November News

2 11 2009

Hi to all members.

It’s getting very close to Christmas so I hope you are getting organised now or it will be in full swing before we know it!

Birthdays greetings for this month are for Tamara and Richard celebrating on the 13th, enjoy your day.

Swim-a-Thon, Wed 28th Oct. We had ten swimmers on the night each set to do 3 x 15 mins.100 form stroke between each 15mins, with 100 to finish off. The total distance covered was 21.3km. Leonie and Barbara did the cooking on the BBQ and did a great job with the sausages and onions. Wrapped in bread the snags and onions went down a treat, together with tea or coffee. Half of all funds raised will go to Cancer Support. I hope you have all done well. Monies to be in asap. Thanks to all who participated (reported by Robert Birch).

Well done Robert and the Wednesday swimmers. Sounds like you had a good time.

Events:

Saturday 7th November, Heart Swim at Challenge Stadium.

Sunday 8th November, Lake Leschenaultia Swim.

Saturday 14th November, Water Corp OWS Caroline Burke Memorial Swim, Mullaloo.

Sunday 22nd November, 8am, Committee Meeting.

Saturday 28th November, Christmas Party at Chris’s home 5pm, onwards. BYO drinks. Cost is $10 per head. Leonie is liaison contact for salads, sweets and nibbles etc.

Sunday 29th November, 10am after swimming AGM please make the effort to attend this meeting. It is your club so have your say and vote for new committee. This meeting is only once per year so please attend. Some form of food and drink will be available.

Saturday 5th December, Swim Thru Rottnest.

Hilary is back from her trip to Canberra, Sydney and NZ to see family and friends. Good to have you back Hilary.

Thoughts for the month:

“A person who laughs at himself will never cease to be amused”, (actress Shirley MacLaine).

“Man was given a sense of humour to compensate for nature’s law of gravity”, (anonymous).

Please keep collecting cans (especially over the Christmas period), Every little bit helps towards expenses.

Happy swimming and stay safe.

Janet





Busselton Jetty Swim 2010

30 10 2009

Hi to all members,

We are looking for expressions of interest from members wishing to swim in this great event next year, 7th Feb 2010.

If you are interested in preparing for this swim and the training and any news updates please contact Leonie or Robert at poolside or email direct to Robert ASAP.

Those who confirm they want to be part of the fun will be added to a special BJS list for emails of weekly programs to use if unable to attend training on any Monday or Wednesday.

Starting late December we will be looking into some weekend morning swims at Coogee beach.

- Leonie & Robert





Sausage Sizzle

26 10 2009

On Wednesday 28th October to celebrate the last night of our Swim-a-Thon we are having a Sausage Sizzle.

Sausages, bread and sauce will be provided for a gold coin donation. Tea and coffee also provided.

Hope to see you there

All swim-a-thon funds raised need to be handed in to Treasurer Chris Paterson or coach Robert Birch by the end of October if possible.

Cheers,

Lynne





Club Christmas Party

26 10 2009

Please mark your diary for Saturday 28 November for the Club Christmas Party.

Time: 5 pm onwards

Place: Christine Patersons – address will be provided

Cost: $10 per head (to cover cost of meats)

Family members welcome. Please bring your own drinks. Please also bring either nibbles, a salad or a sweet. Leonie will co-ordinate the food, so please let Leonie know what you are planning to bring.

Cheers,

Lynne





Rottnest Channel Swim

23 10 2009

image001Registrations to enter the 20th Anniversary WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim to be held on 20 February 2010, will be open from 2 November to 8 November.

“This event is always a great day in Perth’s calendar, but with 20 years
of achievements to celebrate, the 2010 swim promises to be the best yet”

Rottnest Channel Swim Association (RCSA) President Ceri
Writer.

Dates to Remember:

2 – 8 November, 2009 – Swim Ballot is open
9 November, 2009 – Swim Ballot is run
15 November, 2009 – Solo entries close
24 January, 2010 – Rotto Rehearsal: 2.5km and 10km swim
2 February, 2010 – Briefing at Challenge Stadium (6.30pm)
20 February, 2010 – the WAtoday 2010 Rottnest Channel Swim