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We Are Doncaster Dartes
We are Doncaster Dartes, the town's Elite Swimming Training Scheme and traditionally one of the top 4 squads in Yorkshire Swimming. In association with Doncaster's swimming clubs, we provide the high performance training and top class, professional swim coaching required to succeed at the very highest level.
Our objective is to provide Doncaster's ambitious swimmers with the Environment, the Skills, and the Coaching Support required to reach the top in British Swimming.
Headlines and Site Updates
Guess Who? - Revealed
25 Jan:
We squeezed in a few photos during land training on Saturday morning, including a slightly different Guess Who?
Well today is the day we reveal who the phantom skipper was.
It wasn't
Gillian Clarke (Arm)
we just need this for the Animal Squad.
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The Numbers Keep on Rising
24 Jan:
We've won Most Improved Club twice in 3 years at Yorkshire Champs, but how are things looking for 2012?
All the entries are in and counted, so let's take a look how the numbers compare.
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Club Visit Number 3½: Thorne Tigers
22 Jan:
We have a few relatively quiet weeks before Yorkshire Champs kick in so thought we'd squeeze in a few club visits.
You've heard about 2, but we popped to Thorne with Coach Sarah today.
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Guess Who - A bit different
21 Jan:
This morning, hot off the presses, we have a very special Guess Who?
Just who is it we caught during land training, and what is she doing? Pop back later to find out and see more.
Double Header Weekend Pt1
21 Jan:
Last weekend all our squads were represented at the Harrogate Janus meet.
There were plenty of medals won, but the on-form
Katie Pendlebury (Ros)
seemed to be collecting more than most.
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Club Visit Number 2
18 Jan:
With Hall Cross closed, what better opportunity for two of our coaches to pop across to Dearne Valley for another club visit of 2012.
With DV Coach Chris keen to develop the club and its pathways to Dartes, Andrew and Dave were happy to pass on their experience.
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Results Archive updated
16 Dec:
Fun at the Derby meet as
Jamie Clarke (Arm)
joins the 2012 National Squad for 100m Backstroke.
Jarvis Parkinson (Arm)
adds another 4 NQT to his summer schedule.
Many more get close.
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Guess who the girls found!
15 Jan:
Our first double meet weekend of 2012 saw Phase 5 at the City of Derby level 1 against many Olympic hopefuls (inc. Liam Tancock).
JDS and Phase 4 travelled to Harrogate in search of Yorkshire times.
We have a few photos, but if you have any more let us have them.
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The Postman Delivers
13 Jan:
The observant among you would have noticed the absence of
Max Litchfield (Spa)
from the training lanes a week ago.
He was enjoying a week at Millfield School on a level 3 England Talent Camp.
We asked him to tell you all about it.
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The Boys Takeover 2x800 (updated!)
12 Jan:
With
Georgia Stead (Adw)
and
Georgia Wright (Arm)
moved up to Phase 5, last night's 2x800m test was one for the boys.
Josh Reasbeck (Edl)
rose to the occasion to knock over 1min off his previous best.
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Announcements
Fundraising Race Night
4 Feb:
A different kind of racing for all the family at Upton Rugby Club (WF9 1DA).
We're hosting our very first, fun-packed, race night. The evening starts at 7pm and tickets are £2.50 which includes pie&peas. This is one you don't want to miss.
Get your tickets now.
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Any Old Pennies (Bad Pennies Welcome)
We know most of you are only too happy to be rid of your coppers, so we're starting a service to take them off your hands.
It all adds up folks, the latest loose change total stands at £78.71, so keep your collections running.
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Clothes/Toy Collection
Feb:
Our recycling project continues in the new year.
We are collecting printer cartridges, bedding, pairs of shoes, soft toys and of course clothes.
Recycling bags are available from Donna if you don't already have one.
News from Doncaster's Clubs
Sheffield & District Champs
10 Jan:
A hat-trick of Breaststroke Gold medals for
Harry Butterworth (Adw)
at the ever popular Sheffield and District Championships.
Doncaster's 3 clubs returned East with a treasure trove of medals.
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Looking Towards 2012 in PTL
8 Dec:
With a restructured
PTL
for 2012, we set one of our reporters the task of summing up the changes before the new year arrives.
Just 10 teams are set to compete and half of them are from Doncaster!
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Pride of Doncaster Sporting Hero
27 Oct:
Adwick Head Coach Neil Stephenson was awarded the Pride of Doncaster Sporting Hero Award for his services to his club on Thursday night.
Well deserved recognition for all his hard work.
On behalf of all involved in Doncaster Swimming - well done Neil!
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DMasa Champs Day 1
16 Oct:
Today is day 2 of DMasa Met Champs, but last week was quite an exciting afternoon too.
Here's our guest reporter from the day to tell you all about it and how our swimmers fared in Doncaster's premier club meet.
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Armthorpe juggernaut rolls on
3 Oct:
The Armthorpe juggernaut rolls on in PTL Div 1.
Three league wins out of three for the Kingfishers, with Adwick once again marking them closerly.
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Swimtastic Top Teacher
27 Sep:
Adwick Head Coach Neil Stephenson has been shortlisted for the ASA Swimtastic Top Teacher award.
A fantastic achievement and well deserved Coach Neil, well done.
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