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Category Archives: News
Fancy becoming a swimming Teacher?
The ASA Regional Management Board is pleased to notify clubs that regional grant aid has been increased from 35% to 50% as from 1st October 2013.
This means that West Mids Swimming will fund 50% of the cost of ASA Teaching/Coaching courses.
Level 1 courses usually cost £395, reduced cost = £ 197.50
Level 2 courses usually cost £680, reduced cost = £340
Please see attached the Grant Aid application form and guidelines – Grant Aid form 2013
Please click HERE to find out about courses running in the West Midlands Region. Please contact Jennifer Powell or Elaine Gale via volunteer@perrybeechesswimming.co.uk for further information about ASA courses.
Congratulations to Keira Shepherd
Congratulations to Keira Shepherd, who on Saturday became a qualified Level 2 coach.
Keira, who was already a qualified level 2 Teacher, was awarded the qualification on Saturday morning – ahead of her classification that evening as an S8 swimmer, and her gold medal winning swims.
Beeches are proud of Keira and her achievements.
Woodlands Activity Day Report
This weekend saw the swimmers of Beeches enjoying there Saturday at Woodlands activity centre.
The day involved: first the zip wire which saw everyone whizzing down even those who had to conquer there fear of heights to do it. A big well done to our youngest participant, Joel Harris, who fearlessly climbed to the top and launched straight down the wire laughing. Secondly a very very muddy assault cause, of which no item of white clothing was safe. Sorry parents, nothing came out its original colour! Especially Ashleigh Stackhouse’s shoe’s, which couldn’t have been muddier! However that particular fall caused a lot of hysterical laughter for the rest of the group.
After a brief lunch stop we headed over to learn about archery. I think it is safe to say we have some talented children, with many hitting the bull’s-eye, several times over the course of the event including Joseph Gale, Oliver Bates, Libby Jones, Abbie and Emma Fuller. Finally, saving the best for last, the group ventured out on to the lake in a mix of canoes and kayaks. By the end of the session everyone had fallen in, jumped in voluntarily or both. The most spectacular fall had to be, Grace, Ashleigh, Sophie and Lucy who had spent their time on the lake trying to push each other in, at the cost of both boats capsizing at the same time, so I don’t think anyone won that particular battle.
Overall the day was a complete success. Everyone had loads of fun, from laughing at someone falling in mud, to splashing the instructors on the lake. I want to say thank you to everyone who came and made the most of the day.
Also to the parents who joined in and bought your kids to the event. Big thanks to Elaine Gale for organising the whole day, and for putting many stressful hours into it. Finally we all owe a big thanks to the instructors who looked after us all day, and put up with our craziness.
If anyone from the day wants photos please contact either: Elaine or Lucy Gale.
Report by Lucy Gale.
12 weeks until Christmas – lets get shopping!
Free money? Yes please!
Did you know you don’t have to spend anything to start raising money for Perry Beeches SSS? Some retailers will make FREE donations if you register with their website, sign up to their mailing list or participate in a free trial.
You can raise funds for Perry Beeches SSS without spending anything! Simply visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pbsss/?u=58FPVJ and click on the Free Donations page for more details.
Swimathon Sports Relief 2014 Entries now open
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Entry for the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon 2014 is now open!
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We are excited to announce that you can now once again take on a challenge and register for the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon 2014! What’s more, if you enter now you can take advantage of Half Price Entry!*
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This year, the Swimathon, the UK’s biggest fundraising swim, is raising money for Sport Relief as part of the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games.
Take the plunge and enter now to take part in the Swimathon from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd March 2014. It doesn’t matter if you can swim one length or two hundred, the Swimathon has a challenge for you.
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There are over 600 pools up and down the country taking part, including the iconic Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! Simplyenter your postcode online to find your nearest pool. |
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Can’t find a session to suit you? Why not try SimplySwim, which lets you choose a distance and complete it at any pool of your choice, from 13th to 23rd March 2014.
So take on a challenge today and benefit from limited half price entry* here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates and share training tips and news with other swimmers taking part in the Swimathon!For any queries, please contact the Swimathon team on info@swimathon.org |
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* Terms and Conditions apply to half price entry – for more information go to terms and con
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