RECORDS FALL AS SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE (2021-2022)
Big congratulations to all swimmers that has competed over the last season it has been another great season with new club highs and the first full season back since covid. As we start the new season it great to reflect on last years achievements and set the goals and targets moving forward into this season. Already despite 7 weeks in we are seeing records already tumble and more and more personal best times being broken So, we are starting off as we left off.
Last years overview is as follows:
National Arena League
The club finished overall in the Premier Division 13th which is a massive achievement as this is the fist time in 10 years that the club has competed in this division and safely held their place for this year’s competition.
National Junior Arena League
The 12/u national arena league was back this year as a virtual gala format which meant some great racing alongside other clubs. The team swam amazing and was ranked an overall 35th in the UK for this competition.
Swim England Short Course nationals
Seagulls had a record 4 swimmers qualify for the Swim England short course national championships which were held in Sheffield over 3 days. Some great swims from the team to finish the year with 5 club records broken at this event.
Dorset County Championships 2022
The club strongest ever showing at the county championships with total of 44 swimmers qualifying and entering which is the focus for the club to achieve as many qualifiers as possible.
Results included:
268 swims
108 finals
72 step ups
51 x gold medals
33 x silver medals
29 x bronze medals
12 x Senior titles
4 x Junior titles
18 club records
Dorset Novice League
The team that competed over the 3 rounds of the Dorset novice league were able to make the top 6 final and came an impressive overall 3rd in the competition a club highest position in this league and a great pathway for swimmers to progress into competitive swimming.
Seagulls Open Meet
Again, another little bit of history for the club hosting the first ever Seagulls Swimming club open meet. A well-attended and run meet with lot of fun racing and easter eggs. We hope that next year’s meet will be bring the same fun and energy to poolside as before.
British Swimming Championships (Commonwealth qualifiers)
Seagulls had another record of swimmers qualify for this meet with 3 swimmers achieving qualification to the meet which raced against the very best in the country to compete and the major meets in the summer such as commonwealth games and world championships.
Scottish National Age Group Championships (SNAGS)
Not a target meets for the club but the club always support swimmers who swim for other nationalities and attending meets further afar. Edward Bell who swims under Scotland competed at the Scottish national age championships 2022. Overall performances included:
10 x Heat swims
10 x Heat Pbs
8 x Finals
6 x Step ups
1 x Gold Medal
1 x Silver Medal
South West Regional Championships 2022
South West regional championships are the second big target meet for the club after county championships with the aim to qualify as many swimmers as possible against the very best of the south west of England. With south west being one of the strongest regions in the county there is always some fast racing. Overall results included:
108 total swims
77 PBs
6 Season Bests
13 Finals
10 Step ups
1 Gold
3 Silvers
4 Bronzes
7 Club Records
South West Open Water Regional Championships 2022
A wet and rainy competition did not dampen the moods of the group of swimmers that competed at the open water regional championships. Some great swims which gained qualification for 2 swimmers into the national championships in Sheffield.
The team also took 3 golds and a bronze on the day.
Dorset Development Meet 2022
Another great year for seagulls and the team that competed at this meet. A great competition to progress swimmers and target at the end of the meet. Major trophies won on the weekend were:
MOST IMPROVED CLUB AWARD
TOP MALE AWARD -Harry Pollard
MOST IMPROVED FEMALE SPRINT - Sophie Kilby
MOST IMPROVED FEMALE FORM - Neve Truscott
MOST IMPROVED MIDDLE DISTANCE - George Defries
Scottish Summer Nationals 2022
Edward Bell competing at his second Scottish national meet of the season and carried on his progression with more impressive swims:
13 Swims
12 Pbs
5 Finals
4 Step ups
3 x Golds
2 Club Records
1 x Silver
British Summer National 2022 And English National 2022
(Top 24 swimmers in each age group of an event of the UK for British)
(Top 25 – 45 in each age group of an event of England for English nationals)
Seagulls continued the progression of national qualifiers in both meets and a major achievement for any swimmer to be qualifying and racing at. The biggest and end of season target meet of the season.
| National Summers Meets |
|||
| Year |
British |
English |
Total Swimmers |
| 2018 |
1 Swim |
6 Swims |
4 |
| 2019 |
3 Swims |
9 Swims |
3 |
| 2022 |
8 Swims |
8 Swims |
5 |
CLUB RECORD BREAKERS 2021 – 2022
Finally, a massive congratulations to all swimmers who have broken records over the past season:
| CLUB RECORDS SEASON 2021 - 2022(SC) |
|
| Name |
Number of Records |
| Halle Robinson |
28 |
| Finley Lock |
18 |
| Lawrence Elliott |
17 |
| George Honor |
16 |
| Sonny Chamberlain-Hyde |
8 |
| Alex Palotai Avella |
4 |
| Edward Bell |
3 |
| Isaac Ellis |
2 |
| Lucy Corner |
1 |
| Martin Littlefair |
1 |
| Harri Chesswell |
1 |
| Freya Treliving |
1 |
| Total |
100 |
| CLUB RECORDS SEASON 2021 - 2022( LC) |
|
| Name |
Number of Records |
| Lawrence Elliott |
18 |
| Harry Davies |
6 |
| Edward Bell |
4 |
| Freya Treliving |
3 |
| Halle Robinson |
2 |
| Alex Palotai Avella |
1 |
| Total |
34 |
Well done to all swimmers and members of the club. It has been a great season and thank you to all helpers’ officials and coaches for making this past season be successful. Here’s to another great season
#LETSGOSEAGULLS
