News & Notices
BLSC Official Time Trial • Sunday 18 April 2010...(Posted 20/03/10)
To help swimmers achieve qualifying times for our Spring Open Meet at the end of May, we will be holding an Official Time Trial on Sunday 18 April, 6.30pm at Medway Park. This time trial is open to all swimmers who have a slower Personal Best time than the qualifying time for races at the BLSC Open Meet. We appreciate this trial is on the same day as the Orpington Ojay's however, as the electronic timing will already be in use on this date, we hope Medway Park will permit us to use. The trial will be run as a gala and an entry form will need to be submitted in the normal way. Please see further details on the Gala page.
Trophy Returns ...(Posted 20/03/10)
Please note, any trophy being returned to either the Club or any other organisation, must be in the same condition as it was presented to them. The Club has encountered several fines for trophies being returned late or in a poor state of condition, the main complaint is that they have not been cleaned. From now on the Club will not bear the cost of such fines and will forward the cost onto the relevant swimmer.
Sir Joseph Williamson's Math School...
(Posted 13/03/10)
Could all club members who use the above school please read the following message received from the maths school. Please can you remind all your club members to respect the NO SMOKING signs clearly displayed around the school. "Anyone" found smoking anywhere on the school site will be asked to leave immediately. And could face prosecution by the local authority, it is against the law to smoke on any school premises - Many thanks for your cooperation.
Question and Answer Session • Sun 28 March... (Amended 15/03/10)
Please note this meeting is NOW available for ALL SQUADS. There will be a second meeting on 25th April, 3-5pm at Medway Park for those that are unable to attend the meeting on 28th March.
• The BLSC Committee would like to invite you to a “Question and Answer” session to be held on Sunday 28th March at Upchurch Village Hall, The Street, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7AJ from 15:00 - 17:00. The Club’s head coach, Mark Hays, will outline his plans for the Club for the coming year and afterwards will answer any questions that may arise. Also there will be Committee members in attendance to answer any questions concerning the running of the club. This is an opportunity for you to share any concerns or provide feedback that will assist the Committee in the running of the club.
First come First Served for Margate Gala Entries ... (Posted 02/03/10)
As this is a first come first serve gala and is very popular, BLSC will have a initial closing date of 21 March. Please submit your entries as soon as possible to avoid disappointment of being rejected. This is a good gala for development swimmers and there are no qualifying times. Races are 50m in all four strokes. Please act quickly.
Interested in Sponsoring the BLSC Open Meet? ... (Posted 26/02/10)
It's that time of year again when the campaign for Open Meet sponsorship begins. If you would like to sponsor a race, advertise on our website, event programme or go the whole hog and become an overall Open Meet sponsor contact Nicola Baldwin for more details. An out line on what's available is to view on the attached flyer.
Arethusa closure on the following Wednesday evenings ... (Posted 18/02/10)
17th Feb • 24th March • 31st March • 7th April • 14th April
On all of the above dates the Silver Squad may swim at the Maths School from 5.30-6.30pm if they wish.
Kent Junior League ... (Posted 12/02/10)
BLSC will be taking part in the Kent Junior League again this year. Of interest please see the attached results from 2009 and Division structure for 2010. We have two teams: BLSC A in Division 1 and BLSC B in Division 5. Dates for 2010 gala's will be 19 June, 1 September and 20 November. I'd like to thank Lawrence Wood who has kindly offered to be our League Secretary again this year. - Nicola Baldwin 2009 Results | Division Structure 2010
The wearing of Club Kit at Competitions ... (Posted 08/02/10)
It has been noted at recent competitions that some BLSC swimmers are NOT observing the club rule and NOT wearing Club Kit and Swim Hats. Please remind yourself of the Gala guidelines - Clause 10 which states:
Swimmers must wear the full team kit when attending all swimming competitions (including swimming caps).
This guideline will be more rigidly enforced going forward. If you do not already have Club Kit it is available for purchase from Amanda Jones.
The gala season is upon us again ... (Posted 08/02/10)
The gala season is upon us again and so if anyone wants:
Polo Shirts from £12.50 • Hoodies from £15 • Tracksuits from £35 • Hats from £5
Please email me with your requirements.
Please note that I have started another Named Hat List so if you want one please let me know as they take 4-6 weeks from placing the order.
We are also in the process of ordering some t-bags (light weight shirts that don't absorb the water like the polo shirts so they are great for wearing poolside at galas) These will be all black with our logo on and BLSC on the back. If you think you would be interested in one of these please let me know as it will give me an indication of how many to order. They will come in Small, Medium and Large- Amanda Jones
Kent Qualifiers 2010 ... (Posted 31/01/10)
The BLSC Kent Qualifiers 2010 click to view
Beverly Connolly Memorial Trophy ... (Posted 18/01/10)
In recognition for all her work and love of swimming, BLSC have decided to award this memorial trophy in Bev's honour. Nominations for this award are required and should be forwarded to Colin Booth, BLSC Chairman. This trophy can be awarded for service, swimming or coaching for the swimming club. Please include the reason why you think the person you nominate should be considered for this award with brief details describing their service to swimming. Nominations from either swimmers, parents and coaches will be accepted before 12th February 2010.
Personal Best Times ... (Posted 09/01/10)
When BLSC submit swimmers gala entries on behalf of the club we are required to sign and confirm all entry times have been achieved by the swimmers. To ensure accuracy throughout 2010 all swimmers entry times will be checked against the BLSC Rankings (Ranx) before submission. We endeavour to maintain the Ranx with correct Personal Best times. If a swimmers PB time is incorrect on the Ranx would you please put a note with the gala entry form stating the date and which gala the PB was achieved. We can then verify and update the Ranx system with the correct time. Thank you.
FEE REVIEW CHANGES FOR 2010 ... (Posted 03/01/10)
Fee Review Notice from Lynn Willis - Membership Secretary
NEW SQUAD TIMETABLE FOR 2010 ... (Posted 31/12/09)
The New Squad Timetable for 2010
Welfare Officer Vacancy ... (Posted 17/12/09)
The post of Welfare Officer is now vacant, the committee is currently looking for a willing volunteer to take on this responsible position. If you think you might be interested the core tasks for this post are as follows;
• Assist the club to put in place the ASA Wavepower 2009/2011 document.
• Assist the club to put in place implementation plans for child safeguarding.
• Be the first point of contact for club staff and volunteer’s young people and parents for any issue concerning child welfare poor practice or potential/alleged abuse.
• Ensure that all incidents are correctly reported.
• Ensure that all relevant club members’ volunteers and staff have a CRB check and the opportunity to access appropriate child protection training.
• Ensure that codes of conduct are in place for club staff, volunteers, coach’s competitors and parents.
For further details and information please contact the Club Secretary Kevin Short or the Chairman Colin Booth.
Chairman's Statement from the Club AGM ... (Posted 02/12/09)
Statement from Colin Booth
Do you shop on-line? ... (Posted 22/11/09)
Did you know that whenever you shop on-line everytime you make a purchase a small portion of what you spend will be donated to our club? All you have to do is remember to click on to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/blacklionswimmingclub where there are easy steps to register and spend. For more details see the flyer
Gala Behaviour ... (Posted 22/09/09)
Notice from BLSC Chairman
Important Gala Information....Click for more |
