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Training Sessions - Christmas Closure
Thursday 20-December-2019
Last sessions before Christmas.
Leisure Centres are closing early between Christmas and New Year so we have no pool time after the 20th.
Thursday 03-January-2019 - First session back
Development Squad: 18:30 start
Performance Squad: 19:30 start
URGENT - Notts ASA County Champs Entries Deadline TODAY
Thank you to everyone who has thus far submitted their entries for the 2019 Notts A.S.A. County Championships.
There are however a few notable swimmers still missing. Likewise, there are also several payments still outstanding.
This is your FINAL REMINDER that all entries and payments need to be received by mid-night today - MONDAY 17 DECEMBER
If anyone is having problems meeting this deadline, then please contact Will Oates
Important Dates for your Diary
Monday 17-December-2018
The last date to submit and make payment for County Championship entries through the club website please pay via BAC’s details emailed when you enter.
Thursday 20-December-2019
Last sessions before Christmas. This leisure centres are closing early between Christmas and New Year so we have no pool time after the 20th.
Thursday 20-December-2019
All perpetual trophies MUST be returned so we can sort ready for presentation night.
Wednesday 02-January-2019
Last date to order and pay for your County T-Shirts or Hoodies to enable them to be ready for County Championships.
Thursday 03-January-2019
First session back Development 18:30 start Performance 19:30 start
Saturday 12-January-2019
Arnold Presentation 16:00 - 18:30 at Carlton Academy Auditorium.
Notts ASA Award Winners: Polly Holden and Freya Colbert
Congratulations to Club members who were announced as 2018 Notts ASA County Swimmers of the Year and awarded:
Polly Holden - T E Clarke Trophy
Freya Colbert - Appledorne Trophy
David Fortescue - Notts ASA President 2019
Congratulations to club member - David Fortescue - on his election to Notts ASA President for 2019
Time Trials - 27 Nov/4 & 11 Dec 2018
Arnold Swimming Club will again be holding a series of Winter Time Trials for its members who are close to achieving 2019 County Qualification Times
Entries can be made online. HOWEVER, these are only open for swimmers who are within 5% of the county qualification time for 50m and 100m events and within 10% for 200m events. We will only accept entries from swimmers who meet these criteria. If we have space (time-based) we will then consider swimmers who have already achieved the county qualification times for an event but wish to try and better that time
Time Trials will take place on Tuesday evenings at Arnold Leisure Centre (when Time Trials take place there will be NO training on that evening). Time Trials will be licensed (Level 4) and times achieved will be put into the national rankings
Week 1 - Tuesday 27th November 2018
Week 2 - Tuesday 4th December 2018
Week 3 - Tuesday 11th December 2018
Entry is FREE - to enter please register via the Open Meet section on the ASC Website by the respective closing date
Places are limited and a list of ALL confirmed places will be issued one week prior each Trial date
We require a vast number of volunteers and helpers from Timekeepers and other officials to swimmer stewards to undertake these events so if you can volunteer in any way please contact David Fortescue
Club Championships 2018 - Results
Results from the first day of the 2018 Club Championships have been put on the results pages of the website here. Full results showing PB's, Club Records and County Qualification Times will be put in the members area as soon as we have completed the checking process.
Club Swimmer goes to Europeans
Congratulations goes to club swimmer, Polly Holden, who competed today in the 5k Open Water event in Loch Lomond at the European Championships for GBR
Well done Polly from everyone at Arnold Swimming Club
Reminder club champs entries
Don't forget entries for club championships close on
Friday 17 August
Club awarded SwimMark Network Accrediation
Congratulation to all Club Members
The Club has been awarded SwimMark Network Accreditation which is used to quality assure clubs and recognises the hard work that clubs undertake collaboratively to deliver the athlete pathway plus identifying gaps and provision and enhancing opportunities to increase and sustain membership
Thank you to all involved for your contribution and commitment
No Training 20 July
Please note there will be NO training for squads at Arnold LC on Friday 20 July
Access to Club Website
Are you having difficulty in accessing the Club Website to submit entries or view your details?
If so please call in to the Club on Tuesday 17 July from 7 pm -
Kelly and Dave Palmer will be set up with an iPad and laptop to help any member enter club championships or just get set up onto the club website.
2018 Club Championships
Arnold Swimming Club Annual Club Championships have now opened for entries via the members area on the website. Please log in to read more information and submit your entry.
Entries will close on Friday 17th August.
Summer Training Schedule
Summer is fast approaching and Arnold SC have made the decision not to have a break but we will be cutting back training due to holidays and availability of coaching staff over this period
July swimming Schedule will remain as advertised NO CHANGE
August Swimming Schedule
From 6 Aug - 31 August The training schedule will be:
Monday 19:00-20:00 Development
Monday 20:00-21:00 Performance
Tuesday 19:00-20:00 Development
Tuesday 20:00-21:00 Performance
Wednesday NO TRAINING
Thursday 19:00-20:00 Development
Thursday 20:00-21:00 Performance
Friday 19:00-20:00 Development
Friday 20:00-21:00 Performance
NO TRAINING Friday 24th August
NO TRANING Monday 27th August
W/C 3 September the training schedule will revert back to that advertised on the website
Data Protection - GDPR
Updated Data Protection GDPR
Please note that the new data protection laws come into action on 25 May 2018 and as a result we have updated our Data Protection Policy, Volunteer Data Privacy Notice and Member Data Privacy Notice. If you would like the full updated documents you can find them on our website
www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
The club holds information on members and is asked to submit extracts of this information to Swim England for registration purposes. The information collected from membership subscriptions will be held in the central Arnold swimming Club Member database by the clubs Membership Officer. The information held will be used for registration purposes, contacting members with club related information, biographical analysis and emergency medical and contact information.
Any queries contact Kelly Bodycott (Chair)
Stage 3 Moved
The Stage 3 gala this Saturday has been moved to Hucknall LC. This is now a 6:00pm warm up for 6:30pm start. PLEASE DO NOT go to Lammas as originally circulated.
Training Fees Changes
Please note that as AGREED at the AGM that changes to training fees will take effect from June 2018 - Annual Membership fees (renewal due June 2018) remain unchanged - full details will follow from the Treasurer
2018 Officers & Committee Elections
At the Club's AGM on 17 April the following were elected for the forthcoming year:
OFFICERS
Kelly Bodycott - Chair
Lorraine Connellan - Treasurer
Jill Palmer - Secretary
Bill Hopkins - President
COMMITTEE
Amanda Walker
Sue Paget
Julie Barnard
David Fortescue
Heather Easton
Jan Brealey
Natalie Bacon
Sharon Caine
Rachel Keetley
We still have vacancies available on the committee - if you would like to get involved with the running of the Club or as a poolside helper/coach then please contact Kelly Bodycott
AGM Reminder - 17 April 2018
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND
Arnold Swimming Club's Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 at Beckhampton Road Church (NG5 5NG) starting at 7.00 pm
There will be NO training sessions on this date
AGENDA will include reports from officers, election to committee and officer positions, financial accounts and proposals for changes to training fees
Please make every effort to attend - if you wish to stand for election to any positions please contact Kelly Bodycott (Chair)
Cancelled sessions
IMPORTANT
TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED AGAIN due to the weather conditions and we want to ensure you all keep safe.
Stay home keep warm.
Training Cancelled
IMPORTANT
TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED due to the weather conditions and road conditions.
The temperature is forecast to drop to -6 degrees tonight .
Stay home keep warm
Information for Notts County Championship Swimmers
Issued by Nottinghamshire ASA Swimming Committee to ALL swimmers and parents
Due to some incidents at this year’s county championships the management at Harvey Hadden have asked that we communicate the following to all swimmers, spectators and volunteers.
With immediate affect we must ensure that NO bags are to be used to “reserve” seats in the spectator balcony for any reason, and bags must not be placed in any walkway.
Portable chairs are NOT to be used in the spectator balcony or walkways unless needed by disabled spectators where they must only be used in the marked disabled areas.
It is extremely important that all emergency exits and their immediate surroundings are to be kept clear at all times.
On behalf of the management at Harvey Hadden and the Nottinghamshire ASA Swimming Committee, we thank you in advance for your co-operation.
Fun Session (25 Feb) & Swimathon (24 April)
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 25 Feb 2018
19:00 - 20:00 Fun session at Water Meadows £2 per ticket
Tickets on first come first serve basis Under 8's must be accompanied by and adult who must purchase a ticket.
Tickets available Monday 5 Feb 2018 from Kelly Bodycott / Arnold Register Desk.
Tuesday 24 Apr2018
18:30 - 21:00 Arnold Swimming Club SWIMATHON 2018 Team Event
NO TRAINING ON THIS DATE
£1 to register to be in the team and £5 minimum sponsorship money to raise
See Kelly Bodycott or one of the 2018 Club Captains for a form to register from Monday 05-Mar-2018
Sponsorship for the event is through Arnold Swimming Club Just Giving Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/arnold-swimming-club
Training session times & facilities
Please note the following requests from Leisure Centres to club members:
South Glade
Parents to view their children swimming from the view area and not from the changing room area. Once the children go on to poolside parents must vacate the changing area.
Arnold Leisure Centre
When washing hands or filling bottles in the toilets please ensure the plug is in the OPEN position - toilets have been flooded a couple of times in the last few weeks due to plugs being closed and taps left running. Please open any closed plugs before leaving the toilet facilities after using the sink.
End of Sessions - REMINDER
Members must vacate changing rooms and be out of the Centre by 9:10 pm
ALL Centres:
Club Members need to be picked up by 9:15 pm
Coaching Staff and Committee members DO NOT have responsibility after this time to remain at the Centres
THE COACHES FINISH WHEN THEY LEAVE POOLSIDE AT 9:00 pm
PLEASE BE PROMPT COLLECTING ALL SWIMMERS
REMEMNER UNDER 8's SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNACCOMPANIED
Training session times & facilities
Please note the following requests from Leisure Centres to club members:
South Glade
Parents to view their children swimming from the view area and not from the changing room area. Once the children go on to poolside parents must vacate the changing area.
Arnold Leisure Centre
When washing hands or filling bottles in the toilets please ensure the plug is in the OPEN position - toilets have been flooded a couple of times in the last few weeks due to plugs being closed and taps left running. Please open any closed plugs before leaving the toilet facilities after using the sink.
End of Sessions - REMINDER
Members must vacate changing rooms and be out of the Centre by 9:10 pm
ALL Centres:
Club Members need to be picked up by 9:15 pm
Coaching Staff and Committee members DO NOT have responsibility after this time to remain at the Centres
THE COACHES FINISH WHEN THEY LEAVE POOLSIDE AT 9:00 pm
PLEASE BE PROMPT COLLECTING ALL SWIMMERS
REMEMNER UNDER 8's SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNACCOMPANIED
AGM - Tuesday 17 April
ADVANCE NOTICE:
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND
Arnold Swimming Club's Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 at Beckhampton Road Church (NG5 5NG) starting at 7.00 pm
There will be NO training sessions on this date
AGENDA to follow nearer the date
Adult Responsibility & Contact Details
URGENT
Attention – Parents/Guardians
In case of emergencies – medical or whilst at training/galas – the Club requires your contact details
Please check your details via the member login on the Club website and update if necessary. Without these you leave your swimmer vulnerable should an issue arise
Swimmers (aged 8 years and under) should NOT be left at training sessions/event without adult supervision
If parents/guardians are required to go off site they must specify (to the club desk or coaching staff) the name of an on-site responsible adult to act in their absence
Training Sessions - Registration
ASC is still seeking volunteers to help with the taking of registers at the Club Desk at the beginning of sessions which is required under H&S and safeguarding
In the absence of assistance this task will need to be undertaken by the coaching staff. Where this occurs the start of training sessions will be delayed until our qualified Level 2 coaches are on poolside and Swimmers will be asked to wait in the changing room areas
If you can offer some help with the taking of registers please contact Kelly Bodycott, Chair
Presentation Night 13 Jan
ASC Committee wishes to thank everyone who helped to co-ordinate arrangements prior to and at the Presentation Night event
These events are only possible due to the goodwill of volunteers for which the club is extremely grateful. However in order for this to continue and for our members and children to enjoy club events we do need additional help. Please let us know if you can offer some assistance, no matter how small, and even if it is only at certain times.
If you can please contact Kelly Bodycott, Club Chair.
Recognition/Thanks
Club members list below were nominated by ASC for the 2017 Gedling Sports Awards – sadly that awards event was cancelled due to lack of support from other sports community clubs and schools.
However the Club agreed not to let the work and commitment of the nominees slip by unrecognised and gave Club thanks to all at the recent Presentation Night
Nominees
Junior Coach of the Year (U20)
N Bacon
H Davies
K Bodycott
S Easton
L Wynter
Z Connellan
A Marrow
Club Coach of the year
Dave Palmer
Alishia Palmer
2018 Club Captains
Congratulations to our new 2018 Club Captains as announced at the Presentation event:
Katelynn Bodycott
Jak Bodycott
Zoe Connellan (re-elected for 2018)
Morgan Green
Bryn Price
Our thanks go to the outgoing Captains:
Natalie Bacon
Sam Easton
Latrell Wynter
2017 Wow - Look what we achieved!
In 2017 Arnold SC swam 102 competitions resulting in 574,075 metres of swimming, achieving 2657 Personal Best Times and 248 Club Records broken!
Congratulations ASC members - we are proud of your achievements
Ernehale Open Meet - 11/12 March
ASC's own Open Meet - the Ernehale Open Meet - takes places on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March 2018 at Hucknall Leisure Centre.
While this event is run to provide swimmers the opportunity to compete and hopefully gain PB’s times that can be recorded on the British Swimming Website, it is also one of the main fund raisers for the club.
In order to run the event and conform to our licence conditions we need to have qualified Officials in place for all sessions. As such could you let us know as soon as possible if you can help officiate at any or all of the sessions this year
Don't worry if you are not yet qualified to officiate training is being organised and there are other roles to undertake as well
If you can help please contact Kelly Bodycott - Club Chair
Many thanks in advance for your support and look forward to hearing from you soon
2017 Results
We are glad to say that we have been working hard to recover the results data for the club and we can now announce that the 2017 Results are now all available on line and the online PB Times and Club Record Database has been updated.
Michael Andrews
It is with great regret that we have to inform you of the passing of Mick Andrews, Notts ASA past President and Life Member of Arnold Swimming Club
Can You Help - Volunteers Needed
Arnold Swimming Club runs on the goodwill of volunteers giving up some of their time and we have now have a number of roles that need covering to ensure the continued sooth running of the club.
Register Takers
We do have a number of volunteers who take the register but we have found ourselves short on register takers due to illness work commitments and various other things so we would like to introduce a time table that gets populated in advance.
We have to take a register so we have information on who is training to check off in case of an emergency eg an evacuation. To take the register takes a minimum amount of time: arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session and tick swimmers in as they arrive finish 10 - 15 minutes after the start of the session. Without a register taker the coaches have to do this task which means the session starts late so valuable pool time is lost. If you are interested in volunteering for this role look out for the timetable on the Arnold desk and populate a session with your name if you are available.
Licenced Officials
Volunteers who would like to become a licenced official need to complete the training to enable this to happen. We have set some dates aside to run the J1 course are awaiting on confirmation of room booking but these dates have provisionally been set:
Thursday 18-Jan-2018 7pm to 9pm
Friday 26-Jan-2018 7pm to 9pm
Thursday 01-Feb-2018 7pm to 9pm
If you are interested in completing this training and becoming a licenced official please contact the Club Chair (Kelly Bodbycott)via email for more information or to register your interest for a place on the course places are limited. Chair@arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
Arnold Swimming club committee
The vice chair role is currently vacant.
We welcome anyone who wishes to get more involved in the running of the club if you are interested in joining the committee email on the above email address for more information and details of the requirements needed to get elected.
Team Managers Training
For current team managers if you are interested in completing the team managers level 2 course there is a course running at Harvey Hadden on the 17th of January 2018 6pm start email Chair@arnoldswimmngclub.org.uk and we will forward your name to obtain a space. Limited places available first come first serve basis this has been opened to all Nottinghamshire clubs.
If you currently carry out the role of team manager and haven't completed the training course or you are interested in carrying out this role for the club a Level 1 team manager course is running at Harvey Hadden on the 10th of January 2018 6pm start if you want to complete please email me Chair@arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk . Again places are limited and the course has been opened up to Nottinghamshire clubs.
There are other roles available so don't hesitate to get more involved all help is welcome.
& G. Johnson