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Monthly Archives: November 2015
Christmas Gala – Entries now Closed
Entries now closed for this year’s Christmas Gala.
Please note there are NO normal lengths lessons on that day – Learn to Swim in widths carries on as normal.
Good luck to all who have entered.
Congratulations to Mandy Blizard – nominated as BBC Unsung Hero
Congratulations to Mandy Blizard of Perry Beeches SSS Swimming Club who has been shortlisted for the BBC Unsung Hero Award.
Earlier in the year Mandy was presented with the West Midlands Regional ASA Volunteer of the Year Award and went on to win a silver award in the National Volunteer of the Year Award category. The ASA recognises a volunteer whose contribution is seen as invaluable and their efforts are instrumental in the work behind the scenes.Mandy first started volunteering at Perry Beeches in 2007 and has taken on numerous roles since then. She is currently the Club Secretary and Club Communications Officer. In 2010/2011 Mandy achieved her Level 1 and 2 Coaching qualifications. In addition to being Club Secretary, she also teaches the Advanced Lengths swimmers and is the Chief Instructor, responsible for the Learn to Swim section of the club.
Mandy works tirelessly at Perry Beeches and is the “go to” person if anyone has any questions. She oversees the club’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as organising galas, club discos and maintaining stock of the sweet shop. The list is endless. Mandy is always happy to help, with a friendly and approachable manner.
As well as volunteering at Perry Beeches, Mandy also gives her time willingly to a number of other organisations involved in competitive swimming in the West Midlands. These include the Mercian League, the Nuneaton Junior Swimming League and Birmingham Swimming Action Group.
Everyone at Perry Beeches is very proud of Mandy. She is an integral part of the Club and always goes above and beyond for us. We are really pleased that Mandy’s efforts are being recognised.
Burntwood Aquathlon 2015
Well done to Carys Higgins, Harvey Higgins, Sophia Deans and Daniel Job, who all took part in this year’s Burntwood Aquathlon, in very cold a dreary conditions.
Carys, in the youngest Female – TSS (Tri star start) category, came a creditable 7th place.
Harvey came 3rd in the Male – TS1 category.
Sophia also came 3rd in the female – TS2 category.
Daniel came 6th came 6th in the male-TS2 category.
A big Beeches well done to all of them!
Results can be seen here.
Congratulations Mandy Blizard – Silver Winner ASA Volunteer of the Year
Perry Beeches SSS Swimming Club want to offer our huge congratulations to Mandy Blizard on attaining a second placed ‘Silver Award’ in the National ‘Volunteer of the Year’ category from the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) at the ASA Aquatics Awards. Mandy had already won the West Midlands Regional ASA title in September this year, and at a ceremony last Saturday was awarded the National Silver trophy for all her amazing volunteer work for the Swimming Club. We could hardly survive without Mandy and other volunteers who give of their time and talents so freely. There are many tasks that Mandy willingly applies her skills, from Swimming Coach to Secretary of the Club Committee, including numerous voluntary hours which include all Communications both with the local press and our social media outlets as well as looking after the website management.I know that many swimmers, parents and committee volunteers would want to join me in expressing not only congratulations but our love and sincere thanks.
Melvin Hart
Chairman, Perry Beeches SSS Swimming Club
Christmas Sprints 2015
The Christmas Sprints 2015 are now open for entries!
Sunday 6th December will see this year’s Christmas Gala at Beeches Pool.
Start time approximately 14:00.
Separate entry forms for each age group – please see below.
Entry Forms:
Aged 6 or 7 on 31/12/15: Christmas-Gala-6-to-7-2015
Aged 8 on 31/12/15: Christmas-Gala-8-2015
Aged 9 on 31/12/15: Christmas-Gala-9-2015
Aged 10 or over on 31/12/15 (including seniors and masters): Christmas-Gala-10-overs-2015
Open to all swimmers aged 6+ who must be in one of the lengths groups (Beginners Lengths, Advanced Lengths, Junior Squad, Youth Group, Senior Squad and Masters) – please check with your teacher if you are not sure. Ages as at 31st December 2015 (how old the swimmer will be on that day). Please note if your child has not been timed before just put ‘no times’ on the form – thank you.
Please either email your entries to secretary@perrybeechesswimming.co.uk or hand in at your next session. Any queries please talk to your Teacher / Coach.
A full list of entrants will be published on the website and noticeboards a week before the gala.
All entries to be submitted by no later than Sunday 22/11/2015.
We will need your help to run the gala – Timekeepers, Stewards, Runners and general helpers – a separate post will be sent out at a later date for this 
– Thank you for your help with this.