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Well done to all those competing in the gala tonight and last Tuesday. The results are here :-

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Here are the results of the heats together with the lanes allocated for the finals (Note dates):-

2009 Gala entrants – Heat times

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In summary :-

Tuesday 24th – All Girls single events + Boys championships

Thursday 26th – All Boys single events + Girls championships

Races start at 7:30pm

Lessons at 7pm will still be held on the above dates, but if you are not racing, all other swimmers can only spectate.

Christmas closure :- Last swimming club session Tuesday 15th December, restarting Tuesday 5th January

All members should have now received the update from Yvonne regarding the current programme and membership renewal – available from reception every club night.

Swimming gala heats are 10th and 12th November, finals on 24th and 26th November. Please get your entries in before the end of October. Don’t be scared to have a go – you never know!

Previous winners please return the trophy’s as soon as possible – many thanks.

Advance notice – AGM will be on Monday 9th November. More details from Yvonne, all welcome.

Swim for fun sessions will be held on Tuesday 21st July to Tuesday 25th August inclusive. No sessions on Thursdays in this period. This is the same as last year.

Programme will be :-

7:00 to 7:20 Those who normally swim at 7pm

7:20 to 8:00 Pool Frog 1 & 2 – Swim for fun session, in the shallow end.

7:30 to 8:15 Pool Frog 3 and above – Swim for fun in the deep end.

8:15 to 9:00 Adults only.

Note this is Tuesdays only, no Thursday sessions until September. Normal sessions from 1st Sept. onwards.

Advance notice – subs will remain at the same cost as last year, due from end of September.

There will be no club night on Tuesday 26th May as the pool is closing early. Normal on Thursday. Have a great half term break.

Just a reminder that Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29th is our Sponsored Swim Night

Sponsorship is entirely optional

Those children who swim in the shallow end at 7.00 (Pool Frog 1 and Pool Frog 2 lessons) should not attend.

ALL other children should be on the Pool Side ready to commence their swim at 7.00. They will be allowed to swim until 9.00 pm

The pool will be roped off into lanes. Children will be allocated a lane in which to swim (this will be dependant upon the distance they feel they will achieve).

The swimmer is given a number.

They then enter the Pool at the deep end and swim.

When they get back to the deep end they should shout out their number and this is written on a sheet.

It is important that they do not touch the side or end of the pool, or that their feet touch the bottom.

Basically they swim in circles (within their lanes) until they have had enough

Any stroke can be used and the stroke can be changed at any time they can also tread water if they need to rest.

Please look at the table below to ensure that your child does not leave the pool too early to attain the badge required

For example a child swimming 19 lengths will only be able to have a 200 metre certificate which is equivalent to 10 lengths

A children swimming 20 lengths (20 metres more) will be able to have a 400 metre certificate.

Any number of badges can be purchased up to the level achieved. These are £2 each

A General Certificate will be awarded to each entrant stating how many lengths and metres they have swam. This can be shown to those people who sponsor your child.

If your child is being sponsored please bring in the sponsorship money as soon as possible after the event

The money will be split 50% to Club Funds, 50% to “The Sign Up For Sudders” Appeal

Recommendations

Ø Please remember that the Pool is 20 metres long

Ø We are able to award certificates for certain distances do not leave the pool until you have completed the correct number of lengths – remember if you swim 9 lengths this is 20 metre (1 length) short of your 200 metre award – you will only get a 100 metre award.

Ø If possible leave the pool at the deep end – attract the attention of a Marshall to ask how many more lengths they feel you should complete for the next badge stage.

Ø You can leave the pool at any time you wish

Ø You must not touch the bottom of the pool or the sides during your swim – full lengths must be swam – you can change your stroke or tread water at any time.

Ø PLEASE RESPECT OTHER SWIMMERS – DO NOT BLOCK OR KICK THEM – YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE POOL IF IT IS THOUGHT THAT YOU ARE DOING THIS.

1 length 20 metres

2 lengths 25 metres

3 lengths 50 metres

4 lengths 75 metres

5 lengths 100 metres

10 lengths 200 metres

20 lengths 400 metres

30 lengths 600 metres

40 lengths 800 metres

50 lengths 1000 metres 1 km

75 lengths 1500 metres

80 lengths 1 Mile

100 lengths 2000 metres 2 km

125 lengths 2500 metres

150 lengths 3000 metres 3 km

160 lengths 2 miles – club certificate only

200 lengths 4000 metres (Have to swim fast!)

Any questions contact Yvonne (see contact page)

Good luck!

Yvonne

The club held it’s AGM on Monday 10th November. We still need more people to be involved with the running of the club, and we also need more swimming teachers to help out on club nights. If you would like to find out more please speak to Yvonne or Vicky on club evenings.

The gala finals went well and results will be posted here when complete. Well done to all who competed.

Advance notice – the club will hold it’s last session this year on Thusday 18th December, resuming in the new year on Tuesday 6th January.

The pool is closed tonight (Tuesday 14th) due to a fault. Sorry for late notice.

Having finished the heats for the gala, details will be posted shortly of those who got through to the finals. In the meantime here are some notes :-

GALA DETAIL: 7.30 START

Please note that on the nights of the gala 21 October and 23 October we will only hold swimming lessons from 7.00-7.20. If your normal lesson commences at 7.00 please come along, if your lesson commences 7.30 or 8.00 please do not come on either of these nights unless you are competing,

The Gala events will commence at 7.30 on each night.

Tuesday 21 October All Girls Single Events

Plus

Boys Championships

Thursday 23 October All Boys Single Events

Plus

Girls Championships

Trophy presentations will be held on both nights following completion of all the events.

The time-scale for these nights is tight and we need to keep on schedule. If you are entering any of the events please ensure that you are ready to take your places on the poolside by 7.30 – if you arrive late you may miss your event.

Good luck to all.