Latest news and results:
Saturday 13th December |
Southampton secure promotion to the premier league! - David Terry, Head Coach, sums up the performance: "On Saturday night we displayed great tenacity and alacrity against some really strong opposition, every swimmer on the team ‘Swam their Heart’s Out for the Team,’ basically it was GREAT to see! If anyone doubts swimming is not entertaining they should go and watch the National Swimming League Galas". Southampton produced a stong performance in a close final round of the National Swimming League held at Waterlooville. Although Southampton led from the start, Oxford were always close behind with the lead only a single point at one stage, however as with the previous rounds, Southamptons strength in depth was evident in the relays. Overall league positions are as follows:
This means that next year Southampton will be taking on the likes of Guildford City, Leatherhead and Bracknell in the Southern Premier division. In reflecting on Saturday night’s results WE CAN RISE TO THIS CHALLENGE! |
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Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th December |
Southampton swimmers produce strong swims at Waterlooville! - A small team of Southampton swimmers travelled to Waterlooville for the Peter Bull Open meet, with a large number of personal bests and improvements being made. Many personal bests improved on times set only recently at the club championships. Well done to all those that took part. Full results available: day 1 and day 2. | |||
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th December |
Southampton dominate at Oxford Open Meet!- A large team of Southampton swimmers travelled to Oxford for their annual open meet producing some excellent swims over the weekend with swimmers continuing to challenge themselves in different events and maintain skill levels. Southampton won the top club award by over 100 points, including 22 gold, 32 silver and 19 bronze medals, but what was most impressive were the 107 pbs that were achieved by the team! In addition 130 Hampshire Qualifying times were achieved, and had the times been available it is likely that many South-East regional times would have been too. Results from a very successful weekend are now available. |
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Sunday 16th November |
Southampton masters help Hampshire to second place! - Three Southampton masters swimmers were selected to represent Hampshire in the annual inter-county masters competition that took place in Crook Log, Bexleyheath at the weekend. Alistair Garmendia, Sarah Hunt and Milly Wright made the long trip to south-east London where their efforts helped Hampshire secure second place behind a strong Sussex team. Once all the results were added together from across the country, Hampshire came equal fifth with Devon, with Warwickshire winning the overall title. | |||
Saturday 8th November |
National Swimming League Round 2 Success at Oxford! - On Saturday 8th November Southampton swimmers travelled to Oxford for the second round of the National Swimming League. Oxford, at their home pool, provided the toughest opposition throughout the gala pushing Southampton all the way until 45 points from a maximum 48 in the final relays sealed victory by 13 points.
After consecutive high-scoring victories we are in a good position lying top of the division one table ahead of the final round. Round three, on 13th December, will provide the biggest challenge yet in our aim to return to the Southern Premier division. For gala report and split times see the noticeboard at the pool. |
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Sunday 2nd November |
Club Championships finals day - On 2nd November swimmers from all squads at the club descended on the Quays for the annual club championships. The events ranged from 25m sprints for the Piranha squad up to 50m/100m/200m swims for the junior and senior squads. Overall a large number of personal bests were set, reflecting on the hard work that is being put in during training sessions. This was particularly evident among those who attend the most morning sessions and do not have to take multiple 'toilet stops' or have to play with their goggles each session. Full results including the 400m, 800m and 1500m events are available to view. | |||
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th October |
Southampton Masters win National Medals! - Eight COSSC masters swimmers travelled to Sheffield for the short course National Masters Championships 2008, bringing home a total of 8 medals and a number of good times. An article and photo was published in the Daily Echo on Thursday November 6th, and a copy of this report can be viewed online. |
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Sunday 19th October |
James Moreno Open Meet - Congratulations to all swimmers who took part; we hope that you all enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you again this time next year, or for our January open meet. Well done to Portsmouth Northsea for winning the top visiting club award. Full results are now available view. | |||
Saturday 11th October |
Great start in National Swimming League at Basingstoke - Saturday 11th October saw Southampton begin the 2008 National Swimming league with a trip up to Basingstoke Aquadome. Southampton started like they meant business, winning 5 of the first 8 relays, before pushing on to win a total of 22 events, 10 more than anyone else! Victories were achieved in all age-groups on the night, including the mens 'cannon' 6 x 50m relay at the end of the evening bringing an end to a highly successful gala.
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