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6 teachers and coaches pass RLSS Rescue test

Written by SP | 23 May 2010

On Sunday a group of Dinnaton coaches and teachers and one chairperson attended the course for the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

Alan Rooker, Debbie Taylor, Fiona Collins, Emma-Jayne Craine , Harriet Tuck and Sally Potter underwent the full day of training which included a 2 hour practical session learning rescue techniques for various situations including an unconscious patient and one with a spinal injury. This was followed by a quick break for lunch and another practical session to learn CPR and basic first aid. A theory session followed, discussing Health and Safety issues and the rules and regulations governing the safe use of swimming pools.

There was a lot to take in before the assessor arrived to put the group through their paces with a set of tricky theory questions, a closely watched simulated resuscitation situation using both adult and child patients, and then the pool rescue test. This was more fun than expected, although the assessor was not up to being persuaded when it was suggested that Alan should have to deal with a whole squad of suddenly unconscious patients in the initiative part of the test!

All the candidates passed the Course and Assessment, which is great news for the individuals and for the Club - Well Done!

The next NRASTC course at Dinnaton will be on the 26th September. All teachers and coaches at Dinnaton should hold this award, so please put the date in your diary and let Sally Potter know if you can attend. We are also looking at the possibility of holding a National Pool Lifeguard course at Dinnaton. If you would be interested in taking the course, please let Sally know as soon as possible.

icon Lifesavers - the RLSS website

Dinnaton take the lead at Cornwall and West Devon League

Written by AC | 15 May 2010

Dinnaton made a brave and fearless challenge in the Cornwall and West Devon League this weekend. Despite the absence of some of the 13 and 15 and under boys from the team, they fought to the finish to take the top spot. The younger boys took the opportunity to show their strength against much older opposition. There were individual wins for David Hammond, Megan Bowen, Charlotte Evans, Callum Clay, Ben Gittens, Jasmin Morgan, Sally Carter, Jack Northmore and 'birthday boy' Chris Farmer. However the real success of the team was the spirit in the relays where some swimmers were fighting exhaustion after so many events. Wins in the relays came for 15 and under girls freestyle, mens open medley event, 11 and under girls and boys freestyle teams. Also the 11 and under boys medley and 15 and under girls medley took first place, the mens open freestyle relay saw the recently returned Josh Dunn help the team to yet another top position. Much credit must go to the 11 and under boys team who swam up to not only the 13 and under but also 15 and under events. The final scores for the teams were; Dinnaton - 144, Kingsbridge - 139, Tavistock - 115 and St Austell - 109. The final of the Cornwall and West Devon League will be held on 5th June and the team look ready to fight for glory!

Record number of National times for Dinnaton Swimmer

Written by Alison Carter | 08 May 2010

Megan Bowen has made Dinnaton history by being the first swimmer to gain five qualifying times for the Age Group National Championships. Megan achieved her first national time at the Cardiff International Meet in November last year swimming the 800m freestyle. She went on to gain national times in 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle as well as the 200m Individual Medley event. She has since improved many of these times at meets around the country. At the age of 12 she has inspired many others within the club to set their sights on the national championships and just maybe she will be joined by other swimmers as they compete over the next few months at the regional age group competitions. The British Gas National Age Group championships will be held from 28th July until 1st August 2010.

ASA South West Youth Championships

Written by Alison Carter | 08 May 2010

A team of 10 elite Dinnaton swimmers attended the South West Youth Championships from the 1st-3rd May. The team was Chris Farmer, Callum Clay, Ryan Moreno Chamorro, Brad Mullarkey, Jasmin Morgan, Roisin Vosper, Megan Bowen, Harriet Tuck, Sally Carter and Charlotte Evans. After achieving a record number of qualifying times for the championships, many of the swimmers went on to improve on these times and challenge a very competitive field of athletes. Megan Bowen swam with increasing endurance to improve on her national time for 1500m and is looking on good form for the upcoming national championships. The team was well motivated and encouraged by their head coach, Alan Rooker.

Results from the ASA Youth Championships

Register on the website to 'access all areas' including 'members only' information

Written by Sally | 07 May 2010

Dinnaton Swimming Club members need to register as users on the site. Once you have done this, you will need to wait for approval from the moderator, after which you will be able to access 'members only' areas of the site. This will include specific Squad information, team selection and times/records.