 32 Officials and 54 Volunteers produced an event in which 240 swimmers (1013 swims), enjoyed themselves
and produced some excellent performances. There were many for whom this was their first taste of competitive swimming,
and they performed admirably - showing great potential and promise for the future. The atmosphere was enhanced by the
significant numbers of Young Volunteers who contributed towards the smooth running of the event.
Special Congratulations to Kingsbury Aquarius who received the Top Visiting Club Trophy from Jane Sixsmith, and to Matt Price who
broke the Boldmere Boys 12Yrs Club Records in both 100m IM and 50m Backstroke events.
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Newly Qualified Boldmere Officials!Read More >
Well done to both James Graham, who successfully passed his recent assessment with flying colours
and is now a qualified J1, and to Rob Richardson, who recently passed his Starter's practical assessment.
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250 Club Draw - March and AprilRead More >
The winners of the prizes are as follows:
March:
£50 Susan Bellet - No.71
£50 Claire Foden - No.82
April:
£50 Joanne Goldstone - No.56
£50 Carolyn Buckroyd - No.93
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Birmingham Special OlympicsRead More >
A Big Thank You to Shirley Wigley, Paul Shipway, Phil Littler, Carolyn Davies, Carolyn Buckroyd,
Carl Chatfield, and Young Volunteers - Zoe Jennings, Charlotte Wilson, Emily Gordon, Camilla Chatfield, and Emma Buckroyd
for the tremendous help you gave us again at our gala this year. It was our biggest entry yet (103 heats) and after more than
5 hours of competition we came close to finishing on time. We really do value what Boldmere Swimming Club do for us each year
and I would be grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all those involved." Mike Day (Chair SOCB)
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West Midland Club Development Day
CPD sessions for club officials in Kingswinford.
This is an en event with something for everyone, whether you are an official, club administrator or part of the coaching team. There will be an exciting
relevant programme which will be bespoke to the role you fulfil. The event also includes lunch.
To view the sessions available and to book on-line click HERE.
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Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers
The Sainsburys scheme is now closed but...
...please continue to pass your vouchers directly to Caroline Davies or hand them in at the BSC desk
at your session. Thanks for your support!
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Thank You Phil
After 2 hugely successful years at the helm of the West Midlands most successful swimming club (and ten years fulfilling various other roles
within the club) Phil Littler has decided to take a "six month" break from swimming.
His contribution to the success of Boldmere Swimming Club has been immense and it is no coincidence that in both the two years of his
tenure as Chairman the Club was awarded the prestigious Sutton Sports Awards "Club of the Year" Award.
Phil's attention to detail and his meticulous planning have become legendary and his partnership with Neil Holmes in running the Junior Invitation
Meet, the Boldmere Open Meet and the Boldmere Water Carnival have earned them the reputation of organising the best Open Meets in the Midlands, and
probably in the country.
Phil's knowledge, his willingness to help and his can-do attitude have earned him many friends in swimming throughout the West Midlands and we are all
going to miss him.
Phil is intending to spend some time with his boat in North Wales (and with Di!) over the summer but we look forward to his return to swimming
in the winter.
Thank you Phil for everything you have done (so far) for Boldmere Swimming Club - have a good break.
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BSC - CLUB OF THE YEAR - AGAIN!
At the prestigious 2011 Sutton Coldfield Sports Awards ceremony in a packed Town Hall on Jan 27th, Boldmere Swimming Club
scooped THREE awards in the face of some fierce competition.
Dave Moorcroft and Jane Sixsmith presented BSC stalwart Geoff Fowler with the much
deserved Trinity Ward "Volunteer of the Year" Award, Tully Kearney (represented by Dave Price) received the
Green & Co "Sportsperson of the Year with a Physical/Learning Disability Award" while Phil Littler & Shirley
Wigley accepted - on behalf all BSC members and volunteers - the major prize - the Tamworth Audi "Club of the Year" -
for the second year in succession!
Congratulations - and Many Thanks - to Geoff, Tully and all the members and volunteers who have contributed to these successes.
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