Chris Lanwarne is unable to make the NASCH Gala on 1st November, so we need another senior man to join the team. Is there anyone who is able to take his place? They would need to be aged 17 and over (senior male category). As Chris cannot make it, we have no men’s relay team at the moment. Ladies and juniors are not allowed to substitute, it has to be a senior man. Any offers? Please speak to Sheila. Thank you.

Good news!!

Our club has been asked if we could complete the team for the NASCH Finals Gala on 1st November at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre in Leamington.

Subject to availability the complete team will be entered (as attached).

NASCH Gala 2014 Team list

Thank you to Stanley Poacher-Smith for the chocolates.

A reminder that we are collecting entries for the gala and raffle prizes (being held on 22nd November.)

On 19th September Mark Day improved his 10 minute stamina swim, completing 350m and Gurvinder Garcha improved to 300m both for new certificates. Well done to all swimmers

Drew O’Connor swam 25m for his badge and certificate on 19th September. Well done!

The Kay Clarke Memorial Gala has been rescheduled for Saturday 22nd November 2014 at 4.30pm, at Bedworth Leisure Centre. The closing date for swimmers entry forms is 22nd October. The entry fee is £2.00 per swimmer. We will update the website with more details as we know them. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering and helping us out on the day, (expenses paid) please speak to Sheila Carey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Swimmer’s entry

Robert Burr was awarded a “Good Work” certificate on 29th August.

Gurvinder Garcha has taken Thomas’s place in NASCH Finals gala as Thomas is too old for the junior races this year.

The entry form has been submitted with Gurvinder swimming 1 length (submitted time 39.78), Daniel Hodge 2 lengths (1.43.37) and Peter Markham 4 lengths (2.25.00). If times improve they can be resubmitted before the gala on 1st November. Aaron Peters is the named reserve. The gala will be held at Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre in Leamington. As last year, we have informed the organisers that we are willing to fill any vacant places for our region in girls, mens or ladies events.

The Kay Clarke Memorial Gala has been postponed due to lack of entries. It appears that it was too soon after the summer break for some clubs to organise their teams. It will be rearranged after consulting with the clubs affected. As we are unlikely to be oversubscribed, it should be possible to include a width race for swimmers who are unable to complete a length. It will still have to be held on a Saturday – probably starting at 4.30pm so that it does not depend on a party booking the first hour. This is the only hire time available at Bedworth other than 8.00pm on Sundays. More info asap.   Our club members can have an immediate refund of their entry fee if they would like this or wait for the rearranged date to see if the entry is to stand. I have your money (Sheila).

Our Junior Boys have been selected to represent the region in the NASCH National Gala on Saturday, 1st November.

Thomas Slater and Peter Markham have been invited to defend their titles. Daniel Hodge has been invited to complete the team.

Well done!