In swimming, dedication to the sport from an early age is even more important than other sports. Because its activities are so unnatural, the position and nature of its movement uncommon and the demands of its activities so unique, a greater level of activity participation is required than in other sports.
To all intents and purposes, when a swimmer is not swimming, the adaptations of swimming totally lack stimulation and undergo a level of inactivity that is equivalent to bed rest. Research evidence is very clear that training effects are very specific and for an unnatural sport such as swimming there is very little benefit (except general athleticism and injury prevention), from doing activities other than swimming.
When a swimmer is not swimming, the potential to detrain because of the absence of a level of related or specific training is very high. For that reason alone, it is necessary that swimmers need to spend much time training.
(Taken from Swimming Science Bulletin 4, Professor Brent S. Rushall, San Diego State University 2000)
February 8, 2010
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The Teletot Captains for this season are Zoe Smyth and Cameron McAteer.
Each year, the swimmers in the relevant age category vote for one boy and one girl captain so the swimmers get to choose their own captains. Congratulations to both of them.
Cameron McAteer & Zoe Smyth
The first teletot gala will be held this Sunday, 7th February. A team photograph will be taken before warm up so please arrive at 5.30 pm wearing the new Teletot t-shirts.
February 2, 2010
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Below is the new Teletot team for 2010. They got off to a flying start in the League by beating Banbridge 232 points to 168 points. Well done to everyone. A full report will follow shortly.
Teletot Team 2010
February 7, 2010
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Performance & Senior Squad – no land training this week as Andy is on a training course.
Friday 12 February 5-6pm and Sunday 14 February 9-11am & 12-2pm swim sessions cancelled due to a swim meet.
February 7, 2010
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A special well done to our Club members, Lucy Scott, Megan Morrison, Matthew Walker, Nicky Galloway and Peter Sands. All 5 represented their schools in the recent Ulster Secondary Schools Gala and have been selected as members of the Ulster Schools’ Swimming tour team to Tenerife in 2010.
Lucy(Wallace High School), Megan(Friends’ School, Lisburn), Matthew(Dromore High School), Nicky(Banbridge Academy) and Peter(Wallace High School).
Although the kids were flying the flag for their schools and not the LCSC Banner, we are nevertheless proud of them as Club swimmers. Their hard work and commitment in training paid off when they entered this competition. They now have a tremendous opportunity to go on a very special Tour. Ulster is taking the top 22 boys and girls this year and they will go to Tenerife in October.
We hope they have a fabulous tour and enjoy this wonderful opportunity and experience.
Well Done from LCSC.
February 6, 2010
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Due to swimming galas the Advanced Improver classes will be cancelled on Sunday 14 February and Sunday 7 March. 1 – 2pm. The Diving Pool classes between 12 – 2pm will continue as normal.
For details of all cancellations & rescheduling click on http://swimlisburn.net/swimming-performance-scheme/.
February 4, 2010
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A suggestion box will be at the swim desk on Tuesdays and Thursdays for parents and swimmers to give in positive ideas or suggestions they would like to see happening in the Club ie social events they would like to attend, fundraising ideas, sponsorship ideas or anything at all that would benefit the running of Lisburn City.
February 4, 2010
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Land training at Lisburn City Swimming Club
Following a recent review of the Club’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures, and in line with current Swim Ireland guidance, we have had to review the arrangements for ALL land training sessions.
In future, an additional adult will be present in the room during each session. In the short-term this role will be covered by one of the Club Children’s Officers (CCOs) where possible.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please contact either of the CCOs or the Club Designated Person.
February 4, 2010
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Katie Reid, Club Captain is presented with the Keith Buchanan Memorial Cup by Jack Beattie, President of Lisburn City Swimming Club. The Keith Buchanan Cup is presented to the Swimmer of the Year based on their achievements at Irish Level.
Katie’s list of achievements for the 08/09 season include qualifying for the 2012 squad and subsequently training with the High Performance Team, 3 golds, 1 silver and a bronze at the Irish Youth Champs, Division 1 plus breaking an Ulster Junior Record. Katie also attended the British Championships representing Ireland and made the semi-final of the 100 backcrawl. She represented Ireland in the UK Schools Games, winning a bronze medal in the 100 backcrawl. Katie has had numerous gold medals in Open Championships throughout the season and has just been placed 2nd in the Junior Sports Personality of the Year Awards by Sport Lisburn.
Congratulations to Katie from everyone in the Club.
January 27, 2010
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NOTICE:All Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemptions will expire on 31st December 2009
Athletes who currently hold an Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemption (ATUE) should be aware that any ATUE issued by the Irish Sports Council or by any international federation, that shows an expiry date in 2010 or beyond, is no longer valid past December 31, 2009. This is in line with the WADA International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. In place of the Abbreviated TUE you may need to now make a Therapeutic Use Exemption or Declaration of Use Application. Please contact the Irish Sports Council Anti-Doping Unit on 01-8608800 if you have any queries.
January 26, 2010
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