Alsager Bridgestone ASC is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the improvement and progress of competitive swimming. We aim to encourage and develop good sportsmanship, individual integrity, team spirit and provide an environment in which swimmers can realise their full potential at all levels.
On the 27th February 2008 Alsager Bridgestone was awarded Swim 21 accrediation at development level
Accreditation by the A.S.A to the Swim 21 quality standard recognises Alsager Swimming Club offer high standards and excellence at development level.
The A.S.A introduced Swim 21 as a planning tool, based on the principles of Long Term Athlete Development to enable clubs to help athletes, teachers, coaches and administrators to achieve their full potential. It focuses particularly on the needs of athletes - striving to provide them with the best possible support and environment.
The accreditation has been made possible by the dedication, hard work and teamspirit of those involved from the swimmers and their parents to the associated members, supporters, Committee & Coaching Team.
Well done and a BIG thank you to all those who have helped with the accreditation process!
Sue Price
(Chair Person)
This year's North West Regional Championships took place in the new 50m pool in Picton, Liverpool, on the 3rd & 4th May. Three swimmers from Alsager Bridgestone ASC met the tough qualifying times and represented the club - Gary Johnson, Steve Owen and James Owen.
The Alsager swimmers set an early pace as, in the first race, 50m butterfly; Gary Johnson beat all the odds to claim an impressive 1st place with a new club record time of 26.95sec. Steve Owen swam brilliantly to achieve 3rd in 28.03 sec. and James Owen achieved 8th in the Men's 15/16 age group and made the finals with a time of 29.32sec.
Alsager's lads raced against the top clubs from around the North West such as Isle of Man, Stockport, Liverpool, Oldham, Wirral, Bolton and Preston.
In the Men's 100m Butterfly Club Captain, Gary Johnson, achieved a fantastic 3rd place in a time of 1.01sec. James Owen qualified for another final in the 15/16, 50m freestyle. He swam superbly and claimed 7th position.
In the final event of the day Steve Owen and Gary Johnson were determined to leave their mark - picking up 4th and a 5th positions in the men's open 50m freestyle.
The total tally at the end of the weekend was one 1st and one 2nd place and two 3rd places.
All at Alsager Bridgestone Swimming Club are proud of their achievements and Head Coach Mike Barnes summed up everybody's thoughts when he stated: What these swimmers have achieved is phenomenal. It is an honour to be at the regionals and I'm proud to be their Head Coach!
If you would like a free trial at Alsager Bridgestone ASC then you should contact club Chairperson- Sue Price on 01270 883054 or email at chair@alsagerbridgestone.co.uk.