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Fantastic win for Hertfordshire - Annual Masters Inter County Competition Six STAMers competed with 25 other swimmers from around Hertfordshire in a thrilling annual Masters Inter County Competition at Newmarket Leisure Centre on Sunday 21 November. With the best swimmers from all six counties in the region competing, it promised to be a highly competitive and exciting event. At the half way stage Essex was just a few points ahead of Hertfordshire, but with only 5 relay races to go and with both teams on 269 points, Herts started to nudge ahead. In the final thrilling relay only 6/100ths of a second separated the two teams; Hertfordshire won this race and the competition. The final positions and points were: 1st Hertfordshire with 296 points, 2nd Essex with 290 points, 3rd Suffolk with 252 points, 4th Norfolk with 241.5 points, 5th Bedfordshire with177.5 points and 6th Cambridgeshire with 159 points. This was Hertfordshire's Masters first win in this competition for quite a few years. Proud and delighted Herts ASA team manager, and STAM’s very own, Richard Sumner said “I've got back home and have no voice left. I don't quite know what to say except that in 25 years or more of swimming, this afternoon is up there with the best for me and I didn't even get wet!!” STAM's swimmers were Duncan Beveridge, Mark Beveridge, Janet Gardiner, Craig Kirkland, Belinda McGinley and Dave Skye. A further 25 swimmers from the region came from Bishops Stortford, Hartham, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Potters Bar, Tring and Ware. Swimmers ages in the Hertfordshire team ranged from 18 to 72 years. Well done to everyone who took part or helped. See ASA East Regions report, and Full County results National results November 2010 |
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Janet and Richard collect the cup |
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The Herts team |
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STAM hand over Herts Senior League Trophy Once again the Herts Senior League hosted by Bishop’s Stortford resulted in a great evening’s competition. Eight teams took part in a fast and thrilling event with points positions changing throughout the evening. Bishop’s Stortford were worthy winners followed by St Albans. The final positions were 1st Bishop’s Stortford 179pts, 2nd St Albans ‘A’ 156pts, 3rd Potters Bar ‘A’ 143pts, 4th Hatfield 141pts, 5th Berkhamstead 118pts, 6th Potters Bar ‘B’ 83pts, 7th Hartham 60pts and 8th St Albans ‘B’ 51pts. Thanks go to all the officials and helpers who make these events possible. Like a horde of starving vultures the STAM team headed off to a local restaurant, here a new competition evolved in the form of another long table of equally hungry customers. No-one knew who the winners were as everyone was too busy eating or talking. See Photos Full results November 2010 |
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Paula Ong receiving the HSL runners-up trophy from ASA and STAM’s Richard Sumner |
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Sarah runs London Marathon for Children with Leukaemia and raises £1,350 Spurred on by her sister’s efforts last year STAM swimmer Sarah Moore entered this year’s London Marathon. After losing 2.5 stones in weight and building up her distance training in all weathers, she managed to juggle a new job in London and increased coaching with CoStA . Entering the Milton Keynes half marathon 5 weeks prior gave her a good insight of what to do in a race - unfortunately it also gave her, her first real injury. This set Sarah’s training back, but come the big day and with the thought of the £1,350 she had so far raised, she was focussed and ready to enjoy the day. April 2011 |
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Sarah (right) pictured with her niece, children and mum, 10 minutes after the finish - well done Sarah. |
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STAM MARATHON RUNNERS GO ALL THE WAY |
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Sally’s lost wheels! With a very impressive time of 3.08 experienced runner Sally Onn was still disappointed with her run. In her own words “the first half was fine, but the wheels fell off around mile 16”. Her final time was 4 minutes slower than last year, but she had expected to come in under the 3 hours. Never mind Sally - next year. If you can run 400m without stopping, join Sally at St Albans Striders Running Club Tuesday night, on the track, when there is no swimming. April 2011 |
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Aerial shot of Sally |
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STAM Social Tri a success Despite weather forecasts, Saturday 14th was a glorious day. The sun shone brightly at 7am and after a 1500m, or more, swim we were all set for Craig’s special breakfast. Back at Janet’s for 10am and the bike stage, we were joined by more STAMers. 18 miles later after taking in the sights of Childwick Green, Rothamstead, the Nicky Line and Buncefield, our happy bunch came back for a well deserved lunch ready for the 6 mile walk. Avoiding low flying aircraft we made it back for a great BBQ - thanks everyone. See Photos May 2011 |
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Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen Swims with STAM STAM were delighted that Karlyn, multiple world record holding masters swimmer and instructor, took the opportunity to swim with them on two of their sessions. Karlyn runs highly successful swim technique clinics worldwide and hosts over 70 clinic and camps every year. Find out more May 2011 |
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Karlyn (centre) with STAM |
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ASA National Champions - Long Course (50m) Masters Leeds, 17 - 19 June 2011 There was a real medal haul for the five swimmers from STAM competing in this year’s championships. Top left clockwise Mark Beveridge, Neil Culley, Duncan Beveridge, Steve Adams, Craig Kirkland |
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Duncan Beveridge had a fantastic weekend winning Gold in the 50m Breaststroke and Silver in both the 100m Breaststroke and the 50m Fly. Steve Adams’ first long course event resulted in Silver in both the 50m and the 100m Backstroke, and a Bronze in the 100m Freestyle. Neil Culley won Bronze in the 100m Freestyle. The five triumphed in the men’s 200+age group relays. Steve, Duncan, Mark and Neil won Gold in the 200m Medley Relay, 8 seconds ahead of second place Hemel Hempstead, and Craig, Neil, Mark and Duncan won Gold in the 200m Freestyle Relay, 7 seconds ahead of second place Hemel Hempstead. Full results. June 2011 |
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STAM’s MEDAL HAUL FOR JUNE On Sat 25 June, STAM excelled themselves winning the Herts ASA Masters County Championships at The Venue, Borehamwood, retaining the McMullen Masters club Trophy for the 6th year running. STAM’s total medal win was Gold 39, Silver 22 and Bronze 16. Gold medal stars were Janet Gardiner and Neil Culley who won all their 5 events. Proud coach Josie Hoare collected the trophy after watching her swimmers compete successfully as individuals and as a great team. |
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Richard and Josie have a tug of war over the McMullen trophy |
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STAM Retain Aylesbury Interclub Gala Trophy - Sat 3 Sep Five teams competed In this year’s competition - South Beds, Windrush (Witney), ADSC (Aylesbury), Amersham and STAM (ST Albans) Full results. Sep 2011 |
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Left: Ann O’Keeffe collects the trophy for STAM |
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Right: The STAM team with coach Josie Hoare |
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ASA National Championships Short Course (25m) Sheffield - 28,29,30 October Duncan Beveridge proved himself a worthy National swimmer with 2 Silvers in the 50m and 100m BR, and a Bronze in the 200m BR Full results. October 2011 |
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Herts Senior League - Sat 26 Nov Bishop’s Stortford College Another great evening at this fast paced event saw STAM A team take second place behind Bishop Stortford A team. STAM B came a respectable 7th. Altogether nine teams took part. Thanks as usual go to all the officials and helpers who make these events possible. Full results November 2011 |
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Inter Counties Nationals and East Region Championships Well done to all the swimmers in the Herts team who took a well deserved 1st place in the East Region competition on Sunday 20 Nov. STAM swimmers were Janet Gardiner, Steve Adams, Duncan Beveridge and Craig Kirkland Full results
Herts performed very well overall in the National results coming 8th out of 33 counties Full results November 2011 |
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Regional Championships Open East Region - Sat 1 October Steve Adams had a great swim taking 3 Golds in the 50m BK, 100m FR and 100m BK and 1 Silver in the 50m FR. Full results. October 2011 |