May 12th, 2012
Brooke Pollock was awarded her 25 metre badge and certificate on 11th May 2012.
Paul McKillop swam 32 lengths for his 800 metre badge and certificate.
Mark Day swam 1000 metres for a certificate.
Edward Davis was presented with the Bedworth Lions Gala Trophy for most improved performance in the club gala. (Photos of the presentation can be found in our photo album.)
Well done to you all.
April 29th, 2012
The 2012 Tour de France Sweepstake
Bedworth Disabled Swimming Club is running a sweepstake on the winning team in the Tour de France.
Tickets are available to purchase for £1 for each attempt from the club or can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this post.
Completed tickets should be returned to Sheila Carey before 22nd June when the draw will be made. Each ticket will draw one of the 22 teams randomly.
The draw will be published on the web site before the racing commences with the first stage in Liège on 30th June.
It is then possible to follow the progress of the teams until the final sprint on the Paris Champs-Élysées on 22nd July.
This should make exciting viewing for three weeks for a minimum of just a £1 entry!
Best of all you are helping to support your club each time you buy or sell a ticket.
These are the teams
| AG2R La Mondiale (Fra)Astana Pro Team (Kaz)BMC Racing Team (USA)Euskaltel – Euskadi (Esp)
FDJ – Big Mat (Fra) Garmin – Barracuda (USA) Greenedge Cycling Team (Aus) Katusha Team (Rus) Lampre – ISD (Ita) Liquigas – Cannondale (Ita) Lotto Belisol Team (Bel) Movistar Team (Esp) Omega Pharma – Quickstep (Bel) Rabobank Cycling Team (Hol) Radioshack – Nissan (Lux) Sky Procycling (Gbr) Team Saxo Bank (Dan) Vacansoleil – DCM Pro Cycling Team (Hol) |
In addition to these eighteen teams, the organisers have issued four invitations, meaning twenty-two teams will be present at the start of the 99th edition of the Tour de France. They are:Argos – Shimano (Hol)Cofidis, le crédit en ligne (Fra)
Saur – Sojasun (Fra) Team Europcar (Fra) |
Good luck everyone!
March 31st, 2012
On 30th March Leanne Gardner was presented with her first badge and certificate for completing 5m unaided. Aaron Peters was awarded his 25m badge and certificate.
Helen Field, Sonia Kelly and Bethany Kelly received certificates to recognise the effort they put into their sponsored swim. Sonia handed more than £350 to chairperson Barbara Lanwarne and says there is still a bit more to come in. Thank you so much all of you.
There will be no swimming on Friday 6th April (Good Friday) as the pool will be closing at 6.00pm.
March 17th, 2012
Very well done to Sonia Kelly, Bethany Kelly and Helen Field who all completed sponsored swims on 16th March 2012.
The distances were:
Bethany and Helen 64 lengths = 1600 metres = @ 1 mile
Sonia 74 lengths = 1850 metres = @1.15 miles.
Well done ladies and a very big thank you for raising a fantastic amount for club funds.
March 11th, 2012
Kieran McFarland swam 25 metres for his badge and certificate on 9th March 2012
Two groups completed 10 minute timed swims and the following swimmers earned certificates for improving on their previous distance:
Jordan Brace 125 metres
Victor Palmer 150 metres
Liam Wright 200 metres
Ryan Bratt 200 metres
Paul McKillop 375 metres
Thomas Slater 375 metres
Well done to all!
Dates for the Diary
The Annual Club Galas will be held on the following dates:
Small Pool Gala 13th April
Main Pool Gala 27th April
March 4th, 2012
On 24th February 2012
Well done to you both!
February 24th, 2012
This year’s Nuneaton Carnival is being held on Sunday 10th June 2012 and the theme is Britain at it’s Best. Bedworth Disabled Swimming Club took part last year with a charity stall on the gala field. Our stall included a tombola, hook a duck and games such as name the teddy bear. It was a good way to raise funds and awareness of our club. We are considering organising a stall again this year, but to do so, we will need volunteers to come along and help us on the day. If you are interested in helping us on 10th June, please speak to Marie Clarke or email her at marieclarke5@btinternet.com, or via the contact page on here. Thank you!
January 29th, 2012
Rugby Sports Day for the Disabled 2012
This very popular event is being held on Sunday 6th May 2012 at the Ken Marriot Leisure Centre. It is once again being run by the three Rotary Clubs of Rugby in conjuction with Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association (RSDA).
After being left out of last year’s programme, swimming is back in again.
Entry can be arranged for individuals, if anyone is interested.
Tamworth Gala
This year’s gala at Tamworth is being held on 16th June 2012.
January 24th, 2012
On 20th January, we held a presentation night, as we were unable to hold it before Christmas. It was a chance for us to get together and thank everyone for their help and support throughout 2011.
The Colin Bunn Trophy was awarded to Sheena Baird (See photo below)
The Kevin Whitmore Trophy was awarded to Gurvinder Garcha. (See photo below)
New Club T-Shirts were presented to all of our members.
Certificates were awarded to everyone who was part of the team at the Hinckley Swimming Gala.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the snacks, sweets and drinks for the evening.
January 17th, 2012
Congratulations to Stuart Croshaw on completing his 25 metres for a badge and certificate on 13th January 2012.
