Browsing Archive: February, 2012

SwimCoachWard YouTube site hits 1,000 views

Posted by Portobello ASC on Tuesday, February 21, 2012,
Happy to announce that my YouTube site has already had over 1,000 views. I hope to keep it up to date with new coaching practices as often as I can. If you haven't already had a peak them please follow link below to gain access to the latest Porty ASC skills n drills videos.


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PASC Waterpolo Crowned British Champs

Posted by Portobello ASC on Sunday, February 19, 2012,
Congratulations to PASC Waterpolo who have been crowned British Champions @ The British Gas Water Polo Champs in Manchester. What a great result for the team and for the club.

British Swimming: 'So the club who are celebrating their centenary this year now have two things to celebrate. Portobello take the win 8-5 to shouts of joy!' 

On behalf of all involved on the swimming side of the club. WELL DONE CHAMPS!!!
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New Drills/Skills Videos on Youtube

Posted by Portobello ASC on Sunday, February 19, 2012,
Thanks to Ciaran, Ellie and Rory for giving their time to film some of the skills and drills that are very much common place in the Top Squad sessions.
 
It is my aim to build a video catalogue of swimming drills/skills for our coaches and swimmers to view at their own leisure.
The sharing of ideas and information is vital at all ends of the club but as many of our coaches do not often get a chance to witness other squads at work I thought this would help bridge that gap.

If you have any ideas or...
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Ciaran Selected To Compete In London Olympic Pool

Posted by Portobello ASC on Thursday, February 9, 2012,
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No.1 Spot In National Rankings for Iona Hamilton & Emma Hogarth

Posted by Portobello ASC on Thursday, February 9, 2012,
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Hogarth leads Scottish Schools Medal Haul

Posted by Portobello ASC on Thursday, February 9, 2012,
Emma Hogarth (Hoagie) continued her strong season by securing for herself the number one spot in the country for the 12 yr old girls 50 free with a heat time of 30.99. Emma then went on to take the Scottish Schools Gold 50 free title with a final time of 31.11. This is a great result for her School (Danderhall) and Portobello ASC. Rory McKay took silver in the 200 Fly with a 1:07.24 only narrowly missing out on top spot by 0.39. John Macdonald collected a bronze for his 2:27.15 200 IM. Great ...
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The good the bad, the old, the young, and the Ugly.

Posted by Portobello ASC on Monday, February 6, 2012,
Check out the Relays from the Porty swimmers at East Districts.

Follow YouTube link below. Viewer discretion is advised.



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Times come a' tumbling at East District Age Groups

Posted by Portobello ASC on Monday, February 6, 2012,

First of all I would like to congratulate Carniege Swim Club on toppling Warrander Bath’s  twelve year run as Top Club at East Districts. Keep up the good work guys.

On the home front Portobello had a very successful East Districts

Just a small portion of the numerous PB’s from this weekend:

Emma Hogarth: 5.46 seconds PB in the 100 Fly and a 4.48 second PB in her 100 Back.
JJ: 1.66 seconds PB in his 100 Back and a 3.17 second 100 Fly PB to go with a 1 second PB on his 100 Brst.
Ellie: ...


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