On the 8th of November Ripley Rascals held their annual Small Pool Championships. This is a great opportunity for our younger swimmers to experience a swim gala in familiar surroundings. Some great swimming was on show in both the small pool and the 25m main pool with really close races and super fast times. A [...]
RIPLEY AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB AND LIFE SAVERS Notice of RASCALS AGM 2019 Notice is hereby given of the RASCALS AGM to take place on MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2019 AT THE MEETING ROOM, ALFRETON LEISURE CENTRE (Bowling Centre Entrance, Bottom of Car Park) 7.00PM PROMPT START Claire Layton RASCALS Secretary 2019
Joanne Rachel Dening 6/12/1983 - 20/02/2019 It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all that Jo Dening unfortunately died on 20th February 2019, in a paddleboard accident near Wenderhold Regional Park in Waiwera, north of Auckland, New Zealand. She was 35 last December. Most of you will know her mum, [...]
Jacob Whittle, who trains with Ripley RASCALS and the Derbyshire County Squad, Derventio Excel, has broken the previous British Record for the male 13 year age group. He achieved this during the first weekend of the Derbyshire County Championships, 17th & 18th February 2018, held at The ARC Leisure Centre, Matlock. As can be [...]
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Swim England, SwimMark 2017 & RASCALS In the last few months there have been some name changes that you may or may not be aware of. The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has rebranded itself to Swim England and Swim21, the quality standard for Clubs, is now called SwimMark. SwimMark accreditation recognises Clubs for their high [...]
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Please note that the planned events on November 19th and 26th 2017 are cancelled. Gail and I are now coming up with another evening of fun for the swimmers and will let you know as soon as possible the details and apologise for the change. Kind regards Susan Parr SwimMark Co-Ordinator and Young Rascals Party [...]
It is with great sadness that I have to tell you all that our esteemed co-Founder, driving force and long time President, Frank Mansey, passed away on 25th August, his 91st birthday. Some of you may not remember him well but, until a few years ago, he was to be found manning the reception [...]