Sputnik Gala 1

Well done to all the novice swimmers taking part in tonights Sputnik Gala - the results and times are now posted on the Results page. Many thanks to all swimmers, parents/supporters and helpers for making tonights event a success. We look forward to seeing you all at Round 2 on the 18th of February.

Well done to all our swimmers for a great weekend's competitive swimming at the North Mids Championships. Some fantastic individual performances and a substantial haul of medals and pb's across the board. All the detail and analysis now posted in Coach Talk.. The club would like to thank the coaches, team managers and parents working as officials, for a great team effort on pooside. Finally a big thank you from Lisa to the parents on the balcony collating swimmers statistics.

Satellites 40th Anniversary 2012 - click to enlarge

Sputnik Gala series New for 2012

Sputnik Galas are aimed at our youngest swimmers from Stage 8, JD2, JD1 Squads and the CAG2 Friday Group you can download the entry form below and find out more by talking direct to your club coach after training. Sputniks were always a feature of the club up until the last few years and we hope swimmers and parents will support these events and ensure they continue as part of the development programme.

Sputniks 2012 download

NB Cheshires Closing date for Satellites desk extended to the 25th of Jan.

Satellites are extrememly proud to announce that Satellites Club President and founding member - Val Mellor has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List for Services to Swimming in the North West. (Macclesfield, Cheshire).

Congratulations Val from all at Satellites !!

Unwanted training kit collection:

Please can you check and see if you have unused/unwanted good quality training equipment at home - for example - fins/ floats/paddles/costumes/pullbuoys etc and bring any unwanted items to the club desk. We are hoping to set up a 'used kit sale' for fundraising purposes and hopefully we can all clear some much need space in the cupboards at home at the same time !

Annual Club Membership fees inc ASA registration & /Insurance fees are due NOW !!!

Cat 1 total fee for 12 months is £26.00

This Category applies to all swimmers in Competitive Development (Stages 8&9) and any other swimmer who is 8 years or younger. (ASA Cat 1 £7.40 + £1Cheshire County + £5.50 North West Region = £13.90  Satellites membership £12.10 - total of £ 26)

Cat 2 total fee for 12 months is £60.00

This Category applies to all swimmers in Junior Development and above, unless they are 8 years or younger this year.
(ASA Cat 2  £24.20 + £1 Cheshire County + £ 5.50 North West Region = £30.90   Satellites membership will be £ 29.10 - total £60)

Category 3 Fee – 12 months is  £10.60

This Category applies to Coaches/ teachers/ Officials/Committee/parents who wish to become voting members..
(ASA Cat 3  £4.20 + £1 Cheshire County + £ 5.50 North West Region = £10.60)

These fees are the same as last year despite increases in fees by the ASA - the club has decided to absorb the increase rather than pass this on to the membership at this year. Payment is due by 31st January at the latest please.

***********************SATELLITES WIN THE ARENA NATIONAL LEAGUE 'B' Final**************************

WELL DONE to ALL the swimmers coaches, team managers and supporters for a memorable night at the pool. Full reports to follow.

Cheshire Junior Meet

Weekend Round up Nov 26th 27th

Congratulations to Issy Centelghe who on Saturday qualified for the British Gas ASA Championships (50m)
(Qualifying meet for Olympic Games) on the 50 Fly, and Sunday qualified for the Nationals in July on the 100 Fly .On saturday she needed 29.54 and swam 29.53, and today she needed 1:06.17 and swam 1:05.77!! WELL DONE ISSY - A Great Weekend!!

Megan Short, Katie Hughes and Rebecca Huighes were also competing this weekend. Megan PB'd in all her events at the DSE National Short Course Event in Sheffield and came away with a Silver Medal in the 100 Backstroke and a Bronze in the 100 Breaststroke. Katie and Rebecca were competing at the Nuneaton and Bedworth Winter Open and came away with 14 Regional Times between them (see the Regionals Page for an update). Rebecca won 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals, while Katie won 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze Medals. Well done to everyone competing this weekend!

Talented Athlete Support

Regional/National/International swimmers - please read this pdf

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