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Report Back – Ruan Breytenbach

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Meet / Championships Report Back
Name & Surname Ruan Breytenbach
Name of Meet / Champs & Dates Sasol Winter Champs 29 June – 3 July 2015
Name of Meet / Champs & dates Speedo Prestige Gala Durban 7 – 11 July 2015
Events participated in Sasol:  800 Free, 200 Fly, 400 Free, 200 Breast,  100 Breast, 400 IM, 50 Free,Speedo Prestige:200 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast, 50 Free, 100 Fly, 200 IM, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 50 Fly, 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast
Medals received for which events Sasol:  I received gold for all 7 eventsSpeedo Prestige: I received the following 100 Fly, 50 Fly and 200 Breast Gold, 100 Breast and 200 Free Bronze
Highlights of the event? Sasol Winter Champs:  I broke the 100 Breaststroke record that had been standing for 31 years. I also broke 4 NTS records during this meet. Most of my events at this meet were swum under 16.Speedo Prestige: I qualified for Youth with his 100 Fly time. I also managed to break another 3 NTS records at Speedo Prestige. All my events at Speedo Prestige were swum  under 14 years
Lessons learned from the event Swimming under 14 and 16 is very tough, some of the swimmers are quite a lot bigger than me BUT I just carried on believing in what you put in is what you get out and of course my motto BELIEVE AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE!
General impressions of the meets Both the galas were awesome as I swam all my PB’s so early in the season after Level 3 in March of this year.
What/Who motivated you throughout the meet/champs My coach Marcus Gloak and my mother Chantelle, who are always by my side to assist me in any which way they can.
Anything Else you want to mention I was truly amazed that I managed to break the 1 min barrier on my 100 Free. I also realized that to swim under 14 years is really very tough BUT this is what makes you stronger and work harder.

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I swam my 400 IM against Ude Fuchs (17 years) and Charl Crous (24 years) our 2012 Olympian. In the race I managed to come second overall against 2 of these top swimmers. I must admit this was a very exciting moment in my swimming life. At the end of the race Charl said to me, he knew I was going to come for him and when I past him he knew there was nothing he could do about it hee hee, thanks for that boost Charl.

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Hello 2015!

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Hello 2015!

I pray that “times of refreshing” may be upon us all this January, and for all the days of 2015 ahead, a season of excitement and vigour for the future. Let us shout “Hello and Welcome 2015” into the universe with a huge smile.

A tradition since last year in my little family has been choosing, a few simple words or phrases to define our year ahead. No more than five words or phrases of significance for the context that we find ourselves in during that New Year. Words that are not merely words on paper, but words loaded with our hopes, dreams and expectations for that particular season of our life.

The most amazing thing is to see the power of words and how words turn into reality over a period of time, how words direct our decisions and circumstances. So our short list of words have been chosen for the year 2015. One of our phrases is “BRAVE and COURAGEOUS”.

And so as we stand at the beginning of 2015 let us set our sails in the right direction with words, firmly backed by action and steeled resolve to face the days ahead.

A shout out to all the young athletes:

  • We would love to hear about your plans / words / resolutions for 2015, in order to publish it (with your permission) to encourage and motivate other young athletes.
  • Remember to review your goals of last year and ensure that they are higher than the year gone by.

A shout out to the parents of young athletes:

  • We would love to hear what is up in your space and what you are doing to support and encourage your young athletes.

A shout out to the coaches of young athletes:

  • We would love to get your thoughts and plans for the young athletes that are in your charge.
Never Ever Give Up!

Never Ever Give Up!

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Reflections of 2014

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For us 2014 was a year of development and observing the cycle of a seed.

Initial concepts do not just spring forth life suddenly, but need careful moulding, shaping and nurturing in order to grow.

But is that not the way with most things in life? A random idea, turns into a discussion, a discussion turns into research, research turns into more discussion and finally the moment of culmination ‘presents itself’. BY NO MEANS AN ACCIDENT, BUT BY ALL MEANS FULLY INTENTIONAL.

Thus:

  • we are excited that the idea has finally become a reality.
  • we have started small and ‘at home’ with our sons, but our vision is to grow in terms of  content and experiences of many other young athletes.

Thus as 2014 draws to a close we remind ourselves of the touchstone for Heslop Sports which is:

TO ENCOURAGE AND CELEBRATE YOUNG AND UPCOMING ATHLETES.

We look bravely, with hope and much excitement to 2015 as the number 5 symbolises divine grace. “Grace is what we get, which we do not deserve”.

Please continue to follow, and make contact with us in 2015 as we cover additional, exciting young athletes. May 2015 EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

Faith Home

Hebrews 11

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“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen” – Hebrews 11:1

Our faith in Jesus Christ, sustains us, it strengthens us and it is our eternal hope!

We hope that as you journey with us through these posts and pages of Heslop Sports that your will be strengthened and empowered by the His Power.

Our spiritual home is Centurion at Grace Covenant Church – if you are in the area – give us a shout and join us for a morning of awesome praise, worship, good Word feeding and fellowship. www.gracecov.co.za

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Frank’s Baptism at the Durban Christian Residence Swimming pool. 29 August 2014. With Youth Pastor Tyron Joubert – CRC Durban

 

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Jonathan in a church Nativity play at Grace Covenant Church – 30 November 2014

 

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