NEWS

Club Championships

By the time you read this newsletter the club champs will probably have finished. We hope you had a successful competition. Don’t forget that as well as racing for medals, the times you achieved will be used for team selection and you may also be able to apply to compete in the Wiltshire County Championships (see forthcoming events below). All Club Champs results and any new records can be seen on the website.  NB 200 Breaststroke to be swum on Friday 7th December instead of our 6-7pm training session at Trowbridge. Anyone not swimming the Breaststroke and wishing to train can go to Bath Uni 6-8pm.

Successful AGM & “Stars in Their Eyes” Karaoke (2nd November)

Combining the AGM with Stars in Their Eyes proved to be a lot of fun.

The key outcomes from the AGM were that several changes to the committee occurred, including that Michele Greenan becomes the Chairperson; taking over from Mike Greenan. A case of keeping it in the family!

Also, the new team captains were elected and we have provided a short profile for each of them below.

Full AGM minutes and the new committee are now on the website.

In the singing there were many brave volunteers young and old and it was often difficult to tell if the real pop stars were making a guest appearance (…yeah right!). Prizes were given for best fancy dress to Kieran Hill and David Williams (aka Blues Brothers), Rachel Williams (aka Gwen Stefani), Kev Fricker (aka ShawaddyWaddy) and Jacqui Williams (aka Suzi and the Banshees).

Special thanks to Amy Griggs and family, and to the Davies family for providing the Karaoke equipment (and singers!).

Please Support Your Club

There were a few new volunteers that came forward at the AGM and their help is much appreciated. We still need more parents to take a more active role if they can. We are especially interested if you are a parent of a child in the 9-12 age group. For further details of how you can help, contact Michele Greenan: Chairperson, mg007e4588@blueyonder.co.uk, 01225 760354; or Sarah Hill: Secretary & Education, sarahjanehill@supanet.com, 01380 870984.

Leer: 16th-20th October 2008

Next year it will be our turn to host the German swimmers and their families. If you would like to volunteer to host 1 or more German guests in you house over this weekend, please email Stewart Cuthbert: stewartcuthbert@yahoo.co.uk

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Wiltshire County Championships    The ‘Counties’ take place between January and March, depending on your age group. Please look out for the entry forms, which will be handed out at training sessions. Don’t forget to complete them quickly so that you/your children can take part in this major competition.

Christmas Disco: Friday 14th December, 8pm for 8.30pm, Bradford Sports & Social Club

We’re all looking forward to our Christmas party. The evening will include: Club Champs trophy presentations, singing from Amy Griggs, special presentations to long-standing club helpers, the grand Christmas raffle and dancing. All swimmers at Bath Uni.(both squads) have permission that day to leave the pool at 7.30pm to slip into their disco gear.

 Reminder: Please return all trophies ASAP so we have a chance to get them engraved before the evening.

Club Holiday; Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Bideford, 4th-6th April 2008

We’ve been going away as a club for the past 3 years. All families stay in their own caravan on the campsite and we get to play lots of sports (other than swimming). This is a relaxing and fun weekend for kids and adults, so please come along. Please see website for details of how to book or contact Liz Smith.

Poolside etc

Standing Orders

Some members still owe membership or have not corrected their standing orders. Please be fair to other members, we all have to pay our fair share.  Furthermore, please ensure that your individual reference number is on your standing order.

Congratulations Charlie

Congratulations to Charlie Barnes for being voted the Top Girl Swimmer in Wiltshire for 2007!

Gala Dates

Speedo League: 8th Dec (final round).

Winter League: 1st Dec, 26th Jan, 9th Feb & 15th March.

Exeter or Tigersharks Open Meets: 12th Jan.

Postal Swim: 17th Feb,  AND  Trowbridge Open Meet: 23rd Feb.

(See the Website for full diary of events)

Rota & Coaching

Christmas closures on these dates:

Bath Uni Session – Friday 14th Dec for Presentation Night.

22nd Dec to 3rd Jan inclusive.

(See your subscription pack for your individual rota)

Training Courses

Good luck to Lee, Ollie, Charlie and Ronnie who have recently started their Level 1 Teachers Course

Results

SPEEDO League

A TEAM

After 2 rounds our WWF5 team is lying 10th in the Western Counties premier league.

3rd Round is at Barry – coach leaves 1.30pm

B TEAM

After 2 rounds our WWF5 team is lying 8th. in their league.

3rd Round is at Hutton Moor – coach leaves at 11.30am.

Spotlight On: Team Captains

Anita Walton

Just finished my GCSE’s and currently doing my A levels at the John of Gaunt school studying Art, English, Maths and Psychology. When not at school or swimming I like to go out to gigs, go out with friends or go shopping.

Darren Heslop

I’m 26 and a self employed carpenter. I have swum in National Competitions since 2000 with the Club and have swum for English Schools 3 times.  I was a County Record Holder for the 1500 freestyle and although I had to quit in 2005 due to injury, now I’m back!

Yasmin Fricker

I’m 17 and currently doing my A-Levels at Clarendon.  I work as a lifeguard and level 1 Swimming Teacher. I teach At Bradford on a Wednesday, I have been swimming with the club For 12 Years and I enjoy horse riding.

Mark Harrison

I joined Trowbridge swimming club when I was 11, way back in November 1996. My best stroke is Butterfly and I have recently won a few gold medals in the Wiltshire Masters. I am currently doing a sports degree at Bournemouth University but I still come back to swim to help the team.

Amelia Griffin

I am 12 years old and have been swimming with the Club for 5 years. I have competed both individually and as part of the relay team at the Districts and also compete for Wiltshire Cross Country running. When not swimming, I spend a lot of time doing gymnastics.

David Vick

My nickname is "The Pocket Rocket" and I have swum for the Club for 2 ½ years. I play football for Worton & Cheverell, and rugby and basketball for Lavington School. I like Pizza, Top Gear and Radio 5Live's "Fighting Talk"; I have American Idiot on my MP3 player; and want to be a pilot.  My best swimming moment was coming third in the SW Small Schools Relay.

For Newsletter articles and enquiries contact: Mike Greenan: mg007e4588@blueyonder.co.uk, 01225 760354