NEWS BULLETINS 2012

Due to events being held at the Swimming Stadium which are out of our control, the following sessions are cancelled

Wednesday 1st February 2012

Wednesday 14th March 2012

Wednesday 21st March 2012

Latest Gala News

Oldham Seals once again showed they are unstoppable in the water, winning their last two galas in front of huge home crowds. The teams are in a commanding position with a division one win already, Fantastic.

Come along to Oldham Sports Stadium Monday 19th Sept and Monday 3rd Oct 2011 to witness the superiority of the senior team.

Seals triumphant over Chadderton in The Senior League. Oldham Seals thrashed Chadderton 3-37 on Monday 13th June 2011 to remain unbeaten and stay top of the table. Well done to everyone involved.

Oldham Seals were victorious in The Senior League at Oldham Swimming Stadium on Monday 6th June 2011.

The scores :- 33.5 - 12 win over Bury

               34.5 - 11.5 win over Swinton

This brings the tally to seven wins out of seven. Oldham Seals, new comers to this league have given themselves an excellent chance of winning the league and in doing so will break Tyldesleys 15 year reign as champions. WELL DONE EVERYONE....

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2011 - Update from Central Lancashire S&WPA Prelims

Seals swimmers competed in this year's prelims held at Broughton Pool, Salford. There were some great swims and a lot PBs by Seals swimmers. Sammy the Seal was "very pleased"!

In total the swimmers gained 92 medals: 44 Gold, 22 Silver and 26 Bronze.

Our gold medalists were:

Boys - Kyle Clegg; Harry Entwistle; Bradley Hannah; Sam Hill; Bradley Ratcliffe; Philip Whitham

Girls - Olivia Askew; Francesca Chiappe; Hannah Clegg; Nicola Farrell; Jessica Fullalove; Rebecca Lewis; Rebecca Loft; Sara Loft

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2010 Team Round-Up

Central Lancashire S&WPA Competitions

Intermediate League (Division 1): Seals were undefeated in the Intermediate league with two fine away victories at Howe Bridge and Royton before finishing the season with a win at home over newly promoted Swinton.

Results:

• Oldham 168 - Royton 143
• Oldham 167 - Howe Bridge Aces 146
• Oldham 164 - Swinton 150

Junior Jubilee League:

Seals won all three of their league galas to qualify for the Top Final at Oldham in October. In a thrilling gala, with the lead changing hands on several occasions, the result rested on the final race. Seals managed to hold off a strong Royton challenge to finish in top spot.

Result:

1. Seals (117pts)
2. Royton (110pts)
3. Radcliffe (101pts)
4. Howe Bridge Aces (89pts)

Junior League (Division 1): Following promotion to Division One, Seals put in a strong showing winning 5 of their 6 galas losing only to the eventual champions Ramsbottom in a tight away fixture in September. Seals finished runners-up.

• Oldham 58 - Bury & Elton 45
• Oldham 55 - Eccles 48
• Oldham 67 – Radcliffe 41
• Oldham 55 - Altrincham 50
• Oldham 51 – Ramsbottom 56
• Oldham 55 - Howe Bridge Aces 53

Central Lancashire S&WPA Warburton’s Age Groups

This year Seals swimmers competed in the Warburton’s gala at Broughton Pool, Salford.

Seals gold medallists were:

Boys: Harry Entwistle

Girls: Olivia Askew; Vicky Burgess; Jessica Fullalove; Sara Loft; Rhiannon Prestage

There were also some excellent personal best times, especially by boys and girls competing in the younger age groups. Many congratulations to all the swimmers.

Thanks

Stuart, John and I would like to thank all the parents for their support this year; especially for answering e-mails sent at odd hours and for ferrying the swimmers to all parts! We would also like to thank everyone who has helped out at the galas – you have all contributed to making this a successful season!

Many thanks to our coaches Lynda, Phil, Norman and Ash for all their efforts getting the right kids to the right end in the right order for the right event!

Mark Wareing, John Entwistle & Stuart Askew [Team Managers]

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