Waterborn News

Birthdays – September, October and November

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Congratulations to the following swimmers who celebrated their birthdays!

September

Kirsten Anderson, Jessica Botes, Martin Deacon, Paige Derbyshire, Nicole Harris, Caitlin Jacinto, Sabrina Kaszechki, Courtney Macfarlane, Seif Omar, Amber-Paige Saunders, Christopher Slaghuis, Cheyenne Smith, Brent Szurdoki, Kayleigh Trainer, Jenna Van Niekerk, Emil van Wyk

October

Alano Conradie, Ashleigh Solomon, Tracy-Lee Young, Daniel Anderson, Lauren Barnard, Jean Basson, Christopher Brill, Hylton Collinson, Morgan Cordier, Richard Ellis, Chanel Johnston, Christian Kanwischer, Andrew Karnstedt, Kelly van den Heever

November

Dalia Soloman, Alison Basel, Melissa Bethke, Hannah Dean, Keelan Fuller, James Geldenhuys, Luca Kaszechki, Julie Langley, Kirsty Mc Lauchlan, Jessica van As

Coaches Corner – November 2011

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“In order to predict the future, you need to create it” – Peter Drucker (Management Consultant).

In a world which swings between less is more, and more is better than less; I feel like the more I concentrate on less, the more I feel like less is more.

I’ve a long held belief that hard work is never wasted, but am always surprised by how much hard work is required to rid ourselves of the wastefulness which we incorporate into our environment every day.

After the past few months, I feel like Waterborn is being re-created. Not that change was needed in any traditional way, but that a unique opportunity to change is now being presented. Each new day offers the possibility to change things for the better.

I had almost forgotten that an earlier mantra of mine was “things may never be perfect, but they just keep getting better”. Well, right now Waterborn feels like the right place to be, especially if you’re open to change and opportunity.

November is the silly season in Joburg, and the silliest issues present themselves daily as exhausted Joburgers feel entitled to eratic behaviour. South Africa as ever, is a challenging place to live given the inherent insecurity associated with the general lack of planning and pervasive indecision. The culture as an individual is an emotional yo-yo.

But whilst the broader environment teases and frustrates, consider a pre-determined future in which your immediate environment fosters and encourages improved focus, positive attitudes and mutual support for shared goals.

After 15 years of coaching, I am excited by the drive and commitment prevalent at Waterborn. Swimmers and parents have embraced the current environment and swimmers especially have demonstrated their adaptability and motivation to improve.

Waterborners cannot be labelled fence-sitters. Idle in the middle of the lane and someone will swim over you. In my experience I have not observed people who are unsure of themselves become champions. It is true that not everyone will win the gold medal, but champions evolve every day, working hard to develop successful habits.

DREAM, BELIEVE, PRACTICE, CONDITION, REHEARSE, CELEBRATE… make successful processes integral to your being… even if it means having to continually source new energy.

Swimmers swim slowly because it’s easier than swimming fast.

All this sound a trifle serious? Maybe, but isn’t becoming a champion serious fun?

Just ask John Mitchell and the Golden Lions.

PETER

Congratulations!

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Jarryd Baxter  – Junior Victor Lodorum at KZN Seagulls  Winter SC Champs 2011

Congratulations Peter!

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Telkom Swimming SA Annual Aquatic Awards – Saturday, 12th November

“The Telkom Swimming SA Annual Aquatics Awards is a highlight on the national sports calendar, and we are delighted to honour our swim stars, coaches, officials and other members of the aquatics community who give so generously of their time in the interest of taking the sport to new heights,” said Swimming SA President Jace Naidoo.

Peter Williams received the award for the Coach of The Year for Youth / Junior Athletes.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Peter!

Your Waterborn team of swimmers, parents, coaches and administration staff are very proud of you – an outstanding achievement!

Congratulations!

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Samantha Young represented Gauteng at SA Games, which was held in Polokwane, from the 4th to the 6th of October.

Her results were as follows:

Gold for 400 Free
Silver for 200 Free
Bronze for Individual Medley
Gold for 4 x 50 Free Relay

Congratulations!

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Biathle World Champsionships held in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sabrina Favini Takes Silver for South Africa.

Sabrina Favini represented South Africa in the 13th UIPM World Biathle Championships which took place in Sofia Bulgaria on the 25 September 2011, with 16 countries participating.
Sabrina took part in the Youth E category for girls 10 years. She came in second place and received the silver medal, she also received a gold medal with another two of her team mates for the team event in Youth E category.

ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2010/2011 SEASON

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Rosebank Bowling Club – Sunday 4 September 2011

MOST IMPROVED GIRLS

UNDER 8:  Grace Hudson
UNDER 10:  Emma Tarr
UNDER 12:  Amber-Paige Saunders
UNDER 14:  Alison Basel

MOST IMPROVED BOYS

UNDER 8:  Armaan Singh (absent from prizegiving)
UNDER 10:  Mikhail Hassim
UNDER 12:  Jarryd Baxter
UNDER 14:  Keelan Fuller

MOST IMPROVED

BREAST JUNIOR:

Francois Boshoff Award  (sponsored by the Langley family): Jeanri Buys

BREAST SENIOR:

Claire Lane Trophy: Paige Derbyshire (absent from prizegiving)

BACK JUNIOR:

Teagynne Wilson

BACK SENIOR:

Kelly Caitlin-Brown Trophy: Sabrina Kaszechki

IM JUNIOR:

Jon Jon Brown Trophy: Kyle van Niekerk

IM SENIOR:

Everitt Family Trophy: Kirsty McLauchlan

FREE JUNIOR:

Domink Meichtry Trophy: Rais Hassim

FREE SENIOR:

Schwendenwein Trophy: Luca Kaszechki

FLY JUNIOR:

MJ Buys

FLY SENIOR:

Basson Trophy: Danica McWilliam

SPIRIT OF THE SQUAD AWARD

RANDBURG:

Tracy-Lee Young

BRIGHTWATER COMMONS:

Sarah-Jayne du Plessis (absent from prizegiving)

BEST WATERBORN PERFORMERS 2010/2011 SEASON
All trophies sponsored by the Young Family

NATIONAL LEVEL 1:

Katie Beavon

NATIONAL LEVEL 2:

Elke van der Walt

NATIONAL LEVEL 3:

Mathys Goosen (absent from prizegiving)

SENIOR A NATIONALS:

Dylan Bosch

BRIGHTWATER COMMONS SPECIAL AWARDS

TRAINER OF THE YEAR – GIRLS:

Helen Wertheim-Aymes

TRAINER OF THE YEAR – BOYS:

Jason Zebert

MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER OF THE YEAR:

Claire Wiggan

SQUAD SWIM OF THE SEASON:

Dayen Wilson

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD –  “A SPECIAL MOMENT” “WATERBORN  MAKES  HISTORY”

CGA LC Championships: December 2010

Male Open: 50 m  Butterfly Final – all 8 swimmers were Waterborn:
Neil Watson, Dylan Bosch,  Kyle Baxter, Kyle MacMillan, Heinrich Schoeman,  James Verhagen, Greg Stojakovic and Dylan MacMillan

HIGHEST POINTS
Trophies issued to swimmers who train at Waterborn

THE WILLIAMS TROPHY:

Dylan Bosch – 818 – 200 Fly 1:59.21  at Telkom  SA National Aquatic Champs 2011

THE ELLIS TROPHY:

Neil Watson – 794 – 100 Free 50.64 at SA International Invitational,  PE, January 2011 (absent from prizegiving)

THE LITTLE HIGHEST POINT AWARD:

Ricky Ellis – 785 – 100 Back 56.29 at EP Aquabear Spring Gala September  2010

SPECIAL COACHING AWARDS

BEST RELAY SWIM:

Boys 14 & Under Level 3 Nationals 2011
Keelan Fuller, Brent Szurdoki, Darren Britz, Mathys Goosen and  Kyle van Niekerk

BEST  SWIM AT NATIONAL LEVEL 1, 2 , 3 OR SENIORS:

Mathys Goosen (absent from prizegiving)

ESPRIT DE CORPS:

Heinrich Schoeman

BEST SWIM OF THE SEASON:

Brent Szurdoki

LEADERSHIP AWARD:

Justine MacFarlane (absent from prizegiving)

TOP TRAINER:

Kyle Baxter