To give everyone a break to re-charge their batteries Seals will not be operating week commencing 8th and 15th August. The last swim before the break will be Sunday 7th August and we will recommence Tue 23rd August.

If you are interested in gaining an extra invaluable qualification which will stand you in good stead throughout your life then I suggest you visit http://www.activesportsdevelopment.co.uk/ and talk to Chris. Rookie Lifeguards runs on a Sun evening from 4-5 and is great fun. Just turn up and pay on the day.

There is no swimming Sun 10th April due to a triathalon

No Swimming April 29th (Bank Holiday – what for!!)

Holiday Hours Tues 12th and 19th April (18:00 – 18:45, 18:45 – 19:30, 19:30 – 20:30)

Holiday Hours Friday 15th April (18:30 – 19:15, 19:15 – 20:00, 20:00 – 21:00)

FIXTURES SECRETARY

1. When you first take over inform all the contacts for the leagues you are in and all the clubs that are on your contact list that you are now the fixtures secretary for your club
2. Deal with all the league renewals that come in
3. Respond to any gala invitations that you may receive (after consulting with coach and/or committee to see if you wish to take part)
4. In September start compiling a calendar of fixtures for your club
5. Organise the Novice and Intermediate Leagues
a) About September contact all current participants and see of they want to take part in the coming year – if not try and find replacements
b) Liaise with them re dates venues etc
c) After sorting out the above arrange to get the pool or pools booked
d) Sort out hosting
e) When all the above is done sent out e-mails with confirmation of details to all the clubs involved

The next Ringwood Seals AGM will be held on the 17th March 2011 at 7.15pm in the leisure centre activity room. There will be several positions coming available including the chairman’s role which I am unable to continue due to other personal commitments. I’m a firm believer in giving others the chance to take on the running of the club and I encourage all those interested to apply for committee positions. A full list of current positions is listed on the notice board. Roles that need filling are:

• Communications / Press Officer – This is a brand new position within the Seals Club and one which we hope all members will benefit from. We would like to provide all members with a quarterly newsletter and to see our club’s name in the local press.

• Fixtures Secretary – to set up the calendar of Gala events in co-ordination with the swim instructors and other clubs.

• Swim 21 Co-ordinator – develop and execute the yearly swim21 plan (ASA quality mark).

If any of the above positions interest you, but you feel you cannot attend committee meetings, please don’t let this stop you discussing the role further with the club. We do not expect our parent helpers to attend all meetings but would encourage as much involvement as possible from you on key club issues.

Click here to see the full chairman’s letter…