Tuesday 31 December 2013

Membership Renewals 2014

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - 2014
January sees the time for everyone to renew their membership of the club. Please assist us by renewing as soon as possible.
THE DEADLINE FOR RENEWALS IS 28TH FEBRUARY
[should your fees not be paid by this date your membership will be lapsed and the £10 joining fee charged again]
We have kept our fees the same as for the last two years and these are detailed below.
These are ‘full year’ memberships.
[Reduced rates apply to new members joining after March]
Category 1 members
Squad, improvers and small pool swimmers - £33.50

Category 2 members
Those registered to do Counties, Open Meets etc - £50.00

Category 3 associate members
3rd and subsequent members of the same family - £16.50

Category 3 associate non-swimming members
Staff (committee and poolside) and registered officials plus any adults who wish to become members
£13.75

The fees for our swimming sessions are as follows:
All main pool sessions (including Wednesdays)
£2.75
Squad 1½hr Sunday session
£3.50
Teaching Pool (monthly)
£13.50
Extra session e.g. Diving/Turns
£1.75
Whilst we will do our utmost to retain these prices throughout 2014 we reserve the right to increase the sessions fees if the Leisure Centre increase the pool fees or lifeguard fees.

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Wednesday 18 December 2013

Christmas Swimming Dates



 A reminder of the swimming dates for the next few weeks.

21st    [Saturday]
Normal sessions
22nd     [Sunday]
Normal sessions
23rd    [Monday]
NO SWIMMING
25th    [Weds]
NO SWIMMING
28th   [Saturday]
Normal sessions
29th      [Sunday]
Normal sessions
30th    [Monday]
NO SWIMMING
JANUARY
2014
1st      [Weds]
NO SWIMMING
4th    [Saturday]
Normal sessions a.m. and p.m.

Thursday 12 December 2013

Notts ASA Stage One Trophy Gala



In the final gala of the year last Saturday , a team of Kimberley Swimming Club swimmers, aged 11 and under competed in the Notts ASA Stage One Gala. Kimberley came 1st – the final results being -  

Kimberley 151
Sherwood A 142
Cabsc A    125
Leander B 116
Newark  57

Special mentions to Leila Fletcher-Smith on her first gala and to Amy Sheldon,, Harry, Matthew Fearn (x2) Livia Kingsland, Matthew Jackson, Lewis, Tom Ellis, Thomas Reeeves, Leila, Eleanor, Emma Stevenson and Josh Skinner on their personal bests.

First Places went to Ted Goonan-Dunne, Matthew Jackson x 2, Jessica Shephard, Finley Bunhejee, Lauren Shipley x 2, Imogen Spouge, Katie Walker, Eleanre Aboutorab

A big well done to the 10yr old boys, Ted Goonan-Dunne, Matthew Fearn, Tom Ellis and Josh Skinner who not only did all the 10yr old boys events, but the 11yr old ones as well.


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Thursday 5 December 2013

December Birthdays

Birthday Wishes for December go to:
Millie Archer, Ben Barsby (18), Courtney Butters, Jessica Buttress, Chloe Cheetham, Charlotte Chester, Emily Donaldson, Callum Evil, Daniel Foster, Lauren Gill (18), Oliver Halford-Maw, Caira Herrett, Joseph Hodgson, Katie Horner, Tanisha Howell, Melanie Jenkins-Weller, Shaun Manchester, Holly Mansfield, Joseph Miller, Emma Monaghan, Georgia Money, Felix Orme, Lily Orme, Emily Owen, Ella Perry, Brodie Ratcliffe, Ben Rockley, Katie Road, Amy Sheldon, Phoebe Skellett, Ciaran Smith, Paras Sohal, Lauren Thorpe, Jodie Vickerstaff, Ria Walker, Aston Walls, Tallulah Whiting and Rino Zecca. Over 18’s are Jackie Cheese and Aileen Francis

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Tuesday 3 December 2013

Latest News

SPORTS CENTRE LEAGUE

On the 23rd November the Clubs Swimmers competed in the Sports Centre League at Hucknall Leisure Centre, where they finished runners up on the night and runners up in Division 3 of the league.
First places went to - Gemma Calder x 2, Molllie Wright x 2, Bradley Francis, Charly Neilson, Katie Walker, Joseph Kingsland, Tanishia Howell, Mathew Shipley, Ben Barsby, Jimi Knowles and the following relay teams - the 9yrs and under mixed 4 x 25m freestyle relay, 10/13 boys 4 x 25m medley relay, girls 14 and over medley relay and the 20 x 25m mixed canon relay. 
Special mentions go to Katie Walker who achieved the 12 year olds 50m back county time and to the following swimmers who all achieved personal bests - Jack Brown, Gemma Calder, Jade Calder, Aiden Williamson, Ben Barsby, Bradley Francis x 2, Katie Walker, Tyler Meads, Katie Horner, Nathan Venn, Tanishia Howell, Elliot and Emma Clements


J C DOBB MEMORIAL TROPHY – 2013

Saturday night 30/11/2013 saw Kimberley Swimming Club swimmers compete in the autumn competition of the JC Dobb Memorial Trophy. On the night Kimberley came 2nd although overall they won.

1st places went to Callum Williamson, Eve McGrenaghan, Gemma Calder, Katie Horner, Jade Duffy, Tyler Meads, and the relay teams –
Will Moore, Matthew Fearn, Thomas Reeves and Alex Cooke,
Dan Knowles, Jack Brown, Gemma Calder and Lauren Wright,
Ellie Knowles, Florence Orme, Matthew Fearn and Aiden Williamson.
Special mentions go to Heidi Fletcher-Smith and Maisie Woolis on their first gala for the club and to Callum Williamson, Will Moore, Katie Horner, Tyler Meads, Matthew Fearn, Nathan Venn, Olivia Buxton, Joseph Banner, Heidi Fletcher-Smith, Florence Orme x2, Maisie Woolis x2 and Alex Cooke x2 on achieving personal bests.

Kimberley Swimming Club members attend Broxtowe Sports Review Evening

Congratulations to Kimberley Swimming Club members who attended the Broxtowe Sports Review evening on Sunday the 1st of December, at the East Midlands Conference Centre, as a result of being nominated for a selection of awards.
The evening recognises achievements, talent and dedication shown by people in the Broxtowe area, individuals, teams, clubs and volunteers that have dedicated hours to support hundreds of local people involved in sport.

Kimberley Swimming Club & Nova Centurion swimmer Emily Anthony was nominated for the Disabled Sports Person of the year award, which she went on to win in recognition of all her hours swimming and medal achievements in the Regional Disability Championships.

Also nominated were Mathew Shipley – Young Sports Person of the Year, Amie Cheese - Young Volunteer of the Year, Rebecca Barsby – Volunteer of the Year, The KSC Diddy League Squad – Team of the Year and the KSC under 10’s Girls Gold and Silver winning county Relay Teams – Team of the Year, all of whom received certificates in recognition of their achievements and dedication to the club.


 

Good Luck at the Midland Short Course Championships

Good luck to Kimberley Swimmers - Charly Neilson, Mollie Wright and Ben Barsby competing in the Regional Championships this coming weekend.

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Tuesday 12 November 2013

November Birthdays

Apologies for the late posting -  birthday wishes for November go to:
Amy Aboutorab, Shannon Austin, Harley Bates, Tyler Butters, Olivia Buxton, Beck Coates, Libby Dolman-Milner, Emma Dougherty, Jade Duffy, Josua Edis-Shaw, Tom & Lucas Ellis, Daniel Fearn, Molly-Rose Forrester, Sadie Goonan-Dunne, Georgina Greenhill, Georgia Headland, Michael Hickey, Finn Hunt, Joe Ip, India Javes, Leonardo Lopinto-Formosa, Cormac Maher, Theo Parker, Chelsea & Elayna Parr, Megan Rea, Kasey Scattergood, Ben Shipman, Joseph Snodin, Harry Stevenson, Mason Thorpe, Harriet Wardle, Millie Webb, Joel Withers, Maisie Woolis, Bethanie Wright, Kien Zouhori-Delshad. The over 18’s are Emma Poxon and Natalie Watkinson

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Monday 4 November 2013

A.G.M Calling

All Adult Members

The Annual General Meeting is being held on Sunday 1st December 2013 at 7.15 p.m. in the Community Room of the Kimberley School. Your views and opinions on the running of the Club are important and we hope you will come along to air these.

Nominations are requested for the following positions. All present committee members (the present committee list is on the notice board) stand down but are eligible for re-election.

President
Vice-Presidents
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Social Secretaries
Press & Publicity Officer
Gala Secretary(ies)
Welfare Officer
Disabilities Officer
Grant Administrators
Teacher Co-ordinator
Volunteer Co-ordinator(s)
Swim 21 Co-ordinator
Members

Nominations should be proposed and seconded on the nomination form ( these can be found at the club desk) and the person nominated should be willing to undertake the responsibilities of the post for which they are being proposed. Only members over the age of 16 are eligible to vote but it is an “open” meeting and therefore parents of junior members are welcome to join in the discussions. Nomination forms must be lodged with Jean by Monday 25th November 2013. When all nominations have been received a list of candidates will be compiled and put on the notice board. A ballot will be held at the AGM to determine who will form the committee and elected officers for 2014. Subsequently any new committee members will be expected to pay a membership fee if applicable.

KSC Committee

Sunday 3 November 2013

Club Champs Day Two Results

Click the link for the second day of the Club Champs results.

Club Champs Day Two Results

Well done to all the swimmers.

KSC

Friday 1 November 2013

E- mail addresses

If you change your e-mail address please let us know. When we send e-mails out we get a lot bouncing back because they are undeliverable.

Please help us with this valuable source of communication.

KSC

Presentation Evening 2013

All the plans for the presentation evening are on track, however we will need people to come along on the afternoon of the 16th November to help us set up.  If you wish to help, just turn up!!

We also need help for sorting the trophies on the weekend of the 9th and 10th November. If you can help on either the Saturday or Sunday (or both) please leave your name at the desk so we can sort a rota out.

We also need prizes etc for the raffle or any donations towards our Christmas Hampers ( please see the list on the notice board/desk)

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Volunteers needed

 Once again we are putting a plea out for people to come and help on poolside.

We are always needing volunteers to help out at the club in any capacity especially on poolside and recent sessions have shown this to be an urgent requirement.

Please, Please help.

We do not want to cancel any sessions through having a lack of teachers, so please help out if you can.

If you wish to help out in any way please speak to the desk people, Jean or any of the poolside 'staff'

KSC

Christmas Outing 2013

We have had to alter the date of the proposed trip to Wheelgate Park to Sunday December 15th.
If anyone wants to come on the trip please put your names at the desk so we know how many to plan for. So far the response has been disappointing.

We try to cater for all ages on proposed trips so please help us by giving us ideas of what YOU want.

We are also booking some places for the pantomime at Mansfield - if they have places left for a club booking. The date has yet to be announced.

Please check at the desk for more details.


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Monday 28 October 2013

Outstanding Contribution by a Young Volunteer.

Last weekend Kimberley Volunteer Rebecca Barsby was invited to attend the ASA Gala dinner as a result of becoming the Aquaforce winner of the East Midlands Region, in the category - 'Outstanding Contribution by a Young Volunteer'.

The award given to an aquatics volunteer under the age of 25, in recognition that they've made a difference within aquatics and continue to be a role model, demonstrating a commitment of their personal time to support other club members/individuals.

Rebecca started at Kimberley at the age of 5 before gaining a place with Nova, at the age of 10, subsequently then spending 9 years with Nova finishing in Summer 2012, to have more time to focus on other roles and University work (and to have a lie in).
During her time on Nova Rebecca competed at a National and Senior National level for 5 years and at the Olympic trials, mainly in all the breaststroke events, but also the 200m and 400m IM, in addition to the 200m butterfly. Over the years she won many medals and trophies including Regional Championship trophies, finishing at Nova with a gold at the Youth Nationals doing the 100m breaststroke leg of the 4x100m medley relay.

Some years before finishing as a swimmer with Nova Rebecca helped out at local swimming and lifesaving clubs and also began volunteering with school disability swimming lessons through Nottingham City Council. Since Rebecca has been a volunteer coach with Nova, being mentored by the Nottingham coaches on all the squads and continues to volunteer there as well as the sessions she takes at Kimberley. 



Well done Rebecca.

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Notts ASA Stage Two Round 3 26/10/2013


On Saturday evening the swimmers travelled to Worksop for the final round of the Notts asa Stage Two competition.

We came 2nd on the night, finishing in 8th place in the league.  Well done to all the swimmers.

Special mentions to  Abbey Close, Gemma Calder (2) Joseph Kingsland, Imogen Spouge (2) Matthew Fearn and Emma Stevenson on their p.bs.

Matthews was a first time swim at 50m Fly and Emma Stevensons was her first County Qualifying time  - well done to both.

Also got to thank those that made their way straight from an Open Meet and to those who went to their Halloween Party late!


Alan

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Tuesday 22 October 2013

Kimberley Swimming News from the weekend 19th / 20th October

Sports Centre League - Round Five - 19/10/2013

Saturday the 19th of October saw Kimberley swimmers travel to Sutton to compete in the 5th round of the Sports Centre League. On the night Kimberley came second to Sutton Swimming club, despite some great swims and personal bests.  

First places went to Ben Barsby x 3, Mollie Wright x 2 and Charly Neilson, Joseph Kingsland, Tanishia Howell, Bradley Francis and Lauren Gill.

Personal bests were achieved by Greg Brown, Jade Calder x 2, Elliot Clements, Tanishia Howell, Joseph Kingsland x 2, Bradley Francis, Emma Stevenson and Ben Barsby.

Sports Centre League 19/10/2013


Retford Swimming Club Open Meet Sunday 20th October

Kimberley Swimming Club swimmers - Jessica Shepherd, Jimi Knowles, Eleanor Aboutorab and Ben Barsby all competed at the Retford Open Meet on Sunday.

The swimmers all made waves with personal bests, County and Regional qualifying times and trophies.

Jessica Shephard 9yrs  -  8th 200m breast, 1st 400m freestyle & 1st 200m fly
Jimi Knowles 10yrs -  1st 50m freestyle, 3rd 200m IM & 1st 100m fly
Eleanor Aboutorab 10yrs - 2nd 200m fly
Ben Barsby 16 & Over - 1st 50m freestyle & 1st 100m freestyle



InterCounties

Sunday also saw Kimberley swimmer Charly Neilson swim in the 100m breaststroke having been selected to represent Nottinghamshire ASA, in the inter counties competition at Ponds Forge and gained a personal best. Well done Charly..

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Sunday 13 October 2013

Club Champs Day One 13/10/2013

Here are the results for day one of the Club Champs.

Day One 13/10/13

Full Results and Positions Day One 2013

Well done to all the swimmers.

Thanks to everyone that helped out and thanks to all for your support.

Alan

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Monday 7 October 2013

Leicester Penguins/ Derventio Open Meets 05th/06th October

Over the last weekend at the Leicester Penguins Open meet at Braunstone ,Ben Barsby came first in both the 50m Back and 100m Back with times that are Midland Short Course Qualifying times.
Ben now  has 6  Mens short course midland times -50m free, back, fly, 100m IM, fly & back.
Well done Ben.

At the same Open Meet there were p.bs for Megan Hanson (in her first Open Meet) and Annaleise Howell in the 50m Free, Tanishia Howell in the 100m Back, 200m Breast and 100m Breast, Aiden Williamson 200m Free and 50m Free,
Ella Maher in the 50m Breast, Bradley Francis and Joseph Kingsland 400m Free, Bradley in the 200m Back and also for Annaleise and Ella in the 50m Back.

Well done to all those that competed.

In the Derventio Open Meet at Matlock held the same weekend, there were first places for Jimi Knowles, 100m Free and 100m Fly and Joseph Kingsland 200m Breast.  Second places went to Jimi in the 50m Free, Matthew Shipley in the 100m Free and third place to Matthew in the 100m Fly.
Lauren Shipley came 4th in the 200m Free and Fifth in the 50m Back, Lauren Neild got 2 p.bs for 50m Fly ( 6th place) and 50m Free and Charly Neilson got a p.b in the 200m Backstroke.

Once again well done to all.



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Saturday 5 October 2013

Helpers/ Volunteers Needed

We are still looking for people to help out at club sessions on poolside.
If you don't fancy volunteering in a teaching role, then please help out by spotting on the lanes.
We really need folks to help us to keep the swimmers safe in the water.

All poolside 'staff' will be asked to have a crb check as a rule for anyone 'working' with children.
These are free and can now be done online.  Please ask Emma Poxon, Marie Bettridge or Jean for details.

Please help!!

KSC

Pool Closures in October and November

You may be aware from the Fixture List that there are four dates when there will be no swimming at Kimberley during October and November.

These are:

Sunday 13th October [it's the first week of Club Champs and as we'll all be at Hucknall and not finishing until late, there will be no staff available to take the sessions at Kimberley]

Sunday 3rd November [it's the second week of Club Champs]

Saturday Night 9th November [we're hosting our own Peter Pink Gala at Hucknall, so everyone will be there]

Saturday Night 16th November [it's our Presentation Night in the Main Hall at Kimberley - watch out for tickets on sale at the desk soon]

 On the 8th December we hope to organise a trip to Wheelgate Park. There is a list on the desk where we would like you to register your interest so that we can make a booking.
Alternatively, perhaps you would like to go to a pantomime, or on a Santa special? Please let us know your preference so that we can make enquiries and/or a booking.

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October Birthdays

Birthday wishes for October go to:
Alix Beck, Isla Blahyj, Gemma Calder, Kyra Clarke, Daniel Cole, Olwyn and Heather Davis, Leila Fletcher-Smith, Evie Foster, William Francis, Megan Hanson, Brandon Harewood-Soos, Abigail Harvey, Olivia Herrett, Daniel Horner, Evelyn Ip, Chloe McSherry, Alfie Messom, Isaac Morledge, Poppy & Noah Noon, Millie Oaten, Brooke Oldham, Holly Orme, Eleanor Osborne, Madeline Page, Louis Peabody, Catherine Saunders, Emma Stevenson, Evie Toomey, Zoyi Tsang, Katie and Macy Walker, Lewis Wall, Morgan Wilkins and Holly Williamson. The over 18’s are Brian Betts and Brian Pink.

Sutton S.C Michael Doughty Gala 28/09/2013

Saturday the 28th of September saw Kimberley Swimming Club swimmers compete in the Michael Doughty Trophy Gala at Sutton Leisure Centre.
On the night Kimberley came 3rd overall with plenty of personal bests and a few speeding tickets, as the gala had upper cut off times on each of the events.

Personal bests went Chloe Bis x 2, Tanishia Howell x 2, Ben Barsby & a speeding ticket, Nathan Venn, Jimi Knowles, Imogen Spouge and Megan Hanson

First places (not exceeding the upper cut off times) went to -
Jade Duffy - 14/U 50m fly, Chloe Bis 12/U 100m back, Imogen Spouge 10/U 50m butterfly,
and the girls 10/Open relay team, girls 12/14 relay team, boys 12/14 relay team and the girls 10/U relay team.

Final Results -
 Sutton 220
Radford 209
Kimberley 163
Southwell 152
Portland 132

Michael Doughty Gala Results

Tuesday 24 September 2013

Broxtowe Sports Awards 2013

Do you know a volunteer or coach who has gone the extra mile? Or a club or participant who has reached the heights of success? Congratulate their efforts this year with a nomination for a Broxtowe Sport Award.
Broxtowe Sport are hosting an awards evening to celebrate the achievement, dedication, commitment and success of local people. Every day hundreds of people dedicate their time to sport through volunteering, coaching or participating in a variety of activities. The Broxtowe Sport's Review is the perfect way to congratulate those people for their efforts and / or achievement. Do you know someone you could nominate?

The Awards
The awards for this year's sports review are:


Sports Person of the Year(18 years and over)
Young Sports Person of the Year(Under 18 years)
Disabled Sports Person of the Year(Learning, sensory or physical disability)
Volunteer of the Year(Coach, official or parent, 18 years and over)
Young Volunteer of the Year(Coach, official or sibling, under 18 years)
Team of the Year(Age group or school team)
Club of the Year(Junior, adult or mixed club)
More than Sport Award(An award for a special person or group who have really made a difference. Open to everyone in Broxtowe)
Who can nominate?
Anyone can nominate. Including YOU!
Who can I nominate?
Anyone you know! It's not for celebrities - it's all about local people!
How to nominate
Alternatively, please complete the 'Broxtowe Sports Review 2013 Nomination Form' which can be downloaded from the 'Documents' section. Completed forms should be returned to the address at Broxtowe Sports Review, Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EB.

Further InformationBroxtowe Sport - Dedication
All nominees must live or represent a team within the Borough of Broxtowe. Nominee information must cover the period of the 1st November 2011 - 31st October 2013. The Broxtowe Sports Awards covers a two year period. Information before 1st November 2011 will not be considered.
The closing date for all nominations is Thursday 31st October 2013.
For further information regarding the nomination process and the event itself, contact Broxtowe Sport using the 'Contact Us' section.

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A weekend of swimming

Coventry Open Meet.

Saturday the 21st of September and Kimberley swimmers Matthew Shipley, Lauren Shipley and Joseph Kingsland competed at Coventry in their sprint open meet. All had top eight and medal positions in the sprints meaning they made it through to compete in a 200m IM at the end of the meet.
Matthew after winning all his four sprints continued his winning streak by winning the boys 11yrs 200m IM, whilst Lauren came 2nd in the girls 9yrs 200m IM and Joseph 8th in the boys 10yrs age group.

                          Lauren with her trophies.

Sheffield Teaspoon Open Meet.

Sunday the 22nd of September saw a number of Kimberley Swimmers compete in a number of 50m events at the Teaspoon Open Meet, Ponds Forge, Sheffield -
Ella Maher, Thomas Ellis, Jimi Knowles, Joshua Skinner, Lauren Neild, Jade Calder, Gemma Calder,Jade Duffy and Ben Barsby.

Some good Pb's were achieved by the swimmers with Jimi, Jade, Gemma and Ben making it through to the finals against tough opposition from a number of national swimmers. First time County times were achieved by the two 9 year olds Ella and Thomas on their first races in the Ponds Forge 50m pool.


Sports Centre League Round Four 21/09/2013

Saturday 21st of September saw Kimberley swimming club swimmers competing in Sports Centre League at Hucknall Leisure Centre.
On the night Kimberley came second, with some great personal bests and a number of first places against tough opposition -
Results
Sutton 225
Kimberley 203
Sherwood B 183
Portland 142
Mansfield 122
Hucknall & Linby Dolphins 61
Personal bests achieved by Emma Stevenson  x 2, Jade Calder  x 2, Chloe Bis  x 2, Ben Barsby, Tyler Meads, Alfie Orme, Robert Swinburne, Adam Gregory and Gemma Calder.
1st places went to Mollie Wright x 3, Ben Barsby x 2, Mathew Shipley x 3, Chloe Bis x 2, Charly Neilson, Joseph Kingsland, Gemma Calder, Emma Clements and the 9/U mixed 4 x 25m freestyle relay Harry Stevenson, Chloe Cheetham, Lewis Rounce & Lauren Shipley

Sports Centre Round Four 21/09/2013

Congratulations

Congratulations to Lily Orme, Jessica Shephard and Erin Dixon for their selection to the Nova Development Squad and to Sophie Woodward for her selection to Nova Disability Squad.

Well done Girls!!

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Saturday 21 September 2013

Junior Triathlon



Absolute Triathlon Club are organising a Junior Aquathlon (swim/run) from 9.30am at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood Estate, Nottingham.  Entries cost £5 each and are open to all juniors aged 8 to 16 on the 13th October.

Some entry forms will be at the desk, or contact
 
Peter Scoffings
Tel:  0751 2747523/0115 9621234

for more details.

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