Club Picnic, FREE Togs

Firstly though it  is RACE NIGHT on Wednesday. Yes it is the start of another month. What, already? Don't tell me Christmas is coming again! Wednesday 3rd February will be the day to take to the start blocks. You can do 25m, 50m, 100m or 200m and you can do any stroke you like so long as it is a recognisable swim stroke.

Club Sea Swim & Picnic
This is only 2 weeks away now so if you don't have your entry in yet you better hurry up. Here is a message from Tony:

"Hi all

You probably know we have our annual BBQ & swim set for Sunday 14th February and we're starting to get things ready.

Just a reminder it's at the southern end of Little Bucklands Beach (or if the wind is unfavourable, the contingency is the northern end of Eastern Beach.) The swim will start at 12:00 midday with the BBQ after it at 1:30 pm. We hope to see you all there.

Please note for the swim we need entry forms filled in so we can do the handicapping knowing who will swim what distances and whether or not they're wearing a wetsuit. John T is collecting the entries, but any of the committee will take them. If you don't get an entry in, of course you can swim for pleasure, but you won't be handicapped or eligible for a trophy.

We'd appreciate some people paddling the course to keep the swimmers company. We're not offering search & rescue support, but it's comforting to think there a few people able to spot anyone in trouble. Anyone interested let us know and bring your vessel!

The club will provide sausages, bread, etc., but please bring something salad or sweet to share.

We need to cook the sausages, so we're looking for a volunteer to lend a barbecue. Let any of the committee know if you can help.

Looking forward to another pleasant afternoon in good company!"

Thanks Tony. I'm glad you have ordered good weather for the event.

Free Togs

How often are togs being given away? Hardly ever, if at all. So be quick if you want to take advantage. 

John Trubnick has available, free to any club member, the following NEW unworn, men's swim togs.

2 pairs Speedo Endurance Jammers size 22 (100cm) and one pair Speedo Endurance size 22 (100 cm) club badged racing briefs. See John Trubnick - first in, first served.

Race Night Results

Results from the first race night of the year are now up. This was 400's night, any stroke so long as it was 400m. This would have to be the first night no records were broken though the relay team came very close.

Swimmer of the Month went to Fiona Little. Fiona had a rip roaring swim in the recent Harbour Crossing. At the time she was credited with a 3rd spot. However, after the 2nd placegetter was dq'd and then the 1st placegetter was tossed out for thinking it was ok to wear flippers in a race our honest Fiona was elevated to her rightful position on the top of the podium. Good job too.

The North Island Champs are still providing fodder for Wooden Spoon. This was given to Dawn W for thinking a tiny little toast rack might in fact be a dish rack (kind of like calling a thimble a trough). I'm not sure how the dinner plates were supposed to balance on a toast rack.

Annual Sea Swim, Club Hoodies

We have left just two club hoodies. Both are Men's Large, around 40" to 42". At $15 they are a bargain; reserve yours today.

The date for the annual South City Masters club BBQ and handicapped sea swim, (1 km and 2 km courses) has been set. Get your diaries out now and put a big mark on February 14th. This year the venue for the BBQ and sea swim is Little Bucks Beach (contingency at Eastern Beach). 

The swim is to commence at 12 noon (high tide) with the BBQ afterwards at around 1.30 p.m. 

Entries must be on the signed entry form which will be available at the pool in the middle of January. There is no charge and entries close on Monday 8th February. Late entries for the sea swim cannot be accepted due to the handicapped nature of the event.