As some of you already know, for some time now, we have wanted to buy club t-shirts for all our members, which have our club logo on. We feel that this would be good idea for when we take part in galas and competitions, or if anybody would like to wear them during the club session.  As we have to rely on fundraising and donations to cover the costs of running the club, we have decided to do a BIG PUSH FOR T-SHIRTS so that we can raise the money to buy them. We would like every active member of the club to do a sponsored event and support us. It could be any sponsored event, from a sponsored swim to a sponsored silence, the choice is yours! Every penny counts!  We have a suggestion for a sponsored walk around the park. If you would be interested in taking part in this, please speak to Sheila Carey.

Sponsor forms are available to download from the link below, or from the noticeboard on display during the club session.  However, you should all be receiving a copy of the sponsor form from the committee shortly.

Many thanks for your support!

BIG PUSH Sponsor form

Jane Sharpe,  Masters,  25m Freestyle  47.80 PB,  50m Freestyle  Silver  1.32.78 PB

Helen Deakin,  Masters,  25m Backstroke  49.86,  50m Backstroke  Silver  1.40.54 PB,  25m Breaststroke 54.42 PB

Sheena Baird,  Masters,  25m Backstroke  Gold  27.86 PB,  25m Breaststroke  Gold 30.11,  25m Freestyle Gold 24.07 PB

Adam Lawrence,  Senior,  25m Freestyle 42.84,  50m Freestyle 1.45.31

Emma Wilson,  Senior,  25m Backstroke  Gold 33.62,  50m Backstroke  Silver 1.07.54,  25m Freestyle (BS)  Silver  30.37

Mark Day,  Intermediate,  25m Freestyle (BS)  Gold  30.58 PB,  25m Breaststroke  Bronze 29.80 PB,  50m Breaststroke  Bronze, 1.08.34  PB

Jordan Brace,  Youth,  25m Freestyle 56.65 PB

Paul Mckillop,  Youth,  25m Freestyle 29.70 PB

Thomas Slater,  Youth,  25m Backstroke  Silver 33.92 PB,  25m Breastroke  Silver 29.01,  50m Breaststroke  Gold 1.10.05

Joshua Brace,  Youth,  25m Breaststroke  Gold 27.86 PB,  25m Freestyle  Gold 17.05 PB,  50m Freestyle  Gold 40.17  PB

Gurvinder Garcha,  Junior,  25m Freestyle  Silver 1.07.99

Ashley Campbell-Barker,  Junior,  25m Backstroke  Gold 53.49 PB,  25m Breastroke  Gold  1.07.46  PB,  25m Freestyle  Gold 46.72  PB

Team “A” Emma, Thomas, Joshua,  3 x 25m Medley  Bronze  1.18.27

Team “B” Helen, Mark, Sheena,  3 x 25m Medley  1.43.24

Team “A” Emma, Joshua, Sheena, Thomas,  4 x 50m Freestyle  Bronze  4.07.85

Team “A” Emma, Joshua, Thomas, Mark and Ashley,  Raft race  2nd Place  39.80

Team “A” Mark, Sheena, Thomas, Joshua,  4 x 25m Freestyle  Gold  1.36.76

Team “B” Emma, Gurvinder, Ashley, Jordan,  4 x 25m Freestyle  3.30.53

Congratulations to every one of our team of 12 twelve swimmers. As well as being our best result ever in collecting 32 medals (16 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze) there were 18 personal best times. It was really excellent to be competitive in the relays for the first time – even the raft race! Thank you everyone who supported the team and Gurvinder’s family for helping with transport. There are certificates from the organisers for all competitors and photographs will be uploaded to the website in due course.

We now have an updated entry list for the Hinckley Gala on 25th September 2010. In total there are 15 entries. (13 confirmed and 2 unconfirmed). These are: Gurvinder Garcha, Ashley Campbell-Barker, Shannon Hearne, Archie Neil, Jordan Brace, Joshua Brace, Thomas Slater, Paul McKillop, Stephen Pearce, Mark Day, Adam Lawrence, Emma Wilson, Jane Sharpe, Sheena Baird and Helen Deakin. The two unconfirmed entries are Shannon Hearne and Archie Neil.

Joshua and Jordan are meeting arranged transport at the Leisure Centre, leaving at 11 am.

Transport has been reserved but not confirmed for Stephen Pearce.

At present, there are no more requests for transport.

If there are any changes to the above information, can you please let Sheila Carey know as soon as possible, thank you.

Good luck everyone!

We have a good entry (17 swimmers) for the Hinckley Gala on 25th September. Gurvinder’s grandfather has very kindly offered to help with transport and it is unlikely that we will need the minibus this year. However, it is important that anyone needing a lift tells Sheila so that no-one is left at the Leisure Centre. We are meeting at Bedworth at 10.45am to leave at 11.00am. Anyone travelling independently but unsure of the way can meet here too.

Well done to Joshua McFarland who swam 10 metres for his badge and certificate on 27th August 2010. Keep up the good work!

Well done to Kieran McFarland who swam 3 metres on 20th August 2010. Keep up the good work!

This year’s gala at Hinckley is fast approching. It will be held on 25th September 2010. Therefore, if you would like to enter, please see Sheila Carey as soon as possible. Many thanks.

Well done to Joshua McFarland who was awarded his 5 metre badge and certificate on 13th August 2010.

The swimming club would like to say a big thank you to the Co-Operative Helping Hearts Scheme who have kindly given us a cheque for £250.00.  The donation is very much appreciated.

After several years, Mandy Younger has decided to step down as our club treasurer.  We would like to thank Mandy for all her hard work over the years, it is very much appreciated. Mandy will continue to be a member of our Committee and we look forward to seeing her at our club sessions.