To ALL parents. Please try AND look at the Notice Board regularly. Be informed.

March 2024

Date Event
17th March 2024 Newsletter

The March newsletter was published and made available to download from the Club website.

March 2024 Newsletter
13th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 13th March. 2024 via ZOOM

1. We welcomed everyone to the A.G.M. meeting, quite nice to see two extra people attending.

2. The minutes of the 2023 A G M were read. Proposed by Mark Tuner and seconded by Oz.
(i) Oz to change the signatures on the cheques.

3. Chairman gave his report.

4. Treasurer had issued the end of year Financial Statement. We were in a very healthy position. Thanks were given to Oz.

5 Coach gave an up to-date report on our situation, he was looking into attending some external galas based on our strengths. Ideally, we would like more boys in the older age groups to attend the club as we were at the bare minimum for the Friendly League. Thanks were given to Andrew.

6. No Welfare issues to report. Deryn was not able to attend.

7. Teachers Report: Mark gave a general run down of the teaching plans which were working very well, and we now had more reliable teachers, providing stability within the lanes. Thanks were given to Mark.

8. Press Report: Philip gave a short report, we no longer submitted items to the press, but reported things via our Newsletters, Club noticeboard, Facebook, X etc. It was hoped to get a couple of sponsors for our website as in previous years. Thanks were given to Philip.

9. 2024 OFFICERS
PresidentDr. M. Turner
Chair:Mr. P. Croxall
Secretary:Mrs. J. Croxall
Treasurer:Mr. Oz Rudolph
Hon.Independent Auditor:Mr. D.Cadwallader
Membership Secretary:Miss F. Roberts/P. Croxall
Welfare Officer:Mrs. D. Ashby-Bell
Social Secretary:Mrs. J. Foulkes
Trophy Secretary:Mr K. Critchley
Registration Secretary:Mrs. J. Croxall,
Swim Mark:Mrs. J. Croxall/ Mr. P. Croxall
Press Secretary:Mr. P. Croxall
Competition Secretary:Coach
ShopMrs. J. Foulkes
Friendly League Delegates:Mr. P. Croxall
Team ManagerMr. K. Critchley

MEMBERS RE-ELECTED FOR 2 YEARS.
Mr. A. CROXALL, Mr. P. CROXALL, Mr. M. ENNIS, Miss. F. ROBERTS, Mr. M. LLOYD

MEMBERS WITH 12 MONTHS REMAINING.
Mr. O. RUDOLPH, Mrs. J. FOULKES, DR. M. TURNER, Mr. K. CRITCHLEY, Miss M. CHARLDWOOD

10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

(1) We were very sorry to loose John Higginbottom in February, he had been involved with the Club in several roles over a number of years, lastly being our President. His legacy of the teaching plans were still working very well. A New Trophy to replace the boys 100m. Medley would be purchased in consultation with Andrew Higginbottom. We would also be donating £100 to Pendleside Hospice.

(2) The Club Trip would hopefully be to Outdoor Elements again, all the children that attended over the last few years have enjoyed the experience. We would charge £10 for members and £20 for non-members, the Club would subsidise the rest.

(3) We would be purchasing Easter eggs for the children and teachers as usual to be distributed in the last week before closing for the Easter Holidays. Pendle Leisure Centre would be closed on Easter Monday and we would cancel the Thursday of that week. The club would resume on Monday 8th April.

(4) The Club Captains would be chosen at a committee meeting in November.

(5) The next committee meeting would be on Wednesday 10th April via zoom, commencing 8.00p.m. This would also be the Clubs 112th Birthday.

(6) The trials for entry into the Swimming Club would be on Thursday 11th April.

11. CLOSURE OF MEETING: there being no other business to discuss the meeting closed at 8.45p.m.
12th Schools Gala

The first of the two schools galas were held and we provided four officials to help run the gala. They were Isabelle Teal, Frankie Roberts, Jayne Wilkinson and Philip Croxall.
11th The agenda for this years AGM was published, and can be downloaded from this website.

February 2024

Date Event
24th MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER

JUNE 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024

BOYS

OLIVER BLACKADDER23.20%
EDWARD GREEN7.39%
MAVERICK ROBSON6.41%
THOMAS HOLGATE2.00%
OLEKSANDR MATSANIUK1.69%
ELIJAH BARTLETT1.09%
DANIEL WARNER0.23%

GIRLS

ROUX GLASS19.72%
GRACE CARDUS17.22%
BETSY TOWNSEND13.24%
ABIGAIL SCANLAN12.61%
FREYA SMITH-SHELLEY11.31%
MATILDA CRITCHLEY10.94%
LILLY-ANN MARKS9.94%
SIENNA HARTLEY9.70%
FAITH MCGLONE9.63%
ISABEL SAVAGE9.62%
JESSICA LLOYD8.24%
ISABELLE TEAL7.96%
LUCIE SHEPHERD6.25%
BETSY RIDER5.70%
LIBBY COX5.42%
ISABELLA HOLT5.41%
EVA GREGG4.78%
OLIVE TATTERSALL3.26%
MARTHA GREEN2.78%
ZOE BLACKADDER2.09%
ISABELLA WALLACE1.44%
22nd Cherry Wilkinson Memorial Age Group for February

The February age group gala was well attended and the best since before the pandemic with 33 girls and 20 boys taking part. There were quite a few swimmers in the 9, 10 and 11 year age groups attempting 2 lengths, but it was only girls as the boys just opted for the one swim per stroke.
There were a total of 7 boys and 21 girls who had qualified for the Most Improved Swimmer Award for February having done the requisit swims in June and February.
Due to an increase to the number of swimmers and we weren't rushing through the heats, we overan the gala by 15 minutes!

Click here for results.....
18th February 2024 Newsletter

The February newsletter was published and made available to download from the Club website.

February 2024 Newsletter
13th John Higginbottom 1940 - 2024
 

Club President John Higginbottom passed away after a battle with cancer. He had held various positions within the Club, initially he was a teacher before becoming the Club's Chief Coach in the 90's, until he left for Pioneer '79. When he returned, he took up teaching again. He was then the Club's Treasurer until just over 2 years ago, when Oz took over. Since then he was made the Club's President, of which, he found to be a great honour.
Sadly ill health prevented him from coming down to the to the Club, but he was almost an ever presence at the Committee Meetings, even if he struggled with the technology for the on-line meetings.

The Club sends condolences to his wife Pat and son Andrew, who teaches at the Club, and daughter Claire, plus his grandchildren Jamie, Declan, Alicia and Jasmin.

John will be missed by all who knew him.
8th The February Age Group Gala was cancelled due to the adverse weather. It was re-arranged for Thursday, 22nd February.
7th Minutes of a Zoom Meeting held on Wednesday 7th February 2024

Present: J. Croxall, P. Croxall, O. Rudolph, M Ennis, K. Critchley, M. Charldwood, F. Roberts

Apologies: J. Foulkes

The Minutes of the last Zoom meeting were read and duly signed as correct.

Matters arising:

1. Copies of the New Wave Power codes of con duct had been placed on our notice board.
2. Philip had attended the mandatory Chairmans workshop, he had now learnt the correct procedure for handling disputes.
3. The Friendly league Galas had all been arranged and the information had been placed on the notice board.
4. Oz had sent everyone a copy of an up to-date balance sheet. He was very happy the way the accounts were. He had one or two minor issues to address but was very hopeful that they would be sorted out ready for the end of year accounts to be audited.
5. The Annual General Meeting and Financial Meeting would be held on 13th March notices would be sent out. It would be held via Zoom to give no one an excuse for non-attendance.
6. The Cherry Wilkinson Gala (Own Age Group) would be held tomorrow night (weather permitting)
We would require helpers for this event.

Correspondence:

The only correspondence was from the Friendly League about the end of season gala, It was proposed for Monday 25th November commencing at 6.30pm at Darwen Leisure Centre. It was felt that it was a very good idea but the logistics of it wouldn't work for us. I would email them with our decision.

Any Other Business:

1. Kevin had successfully completed the Team Managers Course; the main things were the ratio of coaches/team managers to swimmers. Ideally, we would require another Team Manager if we could get a lady Team Manager on board that would be ideal.
2. Philip had received notification about the Primary Schools Galas taking place on Tuesday 12th and 19th March. He would be advertising for volunteers.
3. The Club Trip would be discussed at the next meeting.
4. As John's health had deteriorated, I would send an appropriate card to him just to let him know that we are all thinking of him.
5. Oz had confirmed the booking of Colne Cricket Club and the Disco for the Annual Presentation on Saturday 14th December.
6. The next trials for entry into the club would be on Thursday 7th March.
7. Date of next meeting is the A.G.M. on Wednesday 13th March commencing 7.30p.m.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting closed at 8.45p.m.
4th The latest Swimming Club Lanes published on the website.

January 2024

Date Event
23rd Friendly League AGM

The AGM for the Friendly League meeting took place, but unfortunately we were unable to send a representative due to holidays and work commitments. We supplied a set of dates, and from these the other three teams (Accrington, Burnley and Great Harwood) selected our fixtures for us.

Click here for fixtures.....
10th Minutes of a Zoom Meeting held on Wednesday 10th January 2024

Present: A. Croxall, J. Croxall, P. Croxall, O. Rudolph, M Ennis, M. Turner, K. Critchley, M. Charldwood, F. Roberts

Apologies: J. Foulkes

The Minutes of the last Zoom meeting were read and duly signed as correct.

Matters arising:

1. The Presentation and Disco had been very well attended, everyone enjoyed it, the same venue will be booked for next year.
2. A Level 3 Gala is being held at Palatine Pool on 6th/7th July, we have plenty of time to see if anyone is interested in attending, and to also try and get more parents into taking a more active role in the club, i.e. timekeepers, starters and judges courses.
3. All people on the poolside must have attended a Safeguarding course, and also notices have been placed on our Noticeboard stating that it is a Swim England Policy that all club members now prohibits all use of a mobile phone or device in a changing area during Swim England regulated activity. This includes, but is not limited to taking photos, texting, making phone calls and browsing the internet.
4. Oz had sent everyone a copy of an up to date balance sheet. He was very happy the way the accounts were. He had one or two minor issues to address but was very hopeful that they would be sorted out ready for the end of year accounts to be audited.
5. The Annual General Meeting an Financial Meeting would be held in March at a date to be fixed at the next meeting.
Correspondence:

I had received a letter of thanks from Pendleside Hospice.

Any Other Business:

1. The Cherry Wilkinson Age Group Gala would be held on Thursday 8th February, helpers would be required.
2. We had not received any information about the Friendly League yet, it should be our turn to run the league this year.
3. The first trials of the year would be held on Thursday 1st February.
4. Date of next meeting Wednesday 7th February at 8.00p.m.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting closed at 8.35p.m.
7th January 2024 Newsletter

The January newsletter was published and made available to download from the Club website.

January 2024 Newsletter