Summer is here.. Crash Courses are filling fast  

The kids love these weeks, one hour of lesson followed by an hour of play and they always come away with heaps of badges…. and you can leave the children for the two hours. Because they swim every day for an hour the children remember and build their skills and stamina quickly.

The first week of the Summer Crash Course is now full. 3,000 leaflets went out to the schools this week, so book up soon to get the week of your choice.

Holidays

Tell us when you are away, so that someone else can use your space. Take your catch up lessons now if you like, or when you come back from holiday. Just bear in mind we will only book up to two weeks in advance.

Tommys Splashathon

This years charity swim was in aid of the Baby Charity “Tommy's”. Babies, Toddlers and young children were sponsored to have a great time splashing around a width or length of the small pool. The swims will took place during pre school lessons during the week of June 19 th -24 th . Well done to all those who took part and raised funds for such a worthy cause.

Well done…Rosie Smith 5 Golds in the Club Championships, swam her one mile badge and broke the club record for one length – for the 6 year olds! Rosie is this weeks star swimmer.

New Dolphins Session

Saturday 11.00-11.30 Racing starts, 11.30-12.30 Stroke technique session with Brett

On Tour….. The Dolphins section of the swimming club had a lovely day out on the Isle of Wight . An afternoon on the beach at Ryde, a great gala in Sandown where they finished third and fish & chips on the way home. Perfect!

On Tour 2… A team of ten children from Tadpoles, Turtles and Dolphins represented Southampton in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Games in Aldershot recently. The squad finished in fourth place. Well done swimmers.

On Tour 3.. David and a team of older swimmers took part in the St.Ives Biathlon and Bude Triathlon this month. Bournemouth pier to Pier, Shanklin Pier to Pier, Calshot Open, Padstow to Rock and the River Itchen Biathlon are all coming up. If you would like to take part, talk to David

A moan from the teachers..

Children being late for lessons. The teachers know it's not anyone's fault, traffic is bad etc, but it does seem to be happening a lot. The warm up is a crucial part of the lesson and it always takes place at the start of the lesson. Half an hour, once a week, is never enough time as it is. Please try to be on time, a couple of minutes before the lessons starts whenever possible. Every child should have their own, well fitted goggles. Please do not send them onto the poolside without them.

Direct Debit Make Up Lessons On Saturday

A special provision is now made on Saturdays 11.30 -12.30 to make up lessons. These are one hour classes for any main pool level, with David. Check for available dates at the desk.

Free Swimming

If you are paying by direct debit for the baby lessons, you may swim together free at small pool public swimming times. Adults and children having lessons and paying by direct debit also swim free. There is no charge for children under five. 10.00am-12.00am on Sunday morning is reserved for family swimming. Practice makes perfect…..

Aquafit…

Abbies's Aquafit classes are on a Tuesday 8.00-9.00pm and Thursdays from 7.00pm – 8.00pm . Classes cost £3.75, just turn up.

Parking… It is sometimes necessary to park in the road at busy times, please be considerate to our neighbours. It is acceptable to use the Health Centre car park after 5.00pm

Swipe Cards… Our computer holds up to date personal records, medical history and emergency contacts on all swimmers . Every child should have a personalised membership card which they swipe on entry to the pool at the desk. If you don't have a card, it probably means that we don't have any contact information. Please ask at reception.

Distance badges… Two lanes are reserved on the last Saturday of the month for children to attempt distance awards. Check with their teacher first and then reserve a space at reception. There is no extra charge.

Please check …your bank statements...we have changed our bank account in June. We may have taken out too much, or too little!

Thank you for your continued support, your recommendations to friends and family are very important for us.