Diving and Synchro Win Awards in Hampshire
Posted on 22 Apr 2009 at 12:50 by Chris Lambert (Diving, Synchronised Swimming)
Sport Hampshire & IOW held the annual Hampshire Sports Awards at the Hampshire Rosebowl on Wednesday 25 March. The event recognised and rewarded sporting achievements throughout the county, celebrating commitment to and excellence in coaching, volunteering, participation and performance with Diving and Synchro winning awards.
Sporting Apprentices Graduate
Posted on 30 Mar 2009 at 14:17 by Chris Lambert (Disability Swimming, Synchronised Swimming)
Ninety-four top athletes from the world of aquatics – including double Olympic Gold medallist Becky Adlington – graduated from the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) on Saturday 28th March. Two athletes from the county were honoured with “Advanced Apprentice of the Year” awards.
Allison Excited by Junior Talent
Posted on 13 Mar 2009 at 12:06 by Chris Lambert (Synchronised Swimming)
Last year proved to be the most successful 12 months in Olivia Allison’s career after she competed in the 2008 Olympics with her duet partner Jenna Randall. Their performance in the Beijing Water Cube surpassed everyone’s expectations and showed the rest of the world just where British Synchro is heading.
British Synchro Swimmers Celebrate Medals in Germany
Posted on 09 Mar 2009 at 11:22 by Chris Lambert (Synchronised Swimming)
The British Synchronised Swimming team that was competing at the German Open showed their potential by claiming two bronze medals against world class competition.
Prestigious Awards for HCASA Past Presidents
Posted on 04 Sep 2008 at 23:29 by Mike Lambert (Swimming, Synchronised Swimming)
The two most pretigious awards in English swimming have both been awarded to Past Presidents of Hampshire County ASA. The Harold Fern Award and the Alfred H. Turner Award are awarded to the man and woman who have made the most outstanding contibution to swimming at National or International level. This year these awards go to
- Maragaret Bell (HCASA President, 1993)
- Mike Firmin (HCASA President, 1977 and 2000)
County Swimmers Prepare for Olympic Challenge
Posted on 09 Aug 2008 at 12:06 by Chris Lambert (Diving, Swimming, Synchronised Swimming)
Swimmers, Divers and Synchronised Swimmers from the county will be making their final preparations in Beijing today as they prepare for the challenge of their lives at the Olympic Games.
Portsmouth Northsea's Gemma Spofforth will be taking part in the 100m Backstroke tomorrow and returning to the pool for the 200m Backstroke later in the week.
Southampton based Blake Aldridge will be partnering 14-year old Tom Daley in the 10m Synchronised Diving on Monday while team-mate Stacie Powell will be taking part in the Womens event on Tuesday.
In the second week of the Games, Olivia Allison and Jenna Randall from Rushmoor will be representing Team GB in the Synchronised Duet competition.
Stacie Powell will return to the boards for her individual event (the 10m Platform) on the second Wednesday. Peter Waterfield will have to wait until Day 14 of the Games before he can take part in the Mens 10m Platform on Friday 22nd August.
Updates on the progress of the County's athletes throughout the Games can be found on the South East Region website and the British Swimming website.
Older News
Results
| 24 Jun 2009 | HCASA Annual Council Meeting | Winchester Masonic Centre |
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| 12 Oct 2008 | County Training Day | Solent University, Southampton |
| 27 Sep 2008 | HCASA Centenary Celebration Gala | Southampton |
| 17-24 Mar 2007 | FINA World Championships: Synchronised Swimming | Melbourne, Australia |
| 4 Dec 2005 | ASA Skill Level Day | HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth |
Past Events
24 Jun 2009: HCASA Annual Council Meeting
12 Oct 2008: County Training Day
27 Sep 2008: HCASA Centenary Celebration Gala
17-24 Mar 2007: FINA World Championships: Synchronised Swimming
4 Dec 2005: ASA Skill Level Day