Event News

There was a good turn out from Corsham ASC members for the Schools’ Biathlon Qualifier at Bath Uni on 24 Jan. There was personal glory for Oliver and Oscar Warren-Fisher (representing King Edwards) who both finished in the top 6 for their age groups and a team gold for Victoria Lewis, Megan Trollope and Amelia Lias (representing The Corsham School) in the Yr 9 Girls competition. Well done to all the above and: Emma Mortimer, Peter Ammel, Duncan Wilson, Calum Pheby, Hannah Lias, Bobbi Lang, Ella Golledge, Madeleine Moore and Nesta Unwin.

The second round of this year’s Wilts ASA Winter league saw Corsham B hosting a home gala at the Springfield Leisure Centre. Opponents on the night were Malmesbury, Tigersharks B and Trowbridge C, who provided some tough and sometimes interesting competition. (click on 'read more' below)

Corsham B Round 1 Winter League. It’s always a relief not to have any late drop outs on gala day, particularly with all of the viruses going the rounds at present. And even the horrendous weather was not a deterrent to those hardy souls who make up Corsham’s B team. Having splashed up the motorway to the Link centre in Swindon, the team was ready to pick up the challenge once again, after a stunning series of performances in the Summer league. Opponents on the evening were the “A” teams from Swindon, Westbury and Wootton Bassett, plus Dolphins C and Trowbridge C. Not an easy task then, but that’s what the swimmers train for.

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The final round of the Wiltshire Masters for 2009 saw the usual suspects (Nikki, Andy and Stuart) make the long trip to Salisbury for 5 events (well, the lazy amoung us only did 3!!!)

Good results made the journey worthwhile.
Nikki claimed gold and county records in her 3 events.
Andy amassed 4 golds and a bronze - narrowly missing out on county records in 3 events.
Stuart gained 1 gold and 4 silvers - but more importantly was not disqualified in any of his races.

(By Alan Hall, Club Sec). Saturday 12th September was a day of three “firsts”. This was the first time to the writer’s knowledge that the B team had travelled to Durrington. Second “first” was that there was not a single ‘phone call announcing the non attendance of a swimmer and the final “first” was the fact that going into the last round, Corsham B was placed 1st in Division 5 of the Moonraker league.

Well, in the absence of anything else, I'll file a little report.
Our A and B teams were in action last Saturday in the final round of the 2009 Summer League, both with a lot to swim for. The B team were chasing promotion whilst the A team were in a relegation battle.

Here's a special note for all Club swimmers aged between 14 & 19. A fantastic opportunity is available to you to join the 2009/10 Young Volunteers Programme, sponsored by the ASA South West Region. Some of you are already helping the Club poolside. This programme will help you develop other skills, such as officiating, team & event management, and involvement with other swimming disciplines eg water polo. The programme is fully structured and will be mentored by one of the Club's coaching staff.

CORSHAM B GAIN CONTROL (By Alan Hall). Another excellent gala at home saw Corsham B finally “win” a Summer league gala, albeit in a tie with Durrington. An improving Marlborough B took third spot, whilst league leaders Swindon had to be content with 4th on the night. It was a while before Corsham got into their stride and the lead was not realised until after 30 races. From that point onwards, however, the team stepped up a gear and whilst they eventually tied, they did recover all of the ground lost to Swindon in the earlier rounds.

CORSHAM B FIGHT BACK (By Alan Hall). “In a thrilling finish, Corsham’s B team recovered some of the ground lost in Round 1 of this years Wilts ASA Moonraker Summer league, with a hard earned 2nd place, coming in a mere three points behind Swindon, but some way in front of Durrington & Marlborough B. And this result might have been better, had we not had to declare an over age swimmer for the under 12 boys team. The evening started well with a 2nd and first place in the Open IM events, swum by Richard Worthy and Emily Hall respectively.