NOVEMBER 2001

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Welcome to the November edition of the newsletter. News items may be submitted to Sandi Wooton by phone (42214800) or email (sandi_wooton@uow.edu.au). We are located on the internet at: http://daptoswimclub.cjb.net
WHAT'S NEWS

Clubroom Cleanup
In anticipation of the reopening of our new 'heated' pool, a working bee has been organised to tidy up our clubroom. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. Saturday the 24th. The more the merrier (and the quicker we will finish up the job)! A BBQ breakfast will be served after the event. See you there!

'Heated' Pool Grand Opening
John Gibbs from Wollongong Council confirmed the pool Official Grand Opening will be taking place on the weekend of the 1st & 2nd of December with a number of exciting events planned. Saturday the 1st of December has been declared an Open Family Fun Day, with Council encouraging families to come along and enjoy the new 'heated' facility.
The Official Opening Ceremony will be held during our Carnival on the 2nd, a number of keynote speakers and perhaps even a celebrity or two may make an appearance during this event! Certainly, there will be a lot of media hype promoting our Pool (and our Club) over the next few weeks! Stay tuned!

Friday Night Point Score
Friday night Point Score commences the 30th of November. Registration is scheduled from 5:00-6:30 p.m. with a 7:00 start for swimming events. A BBQ will be held during the evening.

Dapto Summer Carnival
Our Swimming Carnival is Sunday December 2nd (Programme attached), in collaboration with Council's Pool Grand Opening! Deadline for all carnival entries: 23rd November, with Julie Glass.
As we are the 'hosting' club, all families are requested to bring along a plate of savories or sweets (we need to provide lunch to the Technical Officials).
Volunteers will also be needed on the day (time-keepers, setup, cleanup, etc). Don't be shy, all help much appreciated! A Club BBQ will be held after the carnival to celebrate the opening of our new heated facility!

Club Clothing
The Committee has made a decision regarding the uniform for swimmers representing the Club at Country/State level meets this season. The summer uniform will consist of white shorts/navy shirts. Final details re clothing will be forwarded to State & Country Qualifiers before these competitions.

Learn to Swim
The Learn to Swim commencement date has been changed to Saturday the 5th of January 2002. This is a FREE service provided to the community. However, pool entry fees will now apply.

Club Membership Fees
A reminder that membership fees are now due. To be able to swim at carnivals, you must be capitated. Sandra Neall will be available at the pool Friday afternoons during November to collect your fees. New members: Registration Night is November 30th at Dapto Pool.

Chocolates, Chocolates!
Help support your club! Wendy Dyer, our Social Secretary, will be passing out boxes of chocolates for sale soon. All families are encouraged to participate. As an extra incentive a $5 rebate will be offered to those families who sell their chocolates within a 2 week timeframe!

Club Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Club Room at Dapto Pool. We would like you to come along and join us, it's a terrific way to become involved in your club! Have your say! Next club meeting: December 4th.
POOL SIDE
For information about swimming carnivals please feel free to browse our web pages on the internet, or see our Race Secretary Julie Glass for entry cards and carnival information. Please remember that all entries must be given to Julie before the closing dates otherwise they will not be accepted. Julie Glass can be contacted at the Uni Pool on Wednesdays and Fridays, by phone (42718731), or via email: kglass@1earth.net.

Corrimal Carnival
Dapto Club put in 108 entries to this carnival. This was the first carnival that we had participated in since Winter Country. 4 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze medals were won at this carnival. 17 PB's were also achieved.
Our relay teams went well, our 12 Years A Team took out bronze, and our Open A, also took out bronze.

The next carnival is the University carnival - entries have now been closed.

Dapto carnival entries must be in by Friday the 23rd of November.

SCAT carnival entries are also closing on Friday the 23rd of November.

The following carnivals have been targeted for the Summer season:
* Sunday November 25: University of Wollongong Swimming Club Qualifying Carnival - University of Wollongong Olympic Pool; 9:00 am
* Sunday December 2: Dapto Swimming Club Qualifying Carnival - Dapto Olympic Pool 9:30 am
* Saturday & Sunday December 8 - 9: SCAT District Championships - Dapto Olympic Pool, Session 1: 9:00 am, Session 2: 2:00 p.m., Session 3: 9:00 am
* Sunday December 16: Shellharbour/Warrigal Swimming Club Development Carnival - Warilla Olympic Pool 9:30 am
* Saturday & Sunday January 5 - 6: NSW 9-12 years Championships (qualified swimmers only) - SAC
* Saturday - Saturday January 12 -19: NSW 13 -19 & Open Championships (qualified swimmers only) - SAC
* Saturday February 9: Illawarra Red Devils Swimming Club Qualifying Carnival - Unanderrra Olympic Pool 1:00 p.m.
* Saturday February 16: Albion Park Swimming Club Development Carnival - Albion Park Olympic Pool 9:00 am
* Friday - Sunday February 22 - 24: NSW Country Championships (qualified swimmers only) - SAC
* Sunday March 3: SCAT Restricted Age Heats & Sprint Selection Time Trials - Dapto Olympic Pool
* Saturday March 9: SCAT Development Carnival - Warilla Olympic Pool
* Sunday March 10: NSW Relay Championships (selected swimmers only) - SAC
* Saturday - Sunday March 16-17: SCAT District Interclub Competition (selected swimmers only) - Dapto Olympic Pool
* Sunday March 24: Brophy Shield (selected swimmers only) - AIS pool
* Tuesday - Saturday April 9-13: National Age Championships (qualified swimmers only) - SAC
COACH'S CORNER
Swimmer of the Month for November is Tahlia Oldroyd. Tahlia has been working hard at squad training. Congratulations Tahlia and keep up the good work!
Toni & Kate
GOSSIP GALORE
"El Burro-Ringo"
Our first social function of the season was Saturday night, the 27th of October at the Mexican restaurant: El Comidas in Dapto.
Special thanks to Tina Southwell for organising the evening, as everyone seemed to enjoy it. It was nice to see some new faces - everyone is always welcome to come to our social nights.
The food was hot & spicy, the conversation flowed along with the amber fluids.
It was an early night for most of us, but for some, the night continued on at the Leagues Club, into the wee hours of the morning. The general feeling was that the night was a good one, and they all look forward to many, many more! Julie Glass

SCAT Raffle
The 1st prize in the South Coast & Tablelands raffle was won by Sandra Neall! Congratulations Sandra. Hope you enjoy your holiday!

For Sale:
Tubular Bunk Bed; Colour: grey. Excellent condition. Only $100. Ring Norbert on 42562778 if you are interested.