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Synchronised Championship July 2011

Sun shines for synchronised champs

Faversham Swimming Club’s Synchronised display team held their annual club championships recently. The evenings fair weather drew a large crowd of spectators who were treated to some fine performances from the enthusiastic swimmers.

Three team routines were performed to a selection of music chosen by the girls. The clubs up and coming junior team have only been together for a couple of months and were showing a lot of  dedication and determination in all of their performances. The junior team included Emily Ing, Lauren Scott, Molly Stemp and Ruby Scott.

The clubs intermediate team include sisters Georgia and Nicole Collins, whilst the second half of the team are sisters Nikki and Sarah Fish. The senior team comprise of Abbie Collins, Chiara Marchini, Georgia Harlow, Kay Rigden and Megan Walton.

The swimmers also performed some very complex individual routines which involve a high level of co-ordination to enable them to complete the chosen routines.

The under elevens beginners had to perform an Oyster, Tub and Back Tub Somersault. Juniors were asked to perform a Front Tuck Somersault, Back Tuck Somersault and Bent Knee Alternate. The Intermediate performers produced a Ballet Leg Single, Back Pike Somersault and Front Pike Somersault. The Senior girls level of difficulty was very high during their routines including a Blossom, Walkover Front and Flamingo Position.

The Championships overall results included the Beginners Under Eleven Waterman Shield being awarded to Emily Ing with a points total of 56.39, 2nd place was Molly Stemp with 55.60 points, 3rd place went to Lauren Scott on 53.54 and Ruby Scott collected 4th place with 53.09 points.

The Juniors Cup was awarded to Georgia Collins on 53.83 points. Older sister Nicole scooped 1st place and collected the Intermediate Cup on 54.64 points, whilst Sarah Fish took 2nd place with 54.18.

Megan Walton’s beautiful performance in the Senior section earned her 1st place on 56.41 points, whilst a dual in the pool took place for 2nd place and was narrowly won by Kay Rigden on 55.30 points, Chiara Marchini was close on her heels and settled for 3rd place with 55.21 points. 4th place went to Abbie Collins on 54.60 and Georgia Harlow was pipped to the post and took 5th place with 54.35 points.

Young Megan Walton collected the Solo Shield for her magical performance which gave her a 1st place points total of 85.69, 2nd place winner was Emily Ing on 84.35 points. Chiara Marchini produced a magnificent performance and scooped 3rd place on a very close 84.26 points. 4th place went to Molly Stemp on 82.63 and Lauren Scott collected a 5th place win on 81.10 points.

The Duets Cup was won by Megan Walton and Chiara Marchini on 84.56 points whilst Kay Rigden and Georgia Harlow settled for 2nd place on 83.24.

Trophies and shields were awarded by Faversham Swimming Club’s Chairman Mr. Andrew Pearce who congratulated the competitor’s on their impressive performances.
Margate Open 5th June 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tim Boorman   
Thursday, 02 February 2012 19:11

Records roll as Guthrie grabs the goodies 

Faversham Swimming Club caused a quake at the recent Margate Open Age Group Meet where records went tumbling.

No less than twenty of Faversham’s finest swimmers pushed boundaries and gave the spectators an Open Meet to remember. Personal best times were sent crashing as the swimmers pressed throttles and produced some remarkable races.

Young James Guthrie’s speedy burst in the boys 11 years 50 metre breaststroke broke both the Margate Open and Faversham’s own home record in a blistering time of 39.31. Whilst James’s older brother Tom broke the boys 13 years 50 metre breaststroke home record in a time of 37.73.

James’s record breaking breaststroke sprint earned him a gold medal position. He also claimed gold in the 50 metre freestyle, Tom Guthrie scooped gold in the boys 13 years 100 metre individual medley. Tom also clinched silver in the 50 metre backstroke race and the 50 metre breaststroke.

Bronze was awarded to Joe Wall in the boys 9 years 50 metre butterfly. He also took fourth place in the 50 metre breaststroke and 100 metre individual medley in a personal best time of 1.42.85. Tom Guthrie claimed fourth place in the boys 13 years 50 metre freestyle. Fifth place was awarded to Nicola Crouch in the girls 9 years 50 metre breaststroke and sixth place winners were James Guthrie boys 11 years 50 metre butterfly ( Personal best time 42.33 ). Whilst Lydia Scott scooped her 6th place medals in the girls 13 years 50 metre breaststroke and 100 metre individual medley.

Other swimmers with personal best times were Dervla Murphy girls 50 metre freestyle (44.54), Emily Ing 50 metre freestyle (50.86), breaststroke (59.98), backstroke (57.24) and butterfly (59.49). Molly McKenna girls 50 metre freestyle (37.24), backstroke (43.75) and breaststroke (51.35), Flora Westlake girls 50 metre freestyle (36.52). Georgia Collins girls 50 metre backstroke(44.85), Olivia Hawkins girls 50 metre freestyle (37.68), Alice Searley girls 100 metre individual medley (1.40.07), Keeley Wrench girls 50 metre backstroke (46.58). Nicole Collins girls 50 metre freestyle (38.55), Rebecca Crouch girls 50 metre freestyle (34.49), Marty Boorman boys 50 metre butterfly (41.91) and 100 metre individual medley (1.29.52), Tom Guthrie boys 50 metre butterfly (37.39) and Jasmine Locke girls 50 metre freestyle (37.55).

Clubs participating in the Open were Ashford Town, Beachfield, Beacon, 1066, Beckenham, Black Lion, Bromley, City of Canterbury, Dover Lifeguard, Faversham, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Hythe Aqua, Kings School Canterbury, Maidstone, Margate, Orpington, Rochester and Thanet.