Echo Cup news
01 Oct 2013
Latest news
Echo Cup 2013 - still awaiting updates of team swims and any disqualifications:
all individual times updated, team sheet to follow.
However I have received the disappointing news that despite
some fantastic swims on Saturday we were up against tough opposition and did
not earn enough top places to earn the points to qualify. Overall we finished
in 9th position. The points below show the teams that have qualified
and their points achieved. I would like to say a massive thank you to those
swimmers that attended either or both galas. There were some massive asks of 9
year old swimmers swimming up an age group and some swimmers that has to swim
on average 8 swims per gala due to team strengths and availability. The
behaviour poolside on Saturday also was fantastic, with all swimmers supporting
one another, keeping their area tidy and excellent behaviour, representing the
club.
We had a weaker team than I would have liked in the first
round mainly due to holidays. As most of you know we donÆt have a massive squad
compared to some other local clubs and although this sometimes gives swimmers
the opportunity to attend meets it can also go against us when facing bigger
stronger teams. The Echo Cup final is a great day out and IÆm sure you all share
my disappointment in not reaching the final.
Well done in your sterling performances. LetÆs learn from
any errors made: feedback from coaches where needed. ItÆs a great opportunity
for competing against our local peers and gaining competition experience.
A big thank you for all those parents that attended changed
plans to get swimmers there, and the poolside team for all your help.
Table showing
total points over two galas these are calculated using a formula for the two
galas each day and not just the points on the day
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Hoylake
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558 points
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Everton
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549 points
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Southport
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481 points
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Crosby
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446 points
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Garston
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406 points
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Bebington
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404 points
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Halton
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391 points
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Penguins
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389 points
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Ormskirk
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351 points
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Bootle
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151 points
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Wallasey
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150 points
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Birkenhead
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85 points
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Bridgefield
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0 points
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