Congratulations to William Newton who completed a 2000m swim on 2nd February.

Congratulations to Phoebe Tully who completed her Water Skills 6 on 26th January.

Congratulations to William Newton who has completed his Water Skills 6 Certificate.

Matthew Sloan and Elliot Morrison have completed their National Plan Stage 3.

The date of the Tamworth Gala is Saturday 19th May 2018.

We hope you all enjoyed your gala on Saturday. Well done to everyone who took part. Congratulations to Phil, Daniel H, Gurvinder, Leanne and Matthew on personal bests and double congratulations to Elliot, Drew, William and Quinn who swam two each. Leanne set two meeting records, Phoebe improved both of hers and Matthew put his name on the record sheet by beating the existing record by 10 seconds.
An updated ranking list is attached, along with the gala news.

Kay Clarke Gala Results 2018

Swimmer speed rankings Jan 2018

Thank you to all the helpers and those who donated raffle prizes. The raffle made an excellent £119. We do have two unclaimed raffle prizes. The white bear is white ticket 340 and the dolls are yellow ticket 57. We think the tickets were sold on the day, as there is no name on the back. (photos below) If you know who the lucky winners are, please let Marie know.

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Emily Robbins who swam 200m for her badge and certificate on 12th January 2018.
Reminder that the giant raffle will be drawn tomorrow. Tickets will be on sale at the gala.

Please find attached the programme for the Kay Clarke Memorial Swimming Gala on Saturday 13th January 2018.

Programme 2018

Just a quick reminder that the Kay Clarke Memorial Gala, is this Saturday 13th January, at Bedworth Leisure Centre. Could Committee helpers be there at 4.15pm and swimmers and timekeepers be there at 4.30pm please. We are aiming to start the gala at 5pm. We are also holding a raffle, with all proceeds going to club funds. Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day. Thank you!

Between April and September 2017. a total of £49.41 was raised for club funds, bringing the grand total raised through the site to £840.05. Thank you! For more information about EasyFundraising and how you can support us, please visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bedworthdsc/

 

Happy New Year!

Well done to Elliot Morrison who swam 800m for his badge and certificate on 5th January 2018.

Reminder that swimming is on as usual next Friday, 12th for swimmers who are not resting for our gala the following day.

 

Thank you to everyone for coming to our Christmas Party and Presentation. Photographs have been uploaded to the club album.

Some of the more competitive swimmers tried their 10 Minute Stamina Test and four successfully beat their previuos best for a new certificate.
Congratulations to
Daniel Fulleylove (231m)
Aidan Tully (232m)
Matthew Sloan (266m)
Elliot Morrison (280m)
Several others were very close to a best performance.

Awards were presented to:
Phoebe Tully, William Newton, Matthew Sloan and Leanne Gardner for achieving superfast swims at the NASCH finals and being given speeding tickets.
Volunteer Awards went to Anya Sloan and Caroline Williams (who sent party food and promised to be back to teach the small pool next year)
Fundraising Awards went to Sally-Anne Tully, Sonia Kelly and Marie Clarke.
The Club Trophies were awarded to
Matthew Tully The Kevin Whitmore Trophy
Phil King The Colin Bunn Trophy
Phoebe Tully The Lions Club Gala Trophy

Helpers, teachers and coaches received gifts from the club.

Reminder that there are some larger sized club hoodies (just right for winter evenings) for sale at a very cheap £10 each. One small available (even better value) for £5.

There is no swimming next week (29th) as the pool will be closed. We start the new year on 5th January 2018.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sheila