City of Derby top club at Belper open meet
Congratulations to all the swimmers who helped take City of Derby to the top club prize at the Belper Marlin open meet on Sunday, October 25. Read more... Updated Monday, October 26, 2009 Written by PH 281 reads |
City of Derby Club Championships 2009
City of Derby Club Championships will take place at QLC on Sunday 4th October and 8th November 2009. Read more... Updated Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Written by Admin 416 reads |
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Co Derby B Grade Level 3 Licensed Meet 4th July 2009
Meet Accepted Entries Available
Accepted entries and a swimmer information sheet are now available. Click here to view.
We hope all swimmers have a great event and enjoy the competition. Updated Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Written by Admin 191 reads |
Co Derby Short Course Level 2 Licensed Meet 25-26 April 2009
Accepted Entries
Accepted entry information is now available for this meet at: http://www.coderby.co.uk/meets/dm09/index.htm
All swimmers should also read the following notes to help them prepare for the meet: http://www.coderby.co.uk/meets/dm09/swiminfo.pdf
Swimming Officials (Timekeepers, Judges, Starters and Referees)
If you can help by officiating, then please contact Christine Brocklehurst Tel: 01332 605101,
or email info@coderby.co.uk.
Please volunteer if you can, your help will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Updated Thursday, April 16, 2009 Written by Admin 241 reads |
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Peter Haynes Trophy Gala – 21st February 2009
City of Derby Swimming Club swimmers were in action again at the weekend when they travelled to Uttoxeter to take part in the Peter Haynes Trophy Gala, hosted by Dove Valley Swimming Club. This was the Club’s second visit to Dove Valley in recent weeks and this time it was the turn of the younger swimmers to compete in a friendly atmosphere in further preparation for the forthcoming Derbyshire County Championships and the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Junior Swimming League Competition. Swimmers in every age group had a very successful gala, winning 20 of the 32 individual events and 12 of the 19 relay events overall, to claim the trophy by a comfortable 41 point margin. Read more... Updated Saturday, February 28, 2009 Written by PS 224 reads |
8th City of Derby level one Long Course Open Meet – 10th and 11th January 2009.
This year’s City of Derby Level One Open Meet was once again a great success. Around 560 swimmers from 76 clubs from as far north as Sunderland and as far south as Jersey converged on Ponds Forge Sheffield for what is always a very popular Open Meet, and one of the first of the year. Held over four sessions on Saturday and Sunday the Meet provides an early opportunity for swimmers to post regional or national qualifying times. Read more... Updated Saturday, February 14, 2009 Written by PS 239 reads |
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Staffordshire Building Society Gala – 7th Feb, Uttoxeter
A team of swimmers from City of Derby Swimming Club travelled to Uttoxeter at the weekend to take part in the Staffordshire Building Society Gala, hosted by Dove Valley Swimming Club. For coach Steve Redfern the gala provided an excellent warm up for the coming season of league competitions and an opportunity for swimmers at all levels in the Club to participate. He commented, “We deliberately pick teams for these galas to give opportunities to swimmers who don’t always get into our first teams and to swim first team swimmers up an age group or on their second strokes”. Read more... Updated Saturday, February 14, 2009 Written by PS 211 reads |
Co Derby Club Championships 2008
Provisional Programmes for the 2008 Club Championships are now available for screen viewing (only). Click here for details Updated Saturday, November 01, 2008 Written by Admin 310 reads |
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Co Derby Long Course Level 1 Licensed Open Meet
 | Ponds Forge Sheffield
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Meet Entry Information Available
Meet Entry information for our Level 1 Licensed Long Course Open Meet at Ponds Forge Sheffield now available.
Browse to www.coderby.co.uk/meets/lc09
** Advanced Information - Diary Dates **
Short Course Level 2 Licensed Open Meet 25-26th April 2009 (2EM9068)
B Grade Level 3 Licensed Open Meet 4th July 2009 (3EM9069)
Both meets at Queen's Leisure Centre, Derby
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City of Derby seventh long course open meet - January 2008
City of Derby Swimming Club hosted the seventh running of their hugely popular level one long course open meet at Ponds Forge, Sheffield at the weekend of 12th and 13th January. Building on the success of previous years, the gala attracted entries from over 500 top swimmers from 58 clubs from all over the country, all looking for an early opportunity to achieve important regional and national qualifying times in what is an Olympic year. The popularity of the gala was such that it was significantly oversubscribed and unfortunately almost 2,000 entries had to be returned. Read more... Updated Sunday, January 20, 2008 Written by PS 396 reads |
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City of Derby Level 1 Licensed Long Course Open Meet 12-13 Jan 2008
| Ponds Forge
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Entry Information Available
City of Derby Level 1 Licensed Long Course Open Meet 12-13th January 2008 - Entry Information now available for download.
Check www.coderby.co.uk/meets/lc08/ for all the details. Please remember the closing date for entries is 21st November 2007, with entries accepted on a first come first served basis. We look forward to receiving your entries and seeing you at the meet in January. |
Co Derby Club Championships 2007
Club Champs 30 Sep and 14 Oct 2007
City of Derby Club Championships will be held on 30th September and 14th October 2007. Both galas will be at Queens Leisure Centre starting at 5pm.
Entry Information and Entry Forms are available for download from our web site - click here
Entry forms MUST be returned to Christine Brocklehurst before 13th September 2007. |
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City of Derby Twenty Fourth Short Course Open Meet
Popular gala
City of Derby Swimming Club hosted their twenty fourth Open Meet over the weekend of 21st and 22nd April at their home pool at the Queens Leisure Centre, Derby. The meet was a great success, attracting a total of 237 swimmers from 52 swimming clubs from around the midland region and beyond, who took part in 1,328 swims over the two days of competition. The timing of the gala, just ahead of the Midland Region and National Championships, means that it provides swimmers with an ideal warm up for these events and, to many, an opportunity to achieve vital qualifying times. Read more... Updated Monday, May 07, 2007 Written by PS 581 reads |
Dronfield Diddy Challenge – 13th January 2007
Friendly gala
City of Derby Swimming Club started their 2007 Diddy League season by taking part in the Dronfield Diddy Challenge, a friendly gala held in Eckington, on Saturday 13th January. The gala provided an excellent opportunity for a new team to try out in a friendly atmosphere, competing against some strong opposition from around the region. Despite missing some key swimmers, the team put in a great performance, with many swimmers achieving new personal best times. City of Derby ended up finishing second overall to a strong team from City of Sheffield swimming club. Read more... Updated Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Written by PS 605 reads |
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Sixth Long Course Open Meet – Jan 2007
City of Derby Swimming Club held the sixth running of their popular Long Course Open Meet at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on 6th and 7th January 2007. The gala was a huge success with around 430 swimmers from 40 clubs from all over the UK completing in over 3,000 swims. There was a great atmosphere and the gala attracted a good deal of praise from many of the clubs attending. Read more... Updated Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Written by PS 482 reads |
City of Derby Level 1 Licensed Long Course Open Meet 2007
Check out our Level 1 Licensed Long Course Open Meet 6/7th January 2007 at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre Sheffield. Meet entry information is now available here. Updated Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Written by Admin 528 reads |
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B Grade Open Meet – 8th July 2006
This year’s City of Derby Swimming Club B Grade Open Meet took place at Queens Leisure Centre on 8th July. The Club received praise from many Clubs, parents and swimmers present for the enjoyable and well organised event. There were many great swims for City of Derby Swimmers, some of whom were competing in their first Open Meet. The Club’s swimmers achieved a total of 13 gold, nine silver and 15 bronze medals. Read more... Updated Saturday, July 22, 2006 Written by PS 562 reads |
City of Derby Club Championships 2010
City of Derby Club Championships will take place at QLC on Sunday 19th and 26th September 2010.
Entry information can be found here.
Completed forms MUST be returned to Christine Brocklehurst by 26th August 2010.
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Colwick Park Open Water Championship (2006)
 | Ed, first in 2km freestyle
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A winning start
Three intrepid City of Derby swimmers braved the cold, wet weather on Sunday 21st May to compete in the Colwick Park Long Distance Swimming Club Annual Open Water Championships 2006. Edward Willerton-Gill competed in the Men’s senior 2km freestyle and won it in a time of 29 minutes, 34 seconds. Meanwhile, Jennifer Inwood and Marian Belsten competed in the Ladies’ senior 4km freestyle with Jenny finishing in fourth place in a time of 1 hour 04 minutes and 22 seconds. Read more... Updated Sunday, May 28, 2006 Written by PS 587 reads |
23rd Short Course Open Meet - 23rd & 24th April
 | Ross Davenport with the 200m Free Commonwealth Gold
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City of Derby Swimmer and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ross Davenport was the guest of honour at the 23rd running of the Club’s Open Meet. The Meet attracted over 300 swimmers from 45 clubs from across the Midlands region and beyond. City of Derby Swimmers achieved some excellent results including the setting of a new county record in the 50m Breaststroke by Mariesa Picknell. Read more... Updated Wednesday, May 03, 2006 Written by Peter S 520 reads |
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5th City of Derby Long Course Open Meet - 6th / 7th Jan 2006
| Ponds Forge Pool - Sheffield
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Early January saw 580 swimmers from 44 different clubs from all over the Country descend on Sheffield, Ponds Forge pool for the fifth running of the annual City of Derby Swimming Club Long Course Open Meet. The event was a huge success and local swimmers achieved some excellent results. The prize for the top club went to Nottingham’s Nova Centurian while highest placed local club was the host club City of Derby in 8th place. Read more... Updated Sunday, January 15, 2006 Written by Steve R 466 reads |
TRIDENT Open Meet Sunday 6th Feb 2005
Introduction
This was an excellent meet with heats and finals and ideally timed as a lead into the DASA County Championships. Excellent performances by our swimmers with many Personal Best Times and some 2005 district qualifying times (MDQT).
51 City of Derby Swimmers achieved the following :
34 FINALISTS
10 GOLD
6 SILVER
3 BRONZE Read more... Updated Friday, February 18, 2005 Written by Steve R 606 reads |
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City of Derby Masters at Rykneld SP Meet 5th Feb 2005
The Team
19 City of Derby Swimmers took part in this Meet at Sharley Park Clay Cross 25m Pool swimming between them 66 individual events and 10 relays races. Read more... Updated Monday, February 07, 2005 Written by John L 706 reads |
City of Derby B Grade Open Meet 9 July 2005
 | B Grade in 2004
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City of Derby Swimming Club Annual B Grade Open Meet
9 July 2005 Entry Information is now available for download.
For more details click here. Updated Monday, February 07, 2005 Written by Admin 484 reads |
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City of Derby Short Course Licensed Open Meets 23/24 April 2005
City of Derby Swimming Club Short Course Level 2 Licensed Open Meet 23/24th April 2005 Entry Information is now available to download.
For more details click here. |
Dronfield Diddy Challenge 15th Jan 2005
Preparing for Junior League!
City of Derby SC entered the Dronfield Diddy Challenge on Saturday 15th January 2005. The aim on the night was primarily to give some competitive experience to some of our younger swimmers prior to this season's Derby and Notts Junior League. This was an enjoyable and close fought Gala with the lead changing hands over the night between City of Derby and Eckington. |
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Derbyshire ASA Sprints and 100m Championships Nov 2004
 | Ponds Forge Sheffield
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Derbyshire ASA 50m Sprints and 100m Championships were held at Ponds Forge Sheffield on Sunday 28th November 2004.
There were many fantastic swims by approximately 40 City of Derby swimmers. Full results are available here.
The Ponds Forge arena has had new technology installed, with the large scoreboard now showing video footage of swimmers and supporters. This added to the fact that this is a 50 metre, 10-length Pool helps to make this a memorable event for swimmers and spectators alike. Read more... Updated Thursday, December 02, 2004 Written by Admin 561 reads |
British Universities Sports Association Short Course Championships 2004
 | BUSA Short Course 2004 Ponds Forge
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BUSAs
Several City of Derby swimmers competed at the BUSA Short Course Championships at Ponds Forge Sheffield over the weekend of 19th to 21st November 2004. Read more... Updated Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Written by Admin 521 reads |
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Belper Marlin B Grade Open 31 Oct 2004
City of Derby enjoy success at Belper Marlin B Grade Open
Belper Marlins held their annual B Grade Open meet on Sunday 31 October at Queens Leisure Centre. City of Derby sent a sizeable team to the Gala. The team won a sack full of medals and the overall team prize. Read more... Updated Thursday, November 18, 2004 Written by Chris H 916 reads |
Club Championships 2 2004
Round 2 14 Nov 2004
Sunday 14 November saw the second round of this years Club Championships. Full results are available on the site here. I just wanted to record a few thoughts and a give a few thanks now. This was another really good night for City of Derby Swimming Club, with a full programme of events and another full house of spectators. Some of the bigger cheers on the night were saved for the younger swimmers and probably none louder than for young Georgina Tovill-Coleman when she completed her 200 metres individual medley. |
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Club Championships 2004
 | The Scene!
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What a Night
Sunday 10 October saw the first round of this years Club Championships. Full results will be available on the site soon. I just wanted to record a few thoughts and a give a few thanks now. This was another really good night for City of Derby Swimming Club, with a full programme of events and a full house of spectators. Read more... Updated Monday, October 11, 2004 Written by Chris H 562 reads |
Burton Trophy Gala 18 September 2004
Introduction
Despite problems with swimmer unavailability it still looked on paper a strong team that represented City of Derby in the Burton Trophy Gala on Saturday 18th September 2004. This was a good opportunity for swimmers to show their current form following the summer break prior to teams being selected for the forthcoming Speedo League. Read more... Updated Thursday, September 30, 2004 Written by Chris H 509 reads |
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Enter the Derbyshire ASA 50 metre Sprints
Enter Now
Thinking of entering your child for the Derbyshire ASA 50 metre Sprints Sunday 28th November 2004 Held at Ponds Forge Sheffield? Read more... Updated Thursday, September 30, 2004 Written by Chris H 550 reads |
Co Derby Long Course Level 1 Licensed Open Meet
| Ponds Forge Sheffield
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Entry Information
Entry information for our Long Course Level 1 Licensed Open Meet 8/9th January 2005, is now available for download. Click here.
Remember this is a "First come first served" meet. Get your entries posted soon! Updated Wednesday, September 22, 2004 Written by Admin 471 reads |
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Belper Marlins Challenge Gala 17 July 2004
 | Fiona, Finlay and Kyle
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Individual Events
Teams from City of Derby, Trident and Belper Marlins contested the Belper Marlins Challenge on the evening of Saturday 17th July 2004. With it being summer and holiday time there had been numerous changes to the team that had initially been picked to swim in the Gala. Despite this City of Derby sent a strong team and finished comfortable winners on the night.
City of Derby were victorious in 20 of the 32 individual events. There were wins for: - 10 year old events-Natalie Still, Christy Haggett, Fiona Donnelly, Paul Heaney and Finlay Holland
- 12 year old events-Victoria Hardy, Allana Fentem, Kyle Lucas (2), Matthew Smithhurst
- 14 year old events-Sophie Cash (2), Tiffany Holmes, Gary Heap (2)
- Open events-Rebecca Harrison, Michaela Hill, Louise Abbot, Richard Jackson, M Sheldrick
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City of Derby B Grade Open Meet 10 July 2004
 | City of Derby B Grade July 2004
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Introduction
Over 300 swimmers from 40 clubs descended on Queens Leisure Centre on Saturday 10th July 2004 for the Annual City of Derby B Grade meet. Some Swimmers had come from as far afield as Hull, Kendall and Preston. There was a good representation also from local neighbours Derby Phoenix and Trident. Read more... Updated Friday, July 16, 2004 Written by ChrisH 610 reads |
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BUSA Long Course Championships 20-22 Feb 2004
 | Ashley Davenport
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Introduction / Ashley Davenport
Ponds Forge Sheffield Five of City of Derby's undergraduate swimmers represented their universities this weekend at the British University Sports Association long course championships in Sheffield. David Holmes is a student at Derby University and can train with us full time. The others come back to us during occasional visits back home and during the vacations. It is very pleasing to see them continuing in the sport and maintaining their links with City of Derby SC. Ashley Davenport competed for Leeds University at 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke |
City of Leeds Grand Prix 13-15 Feb 2004
 | Alison Inwood
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Introduction / Alison Inwood
Leeds International Pool (50m long course)
Alison Inwood and David Holmes were City of Derby SC's only qualifiers for this years Grand Prix. Both swimmers competed in 50m and 100m Butterly with David also involved at 100m Freestyle. Alison only recently returned to regular training after a break and is swimming well, but not yet recording fast times. Alison's performance improved as the meet progressed and she should be pleased with achieving times of 32.15 (50 Fly), 1,11.06 (100 Fly) and 28.93 (50 Free) |
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