DECEMBER 2000(No.2)

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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope to see you all feeling fresh and revitalised in the New Year. I would also like to thank all the people who help us run the club each and every Friday night, without your help it wouldn't run so smoothly.
It has come to my attention that on Friday nights before club, some of the swimmers that have sessions before hand are having their meals in the club house, which is fine, but unfortunately, some of those children are eating their meals and then leaving their used plates and utensils in the sink. Please ensure that you clean up after yourselves, as it is not fair to expect others to clean up after you.
WHAT'S NEWS
Next club meeting will be Monday the 8th of January in the Clubroom at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Dapto Pool Heating Update: September 1st 2001 is the official target date for the completion of Stage 1, as confirmed at the last Council meeting! Stage 2, which includes construction of a 4 lane 25m indoor pool/recreation area, is scheduled to commence at the completion of Stage 1.
The following carnivals have been targeted for the Summer Season:
5-6/1/01- NSW AGE Championships (9-12yrs) (Qualified Swimmers Only) - Venue: SIAC - Closed 11/12/00
13-14/1/01 - NSW Age Championships (13-18yrs) (Qualified Swimmers Only) - Venue: SIAC - Closes 20/12/00
14/1/01- Shellharbour-Warilla Development Meet- Closes 22.12.00
20/1/01 - NSW Relays (Selected Swimmers Only) - Venue: SIAC
21/1/01 - SCAT Development Meet - Venue: Warilla
27-28/01 - NSW Country Regional Championships
17/2/01 - Shell Age Heats & SCAT Sprint Championships - Venue: Dapto
23-25/2/01 - NSW Country Championships (Qualified Swimmers Only) - Venue: SIAC
17/3/00 - SCAT Interclub Championships (Selected Swimmers Only) - Venue: Dapto
25/3/01 - Brophy Shield (Selected Swimmers Only) - Venue: AIS Canberra
For any other information with regards to the carnivals please feel free to browse our web page on the internet, or see Tina Southwell for entry cards. Please remember that all entries must be given to Tina before the closing dates other wise they will not be accepted.
POOL SIDE
Tara Dyer attended an open water carnival recently in Ulladulla, winning silver in the 3km event. Congratulations Tara!
Congratulations to Julia Corderoy whose recent achievements include 5 Gold & 2 PB's in the NSW Disabled State Championships held on the 25th of November! Julia is also a current recipient of a 2000 Lord Mayor's Sports Award honouring local athletes who excel in their sport. Julia holds the Under 14 S7 Category Record for her event at the Pacific School Games, and has recently received a certificate from Australian Wheelchair Sport for her achievement! As well as Julia, Kaine Love was also a recipient of the 2000 Lord Mayor's Sports Award. Congratulations to both Julia and Kaine.
The following swimmers have qualified for NSW Country in February: Briarna Southwell, Leisha Southwell, Samantha Bates, Zac Ioannou, Ben Carrick, Matthew Carrick, Corinne Glass, Ellen Wooton, Teagan Southwell, Jayne Schober, Kieran Sernig, Clinton Parsons, Anita Sernig & Nathan Mitchell.
The following swimmers have qualified for NSW State: Briarna Southwell, Leisha Southwell, Corinne Glass, Ellen Wooton, Teagan Southwell, Jayne Schober, Clinton Parsons, Nathan Mitchell & Anita Sernig.
COACHES CORNER
ATTENTION ALL SWIMMERS: Are you ready for the Annual 100 x 100s Swim-a-thon Challenge and BBQ Breakfast at Dapto Pool, Saturday December 30th from 6:00 a.m?! Sponsorship sheets are available in the Club Room. Parents, Family & Friends: BYO picnic breakfast (sausages, eggs, pancakes, champagne, etc) and come along and join the fun! Breakfast From 8:30a.m. TONI
South Coast & Tablelands Swimming Carnival was held at Dapto Swimming Pool on Saturday and Sunday (9-10th). The carnival was finished on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. to the delight of many parents and officials as it was a very hot day. We had 31 swimmers attend the carnival and 24 medals were won on the day. The Medal winners were: Clinton Parsons -1 gold, 2 bronze Nathan Mitchell - 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze Anita Sernig - 3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze Ellen Wooton - 1 gold, 3 silver,2 bronze Ben Carrick - 1 gold Corinne Glass - 1 bronze Leanne Kidd - 1 bronze Briarna Southwell - 2 bronze Medley Relay: Boys under 12 - gold Girls under 12 - silver Girls under 14 - bronze Boys open - bronze Freestyle Relay: Boys under 12 - silver Girls under 12 - silver Mens open - bronze 8x50 - silver Congratulations to Corinne Glass for qualifying for State & Country for her 400m freestyle.
GOSSIP GALORE
We would like to congratulate Kate after 3 years of university, she is now a qualified teacher. Well done Kate.
PARALYMPIC EXPERIENCE
As part of a Youth Ambassador Programme, I have been involved in working at Olympic venues for trial events for the Olympic games. I thoroughly enjoyed this work which eventuated into something bigger and better, The Paralympic Games. Along with my new uniform and small group of friends, I traveled up each morning on the 6:00 train to work as a Print Runner in Stadium Australia. The job consisted of running results sheets to around 15 different places in the stadium. One of these places was the Medals Room where I was lucky enough to see some of the worlds finest athletes in their happiest moments. This experience was one of the best that I think I will ever have in my lifetime. To see the best of the best competing against each other and to be standing on the field with athletes (on our break, of couse) and in the crowd of thousands was fantastic, and I will never forget it, and hope to take part in something similar in the future.
CLINTON PARSONS
REMINDERS: Costumes: The new costumes have arrived. Girls costumes are selling for $48.00 and the boys for $35.00, sizes 6-14. We will have them at club on Friday night.
22.12.00 Dapto Swimming Club Christmas Party. The club will be providing a B.B.Q., so bring along some nibblies, drinks and a desert to share. It is also a good idea to bring your own chairs and fold up tables, as they are very limited. We look forward to seeing you all there. I have heard a rumor that Santa may even turn up for a quick visit to listen to the children's Christmas wishes. 29.12.00
Christmas Recess 12.01.01 Swim Club Recommences
WEB WORLD Visitors to our Site as of 12 /21/00 total 2171. Pages updated this month include photo gallery and swimming results.