Tamworth Unicorns 35th Annual Gala.

We have been invited to take part in Tamworth Unicorns 35th Annual Gala at The Peaks Leisure Centre, Tamworth on Saturday, 21st May at 5.45pm. This is a sprint gala (25m back, breast and free + 4 x 1 mixed relay). Competitors may enter all events – age groups are Under 17, 17-34 and 35+. There is also a width race (aids permittted). We need to confirm that we wish to take part by 31st March. Names to Sheila please. Gurvinder’s grandad, Kevin, has offered help with transport, if anyone needs a lift.

Club Sprint Gala Dates

Main pool 25th March  – 3 lanes will be used for races and the remainder of the pool open as usual

Small pool 1st April  – part of the pool will still be available for normal activities)

Well done Stuart and Kieran.

Well done to Stuart Croshaw and Kieran McFarland who were both awarded their 5m badges and certificates on 11th March.

Well done Nicola!

Well done to Nicola Page who achieved a 5 metre swim on 25th February 2011 for her badge and certificate. Keep up the good work!

Stamina Swims

On 25th February 2011 Kieran Wilson and Marie Clarke took part in a 10 minute stamina test swim. Kieran achieved 175 metres and Marie achieved 250 metres. Well done!

Free Pingles Inflatable & Pool Fun Session Vouchers For Everyone.

The Pingles Leisure Centre now has a FANTASTIC inflatable. The 15 metre medieval themed water play challenge inflatable will be available during this half term. Floats and toys will also be available in the Leisure Pool.

The premiere day to see the new inflatable, will be at the Pingles Leisure Centre on Tuesday 22nd February. To enjoy a free session which starts at 1.45pm and runs until 3.30pm, please click on the link below to download a voucher and for further information. 

http://www.nbleisuretrust.org/inflatable/

The session will also be on at the same time on Thursday (please note our FREE voucher only covers Tuesdays session) and will then run every Saturday 2-4pm!

Junior price – PTL £2.20     NPTL £2.90
Adult price  – PTL £2.20     NPTL £3.20

A full February half term guide can be viewed/printed/downloaded here:

www.nbleisuretrust.org/page468.asp

Latest Badge News

On 11th February 2011

  • Daniel Hodge swam 25 metres for his badge and certificate
  • Martell Swinton swam 10 metres for her badge and certificate

Well done to you both!

Well done Paul and Gurvinder

Paul McKillop swam 100 metres for his badge and Certificate on 4th February 2011.

Gurvinder Garcha swam 200 metres in 10 minutes for a timed swim certificate, also on 4th February 2011.

Well done to both of you!

Many thanks Robert!

Many thanks to Robert Burr who raised £20.00 for “The Big Push For T-Shirts” in January 2011.  A great start to the fundraising in the new year!

The People’s Postcode Trust Grant

  • Many thanks to The People’s Postcode Trust who very kindly awarded us £650.00 to buy some new equipment.  This article was published in the Tribune on 20th January 2011.