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Northgate Swimmers Raise £590 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Two Northgate members Jaya Ellis-Perks and Becky Hawthorn, both members of William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, recently attended an open day to see how the money they raised during 2009 has helped the Teenage Cancer Trust open a specialist unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Together the two young swimmers organised and then completed a sponsored 3 miles swim. They supplemented that with money raised by Northgate parents completing the Bridgnorth Walk and then again with Jaya and Becky collecting money at the Christmas Trophy Relay gala in December. In total they raised £590.
The picture above shows Jaya and Becky handing over a cheque to the Teenage Cancer Trust in one of the 'chill out' spaces for patients in the new facility.
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Youngest Ever Swimmer Achieves 100 x 100’s - 16/01/10
Aaran Darley swam his way into the Northgate record books today by becoming the youngest ever swimmer to succeed in completing the annual 100 x 100’s challenge. This was an amazing achievement for Aaran who showed great guts and determination throughout the event. It was also amazing to see Aaran swim the final 2,000 meters without a single stop for a drink since he was determined to stay on the 1:30 minute repetition time. Robbie Ross completed the 100 also and stayed well on the heels of Nick Thacker, who completes the successful trio, throughout this gruelling endurance event. Other Northgate swimmers competing in the 100 x 100’s were Joe Thacker, Rob Hughes, Becky Hawthorn and Chrissie Jones.
Also in the pool were swimmers attempting the 50 x 100’s challenge. This is swam on a 1:45 minute repetition rate. Jess Jones swam strongly throughout and completed the 50 looking very fresh. On Jess’s heels was Jack Sanders and in the other lane was Matt Griffiths, closely followed by Alex Barker. All four swam well and completed the challenge.
Other swimmers attempting the 50 x 100’s event were Emma Hudson, Hollie George, Sophie Blakstad, Emily Rutter, Joseph Hadley, Connie Sanders, James Morgan, Kattie Hawthorn and Jack Darley, who swam really well in his first attempt.
A big WELL DONE to all who participated!!
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Jacob’s Special Award - January 2010
Northgate’s Jacob Laybourne has been selected to represent the sport of swimming as a UK School Games Champion Ambassador. The Champion Ambassador programme honours the outstanding performers from the UK Schools Games on an annual basis and ensures that they become patrons of the Games, playing an active role in it’s future development. The award is in recognition for Jacob’s gold medals in the 200 fly and 400 free at the 2009 UK Schools Games. Jacob’s name gets added to a pretty impressive list of some of the UK’s leading sporting talent including double Olympic gold medalist Eleanor Simmonds.
The UK Schools Games Champion Ambassadors are rapidly becoming the new generation of the UK’s sporting elite, competing on the European and World stage not only at Junior but also Senior level.
During 2010 the Champion Ambassadors will attend a reception hosted by UK School Games presedent Richard Carborn MP and also have mentored training by the Youth Sport Trust, who’s vice president is Duncan Goodhew. Attendance at the UK Schools Games in September will also be in Jacob’s diary.
A big “Well Done” goes to Jacob from all his friends at Northgate on this tremendous achievement.
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