Added: 23rd November 2011
Sports Awards 2011
Congratulations to Gloucester City SC.
Winners of the Junior Club of the Year 2011.
The Sports Awards held at the Cheltenham Racecourse was a star studded affair with a mix of professional and grass roots sports men and women from the world of Rugby , Cricket , Football , Archery , Rowing and Athletics.
" This award in a County that has a great sporting tradition is a testament to the hard work everyone puts in, to making the Club a success. Our Memebership, Coaches, Volunteers and Swimmers should be proud of this achievment. Well done to you all."
Once again Congratulations Team GCSC.
Local media coverage is here.
Marcus Lee - Chairman
23/11/11
Added: 21st November 2011
Jamie Cooke
Gloucester City SC member Jamie Cooke claims World Junior Modern Pentathlon Title...
Read More here and how the BBC see it here
21/11/11
Added: 12th November 2011
Swimtastic Awards
Some of you may be aware, however I suspect not all.
On behalf of Gloucester City SC, I would like to offer our congratulations to Marian Limbird for winning the Kelloggs Swimtastic - Parent of the Year.
Marian picked up her award at a star studded evening following an inspirational day at Ponds Forge in Sheffield on Saturday November 5th.
Below are a few words from Marian that formed part of her acceptance speech. Uplifting you may find!
Cogratulations.
Marcus Lee
GCSC Chairman
Team GB athletes presented the awards to the winners and there was a special video message for Marian Limbird,winner of the Parent of the Year Award, from the parents of Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington.
Vicky Bowen (GBR Water Polo) presented the award.
There are few things that I would like to take this opportunity to say -
"As a parent, I believe in investing in our future, our future being our children. Both as a parent and through my roles as a Welfare officer and chaperone at GCSC, I have become increasingly aware of how inspirational and important swimming can be for our children.
Swimming develops physical skills, self esteem, the ability to be a team player and opportunities to achieve individual success at many levels. It helps empower our children with self-discipline, self belief and focus. It provides a social environment where true friendships evolve and happy memories are made, not just for the swimmer but parents and all individuals involved.
To be a swimmer, whether training 1 hour or 16 hours a week requires commitment and dedication at a level which must be commended.
For many, swimming is a source of stability when growing up. Swimmers rely on their routine, organisation and support networks. This can only continue to develop and grow with ongoing support of parents, from getting their children to their early morning training sessions, to undertaking one of the many work force volunteer roles.
For me I have been privileged to play a part and watch these athletes, including my own 2 children, meet their potential, take part in a sport that is enjoyable and fun and provides a sense of achievement and satisfaction at all levels.
The time and effort invested as a parent has been repaid many times over the years by the children. From their smiles of happiness celebrating their successes, to them thriving on their journeys through the swimming club structure.
I am certain this will stand them in good stead in whatever their future may hold.
Marian Limbird
Added: 7th September 2011
Coaching Award
Andy Osborne, GCSC Performance Coach has been nonimated for
a prestigious Regional ASA award.
On September 7th , Andy was announced as the winner of the South West Development Coach of the Year.
Quote from Andy -
" I am very happy to accept. It will be on behalf of myself, the coaching team, and all those that made the achievements last year possible"
A fantastic achievement in the countinued growth of Gloucester City SC.
His award was presented to him at a Lunch on September 17th.
Added: 8th August 2011
Silver @ Nationals
Three swimmers from the Gloucester City Swimming Club made
history
by scooping a record medal haul at the ASA National Age Group Championships in Sheffield, in the later part of July.
The trio scooped three silver medals and one bronze – a record number for the club at a National Championship and showcasing the outstanding competitive development programme at the club
Alex Seymour and Matthew Munden both aged 11 and 12-year-old Sophie Hall represented the club in 11 heats, qualifying for a superb eight finals.
Only the top ten fastest swimmers in each age group, from across Great Britain qualify for a final, highlighting the achievement of the trio.
Read More here