NewsSwim Wales Open Masters 2016
Carmarthenshire Masters swimmers again really enjoyed the Swim Wales Open Masters Championship held in Swansea over the weekend of 5-6 March 2016. Entry was much higher than in previous years, with many events oversubscribed, and hence the level competition much stronger. Nonetheless, our club swimmers won both individual and relay medals across a range of events. Special congratulations go to Sian for taking the meet record in the 50m butterfly (women, 30-34). 
Postal Swim 2015
Our annual Postal Swim encourages swimmers to participate in longer distance swims and compete in the 800m and 1500m events that are often not included in gala programmes. Either of both these distances are swum at your convenience in your local pool and times are submitted by post. All masters or senior age group swimmers registered with their national governing body are eligible to take part. All money raised by the Postal Swim is donated to the Old Mill Foundation in memory of Elwyna Thomas, Carmarthenshire Masters Swimmer. For more information, conditions and an entry form, follow the link below: 2015 Masters and Senior Age Group 800m & 1500m Postal Swim [Entry has now closed] Swim Wales Open Masters 2015
Club members had a great weekend of competition at the Swim Wales Open Masters on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2015 in Swansea. Lots of individual medals were won and the club put up some great relay teams. The highlight of the weekend was the Men's 200m Freestyle Relay which was neck and neck all the way against Swansea Aquatics. Chip Keen put extraordinary effort into the final length finishing 0.2 seconds ahead. Congratulations to everyone involved! 
CMSC swimmers Tim, Diane, Gareth Jnr, Jane, Gill, Myfanwy, Delia, Zorika and Richard. Also competing at the event but not included in the picture were Ceri, Chip, and Iwan.
Postal Swim 2014 Results
Our annual Postal Swim is now complete and we thank all those who took part. The results are available here: Postal Swim 2014 Results. Once again, we have donated all entry fees to the “Old Mill Cancer Foundation”. The late Elwyna Thomas, a former Carmarthenshire Masters swimmer who always competed in the Postal Swim, requested that we support this charity. The Foundation provided her and her family with wonderful support until she sadly passed away in October 2009. We look forward to continuing the Postal Swim in 2015 and details will be available in June 2015. Postal Swim 2014 Our annual Postal Swim aims to encourage masters swimmers to participate in longer distance events and compete over the 800m and 1500m events which are often not included in gala programmes. All masters or senior age group swimmers registered with their national governing body are eligible to take part. All money raised by the swim are donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and the Old Mill Cancer Foundation in memory of Elwyna Thomas, Carmarthenshire Masters Swimmer. For more information and an entry form, follow the link below: 2014 Masters and Senior Age Group 800m & 1500m Postal Swim Carmarthenshire Swimmers' Success in Cardiff A team of eleven Carmarthenshire Masters swimmers attended the Welsh Capital Masters Swim Meet at the International Pool in Cardiff on Saturday 7 December 2013 to compete against swimmers from across the UK. The competition was very exciting and all swimmers gained valuable experience from the event, especially those competing for the first time. The eleven swimmers won a total of 37 medals and came first in two relay events. As a result the club was awarded the Top Visiting Club Award for achieving the highest number of points amongst all clubs attending. 
Carmarthenshire Masters Club swimmers at the Welsh Capital Masters Swim 2013 in Cardiff.
Team members entered 47 races in total, with each swimmer competing against others of their own age group. The results were as follows:
Relays:
1st Women’s 200m Freestyle Relay 1st Women’s 200m Medley Relay If you would like to train with Carmarthenshire Masters Swimming Team to gain fitness, improve your technique or to compete, come along and try one of our sessions. We meet at Carmarthen Leisure Centre every Tuesday at 9.00pm, Thursday at 9.00pm and Sunday at 6.00pm. For further information please contact Penny on 07850 699307. Postal Swim 2013 Results
Our annual Postal Swim is now complete and a big thank you is due to all those who took part. The results are available here: Postal Swim 2013 Results. Carmarthenshire Masters Swimming Club members have benefited from Pete's coaching over the past year since all those who took part last year as well as this year improved on their previous times (with the exception of Alison who was just one second slower in her 1500m swim). Well done to all, and a big thank you to Coach Pete! This year, we are donating all entry fees to the “Old Mill Cancer Foundation”. The late Elwyna Thomas, a former Carmarthenshire Masters swimmer who always competed in the Postal Swim, requested that we support this charity. The Foundation provided her and her family with wonderful support until she sadly passed away in October 2009. We look forward to continuing the Postal Swim in 2014 and details will be available in June 2014. Postal Swim 2013 Our annual Postal Swim aims to encourage masters swimmers to participate in longer distance events, and to compete over the 800m and 1500m events which are difficult to fit into a gala programme. All money raised by the swim are donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and the Old Mill Cancer Foundation in memory of Elwyna Thomas, Carmarthenshire Masters Swimmer. All masters or senior age group swimmers registered with their national governing body are eligible to take part. For more information and an entry form, please open the pdf document below: 2013 Masters and Senior Age Group 800m & 1500m Postal Swim British Gas Swim Wales Senior Age Group & Open Masters 2013 Carmarthenshire Masters Swimming Team attended the British Gas Welsh Open Masters event in Swansea in March 2013. The competition was very exciting and all swimmers gained a lot of experience from the event. Each swimmer swam in their own age group. Team members entered 34 races in total and the results were as follows: Iwan Ellis-Williams: 3rd, 800m Freestyle 5th, 400m Freestyle Richard Skerrett: 3rd, 800m Freestyle 1st ,400m Freestyle 1st ,200m Backstroke 2nd, 100m Freestyle 2nd, 200m Freestyle 1st, 100m Backstroke 1st 200m Breastroke Myfanwy Jones: 3rd, 400m Freestyle 3rd, 100m Breastroke 4th, 50m Butterfly Gillian Ellis-Williams: 3rd, 400m Freestyle 2nd, 50m Butterfly Delia Keen: 4th, 200m IM 2nd, 100m Butterfly 4th, 800m Freestyle 3rd, 50m Butterfly 6th, 100m Freestyle 6th, 50m Freestyle Zoe Jury: 2nd, 50m Breastroke 1st, 100m Breastroke 2nd, 50m Freestyle 2nd, 100m freestyle 3rd, 50m Backstroke 2nd, 200m Freestyle Penny Skyrme: 2nd, 50m Butterfly 3rd, 50m Freestyle 4th, 100m Freestyle 2nd, 50m Backstroke 1st, 200m Freestyle 3rd, 100m Butterfly Carrie Laxton: 3rd, 50m Butterfly 2nd, 100m Freestyle 
Left to right: Zoe Jury, Gillian Ellis-Williams, Penny Skyrme, Myfanwy Jones, Carrie Laxton, Delia Keen, Richard Skerrett (also included in results but not in the picture Iwan Ellis-Williams)
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The Top Club Trophy awarded to Carmarthenshire Masters Swimming Club as the best visiting club at the Welsh Capital Masters Swim Meet in December 2013.
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If you would like to train with Carmarthenshire Masters Swimming Team to gain fitness, improve your technique or to compete, please come along and try one of our sessions. We meet at Carmarthen Leisure Centre : Tuesday 9.00pm, Thursday 9.00pm or Sunday 6.00pm. For further information please contact Penny on 07850 699307.
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