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Congratulations To The Barramundis At Zonals 2012. Gold Went To Alex Murphy.

jomurphy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:01:41 +0000

Well done to all 5 swimmers who competed at this prestigious event. Higher level than a Regional, actually the best from 3 Regions came together to compete; South East, London, South West. The same was happening in Corby and Sheffield.

Alex Murphy, Shannon Motha, Jamie Goldstone, Oliver Ripley and Danny Amphlett managed to get to this event.

All coped with a long journey to Millfield School, in Glastonbury and competed in an unfamiliar 50m pool and gained amazing experience of high level competition.

Gold went to Alex Murphy (16yrs) for his 100m breaststroke.

Not Only Medals and Pb’s, but County Times And Regional Times Gained At Maxwell Last Chance!

jomurphy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:15:09 +0000

A magnificant performance from all the Barramundis at the January last Chance for Counties Gala, this weekend. Almost seen as a trial run for Counties as its the pool for the main weeekends of the Championships.

GOLDS came from:

David Murphy (13) 200 brst (2.51.71)

Shannon Motha (13) 50 back (33.50)

SILVERS came from:

Shannon Motha (13) 200 back (2.35.68), 50 free (29.96) 100IM (1.15.36)

Olly Ripley (13) 100fly (1.10.35) 200fly (2.43.50) 200free (2.11.45),400free (4.38.27)

Amber Richards (10) 200 brst (3.52.63)

Edward Burrowes (14) 400free (4.37.86)

Max Underwood (10) 200IM (2.57.23) 50brst(44.78)

Dominic Ward (11) 100IM (1.24.25)

BRONZES came from:

Max Underwood (10) 200 back (3.00.67)

Bethan Newland Smith (13) 50back (34.96)

Roshani Motha (15) 200back (2.33.23)

Danny Amphlett (14) 50back (31.31) 50brst(34.35)

Shannon (13) 50fly(32.51) 100back(1.10.73)

David Murphy (13) 100fly (1.11.37)

Olly Ripley (13) 100free (1.00.63)

Medal Winners At 2 Galas This Weekend!

jomurphy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:54:11 +0000

At Rusmoor Royals Meet in Aldershot Garraison Pool, Gold went to Alec Purvis ( ) for 50brst (41.94) and

Silver went to Bethan Newland Smith 200back (2.46.36).

In Portsmouth, Silvers went to Roshani Motha (15) 200back (2.35.36) and Shannon Motha 100back (1.12.72).

Well done to all swimmers for representing DBSC so well!

Amazing Weekend Of Results From 4 Galas!

jomurphy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:59:40 +0000

As well as some fanatastic Pbs and County Times, we have cause to celebrate and congratulate the following medal winners:

Basingstoke Bluefins

Bronzes went to:

Luke Jermy (11) 50brst (50.55)

Molly Ripley (11) 200IM (3.15.47)

Abingdon Vale:

Gold went to:

Alfie Baum (9yrs) 50 back (45.64)

Silvers to:

Alfie Baum (9) 50free (39.31)

Dominic Ward (11) 100fly (1.34.00)

Bronzes went to:

Dominic Ward (11) for 200 free (2.47.50); 200im (3.07.61); 100back (1.28.70); 200brst (3.39.83)

Andrew Southam (14) 200brst (3.26.27)

Amber Richards (9) 50brst (50.71)

Tigersharks:

TOO FAST FOR 1ST:

Max Underwood (10) 200Brst (3.22.50)

GOLD:

Max Underwood (10) 100im (1.28.20);  400im (6.21.27)

Luc Bouet (12) 100free (1.10.38)

Oliver Beard (12) 200im (2.40.22)

SILVER:

Oliver Beard (12) 100free (1.06.91

Max Underwood (10) 200free (2.49.59)

Michael Fabes (?) 200brst (3.09.33)

Alec Purvis (?) 50brst 42.23

BRONZE:

Alec Purvis (?) 100free 1.22.73

BBAT in the Stadium, Aylesbury:

Golds went to

Alfie Baum (9) 100IM, 200brst, 200free,

Amber Richards (9) 200brst

Aoife Kelly(13) 100 and 200 brst

Danny Amphlett (14) 100back, 200bst, 200fly, 200IM, 400free

Ricky Martin (13) 200free, 200im

David Murphy (13) 100brst,100free,200fly, 400free

Edward Burrowes (14) 100brst, 100im, 200brst

Freddie Wilkinson (10) 200fly, 400im

Sliver:

Amber Richards (9) 200back

Ben Newell (8) 100Im, 200brst, 200free, 200im

Lucy Walker(13) 100brst 200brst

Ricky Martin (13) 200fly) 400free

James Kelly (10) 200brst 200im, 400free.

Bronze:

Aoife Kelly (13) 100back

Lisa O’neil (12) 100brst

Lucy Walker 200free

Finnley Clarke (10) 100im

James Kelly 200free

Good Luck To Those at 4 Galas This Weekend…

jomurphy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:30:24 +0000

25 swimmers at Abingdon,

3 swimmers at Basingstoke Bluefins

12 at BBAT

and Tigersharks yet to be confirmed……

Fingers crossed for some County Times!!

Well Done At 2 Events This Weekend!!

jomurphy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:25:27 +0000

Magnificent results from 2 galas this weekend. DBSC secured more County qualifying times and personal bests from 20 swimmers.

At the South East Regional Winter Championships in Aldershot Garrison 50m Pool, Alex Murphy (16yrs) hauled 5 golds and 1 silver medal and 2 Trophies across the 2 days.

He won Gold in the Junior (16&U) and Open 50 brst, (30.00) as well as the Junior and Open 200 brst (2.29.16) and won Gold in the Junior and Silver in the Open in the 100 brst (1.06.23). Alex has already qualified for the British Trials in March where the fastest swimmers are hoping to gain places on the GB squad for the Olympics and other major events.

At Tigersharks in Swindon, Danny Amplett (13) was ‘too fast for 1st’ and got a Speeding Ticket for 100IM (1.09.42). He also gained a trio of Golds for 100 Brst (1.20.39), 200IM ( 2.28.57 ), 100back (1.08.33).

Max Underwood (10) was also ‘too fast for 1st’ on the 200 brst and got a Speeding Ticket (3.24.97) won 3 Golds for 200 fly ( 3.19.71) and 200 back ( 3.04.24), 100IM (1.24.78) and a Silver for 50 brst (44.95).

Bethan Newland Smith (13) won Gold for 100 brst (1.26.47) and Bronze for 200 brst (3.08.13)

Freddie Wilkinson (9) won Silver for his 200IM (3.11.21)

Alec Purvis (12) gained a Bronze for 100 brst (1.37.01)

Great Results From Barramundi Swimmers Again!

jomurphy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:58:23 +0000

DBSC swimmers brought home the medals, personal best times and a new County Record at 2 events this weekend. The club came 12th out of 51 clubs taking part in this L1 gala.

There were great swims from all, securing not only County Times but Regional Times too from Ollie Ripley (13) and a Winter Champs time for Roshani Motha (15).

Alex Murphy (16) broke the Junior County Record for the 50 fly (26.59) winning Gold at the Aqua Sullis L1 (50m) Grand Prix in Bath. He also brought home a silver for the 50 brst (29.66) and Bronze for the 50 Back (29.74)

His brother David Murphy( 13) brought home 2 Golds for the 50brst (35.84) and the 50fly (31.14) as well as 3 bronzes for the 50free (29.24) and the 200IM (2.40.36) and the 100fly (1.14.04).

Shannon Motha (12) scooped 2 golds for her 50 fly (32.39) and 50 back (34.65).

Oliver Beard (12) gained a Bronze for the 50 brst (39.44).

Over in Bletchley at the City of Milton Keynes SC Winter Meet (L2) Danny Amphlett (14) won 3 medals, Silver for the 50 brst (35.91) and 50 backstroke as well as a Bronze for the 400IM (5.10.31).

Freddie Wilkinson (9) won Silver in the 200fly (3.29.97)

Max Brings Back Gold!!

jomurphy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:45:07 +0000

At this weekends Rushmoor Royals L3 Autumn Meet in Aldershot Garrison Pool, Max Underwood (10yrs) came a way with Gold (400free 5.41.03), 2 silvers (200fly 3.28.61, 200IM 3.05.55), 2 bronzes (100 brst 1.40.02, 200brst 3.32.17) and a 4th place in his 100free (1.21.91)

This was a long course (50m) gala where all 5 Barramundis gained those valuable entry times for the Oxfordshire and North Bucks County Championships. The Championships are held in February and March 2012 over 4 weekends.

In the picture:

Max Underwood (10), Ollie Ripley(13), Bethan Newland Smith (13) Christopher Motha,(11) Michael Fabes.(13)

Good Swims From Barramundis! ONB Promoted To Div 1!!!

jomurphy — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:13:05 +0000

Didcot Barramundi swimmers had great successes at separate galas last weekend

On Sunday 16th October, David Murphy (12yrs), Ollie Ripley (13yrs) and Alex Murphy (16yrs) swam for the Oxfordshire and North Bucks County Team at the British Gas National County Team Championships. The event took place at the prestigious Pond’s Forge, National Pool in Sheffield attracting 38 Counties from England, Scotland, Wales.

The 3 Barramundis helped the ONB team get into 3rd place, bettering last year’s 10th place. This result means ONB have now been promoted to Division 1 for the 1st time in many years.

Alex Murphy took Gold position in his individual 100 brst event (1.02.95) and his medley relay team took Silver position. David Murphy achieved a Personal Best in the 100 brst (1.18.82) securing good points for the team and Ollie and David’s Medley Relay team came in a magnificent 5th out of 18 teams in Division 2.

On Sat/Sun,15th/16th October, at High Wycombe 50m Pool, more medal positions and personal bests were achieved by swims from:

Cameron Beeton (10yrs) Spd Ticket 50 free; Golds 200back; 200brst; 200free; Bronze 100free

Hannah Wilson (9yrs) GOLD: 200 free (3.32.42)

Dominic Ward (11yrs) Silver – 50fly; Bronze 200back

Andrew Southam (14yrs) Bronze 50 brst

Congrats To Barramundi Swimmers At Brackley Try-A-Triathlon!

jomurphy — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:28:43 +0000

Luc Bouet, Toby and brother Ollie Mew, Kieran Agg and Freddie Wilkinson took part in Brackley Try-A-Triathlon.

BRACKLEY TRIATHLON

L-R Toby, Freddie, Ollie, Kieran, Luc.

Luc came 1st in the 13/14 yr old category – he did a 300m swim, 6km bike ride, 2.4km run, in a time of 34mins 1 second.

Freddie came 3rd in the 9/10 yr category.

Toby came 2nd in his age group catagory 10/11

Well done all!!

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