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BBQ July saw the newly-established annual tradition of the SMSC Summer BBQ As we've had unbroken sunshine for a month, it was inevitable that the clouds would crack for this one. Nevertheless, a good time was had by those who braved the weather. Honest! Click on a photo to see a larger picture.
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Coach Carol Recognised at Local Awards |
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At the Stroud and District Sports and Physical Activity Awards, Stroud Masters Chief Coach Carol Twinning was named 'Coach of the Year'. More |
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End of an Era! Our recent AGM saw Secretary David White step down from the post he's held since the formation of Stroud Masters as an independent club. David was a founder member of Stroud Masters 21 years ago and has been an ever-present since. Our thanks go to him for all the hard work he's put in to help establish SMSC. We hope to see him again as soon as his new business venture allows!
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Early Start Several swimmers have asked if we could start at 06.00 am on Monday mornings, swimming to 07.30 am. (this does not include Wednesday or Friday mornings). It was agreed to have a trial period of 6 weeks to see if there is enough interest to warrant a 06.00 am start on Mondays only. This trial is being continued for the time being. Numbers will be continue to be monitored. Those of you that prefer to start at 06.30 am may, of course, continue to do so. For the duration of the trial there will be no additional charge for the extra half-hour.
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Fee Changes The Membership and Swim Fees have now been set for 2010 from 1st January as follows: MEMBERSHIP: £40 Jan - December 2010 (no change) SWIM FEES: Swim Fees for Sunday Mornings and Tuesday evenings have been increased to £3 per swim. These fees have not been increased for many years although pool hire charges have gone up considerably over the years. Wednesdays evenings, Wycliffe: £3.00 (remain the same) Early Morning Sessions at Archway: 2 mornings per week/month: £15.00 (Payable by Monthly Standing Order) 3 mornings per week/month: £20.00 (Payable by Monthly Standing Order) New 2010 Standing Order Form for existing early morning swimmers has been circulated. To join these sessions, contact Carol. |
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Christmas Day Swim Around fifty brave souls, including Stroud Masters Swimming Club members Chris Jarvis, Richard Searle and Lewis Saunders took part in Cheltenham's Sandford Park Lido annual Christmas Day swim. Read the rest of Richard's report here...
Photo - Richard, Chris and Lewis (insert) Young Ben Searle made a short video of the event. |
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Team Captains We're pleased to announce that for the first time we have appointed Team Captains. Mark Partridge and Jessica Wooddisse were nominated and have graciously accepted! Their role will be to work with the coach to support and develop swimmers and competitive swimming. More information here. |
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Club Wear |
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Hi everyone, |
You may have seen me recently displaying a zipped hooded top with our Club logo embroidered.
You are now able to purchase T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, zipped front hoodies and jog pants from Wizard Printers.
The link to the shop is below. Once into the website find Categories on the top left hand side and click on club shops.
Click on Stroud Masters SC link which will take you into a range of clothing and cost.
You do not necessarily have to have red;
competitive swimmers are still required to wear the red club polo shirt to competitions, but these are issued free by Carol. (Another reason to enter competitions!)
Please let me know what colour you would prefer and I will make sure that this is available.
Orders to be placed through myself together with payment at time of ordering.
The prices shown are at cost and the Club does not take any profit.
I will have a black hoody (no zip) for you to look at and also the red zipped front hoody.
These will give you some idea of sizing.
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Swim21 Award After a huge amount of work by Carol, we are proud to be the first Masters club in the South West region to be awarded Swim21 status. The award recognises among other things, our coaching and administrative setup and of the enormous work put in by the committee, and Carol and David in particular. Well done to them. |
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