New Head Coach at Newburn
Former Scottish and GB internationalist, Elaine Matthews, has been appointed Head Coach at Newburn ASC.
Elaine joins the team having worked as a GB world class development coach since 2004 and UK sport select coach since 2007. Based in Edinburgh, Elaine coached Aquanauts Livingston to a top 20 ranking team and then Dunedin ST to a top 10 ranking. During this time, both clubs enjoyed success both at Scottish and British National Championships gaining many medals and finalists. She also worked aongside Fred Vergnoux on the City of Edinburgh programme, with senior world class athletes Kirsty Balfour & Kris Gilchrist
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Bringing some 15 years of experience to the club, Elaine is delighted to take up the challenge that Newburn presents and is determined to see the team climb up the rankings with the depth of talent that exists here, both within the swimmers and the staff.
Timetable & Squad Changes
The squad and timetable will be adjusted from Monday 1st February 2010. Click Here
Good Nutrition Guide
Please click here to read a nutrition guide to obtain improved performance.
Gala News
The 2010 N&D Qualifying Times are now available. Link the link to see if you have qualified.
The 2010 National Qualifying Times are now available. Link the link to see if you have qualified.
The 2010 N & D 800m results can be found here
Newburn Gala Results
A fantastic effort by everyone who swam and assisted at the Gala resulted in many PBs click results
Diddy League Fixtures & Venues
Please click on the Diddy League Fixtures to see details of our fixtures on 28 Feb, 11 & 24 April. The final is on 27 June. A very competitive time trial was held on 24th January. Many thanks to Helen, Rebecca and Karyn for taking charge. The squad will be announced shortly.
New Swimwear Rules
As from 1 January 2010, all swimmers will have to comply with the new FINA Swimwear Rules.
Please remind parents and swimmers that the new ASA regulations
regarding swimwear come into force on 1st January:
1 Mens costumes must not go below the knee or above the waist;
2 Womens must not go below the knee or beyond the shoulders.
3 No zips
