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Eastern Region ASA; National Speedo London League Division 1 and M11 Junior Speedo (12th in 2006, 9th in 2004)          

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News CONTACT US Enquiries: join@harlowpenguins.com call: 07828 843619 after 5pm and 07597 925969 before 5pm We still have a few Learn to Swim places left on Fridays. We are operating our offer of free assessment, but you need to pre-book a time. We still have lots of places for 8-yrs and up if you can swim out of your depth. Penguins win Sports Awards Against very worthy competition, Harlow Penguins Swimming Club received the 2008 Harlow Community Sports Club of the Year trophy. Club Coach, Carmen Byfield also won the trophy for Coach of the Year, presented to her by Graham Gooch. Neil Mann, Head of swimming at Stewards School, received an award for his Services to Sport. Our congratulations to all winners, who will now be put forward to the Essex Sports Awards. Results Cheshunt Level 3 Open 5th Oct Seven Harlow Penguins swimmers competed at the Cheshunt Open Gala at The Venue Borehamwood on Sunday 5th October. These swimmers took all their races very seriously as they were up against some strong clubs, including Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Hatfield, Hillingdon and Killerwhales and they should be very proud of their achievements at this Level 3 licence gala. There were some excellent personal best times and a eleven medals were collected, including a gold by John in the 100m Breaststroke and a sliver and three bronzes by Vikki. Our swimmers in the 11 years and under age group were Luke G, Luke S and Jasmine and in the 12 years and over were Vikki, Amy, Georgia and John. Thank you to our great supporters and to Carmen for such a rewarding day. Results Hoddesdon Open 14 Sept 08 17 Harlow Penguins competed at The Venue Borehamwood in the Hoddesdon Gala and there were some very impressive results. Bradley, Mason, Vikki and Georgia managed to pick up speeding tickets for swimming too fast which is very encouraging at the beginning of the season. Gold medals went to Luke G (3),John (2), Tori (2), Vikki (2), Jasmine (1), Ellis (1), Danny (1) and Georgia (1). With 8 silvers, 12 bronzes, 3 fourths, 5 fifths and 7 sixths this was one of our best ever medal hauls. SWIMMING FOR YOUR CLUB Penguins had a fantastic start to the swimming season with a haul of medals at Hoddesdon and Cheshunt Open Meets. It was a great experience for many first-timers. Our Coach Carmen and Team Manager, Anne Reynolds, have found the nearst galas for beginners and County qualifiers alike (click here for list and entry forms) and will help you with your entries. Next opportunity is in Loughton Epping Nov 9th! SWIMMING FOR ADULTS Harlow Penguins does not offer swimming for adults but these groups do: Swimming Academy at Burnt Mill Tues and Fris 17.00 - 18.30 Jackie Coe - Tel. 07779 514579 Stewards School Thurs. 18.30 - 19.30. Neil Mann - Tel. 01279 772521 Members Only: Parents sign up to be informed! A forum has been set up on Yahoo Groups - harlowpenguins where you can contact all swimmers and parents of the Club yourself. Urgent messages, as well as being posted on this website will be pushed to the Yahoo Groups email list. We encourage all parents and swimmers to join this Yahoo Group. Membership is restricted to current and past Club members. So it will also be safe to upload your photos there. Previous members of this Group please be aware that you need to reapply to the moderator (webmaster) to join. All membership was cleared as of June 2008. Swimming techniques: videos of the world's best, from YouTube. TRIBUTE TO ERIC SHEPHERD Harlow Penguins Vice President and Essex County ASA judge, Eric Shepherd passed away in May 2008. He will be greatly missed by all his friends, colleagues and swimmers. Leave a message on our website... PUBLIC SWIMMING AT HAILEYBURY Haileybury Sports Complex is 15 minutes down the 414. The pool is on the warmer side. Public swimming costs £4 or £2.50 for members (membership is £26 a year). See 2008 timetable WHO CLOSED HARLOW POOL AND WHY: Report recommending immediate closure - names of those recommending closure, and estimated cost of closure vs repair. Harlow Penguins has compiled its own press report on the meeting with a list of Councillors names and how they voted. Report: meeting of 4 Dec. Bill Rammell MP campaign on your behalf PENGUINS BRITISH RECORD! Harlow Penguins' Masters swimmer Alyson Fordham took victory at the Masters Championship, Sheffield, in the 50-54 Age Group, in 100m and 200m Freestyle, for which she set a new British Record of 2:27.90. Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! Anybody and everybody who wishes to announce something via this website, should send information to webmaster@harlowpenguins.com and it will be posted here in the News, Diary, or other relevant section, as well as being forwarded to the correct person who can deal with any request. Thank you. Jonathan.

Swimmer of the month Coach's choice for outstanding effort and/or achievement: June 2008 - Eloise MacKowan June 2008 - Luke Sears May 2008 - Daniel Boulton May 2008 - Madison Middlecott April 2008 - April 2008 - March 2008 - Catherine Wolfe March 2008 - Michael Powell Feb. 2008 - Amy Sears Feb. 2008 - John Reynolds Feb. 2007 - Hannah Gladish Feb. 2007 - Ryan Wolfe Jan. 2007 - Sarah Pattinson Jan. 2007 - Dane Nicklen Dec. 2006 - Chloe Loxton Dec. 2006 - Tomas Stevens Nov. 2006 - Nathalie Ling Nov. 2006 - Andrew Yates Oct. 2006 - Alice Smith Oct. 2006 - Perry Budd Penguins National Squad 2006 Senner Koskocan 11yrs 8th in 100m Breast, 7th in 200m Breast Kaz Melvin 16yrs 6th in 200m Back, 12th in 100m Back Annie Groome 12 yrs 16th in 100m Back Louis George 15yrs, Louise Kendall 16yrs, Mark Saint Clare 16yrs, Karl Batorski 18yrs Eastern Region Champions 2006 Louise Kendall - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 800m Free (9.33.83) Louise Kendall - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 1500m Free (18.20.18) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 100m Back (1.07.82) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 200m Back (2.24.22) Essex Champions 2007 Tomas Stevens - Gold medal 9yr Boys' 50m Back (40.55) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 50m Free (31.52) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 50m Back (5.72) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 50m Breast (39.46) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 200m IM (2.40.73) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 400m IM (5.37.18) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 200m Back (2.38.49) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 100m IM (1.14.97) Senner Koskocan - Gold medal 11yr Boys' 200m Breast (3.01.97) Annie Groome - Gold medal 13yr Girls' 50m Back (33.85) Annie Groome - Gold medal 13yr Girls' 100m Back (1.10.04) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 50m Breast (35.43) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 100m Breast (1.15.32 PB) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 100m IM (1.08.02) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 200m IM (2.23.87) Kaz Melvin - Gold medal 16+ Girls' 200m Breast (2.42.44)