Redditch Special Olympics
13 Mar 2020
On Saturday 7th March volunteers from the club assisted Redditch Special Olympics in the running of the Annual Swimming Gala. The competitors are all swimmers with intellectual disabilities.
Elaine Daykin, coordinator of the Redditch Special Olympics Swimming Competitions said, "It's great working with Redditch Swimming Club when hosting this gala. Without the support of volunteers from the club it would be a major challenge to hold the event. The skills and enthusiasm that the volunteers bring to the event is a major factor in it's smooth running and success."
It's a very rewarding event and anyone from the club can chip in to help. This year it was great to see Finley as possibly the youngest chief time keeper in the club's recent history and Caitlin and Ella helping despite carrying injuries.
Volunteers pictured: L 2 R Ann Chance, Paul Hayden,Amanda Steward, Ella Loftus, Sean Loftus, Nicola Steward, Finley Hayden, Terry Cardy-Wise, Roy Conlon, Caitlin Chance and Paul Hartland
- 20 Apr 2024Safe Travels
Tomorrow, we say Bon Voyage and good luck to Caitlin Chance as she leaves us to volunteer in Tanzania for a month, before travelling and then off to Cardiff University.
Caitlin has been a member of RSC for many years as a competitive swimmer. At the end of lockdown became a qualified teacher and has been dedicated to the Learn to Swim Program here at RSC. Caitlin is loved by all those that she has trained and competed with and especially those who she has taught. She will be very much missed by all of the team.
We wish Caitlin the very best and look forward to hearing about her adventures. - 04 Mar 2024Success at World Masters Competition
Last week, Paul Wilkes ( our Club Captain ) returned from the World Masters Championships in Doha. He was competing in the Butterfly events. On his birthday, he raced in the 100 fly, where he finished in a fantastic 5th place with a time of 58.44s. Later on in the competition, he competed in the 200 fly event where he won a silver medal with a time of 2:10.28. Both of his swims also won him new British Records in these events in his age group.
He returned to training last week to a 'guard of honour' by a very proud home club. - 01 Oct 2023Top club at Roebuck Meet
Wow, what a medal haul this weekend to go with a huge number of PBs.
42 God Medals
36 Silver Medals
31 Bronze Medals
A huge well done to all swimmers and thank you to our hosts Chase swimming club - 24 Sep 2023Success at the County Development Meet
There were many medal winners today at the Worcester County Development Meet. We are hugely proud of all who took part especially those who competed for the first time.
Well done swimmers - 09 Sep 2023Nuneaton and Bedworth Diddy League winners
Winners of today's Final round and joint top score for the overall league points. Congratulations to all swimmers today and in the rounds.
Well done to Walsall who took the leagues top position on the table. - 09 Jul 2023Worcester take back the Three Counties Trophy
Worcestershire take back the Three County Gala Trophy
After loosing the trophy to Gloucestershire last year, the Worcester County team swam their hearts out yesterday in Wolverhampton. Ten swimmers from Redditch were selected to join Jon in the bid to win back the Three County Trophy.
County Sec ''The swimmers all performed well and we are delighted to be the holders of the trophy again''
Well done to all swimmers - 08 Jul 2023Mercian Final
A huge effort by all swimmers to finish 4th in the Mercian League, just 2 points short of 3rd place.
Worcester 204
Bilston 181
Leamington Spa 169
Redditch 167
Kingsbury 165
Boldmere 159
Well done to all swimmers and thank you to all the volunteers that helped the evening run so smoothly. - 07 Jul 2023RSC Host First School Gala
As RSC celebrated 125years, it hosted and supported some Redditch First Schools in the first gala for several years. Moon's Moat were proud to meet the Chairman this afternoon and be supported by some of our amazing young adults. RSC are massively proud of the part you all played today, Thank you!
Spirits were high back at school and the afternoon was described as ''The best day ever''.
Thank you to Tenacres and the winning team Vaynor! - 16 Apr 2023Redditch retain the Winter League Shield 2023!
A terrific performance by all the swimmers who took part in today's final but when it came to it, Redditch took the lead and won the gala by 3 points. This puts Redditch at the top of the Winter League for the 2nd year running.
The Head Coach and assistant coaches are thrilled with another great performance by our brilliant team! - 14 Jan 2023Introducing Our New Captains
Paul and Laura remain as our Club Captains, whilst we introduce this years Junior and Senior Captains.
Junior Captains are Abby and David
Senior Captains Caitlin and Riley
Well done on your selection, well deserved everyone.