Lagan Valley Leisureplex will host this years DSNI Swimming Championships for people with disabilities on Saturday 28 November 10.15am to 5.00pm.
We are looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:
If you are available to help make this years event as successful as previous years please email Andy Reid on swimming.development@lisburn.gov.uk
We have arranged for Sport NI to present a workshop on Anti Doping for all swimmers and parents in the Senior and Performance Squad. A separate evening will be arranged for the Age Group Squad.
This will be held on Wednesday 25 November 2009 in the Ravarnet Room.
6.00-6.30pm Parents Only
6.30-7.15pm Parents & Swimmers
7.15-7.45pm Swimmers Only
It is essential that you attend to find out what medication is allowed for treatment of common illnesses and what you need to do if your asthmatic.
The Spring Term Timetable of classes and re-enrolment forms can now be downloaded. See the Performance Scheme Page. You are advised to book early if you have siblings in the programme or require a specific day.
Lisburn City Swim Bags have now arrived at the Swim Desk for collection. If you have ordered one, please call as soon as possible to collect.
This term has been disrupted by circumstances that have led to the closure of the diving pool and cancellation of classes. The situation has been outside our control and regretfully resulted in parents and children arriving with no notification. We will make every effort to inform parents of cancellations, but please understand that this is not always possible. We do apologise for any inconvenience.
Term will extend to Wednesday 23 December to make up for the cancellation of lessons on Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September.
Pupils who were affected by the closures on Sunday 18 & 25, and on Tuesday 27 October will be credited or refunded. This will show on their account when it comes to re-enrolment.
If you have any comments or concerns, please speak to Hilary (tel 028 9269 2991).
Age Group Squad decided to park their ‘flippers and floats’ on Saturday 24th October and head for Bangor where they took on the four wheel version of RACING…………..in an afternoon of Go-Karting, a bonding session organised by Age Group Squad Rep, Colin Russell. The children left the Leisureplex in convoy and made their way to the Eddie Irvine Sports Centre.
An event thoroughly enjoyed by all……….There were many laughs along the way, not least when one of the pack asked if they would be using pedals! to get their Go-Kart around the circuit!
The children were as competitive on the track as they are in the water, and some had the whistle blown on them for getting carried away. Others could just not drive a Go-Kart and caused havoc (you know who you are!) The craic was mighty…. One competitor thought about a pit stop, but then again, maybe not and which resulted in a multiple “fender bender”. After the qualifying heats on the track the six finalists for the Grand Prix were Mickey Mitchell, Hannah Watson, Zoe Smyth, Matthew Walker, Cameron McAteer and Callum Taylor. Medals went to Cameron McAteer, Hannah Watson and Mickey Mitchell for their performances. Runner up in the Grand Prix was Matthew Walker who had been earlier black flagged and ordered into the pits after attempting to clear the track of all other competitors but still managed a 2nd place. With a lead of 8 hundredths of a second, Mickey Mitchell took 1st place and got himself on the podium, Well done Mickey…..
The “oldies” also got to race showing off their talents…….. Ian Hunter, Glenn Smyth, Blair Taylor and Colin Russell. Smyth and Russell were very competitive showing some fine driving and nifty manoeuvres along the way. Oh so young at heart!
A great afternoon was had by the young swimmers…. or racers!, who all returned to Lisburn in one piece, but with many aches and pains…….
A special “Thank you “ to the parents who gave up their Saturday afternoon, provided transport and went along as chaperones, and especially to Colin Russell for organising the event which the kids all enjoyed. Vroom, Vroom………
This years War Memorial Gala will be held in Lisburn on Saturday 7 November 09. Please check the team list below and confirm your availability with your coach. Warm up times are as follows:
Age Group Girls 6.00-6.20pm, Age Group Boys 6.20-6.40pm, Open Teams 6.40-7.00pm
There are still quite a considerable amount of outstanding membership forms which have not been returned to the Membership Secretary, Hilary Idzikowska. The Club needs to have all the necessary documentation returned to validate a swimmer’s insurance with Swim Ireland and with the Club. A list has been printed for the noticeboard and you can also click on the link below to see the list of names.
Failure to return these forms by the due date, will result in the swimmer not being allowed to train in the pool or compete in any upcoming galas. Forms can be returned to Hilary or the CCO’s – Louise Sands or Karen Logan.
The Calendar has been updated to include the Teletots dates. Please note the change to the last Mini Meet in April, it has been moved to May 2010 due to a clash with a Teletots fixture. You can download the updated calendar from the ‘Resources’ page and click on the link below for the Teletots dates:
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