South Axholme Sharks Committee Meeting held at The Red Lion Hotel, Epworth on the 20th June 2006
Present: Simon Latham (Chairman), Kevin Dunne (Head Coach), Sandra Temperton (Secretary), David Gray, Stuart Starbuck, Jim Cook, Bev Webb, Julie Hirst, Gail Riggott, Margaret Pennell , Tim Blackham & Lynn Crawford. Apologies: Margaret Gray, Jill Watson & Mary Lambert. Minutes of Last Meeting Passed as a true record. Matters Arising Sandra was unsure if the DMASA fees had been paid yet, Tim would find out at the next DMASA meeting and advise. We have received a reply to our letter from Gainsborough Leisure Centre regarding the health and safety issues raised at galas. They confirmed that we are covered under their own Public Liability Insurance in the event of an accident claim. The other issues raised would be addressed and hopefully rectified during the refurbishment of the Pool i.e. lighting, tiles, lane ropes etc. Kev advised that he had been on the Child Protection Workshop and it was confirmed that all swimming Clubs are required to have a Child Protection Officer. Jim apologised for not attending the course, although if he is to be become our Child Protection Officer, as discussed at a previous meeting, then he should go on the course. After the recent gala at Deepings and the ‘worst bus journey of my life’, Simon wrote a letter of complaint to the bus company. We received a letter of apology from them re the behaviour of the bus driver and were advised that the driver was now off work with stress. With regard to Trenton Dolphins request for us to contribute towards some new lane ropes to be used at galas held at Gainsborough Pool, Bev wrote to Debbie Scarf to advise that we would be willing to make a quarter contribution towards the total cost, this should be circa. £350. Kev advised that he had approached some of the Sharks swimmers and parents to encourage them to give the DARTES entry squad a go, to see if they were interested in training at DARTES. We have received a thank you from Mary Lambert for the flowers that we sent to her recently. Margaret Gray to be reimbursed with the cost, receipt to Sandra. Julie has enquired further regarding the ASA Competitive Start Award. She has been in touch with Dawn Clark from DMASA, who suggested that in order to cover the Club if any swimmer does have an accident when diving in, particularly at the shallow end, then all swimmers should go through the ‘test’ and there should be a written log of the swimmers who have completed the award. Kev suggested that he might be able to take a session to assess the swimmers in this respect. We therefore need a notice on the board to advise swimmers when this session is to take place, the exclusions will be, swimmers who have passed the course already and have a certificate, these swimmers should bring their certificates to the Pool so that a formal list can be started. Sandra confirmed that she had ordered 15 of the T.bag T-shirts as she has had some orders for these; the minimum order was 15. Correspondence Letter received from Gillian Snowden (CADS) reminding all Clubs of the safety guidelines for visiting teams and the warm-up times etc for the gala to be held on the 24th of June at Scartho Pool. They also require 2 timekeepers and a judge from us for this gala. We received an email from Peter Gray requesting we accept his resignation as the Captain of the Senior Boys, as he will be going to University in September. Sandra to write to him to accept his resignation and to thank him for his time and effortEmail received re the last Barnsley Minor meeting minutes this was given to Kev.Various other letters and correspondence re swimming events, swimwear, Aquaforce volunteers and Peter Gray’s CRB disclosure form re his suitability.We have received an email from Rebecca Milnes asking us if she can run some training courses during the summer holidays for the swimmers at Epworth Pool. These sessions will consist of pool time and land training and all swimmers including the masters are invited. There will be a cost involved, although Rob has agreed to hire the pool out for as little as possible. She plans to run three sessions, two to cover all four strokes and a starts and turns session. The Committee agreed that this was a good idea and Becky will put a notice on the board with the dates and details of each session.David Gray received a letter from the ASA regarding course fees. It appears that we can claim back the cost of some of the courses including timekeepers, judges and coaches courses, if we are looking at becoming a Swim 21 Club.Coaches Report The Rykneld B Grade meet held on the 6th of May - there were 5 swimmers from Sharks who all did extremely well. Between them they got 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals and quite a few 4th and 5th placings and some speeding tickets. Charlotte Squires and Emily Fordham PBd on every event, Keith Squires got a 1st, 2 3rds and 2 6th places. Alex Cook got 2 4ths and a 5th place. Holly Lewis got a 1st and a 4th place and a speeding ticket. Lincs Senior League on the 13th of May held at Deepings saw Sharks get 4th position, with the following scores: Lincoln Vulcans 247 points, Deepings 185 points, Louth 167 points, SAS 149 points, City of Lincoln Pentaqua 143 points and Grimsby Santa Marina 113 points. We are currently 8th out of the 12 teams and will more than likely be in the B Gala with the deciding round to be held on the 8th of July. Twelve masters swimmers went to Scarborough again on the 13th of May and came back with 31 medals between them - seven gold, twelve silver and twelve bronze medals and 31 PBs. They finished the day with the usual fish and chip supper, whilst the rest of us were enduring the bus journey home from Deepings! On the 14th of May, Sharks took part in the Bridon Shield team event, there were 44 swimmers who made up 22 teams. We came back with 1 gold, 9 silvers and 5 bronze medals and 7 other placings. We came 4th overall as a Club, with the following scores – Armthorpe 152 points, Adwick 122 points, Askern 97 points, SAS 92 points, Dearne Valley 55 points, Rossington 34 points, Edlington 18 points and Don Valley 15 points. Our own Club Champs was held on the 20th of May, 101 swimmers took part, results to be revealed at Presentation Night on the 14th of July. DARTES B Grade meet held on the 21st of May saw the Sharks swimmers achieving some good results. A special mention here to Keith Squires, who although wasn’t swimming did a great job as Vice Captain on poolside looking after the swimmers. Fenlands weekend held on the 27th and 28th of May, 12 swimmers took part. Alison Pennell got top girl again for the 3rd year running with some very good swims, breaking 2 Club records for 100m breast stroke and 100m free. All the swimmers did extremely well and a good weekend was had by all. The 3rd of June saw our own ‘distance swimming’ meet, there was some excellent times achieved and although there were not many swimmers, it was an enjoyable gala. June the 17th and 18th saw Sharks swimmers at the Harrogate B Grade meet – with Bridie Smith getting 2 medals and a speeding ticket, Chris Watson achieving various gold medals and speeding tickets and breaking 5 club records. Emily Fordham knocked 41 seconds off her 200m free time to get a gold medal. Forthcoming Galas Lincs Junior League, 2nd round to be held on the 24th of June at Grimsby Pool. There are some regular swimmers who cannot take part therefore we cannot take our best team here. Clubs Champs to be held at Gainsborough Pool on the 1st of July. 2nd of July is the 4th round of the Barnsley Minor League to be held at Goldthorpe. Rotherham are only 6 points ahead of us. 8th of July, Lincs Senior League to be held at Yarborough Pool in Lincoln. Dearne Valley have invited us to a friendly gala on the 15th of July, Kev advised that he would like to give some of his novice swimmers a chance to swim in this gala. Rotherham Mets AB Grade to be held on the 22nd & 23rd of July – 8 swimmers have entered. Any Other Business John Cocks arrived at the meeting to enquire whether the Club would be interested in taking part in the Epworth Fire Festival to be held on the 4th of November 2006, which he is organising. This is a fund raising event and will involve us by the possible selling of tickets and organising car parking. The event will encompass a parade through Epworth, fire dancers, story tellers, performances and music as well as a firework display. The Committee have agreed to help and John will give us more details as soon as he can. It was also noted that there is a gala on the same day at Knottingley, which may reduce numbers. All the trophies for the Club Champs have been collected and Kev is to collect these from Margaret Gray for engraving. Kev is to email Cris Lewis re the cards and programmes etc for the Club Champs on the 1st of July as Cris is organising these this time. Cris Lewis has agreed to have the BBQ at his home this year, he will choose a date and let us know. We need BBQers. Julie is to arrange the Portaloo again. The Committee decided to organise a sub-committee for the open meet, which we are hopefully going to arrange for next year. Sub-committee volunteers so far – Simon Latham, David Gray, Julie Hirst, Jim Cook, Sandra Temperton, Kev Dunne and Cris Lewis (hopefully). Kev received an email re all group 1 & 2 Dartes swimmers, advising that they should not swim any Club galas from September to November 2006. Kev to get more details re this. Captains/Vice Captains
The committee decided that each Captaincy should be for a maximum 12 month period. They should have different coloured T-shirts with just Club Captain or Club Vice Captain embroidered on them alongside the usual Sharks logo. These positions should run from September to September each year, so that the new elected Captains/Vice-Captains can be announced at the Summer Presentation night each year, with their positions starting on the 1st of September. Various nominations were put forward and after some discussion the following swimmers were agreed upon, the results of which are to be announced on Presentation night on the 14th of July.
Date of Next Meeting(s) Tuesday the 12th Sepember 2006 at The Red Lion Hotel, Epworth for 7.30pm. Gala Sub-committee Meeting: Tuesday, 18th July 2006 at The Red Lion Hotel, Epworth for 7.30pm (no room booked) |