Saturday, January 28, 2012The 'Who's Who' page has been updated here
Don't forget Flippers for the next 2 weeks
Thanet Hospice is having two open days to launch their Sands Centre on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February, full details here
The weekly swimming programme can be viewed hereThe Gala Program Competition is now open, to see what is required please read the rules here
Swimming Strokes
Over recent weeks
is a simple explanation of each of the four main swimming strokes.
This week
Butterfly
The butterfly stroke evolved from experiments with the breaststroke. This technique may have been invented by the German E. Rademacher in 1926, and improved upon by American Henry Meyer and accepted in competition in 1933. However, it took many controversial years up to 1953 before the butterfly stroke was officially recognized and included in the Olympic Games (in 1956). When swimming the butterfly stroke, the swimmers must keep their shoulders in line with the surface of the water, and make arm and leg movements together. They also must not swim underwater, except for the first stroke after the start and each turn. Only 15 meters are allowed underwater at the start and after each turn, and the wall must be touched with both hands.
Don't forget the requirements of each Stage from 1 to 7 can be accessed from the reminder page here and the ASA Parents Guide can be looked at or borrowed from the desk on a Thursday. Are you thinking about applying to join our swimming club?Please read this important information first here
We wish a Happy Birthday to these club members who have birthdays coming up this week
Charlotte Tilley and Lydia Nash on 27th January
Madelaine Witham & Joshua Tilbury on 30th January
Alfie Arrenburg on 2nd February
Angelica Barnes on 3rd February
Nicole Cook on 4th February
If we have snow and decide to cancel swimming we notify you by e-mail, the website, on KMFM, and on FaceBook but the easiest way to find out is to phone the Ramsgate Pool direct on 01843 593754 as they are the first people we inform.
For your Diary
The next committee meeting is Tuesday 28th February, 7.30pm at The Racing Greyhound, Dumpton.
Suggestions, ideas, complaints or praises are always welcome, contact us here
Water Polo 8th March 2012
Nominations for committee at the AGM to be received by 10th April 2012
Gala entries open Thursday 19th April
Gala Programme Competition closing date Thursday 26th April 2012
AGM Tuesday 8th May, 8pm the Racing Greyhound, Dumpton
Closing date for Gala entries, Thursday 17th May 2012
Trophies to be returned by Thursday 31st May 2012 Swimming Gala 16th June 2012, 6pm at Hartsdown Leisure Centre
Disco & Presentation evening Friday 13th July (subject to confirmation)
Olympics opening Ceremony Friday 27th July 2012
