WHITCHURCH WASPS NEWS
Here you can find all the lastest news about the Whitchurch Wasps, if you have anything of interest please contact Lindsey Reid. You can also find press cuttings here >>
4th July - Wasps Medal Winning Relay Teams
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26th May 2010 - Wasps Shine at County Sprints
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26th May 2010 - Wasps Coaches Gain Qualification
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26th May 2010 - Wasps Race Ahead at Shropshire Schools Gala
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1st May 2010 - Wasps Swim to Success
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1st March 2010
- Junior County Call Up Read more >>
1st March 2010
- Whitchurch Swimmers Strike Gold at Counties Read more >>
20th December 2009
- Jamie Taylor Hangs Up his LegskinsRead more >>
12th December 2009
- Wasps Lift President's Cup Read more >>
5th December 2009
- Wasps Win Top TeamRead more >>
29th November 2009
- Record Breakers at Club ChampionshipsRead more >>
18th November 2009
- National Arena Swimming League Round 2Read more >>
10th November 2009
- Wasps in ActionRead more >>
19th October 2009
- Wasps swim at National Inter County CompetitionRead more >>
4th October 2009
- Round One of the Arena National Swimming LeagueRead more >>
18th September 2009
- Wasps Get County Call UpRead more >>
28th August 2009
- Midland Winter Championships QualifiersRead more >>
21st August 2009
- Joe Evans wins national titleRead more >>
1st July 2009
- Wasps Summer BarbequeRead more >>
20th June 2009
- Final Crusader Gala … could we win the League?Read more >>
14th June 2009
- Annabel and James take Ickle People Gala by StormRead more >>
15th May 2009
- Joe Evans Goes to World ChampionshipsRead more >>
13th May 2009
- Wasps Qualify for Inter County GalaRead more >>
19th April 2009
- James Cook gets County Call UpRead more >>
19th April 2009
- Robert Flack selected for GB TeamRead more >>
18th April 2009
- Wasps are winning again...Read more >>
4th April 2009
- Shrewsbury Open GalaRead more >>
29th March 2009
- Golden Girls Unbeatable at County ChampionshipsRead more >>
29th March 2009
- County Championships - Weekend 3 Sprints and RelaysRead more >>
23rd March 2009
- Wasps Break Records at Chester and District Schopols GalaRead more >>
16th March 2009
- County Championships - Weekend 2Read more >>
15th March 2009
- Wasps Shine at Swim RunRead more >>
2nd March 2009
- Flying Start to the County ChampionshipsRead more >>
February 2009
- Wasps are Runners Up in Crusader Round 2Read more >>
February 2009
- Bryony's County DebutRead more >>
February 2009
- Open Gala SuccessesRead more >>
15th December 2008
- National Swimming League FinalRead more >>
Record Breaking Swimming at the Club Championships
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23rd November 2008
- Wasps Girls are North West Schools' ChampionsRead more >>
22nd November 2008
- Wasps Win the Deva LeagueRead more >>
18th November 2008
- Wrexham Open Meet Report and PhotosRead more >>
13th October 2008
- Wasps Are Winners Once Again...Read more >>
11th October 2008
- Wasps Get County Call Up
Well done to
Wasps swimmers, Joe Evans, Charlotte Archdeacon and Bryony Archdeacon
who have been selected for the Shropshire County swimming team
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29th September 2008
- Wasps do the Double
If we thought winning the
first Deva gala was a fluke, the swimmers proved us wrong with an even more
impressive result on Saturday at Winsford.... Read more >>
Survival of the
fittest…
Well done to the 14 Wasps swimmers who recently followed
the ASA Personal Survival skills course and passed both Level One and Level Two.Read more >>
11th September 2008 - Wasps season off to a flying start.
It was the kind of start to the season that most
professional football managers can only dream of... Read more >>
8th July 2008 - Whitchurch Wasp Wins Triple Crown
Whitchurch Wasps girls Captain, 15 year old Charlotte Archdeacon was confirmed as the Shropshire backstroke queen as she became the 50m County Champion, adding to her 200m and 100m titles which she won earlier this year. Read more >>
6th Mar 2008 - County Records Stung by Wasps
Whitchurch Wasps once again demonstrated their winning ways at the Shropshire County Age Group Championships by smashing two county backstroke records in one weekend. Read more >>
5th Mar 2008 - Updated Wasp League Table – Feb 2008
Following the first weekend of the County Championships - February saw the Wasps reach their highest ever points total. Read more >>
20th Feb 2008 - Wasps Smash Records at 2008 County Championships
The 2008 Shropshire County swimming Championships kicked off last weekend, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February, at Market Drayton Swimming Pool. Read more >>
5th Feb 2008 - Updated Wasp League Table – Competition within the Wasps is buzzing
Following the recent Open Gala at Liverpool, as well as the Crusader League Gala at Crewe – January has seen a number of swimmers – setting new Club records and notching up the points and climbing up the League Tables. .Read more >>
22nd Jan 2008 - Wasps Shine at Liverpool
The Wasps finished 13th, out of 29 Clubs, competing at last weekends prestigious Liverpool Open Meet. Read more >>
14th Jan 2008 - Updated Wasp League Table – Competition Hots Up
Competition within the Wasps is most definitely hotting up. Following the recent Open Galas at Wolverhampton and Millfield, as well as the Clubs time trials – December has seen a number of swimmers climbing up the League Tables. Read more >>
19th Dec 2007 - Elliot Hughes Wins Gold at Millfield Level 1 Open gala
Young Wasps swimmer, Elliot Hughes, attended the Plymouth Leander Level 1 Long Course Open Meet at Millfields School, near Glastonbury over the weekend 15/16th December. Read more >>
18th Dec 2007 - Wasps New Tracksuits
The Whitchurch Wasps have today unveiled their new "Super Pos" tracksuit. These can be worn to Swim training, Land training, Galas & Tescos!!! Read more >>
17th Dec 2007 - Wasps New Sponsorship Deal
The Club is delighted to announce, a Corporate Sponsorship deal, with Shrewsbury based Independent Financial Advisers - Gee & Company. Read more >>
3rd Dec 2007 - Wasps Launch Age Related League Tables
The Wasps have today published their first ever age related league tables. Read more >>
3rd Dec 2007 - Wasps Buzz at Stafford Apex Open Gala
A Wasps Junior team were on fire with speed at last weekends Stafford Apex Level 2 Gala, held at the Central Baths in Wolverhampton. Read more >>
24th Nov 2007 - Wasps Qualify for National Final
Wasp swimmers Robert Flack, Joe Evans and Bryony Archdeacon have qualified to represent the West Midlands at the National Schools Biathlon Final in Bath next February.
Both Robert and Joe came first in their age groups with Joe winning both the swim and the run. Robert won his run and came second in the swim. Bryony was 3rd in both the swim and the run and came third overall. [end]
20th Nov 2007 - Young Wasps Buzz at Club Championships
The Wasps under 11s descended upon Market Drayton last Sunday, for the second Sunday in succession. Read more >>
15th Nov 2007 - Wasps Swim 21 Revalidation
It has now been a full year since Whitchurch Wasps received Swim 21 accreditation. Read more >>
11th Nov 2007 - Club Championships Results
Last weekend all roads led to Market Drayton – for the 2007 Wasps Club Championships. Read more >>
4th Nov 2007 - 2007 Club Championship Fervour
The 2007 Club Championships spring into action over the next three weekends. The scent of medals is definitely in the air – and everyone will be competing for the prestigious Gold Cup – for the overall winner of the most Gold medals. Read more >>
4th Nov 2007 - Rachel Hares Wins Gold at ASA Masters Championships
Rachel Hares stormed to victory in the breaststroke at the ASA Masters Championships at Sheffield last month. Against tough opposition she won both her age group and the national title in the 50m race with a time of 34.28 and won the 200m gold in her age group and was runner up overall in a stunning time of 2:45.07. She also competed in the 100IM where she was 4th and the 200IM where she was 5th. Well Done! [END]
4th Oct 2007 - Charlotte Archdeacon Called Up by County
Whitchurch Wasps Girls Club Captain, Charlotte Archdeacon, has been selected to swim for Shropshire County at the 50m Ponds Forge Pool in Sheffield on the 21st October. [END]
1st Oct 2007 - John Woodrow Junior Challenge
Sunday 30th September saw a very young Whitchurch Junior team – take on the might of four Manchester inner City Clubs, in this prestigious annual junior relay challenge. Read more >>
30th Sep 2007 - Deva Opposition Fly White Flag
On Saturday 29th September the Wasps finally came of age in Round Two of the Deva League. Read more >>
30th Sep 2007 - Wasps Water Polo Season Kicks Off
Last Friday – Whitchurch Pool - saw the Whitchurch Warriors being narrowly narrowly defeated by the Ellesmere Raiders. Read more >>
21st Sep 2007 - Wasps Return Triumph
Round One of this years Deva League should have been declared a technical knockout, after the first few events. Read more >>
15th Sep 2007 - Wasps sign affiliate programme with swimshop.co.uk
The Club announce a new affiliate retail programme with www.swimshop.co.uk. Swimshop is Europe’s largest specialist distributor of competitive swimwear and related accessories and is the UK’s leading seller of swimming products.
By linking to swimshops website from our club website, the club will receive 10% of everything you spend. It won’t cost you a penny more but will bring much valued funds into the clubs
Remember we also have affiliate programmes with Rapidinsure.co.uk and amazon.co.uk. [END]
9th Jul 2007 - Wasps Lift Millenium Cup
Last Saturday the Wasps under 12s team beat both Newport and Madeley Court to win the Millenium Junior Relay Cup for the first ever time. Read more >>
2nd Jul 2007 - Wasps Finish Overall 2nd in crusader League
The Wasps completed the Crusader 2007 League season at Newcastle on Saturday 16th June by coming 3rd and finishing second overall – ahead of both Newport and Newcastle. For full excel results click here >> [END]
2nd Jul 2007 - Chester Junior Gala
Out of 32 individual events we won 25 and we were victorious in 12 out of 12 relays. We dominated proceedings from start to finish and left Chester’s A & B teams and Winsford for dust. Read more >>
20th Jun 2007 - Wasps 1 & 2 Changes
The Club announces that it has made some changes to Wasp 1 & 2 criteria, in order to bring them more into line with the Shropshire County and Midland District qualification benchmarks. Read more >>
18th Jun 2007 - Wasps Announce New Captains
At the recent AGM the Club announced that Charlotte Archdeacon and Philip Austin have been appointed as the respective girls and boys team captains. It was considered that both swimmers were best placed to inspire those around them with their ambition and "lead from the front" results. [END]
11th Apr 2007 - Wasps Smash Last Years County Medal Tally
For anyone seeking proof - that the Wasps have come on leaps and bounds, over the last 12 months – they need look no further than the final medal table from this years County Championships. Read more >>
2nd Apr 2007 - Wasps sprint to victory...
At the final weekend of the county championships Whitchurch Wasps excelled again winning 18 medals in the sprints and relays. Read more >>
18th Mar 2007 - Shropshire County Championships – Day 3 & 4 Results
Over the weekend of the 10th & 11th March the Wasps continued to notch up their medal tally at the Shropshire County Swimming Championships. Read more >>
2nd Mar 2007 - Wasps Crowned King & Queen of Shropshire
The 2007 Shropshire County Championships began last weekend with the doors to Market Drayton Swimming Pool being officially opened at 8.45am. Read more >>
8th Feb 2007 - Wasps Storm to Second in Crusader League Gala
At a packed Whitchurch Pool on Saturday 4th February our swimmers took on the might of Oakengates, Newport and Newcastle – in Round 2 of the Crusader League. Read more >>
29th Jan 2007 - Wasps Achieve Swim 21 Accreditation
On the 29th January 2007 the Club received Silver Standard Swim 21 Accreditation at Skill Development Level. Commenting on this achievement the Regional Director of the ASA commented "This is a wonderful achievement and on behalf of the Region I would like to congratulate you for your efforts in attaining this accreditation. Clearly a great deal of hard work has gone into the process and this is reflected throughout your Evidence File". [end]
11th Jan 2007 - Charlotte Archdeacon Dominates Crystal Open Meet
At the Crystal Open Meet, leading Wasp Charlotte Archdeacon, won an amazing three first and two second places. In so doing she achieved three Midland District Qualifying Times in the 13/14 girls 100m Freestyle (1:05.57); the 200m Backstroke (2:33.36); and the 200m IM (2:36.11). [end]
19th Dec 2006 - Lane Qualification – Changes to Criteria
Following on from the recent announcement of changes to the Wasp 1 challenges - overall Lane Qualification criteria has now been reviewed. Read more >>
18th Dec 2006 - Wasps Launch New Log Book
The Club has today launched a new bespoke log book for all swimmers to record their own goals and progress in the club. Read more >>
22nd Nov 2006 - Wasps 1 Challenge Changes
After much discussion and deliberation we have taken the decision to make a few alterations / clarifications & improvements to the Wasp 1 challenges. Read more >>
21st Nov 2006 - Wasps Collect Medals at Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet July 18th
The Wasps sent a record number of 35 young swimmers to this year’s Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet. Read more >>
18th Nov 2006 - Race Club – Florida – Feedback on Alfie Pardoe’s Trip
Alfie & I got back last Wednesday – having spent 10 excellent & highly motivational days at the Race Club’s swimming facility in Islamorada, Florida. Read more >>
16th Nov 2006 - Speedo Round 2 Results
Wasps come 4th in Broughton Speedo League - Full results in this excel file >>
25th Oct 2006 - Wasps Waterpolo Season Kicks Off
The new Wasps Mini Waterpolo season kicked off at Wem Pool last Tuesday with a decisive 9-6 win for the Warriors against the Barbie Girls. Read more >>
16th Oct 2006 - Latest News
Time Trials – Results – Lane Allocation, Wasp 1 & 2, Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet, Pizza Hut, Wem, Christleton & Ellesmere Pools – Parent Rotas, Charitable Status, Gift Aid & Monthly Subscriptions Donations, Wem Swimmer of the Week Cup, Water Polo, Land Training, Training Gear - Club Shop, Swimming Caps, Underwater Camera & Dartfish Software, Amazon.co.uk, Swimming Stroke DVDs, County Championships, Club Quiz. Read more >>
14th Oct 2006 - Speedo Round 1 Results
Wasps come 3rd in Speedo League Fixture - Full results in this excel file >>
2nd Oct 2006 - Wasps Autumn Quiz, Results
Unfortunately despite the fact that I had over 15 entries for this quiz no one managed to get all the answers correct. Here are the questions and answers. Read More >>
28th Sep 2006 - TimeTrial Results - Butterfly
View the results of the TimeTrial Results in this excel file >>
26th Sep 2006 - Deva League Galas Results
View the results of the Deva league gala in this excel file >>
23rd Sep 2006 - Deva 2 at Bebington Results
View the results of the Deva 2 at Bebington in this excel file >>
21st Sep 2006 - TimeTrial Results
View the results of the TimeTrial Results in this excel file >>
14th Sep 2006 - Wasps Star at Commonwealth Workshop
On Saturday 9th September Alfie Pardoe, Bryony Archdeacon and Charlotte Archdeacon attended the Commonwealth Swimming Workshop day held in Shrewsbury. Read More >>
12th Sep 2006 - Junior Squad News - 9th September 2006 - Jon Pardoe
Time Trials, Wasp 1, Membership Fees & Charitable Status, Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet, Club Shop, Amazon.co.uk, ASA Membership Cards. Read More >>
11th Sep 2006 - Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet (18th Nov 2006)
This years Wrexham Junior Sprint Meet will be held at Wrexham Waterworld on Saturday 18th November. Read More >>
20th July 2006 - Wasps Awarded Charitable Status
On the 20th July the Club received confirmation of having been granted Charitable Status by the Charity Commission. Charitable Status brings with it many benefits in terms of funding and we hope to be able to implement a number of changes to increase club resources and pool time over the next few months. [end]
10th July 2006 - Ben Williams Wins Spring Club Quiz
Ben Williams won the Club Website's first quiz and has been awarded with a £10 voucher to spend at the Club Shop. Read More >>
7th July 2006 - 149 PB's Smashed at Club Time Trials
A record amount of swimmers attended last month's time trials - many for the first time. An incredible 149 PB's were obliterated during the course of the evening and it is evident that we have a number of very promising emerging swimmers. Time Trial Results >>
24th June 2006 - Biddulph - Crusader League Round 4
Saturday 24th June saw our battle bus heading off for Biddulph to renew our gladiatorial contest with Dane Valley, Newport and Biddulph in round 4 - the final round - of this season's Crusader League. Read More >>
14th June 2006 - Harwick - Wasps denied victory by just 4 points
On Saturday June 10th our under 12's Battle Bus set out for the Hardwick 12/u gala at Bridgnorth. Read More >>
9th June 2006 - Harwick Diddy Gala - 10th June 2006 - Team Sheet
Harwick Diddy Gala - swimmers selected to join the team for this gala. Read More >>
7th June 2006 - Closed Club Championships - Day 5 - The Final Day
On Thursday 18th May Whitchurch Pool witnessed the final episode of our 2006 Club championships. Read More >>
23rd May 2006 - Northgate Diddy Gala - Squad Sheet Released
On Saturday June 10th we're competing in the Northgate Diddy gala. Read More >>
22nd May 2006 - 2006 Club Championships - Day 4 - 4th May
Day 4 of this years club championships took place at Whitchurch pool and witnessed the 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle and the 200m Individual Medley events. Read More >>
21st May 2006 - PBs Tumble at Day 3 of 2006 Club Championships
Day 3 of this years club championships witnessed the 100m Individual Medley and the 200m Freestyle. Read More >>
20th May 2006 - Wasps Club Championships 2006 - Photo Gallery
Check out the photos from this years Club Championships View Photos >>
18th May 2006 - Wasps Take 3rd Place at Crusader Round 3
The Wasps were edged into third place at the recent Crusader League gala held at Newport on Saturday 6th May – largely due to not being able to swim a full team due to absenteeism. Read More >>
7th May 2006 - Wasps Invade Wrexham - Day 2 of 2006 Club Championships
Wrexham Leisure Centre was the venue for day 2 of this year's club championships, which witnessed 2 new club records and an incredible 126 personal bests. Read More >>
6th May 2006 - PBs & Club Records Tumble at 400m Closed Club
3 New Club Records and 35 Personal Bests were secured at this years 400m Club Championships, which took place at Whitchurch pool on Thursday 20th April. Read More >>
5th May 2006 - Rachel Hares takes Silver & Bronze at Irish Nationals
Rachel Hares one of the Wasps most successful ever swimmers took the silver medal in the 50m and bronze in the 100m breaststroke at last weeks Irish National Championships. She also secured 4th place in the 200m breaststroke. Taking these successes in her stride she commented, "The times were just of my personal bests so the competition will have acted as a good starting point for my next training cycle". [end]
21st Apr 2006 - Alfie Pardoe takes 3rd place at Chester Aquathlon
Alfie Pardoe, the youngest member of the Wasp team - aged 8 - achieved a fantastic 3rd place at last Sundays Chester Aquathlon in the Tri 1 category (9-10 years) despite giving away more than a year in age. Read More >>
11th Apr 2006 - Wasps Secure 2nd Place at Round 2 of Crusader Gala
Round 2 of the Crusader League kicked off on Saturday 1st April with eager and enthusiastic anticipation. But this was not a day for April Fools. Read More >>
10th Apr 2006 - Rachel Hares Takes 6th Place at British Championships
Ex Wasp Rachel Hares, now swimming for Loughborough University, came 6th in the final of the Women's 50m breastroke, at this years British Championships held at Sheffield on the 7th April. Her time of 33.78 was just outside her Personal Best. The race was won by Kirsty Balfour, fresh from taking Silver at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, in a time of 32.13. [end]
30th Mar 2006 - Ex leading Wasp Rachel Hares talks to Jon Pardoe
Rachel Hares was a leading Wasp swimmer during the late 90s. During her time with the wasps she held 3 Shropshire County records and still holds 3 Club Championship records. Read More >>
28th Mar 2006 - Gary Hall Jr talks to Jon Pardoe
Gary Hall Jr is the holder of 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze Olympic Medals as well as being histories fastest ever swimmer in organized worldwide competition. So if you want to find out what it takes to be successful in swimming there are no better authorities on the subject. It was upon this basis that I posed a number of questions. Read More >>
24th Mar 2006 - Wasps Secure Additional Training Time at Wem Pool
As part of the Clubs continuing desire to offer swimmers more pool time, we have secured Wem Swimming Centre for Monday nights Read More >>
20th Mar 2006 - Shropshire County Championships - Day 5 & 6 Results
The 2006 Shropshire County Championships finally came to an end in spectacular fashion with the Wasps grabbing a shed load more medals on days 5 & 6.Read More >>
10th Mar 2006 - Shropshire County Championships - Day 3 & 4 Results
Over the weekend of the 4th & 5th March the Wasps continued to notch up their medal tally at the Shropshire County Swimming Championships. Read More >>
7th Mar 2006 - Wasps Open Day Sunday 12th March
With the London Olympics in 2012 - just 6 years away - the Wasps - have launched a major new recruitment initiative. Read More >>
1st Mar 2006 - February Swimmer of the Month is Jamie Taylor
The February 2006 Swimmer of the Month has been awarded to Jamie Taylor – fresh from having won Gold at the Shropshire Counties in the 1500m Freestyle.. Read More >
20th Feb 2006 - Shropshire County Championships - Day 2
The first event of the day saw brother and sister 1500m freestyle team win the long haul in the battle for medals. Read More >>
19th Feb 2006 - Shropshire County Championships - Day 1
Wasps off to a flying start - Charlotte Arcdeacon & Dominic Horbury Win Gold. Read More >>
16th Feb 2006 - Wasps Get Stung at Newport but Gain Valuable Experience
I drove to Newport full of positive and eager anticipation. I had convinced myself and Alfie (my 8 year old son) that the Wasps would win – the only question being the margin of that victory. Read More >>
14th Feb 2006 - Wasps team up with 5 times Olympic Gold Medallist
The Wasps are pleased to announce that they have teamed up with Olympic Swimming Gold Medallist Gary Hall Jr to provide coaching this Autumn for some of the most promising swimmers. Read More >>
8th Feb 2006 - Wasps Fly the Flag in Shropshire County Team
Congratulations to three of Whitchurch Wasps’ swimmers who were selected to represent Shropshire at the Staffordshire invitation inter-county gala at Wolverhampton last Sunday. Read More >>
Wasps Announce Plans to apply for Charitable Status
The club today unveiled plans to apply to the Charities Commission for charitable status. Read More >>
Personal Group Holdings PLC Sponsor the 2006 Closed Club Championships.
The Wasps are delighted to be able to unveil a corporate sponsor for its forthcoming 2006 Club Championship gala which is to be held at Market Drayton Swimming Centre over the weekend of the 25th & 26th March. Read More >>
1st Feb 2006 - January Swimmer of the Month is Charlotte Archdeacon
In the opinion of head coach Jean Taylor and all of the coaching staff Charlotte is working extremely hard at the moment and absorbing all of Jean’s advice on strokes and skills. Read More >
Wasps Kick Off Season at Congleton
The Wasps kicked off their season in the Crusader 3rd Division on Saturday 21st Jan at Congleton by securing 39 Personal Bests. Read More >>
Charlotte Archdeacon matches the 1928 Olympic record
In the recent Shropshire County Trials Charlotte Archdeacon, age 13, one of the Wasps most promising young swimmers, recorded a time for the 100 metres freestyle of 1 minute and 8.71 seconds (1:08.71). Read More >>
Robert Flack beats Tarzan
In the recent Shropshire County Time trials, leading Wasp and member of the Great Britain Modern Pentathlon team, Robert Flack recorded a time in the 400 metres freestyle of 4 minutes 49.82 seconds (4:49.82). Read More >>