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News Item... 29th January 2012
Zac & Faye Take Top Awards
The Barking & Dagenham Redfins Trophy Gala on Saturday 28th January 2012 saw Zac Mashford and Faye Brumby named as Top Boy & Top Girl for the whole gala. Both had a long night competing in many events, notably both swam the 200 IM with Zac also swimming the 200 Free and Back. Faye bravely took on the 200 Fly and finished a brilliant 2nd.
RADS had nearly 60 swimmers competing, finishing 2nd overall after some excellent performances from both young and old.
For the full report click here.
Zac Mashford & Faye Brumby
with their awards |
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News Item... 18th January 2012
British Gas Masters and Senior Age Group Championships Moves to Sheffield
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News Item... 13th January 2012
RADS Membership Fees Now Due
RADS annual membership fee is now due. The fees for 2012 are as follows:
RADS Individual Membership - £30
RADS Family Membership - £80
Can you please ensure that the membership fees are paid by Thursday 10th February. Click the document below for the letter to members:-
Annual Fees Letter to Members
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News Item... 16th December 2011
Junior Squad T20 Results
Over the month of December, the Junior Squad have been completing their T20 assessments. The results are shown in the document below:-
Junior Squad - T20 Results
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Masters news Item... 18th November 2011
European Record for Eileen!
Well done to RADS masters swimmer Eileen Luther who was part of the Sussex Martlets team which set a new European record of 11.30.70 in the 240-279yrs 800m freestyle at the 2011 GB Masters held at Ponds Forge Sheffield over three days (28th to 30th October).
Anthony Gimson, Eileen Luther, Claire Willison and Stephen Braine |
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Masters news Item... 25th October 2011Masters Inter-Counties Gala Team Selection
Congratulations to the following RADS masters swimmers have been selected to swim for Essex in the Masters Inter-Counties on November 20th 2011 at Newmarket:-
Geoff Baker
Peter Rae
Matt Ricketts
Jade Perry
Dean Brumby
Steve Dimmick
Phil Harper
Walter Gerrard
Louise Parsons
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News Item... 13th October 2011
RADS Win Top Honours at Rochford District Sports Awards
RADS members won three of the top awards at the 2011 Rochford & District Sports awards held at The Mill Hall Rayleigh on 13th October 2011.
RADS head coach Doug Drake won the Services to Sport award, having coached for over 25 years, and Jo-Jo Cranfield won the Disability Sports Personality of the Year award. Finally, the top award of the evening went to RADS Masters swimmer Phil Harper, who scooped the Sports Personality of the Year award. After being presented with his award, 66-year-old Phil said: “I was so surprised to win, it just goes to show that age is no barrier when it comes to sport. You just have to have the motivation and ambition to achieve your goals.”
Phil Harper & Doug Drake receiving their awards |
Phil Harper, Doug Drake & Jo-Jo Cranfield line up with the other winners |
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