Congratulations go to Dominic Blackwell, who recently spent a week of his own time on a course, to become a qualified lifeguard. Many congratulations to you 🙂
Claire Thorn Does Alcatraz!
Claire Thorn (pictured below) had a ‘once in a lifetime experience at the weekend, when she took part in the Alcatraz swim.
The crossings from Alcatraz are recommended for swimmers who have either taken the Water World Swim Alcatraz Swim Clinic or who feel confident and have had prior experience swimming in the open water.
Their crossings are usually limited to 30-35 swimmers and are accompanied by three or more of their coaches. Their crossings are supported by the best Water World Swim kayaker pilots. After a brief but thorough discussion of the conditions of the bay during the crossing, they jump from the boat and swim toward the destination across the bay.
Swimmers are divided in two or three groups of slow, medium and competitive levels which are accompanied by their coaches. This is an exciting and thrilling swim for all levels!
Well done Claire – looks like you had a ball!
Teacher Vacancies – September 2014
We are now in the position of advertising for L1/L2 teachers with Beeches Swimming Club for permanent sessions various dates.
Closing date: Friday 5th September.
Interviews will be held on 9th September at Beeches pool.
If you are interested please supply a CV and references via email to volunteer@beeches swimmingclub.co.uk
Congratulations to Wendy and Michael
Congratulations from everyone at Perry Beeches Swimming Club to Wendy and Michael Sum who got married last Friday. Looks like a fabulous day was had by all.
teacher / coach Consultation
Dear Club, Coach and Volunteers,
We are continually looking to improve the provision of coach education and training in Birmingham, therefore feedback from clubs, volunteers and coaches is invaluable. We are working closely with our local partners to organise a provision of coach education workshops and to ensure we are setting up provision based on needs, we are seeking your feedback through a short survey. Please could you take a few minutes of your time to complete the following survey:
www.sportstructures.com/SportBirminghamWorkshopConsultation
Your responses to this survey will help shape the programme of workshops based on your needs for the next 6 months. Please can you complete the survey by the 23rd September 2014.
Sport Birmingham are encouraging coaches to sign up to the Sport Birmingham Coaching Network to ensure that you have access to the latest training, funding and deployment opportunities across the city. Create your Sport Birmingham Coach account by visiting www.sportbirminghamcoaching.org .
Please also pass this onto any coaches/volunteers who you feel would benefit from attending any workshops we organise.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Kind Regards,
The September 2014 issue of Swimming Times is available now.
Re-live the spectacle of the Commonwealth Games from the quaint and quirky opening ceremony; the collection of medals, PBs, season bests and records in the swimming pool as well as the tremendous diving success on display in Edinburgh. Whilst former England swimmer, Jimmy Rogers, compares Glasgow 2014 with his own experiences at Jamaica 1966 and Edinburgh 1970.
All this and so much more, plus the usual news round-up, teaching articles and Honesty Box feature – this month club chairman Graeme Knowles reveals that he twice raced Linford Christie and lost!
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