Belmont Masters Swimming Club

Winter has definitely set in. But that is no excuse not to go and socialise and swim. I have been told everyone who went to the Winter Solstice Party at Chris’ place had a very good evening with lots of lovely food and fun. Sounds like I missed a good evening.

Birthdays for this month are: Robert Birch 1st, Gary Smith 5th, Belinda Boyd 9th, Glenys G. 19th, Danielle 23rd, and Hilary 25th. We hope you all have a very Happy Birthday. Apologies to Shaun Williams who had a birthday last month. Hope you too had a good day.

Welcome to all new members, Srikanth, Lorraine and Nick. I have missed a few in the past so I hope you are enjoying the challenges Robert and Leonie set before you.

The Mandurah Swim was well attended and all who took part had a good day.
Results are on the notice board at the pool, as are a couple of copies of the news letter. Richard also includes it on the website, so take a peek.

Dates to Remember:

Courses, July 11th, Inspector of Turns and Judge of Strokes 9-11.30 am Aqualife. Event and Meet Referees Aug 15th, 9-11.30 am Aqualife.

Soup and roll night after swimming Wed July 29th (gold coin donation).

Relay Carnival at Challenge Stadium Sun 16th Aug.

Be Active Day Sun 18th Oct 1-3pm.

Heartswim  Sat Nov 7th.

Most travelers are back from their holidays. Then another lot go away. Bill to Eastern Europe, Belinda round Australia, and Chris to Bali. Happy Holidays. Is anyone else going away to some exotic corner of the world?

Next Committee Meeting is on Sun. 19th July. at 8am.

We got to Bondi and probably beyond. So thanks for counting your km.
Leonie will have another challenge later on.

Thoughts for the month: You can judge your health by what you take two at a time, stairs or pills. From S. Williams WA.

Best vitamin for making friends is B1.

My apologies for the lateness of this letter, our computer was kaput, with a very bad virus but ok now Alan hopes.

Happy Swimming,

Janet

Well the cold weather certainly came in with a vengeance. At least we had a lot of rain which was much needed. I have found the pool quite cool and think they should up the temperature a few degrees. Do you agree?

The State Swim was attended by, Yvette, Hilary, Kerry, Lorraine, Lloyd and Chris. Though Lloyd was late for one of his swims all enjoyed the experience and did well. Lisa got an award for the Open Water Swims (30-34 age group, 2008-2009) She received a certificate and mug. Congratulations Lisa.

John Maarssen recently had a hip replacement. Plenty of walking and exercising in water is the way to a speedy recovery. I know, been there don that. Have a speedy recovery John.

The international travellers are now home (Robert, Lynne, John and Rhonda), no doubt they are back in the swim.

The planned Mystery Tour has been postponed til Sat. 11th July. Advise Ross ASAP if you intend to go. A Casserole night will be held on Sat. 20th June at Chris’ home 5. Betchel Crt.Rivervale. 6pm onwards; Wine and cheese tasting followed by casseroles and sweets and lots of fun. Chris says park on Gladstone Rd if no spaces in Betchel Crt. Please see Leonie for types of casseroles/sweets etc. to bring.

Mandurah Interclub Sun. 14th June. Next Committee meeting; Wed. 17th June after swimming. Do not leave excuses eg. Going to flower show for non attendance. No meeting held in May due to lack of people.

A swim-a-thon is being planned for October. A charity has yet to be decided. If you have a charity in mind let us know.

Have a great month in the swim.

janet