Hayden Hudson, just turned 11, from Bolsover has decided to use his position as a member of the County squad for a cause far more influential than competitive swimming. After the help Hayden received from the Nightingale Ward at Chesterfield Hospital and Sheffield Children’s Hospital, he wanted to find a way to repay their aid and show his gratitude. As a part of his fundraising journey, he has also raised hundreds of pounds for the Chesterfield Hospital Macmillan unit, Cleft Lip & Palate Association (CLAPA) and Freedom food bank. It is the combination of all of these as well as Hayden’s personal perseverance which has gained him national recognition and gained ITV a new inspirational interview. Given an ordinary year, Hayden would choose to complete at least two sponsored swims per year for a charity of his choice in order to raise awareness and lend a helping hand to those who need it whilst simultaneously encouraging people of all ages to take part in the sport he loves most. However, as the past year has been far from ordinary, he has decided to go above and beyond and participate in no fewer than four sponsored swimming events (so far); 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles and 100 lengths. Like everyone in the country, when lockdown struck, he lost the opportunity to swim. Nevertheless, not being able to get in a pool did not stop Hayden’s drive and determination to help others, it led him to push himself even further out of his comfort zone to complete a fifth sponsored event, a 100 mile bike ride. As of yet, he has phenomenally raised over £4000 for five different causes. From the 22nd July to the 22nd October this year, Hayden will be taking on Swim22 which involves swimming 22 miles in aid of Diabetes UK. As ever, he has dedicated himself to exceeding the majority and will in fact be aiming to swim 44 miles, doubling the initial expectation for the event. He has currently raised £210 which, with your support, will no doubt be greatly surpassed. If you could support Hayden’s goal, please donate anything you can to this amazing cause. Click the link below to donate! https://swim22.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/tracey1928 Written by Sophie Baker, National Squad

As we re-launch our club following a tough year of pandemic lockdowns why not launch a new website. Not much has changed, but our members can now access their Team Unify accounts and a private member's only website full of exclusive resources by clicking on 'Members' in the top right of every page.

Hi All squads.. we are now placing a FLEECY HOODY order in the coming week .NO initials,plain blue nike hoody/club logo! Youth £28: XL Youth £30: Adult sizes £36: I will be at Queen’s Park tmoz at 4:30-5:30 ish with sizes to try.. Anyone doing timekeeping and need a white T-shirt/club logo : I am placing an order for those too priced at £19.. Last order will be done for club t shirts/ zip jackets too .. Payment accepted on ordering /CASH ONLY please.i have 3 XL YOUTH t shirts in stock for anyone wanting to grab the last few.. T.shirts :— Youth £19 XL YOUTH £21 Adult £24 Zip Jackets:— Youth £29 XL YOUTH £32 Adult £35. All kit orders strictly cash only . Anyone who can’t get Tmoz please call me, Marie Collins on 07546 927118. Anyone in national squad,and sees me regularly, speak with me early week or buzz me! Thanks all! NO MORE KIT ORDERS AFTER THIS ONE TILL AROUND FEB next year .. Reminder that hats are available from me at anytime prices £7.everyone should have one when racing. Thanks Marie Collins

Dear parents and swimmers I have sent out details of two competitions this morning, please check your inbox/junk mail etc. If you add my email to your contacts this should avoid future issues in receiving emails. If you are still not receiving emails please contact me with your swimmer's name and email address on chair@chesterfieldsc.co.uk. Thanks very much and have a great Sunday! Kind regards Liz Dempsey.

Morning, if you are a qualified or trainee official and are able to help at the Stourbridge Storm Force Meet 16th/17th November please could you get in touch with me as soon as possible - chair@chesterfieldsc.co.uk - they are desperately short of officials and may have to cancel. Thanks very much Liz

All training is on as normal for swimmers not competing at the Long Eaton Distance Meet. It is up to swimmers whether they attend training in addition to competing.

Just a reminder that bowling is this evening at Chesterfield Bowl from 5-7pm. We recommend everyone arrives around 4.40-4.45pm so we can get organised to start at 5pm.

Please bring your clothing collection bags to QPSC either tonight or before 8.00am tomorrow morning. Thanks Marie Collins

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the following: * all the swimmers who took part in this weekends competition: some for the first time * the Referees and Officials and all the new trainees⏱⏱ *To the coaches. Mark, Max & Ian * the support we received from visiting clubs, * all the parents and grandparents who helped out, some for the first time. *the team manager We hope you enjoyed yourself and have a better understanding of how things work. We really appreciate your efforts. and finally to the awesome foursome. (Myself included in this) We have done it again, Liz Dempsey Helen Murray Marie Collins. We work really hard behind the scenes for many weeks (sorry - months) before the meet and it’s great when it all comes together. Without all your help and support these events will not take place, or run smoothly, so thank you all for your time and dedication. See you all in December for the next meet! Hope you have a brilliant summer Tish

We are in urgent need of raffle prizes for our Summer Splash meet, please could donations be given to Fiona Litchfield, Marie Collins or Liz Dempsey by Saturday 6th July. Thanks very much.

Due to unforeseen circumstances all training is cancelled tonight 19/05/2019. Please see your email for more information.

Marie Collins will be placing a quarterly kit order for t-shirts and zip jackets only on Thursday! If you want any kit please call/txt her on 07546 927118 and she will fill out order forms for you and let you know how much it will be!