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You may have noticed that we have “lost” one of our regular swimming coaches who after years with the Club has moved on to do other things. We have several 14+ helpers who have successfully completed the ASA Helpers Certificate. Also some of our current Coaches are expressing an interest in “retiring” in the not too distant future. Therefore for the Club to continue we URGENTLY need more volunteers.

Have you ever thought “I would like to teach children to swim”.

Do you have any swimming teaching qualifications?

Would you like to take some qualifications (at the Club’s expense!)

If you are over 21 and have the slightest interest please speak to either Alec or Yvonne

Each year we hold a Swimming Gala for our members. Every member is encouraged to participate as there are events which suit all swimming abilities. Prior to the Gala we hold two evenings for Heats. The four swimmers with the fastest time, from both nights, will then swim in the gala.

This year heats will be held on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 March commencing at 7.20 on both nights. Please encourage your child to enter the Gala.

See below for your child’s entry form – please complete immediately and return to Yvonne. Failure to return the forms 15 March will result in your child NOT BEING able to enter. Swimming lessons which normally take place at 7,00-7.30 on these nights will only last for 20 Minutes

Gala Event Finals

The Gala will be held on the nights of Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 April. Commencing at 7.00. Children not participating in the Gala will not be able to swim on either of these nights

Trophies

Could everyone who received a Trophy last year please return these to Yvonne by Thursday 5 April 2007, many thanks.

Each year the Club holds a Distance Swim. This is open to all members who can swim a minimum of 20 metres. At 7.00 the swimmers are split into groups, these are dependant on the distance your child feels they will complete. As soon as possible the swimmers enter the water and swim for as long as they wish, they can use any stroke but MUST NOT put their feet on the floor or touch the pool side (i.e. it is a “continuous swim”). Each time the swimmer reaches the deep end they shout out their allocated number and the Marshal marks this down, thus counting the lengths. As we only hire the pool until 9.00, all swimmers must leave the water at that time. The distance covered ranges from 20 metres (one length) to 3400 metres (160 lengths = approx 2 miles).

This year the distance swim will be held on 13th and 15th March 2007. Good luck to all – surprise yourself.