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ROAR! It’s me — Kingsley the Bear!
Your favourite bear-in-a-swim-cap, here with our 2025 Year in Review from Armthorpe Kingfishers Swimming Club! Let’s dive right in…
What an AMAZING Year!
Woweee — you Kingfishers have been absolutely UNSTOPPABLE this year! From splashy training sessions to buzzing gala weekends, you’ve shown grit, heart and serious swimming skills!
You smashed PBs, chased medals, and cheered each other on like true teammates. Whether you were racing in sprints, fly, breast, or in tough relays — I saw the never-give-up attitude every single time.
Big Moments We Loved
BML Premier League Galas & Meet Days — Kingfishers gave their all, supported one another, and showed amazing teamwork. Loads of personal bests and exciting relays made the whole club roar with pride!
County & Regional Champs — from local meets to big-stage events, you have competed with bravery and heart. It’s awesome to see how far your training has taken you. Special mention to
Lucas Johnson Gold in the 50m breaststroke in the International Ice Swimming Championships held in Scotland!
Fundraising & Community Spirit — big shout out to Maisy, Laura, Ben and Corey for their brilliant fundraising efforts — that £500 prize helped get medals for our Championships! You rock!
Raffle, Presents & Santa Splash — our festive cheering was legendary and loads of you brought generosity and energy to our club community.
People Who Made It Special
Pete Hardy — what a legend! Pete was celebrated at the Swim England National Awards for everything he’s done for this club over decades — your dedication really matters!
All Coaches & Volunteers — from poolside coaching to gala team managers and helpers, these amazing adults make the club work, and they’re crazy proud of your progress.
Life Saving Heroes Too!
Many of you weren’t just swimming — you were saving lives! The lifesaving group has been going strong, with Awards, Rookie Bronze Achievements, and new skills every week. That’s bravery, focus and heart!
Our Club Values in Action
This year, YOU showed what it means to be a Kingfisher:
Teamwork
Respect
Commitment
Fun
Supporting each other through every challenge — in or out of the pool!
Looking Forward to 2026
Get ready for even more:
More galas & meets
Presentation Night fun
Bigger goals, stronger swims
Exciting events and challenges just for you
The first training back is 7th January 2026 — so get those fins ready!
A Final Roar from Me, Kingsley
You are not just swimmers — you are Kingfishers, with heart, passion, and the BEST team spirit. I’ve waddled, belly-flopped, cheered and ROARED with you all year… and I can’t wait for more in 2026!
Stay strong
Keep learning
Keep smiling
And always… swim proud!
GO KINGFISHERS!
— Kingsley the Bear
September Sprints Meet
Roar-tastic news, Kingfishers! It’s me, Kingsley Bear, and I just couldn’t wait to share how incredibly proud I am of all you young swimmers at Armthorpe Kingfishers Swimming Club. You didn’t just dive in—you sprinted your way to the top at the September Sprints meet at John Charles Centre in Leeds! Watching you slice through the water with such speed, determination, and style had me cheering so loudly I almost shook my bear-sized pom-poms right off!
Every stroke, turn, and finish was testament to your hard work and dedication. You trained, you persevered, and you believed in yourselves—and it paid off in spades! Being crowned at the top is no small feat, and each of you has shown that with teamwork, focus, and a splash of Kingfishers’ spirit, anything is possible. I could see the sparkle in your eyes as you touched that wall first, and it filled my bear-heart with pride.
So here’s a huge bear-sized congratulations from me, Kingsley! Celebrate your victories, cherish the memories, and remember: this is just the start of many more amazing swims to come. Keep pushing, keep splashing, and keep being the incredible Kingfishers you are. The water may be wide, but with your courage and talent, there’s no limit to how far you can go!
Kingsley
BML Rotherham Gala
Wow, what a weekend! It’s me, Kingsley the Bear, and I’m still buzzing with excitement after the Rotherham BML Swimming Gala! I had the best seat in the house, cheering from poolside as our amazing Kingfisher swimmers gave it everything they had. The energy, the focus, the team spirit — it was unbearable-ly good! And guess what? We absolutely smashed our Project 89 target! I nearly did a belly flop out of excitement (don’t worry, I stayed dry… this time!).
I couldn’t stop dancing, hugging, and high-pawing everyone in sight — you all made me the proudest bear in Rotherham. Every stroke, every cheer, every splash counted, and it showed. Watching you swim with such heart and determination made my furry chest puff up with pride. You’ve not only hit your target, you’ve inspired your mascot and your whole club. Keep reaching for the stars, Kingfisher — because with spirit like this, there’s no limit to what you can do! 🐾💦💙
My Pal Jakub giving me a lift up to see our Kingfisher swimmers in the pool.
BML Home Gala
Oh wow, what a bunch of absolute legends we’ve got in this club!
Every single swimmer gave it their all out there—no grumbles, no growls, just hard work, team spirit, and that unstoppable “never give up” attitude that makes this bear beam with pride!
You better believe I’m one roaringly proud mascot! Can’t wait to see them back in action on the 5th of July. Bring it on!
GO KINGFISHERS! Let’s keep soaring… and roaring!
– Kingsley
HELLOOOO SPLASHY SUPERSTARS!
It’s your best bear buddy, Kingsley Bear!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Kingsley, how do I swim like a dolphin and revise like a genius without turning into a soggy textbook?”
WELL. I’ve just waddled (okay, belly-flopped) my way through Swim England’s Top 10 Tips on Revision and Training – and let me tell you, they’re grrreat! 🐾✏️
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Boss your schoolwork
✔️ Keep swimming like a legend
✔️ NOT fall asleep face-down in your spaghetti from exhaustion (been there…) 🍝😴
So if you want to stay sharp in your brain AND in your backstroke, check out those tips! 📚💪
Now go be brilliant, Kingfishers! And remember:
Eat your snacks. Do your squats. Don’t lick your revision notes.
(Trust me on that last one. Paper tastes weird.)
#KingsleyKnowsBest #BrainsAndButterfly #RevisionSplash
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