The European Masters Age Group Rankings for 2023 long and short course swims were recently published. https://www.len.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LEN-Masters-Top-Ten-Rankings-2023.pdf Hemel achieved a number of top 10 rankings in both individual and relay events. Relays:- 240 plus mixed relays. Squad, Hilary Coulson, Sian MacDonald, Mark Ayres, Mark Strakosch, Dave Pirrie. 4th:- 4×100 L/C Medley Relay 5th:- 4×200 L/C...
Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club is thrilled to announce the conclusion of another successful year of competitive swimming. As the season draws to a close, the club would firstly like to thank its members, coaches, volunteers and supporters for all their hard work throughout the year. 2024 has been a transformative year for the club, with...
On June 8th, our young swimmers returned to the water at Stevenage to represent HHSC in round two of Hertfordshire’s Peanut League. Facing the challenge of the slippery turning boards and the 4-meter deep end, they aimed to build on the outstanding results from round 1. Our swimmers delivered exceptional performances with 17 personal bests...
On Sunday, Stevenage hosted the Herts Masters Championships at Hemel Hempstead. This was the first time the competition has been hosted since 2019 and great to see Hertfordshire teams competing once again . Seventeen swimmers from the Hemel Masters squad competed against local clubs including Berkhamsted, Bishops Stortford, Hatfield, Stevenage, Potters Bar, Ware, Hertford, Bushey,...
Following his success in the Brighton marathon last month, on Sunday, Shane ran the St Albans half marathon with girlfriend Alice.🏃♂️🏃♀️ Not wishing to be outdone by her son, Hilary took part in the Windermere Marathon Swim (10k). She was delighted with a time of 3 hours 36 minutes in very rough conditions and a...
On Saturday 11th May, our youngest athletes took to the water under the shimmering lights of Stevenage arena, competing in the first round of Hertfordshire’s Peanuts league. For many of our swimmers this was their first competitive swimming meet. They made their parents and coaches very proud! Amidst formidable competition, Hemel rose to the occasion, clinching a...
A huge well done to all our swimmers who took part in the Peanut Swim Trials, where several squads joined together to record times for all strokes. For some, it was their first time experiencing a race meet environment and we were so proud of all our swimmers Some awesome swims from everyone!🏊♂️ 🏊♀️👏👏👏...
Our swimmers were in action on Saturday at the Herts Major League Round 3. Congratulations to each and every swimmer in all rounds ~ you are all awesome 🙌. Special mentions to Matei coming straight from regionals after racing his 100m fly and got a 1st & 2nd in individuals. Both Isla & Shane swam...
A great weekend of swimming with awesome teamwork!👊💪🏊♂️🏊♀️ ⭐️32 swims placed in the top 6. ⭐️17 medal winning swims. 10 new Club records. ⭐️3 East Regional records maintained. ⭐️1 new East Regional Record. Day 1 Day 1 of the British Masters Long course Nationals at Swansea. The HHSC team got off to a great start...
Congratulations to two of our Masters swimmers who finished their first Brighton marathon in 3 hours 55 minutes! They both started the event with the 3.45 pace maker. During the event Shane pulled away pushing for a 3.30 finish but cramped up on the last 5k. Isabella caught him in the last 500 metres and...
