The latest advice from Swim England (as of 18th March) is that Clubs should suspend all activities until the end of May. Ringwood Health & Leisure have closed all their Centres, including Ringwood, until 31st March. Even if the Centre reopens in April we shall not be returning to training until June 2nd at the earliest. We will continue to follow the advice of our governing body, Swim England.

Please cancel your standing orders for training fees before 4th April.
When we reconvene, we will be switching to a new direct debit payment scheme. Further information to follow.

Swim England issued the following advice on 13th March:

“The guidance we have received is that water and the chlorine within swimming pools will help to kill the virus. It’s important, however, to ensure that everyone visiting pools follows the latest hygiene advice to help reduce the risk of infection. … shower before and after entering the water, while spectators and volunteers should regularly wash their hands for 20 seconds using soap and water or a sanitiser gel.

Most importantly, if you feel unwell, please do not attend events or training and seek appropriate medical advice.”

Presentation Night is on 24th January at the Conservative Club so therefore no training. If your child took part in the Home Championships please make sure they come.

Sunday Swimming

Also all swimmers in lanes 1,2,3 first Session and all swimmers in 2nd and 3rd session should be attending Sunday morning. If they can only come for an hour that is fine.

Hi Guys,
Hope you had a good Christmas.
Back to training on 7th January.
Our presentation night is on Friday 24th January at Ringwood Conservative Club, 22 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DN
Trophy for winner of each race. Medals up to 5 places.
All children aged 10 years and under should come at 6.00 pm. Over 11 years at 7.45 pm. If your child took part we would like them to come please. Apart from the winners of the races at the Home Championships, there are trophies for Merit and Endeavour for 3 different age groups. This could mean good effort at training, excellence at both training and racing etc.
For the first group, food will be served from 6.15 pm onwards; presentation will start at 6.30 pm. 2nd group, food will be served at 7.45 pm; presentation will start at 8.00 pm.
Happy New Year to Everyone!
Anne

Friday 12th July: Spring Sprints awards

The results for the Spring Sprints are on the Notice Board and also available for viewing in the Members Area. Medals and trophies will be presented on poolside. 1st and 2nd Session at 7.15 pm. 3rd Session at 8.30 pm. Come onto poolside to watch.

Sunday July 14th: LYMINGTON SEAWATER BATHS, 6.00-7.30pm

FREE SUMMER TREAT – (free for Seals members) – £10 for all other people)
Our popular club treat. Nice pub next door for parents but also chairs etc to sit round the pool. Always been fantastic weather, fingers crossed, but we go ahead regardless as the swimmers are wet anyway. Lots of Mega Inflatables. Paddle Boards etc. Pool only about 1.5m deep.
Small version of inflatables for really little people but they have always been on the big stuff. Really tiny people need an adult in with them – you will enjoy this too. Wetsuits available or bring your own.
Look on the website for pictures and prices of food (which is cheap and very good).

Sunday 21st and 1st September: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm.

FREE session at Ringwood. We will be members of the public for a rapid response training session. We can also have training lanes. This is for all family and friends as well as Seals swimmers.

Please get all swimmers to bring a drink of water or very weak squash with them when training – no plastic bottles. Put names on them please.