Club Night Results Out, Buddy System

Club Night

Firstly, apologies for the delay. I went away for the weekend and although Vodafone claims to have 97% of the country covered, I managed to find the 3% not. As usual there were more slick times swum on club night and another swag of records broken, 6 to the men and 3 to the women.

Swimmer of the month was hotly contested with 3 nominees. For various reasons this was VERY difficult to choose this month as all 3 nominees were very worthy. At the end of the day the vote went to GILES WALKER for his breaking of a very long-standing record in the 50m breaststroke for men 35-39 while at the North Island champs in Whakatane. To put this swim in perspective, the former record holder is currently ranked 2nd in the WORLD for the same event in the mens 50 to 54. This record was the culmination of a lot of analysis and focus. Great going Giles.

The wooden spoon was also given out for the month. This had to be one of the funniest wooden spoons so far. Dawn W was in the changing room and saw Tanya getting changed. She went up and starting 'pinging' her undergarment strap and saying 'I've got the same one' (don't we all do that - well, actually, no we don't Dawn!). Anyhoo.......Tanya turned around, ummm except Tanya wasn't Tanya. Nice one Dawn! Enjoy that wooden spoon.

Buddy System

The club is flourishing and numbers are increasing. This is a good thing. However, it can be a little daunting when you are the new club member and don't know anyone or how things work or even what is on offer besides training sessions.

So, committee have come up with a buddy system. We want new members to have designated 'go to' people so they feel at easy with their early days in the club. Of course as time goes on the members are likely to rely on their 'lane mates' for support etc. That would be you. So, although new members have a buddy, it is up to everyone to be supportive.

Here are the club members who will be buddies for new members:

Men <45
Giles Walker
Lapo Nustrini

Men 45+
Tony Shacklock
Dave Bradding

Women <45
Dawn Walker
Fiona Grigg

Women 45+
Avy Judelson
Deryn McGregor