No training coming up

Hi folks

We have a couple of public holidays coming up that clash with our training days - Auckland Anniversary on Monday 28th January and Waitangi Day on Wednesday 6th February. Lloyd Elsmore Leisure Centre will close at 6:45 pm on those days, so unfortunately we must cancel training on those days.

No training...
Anniversary Day Monday 28th January
Waitangi Day Wednesday 6th February

Christmas Brunch now Sunday 3rd February

Hi all

We planned to have our Christmas Brunch this Sunday, but we realise now that many of us are still away and participation would be poor.

We've moved it back a couple of weeks to Sunday 3rd February, at the same place, Howick Historical Village Cafe.

There will be a new sign-up sheet poolside.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Swim Session Fee Collection

We need to change the way our $3 swim fee is collected and we've decided to move to using our 10-swim cards with online payment.

Why?

Currently, one person has the job of bringing the cash box, cards and attendance book to every session, then afterwards they bank the money. It's an inconvenient lot of work that nobody really wants to do.

How will it work?

• Members will carry their own 10-swim card, in the same way we carry coffee concession cards.
• When your card is used up, you make an online payment of $30 to the club bank account. We'll have bank details on the backs of the cards for easy reference.
• Next time you swim, you ask one of the committee members for a new card. They will  give you a new card and later we'll match the online payment received.
• Every time you swim, you mark one of the swims on your card.

There's a lot of honesty involved in this (as there is now). We're hoping that people will be diligent with it and not forget too many times.

We did consider an annual fee. However, there are many swimmers who don't swim three sessions a week, but they would end up paying as much as those who did. We feel one of the benefits that helps maintain our membership numbers is the flexibility we offer with our fees.

The committee will review how it's going a couple of months into the new year, so give them your feedback when you've had a chance to try it.

Tony Shacklock

Christmas Training 2018

Hi all

Lloyd Elmore pool management have reduced the time available to us, so this year there is a longer break in training.

• The last session in 2018 is Sunday 23rd December.
• The first session in 2019 is Monday 7th January.

Fun Relay Night - Wednesday 5th December

The last club night of the year is being replaced with a fun relay night. Come one come all and you will be randomly tossed into teams on the night.

As per usual, a 7pm start.

Quiz Night

Hi all

We're having a Quiz Night!

When:

Friday evening 30th November

6:30 pm for networking, nibbles & drinks, then 7:00 pm start.

Where:

Pakuranga Sailing Club

BYO bottle and a plate of finger food (savoury or sweet) to share.

The will be a sign-up sheet at the pool soon, so consult those that need to be consulted and get your name on the list!

Best regards

Tony Shacklock
South City Masters Swimmers

Labour Day - No Training

Hi all

Labour Weekend is coming and we've been asked by LEP Management to cancel training on the Monday. It's expensive for them to staff it with lifeguards, etc. They look after us well, so we'll oblige.

No training Monday 22nd October.

Best regards

Tony Shacklock
South City Masters Swimmers

South City Masters Newsletter - September 2018

Hi all

Here’s what we covered in this weekend’s committee meeting.

• Avy will run a dive clinic on Monday 8th October. Talk to her to see if it’s of interest to you.
• There’s a race night scheduled, but we’re not sure how many will want to race, so there will be programmes available for regular training 
• Pencil in our Quiz Night for 23rd November. Details will be circulated soon.
• We have a new order of South City Masters swim caps due soon.
• No training on Labour Day Monday 22nd October.

Best regards

Tony Shacklock
Secretary


The committee is...
Avy Judelson, Tony Shacklock, John Trubnick, Lapo Nustrini, Deryn McGregor, Rodrigo Sigwalt, Rochelle Williams-White

South City Masters Newsletter - August 2018

Hi all

Here’s what we covered in this weekend’s committee meeting.

Our booking for Monday evening extended swimming hours has been discontinued. Very few swimmers were using the time and Lloyd Elsmore management found it difficult explaining to others that it was not available.

Membership renewals are coming in, but there are still quite a few to pay and fill in their personal / emergency contact forms. There will be some forms at training for those who missed the email.

Some time in the next month Avy will give another skill session, this time on dives. Talk to her if you’re interested.

Deryn succeeding in breaking two of the three Breaststroke records she was targeting at the South Island Short Course Champs. 55-59 yrs 100 m Breaststroke 1:32.12 and 200 m Breaststroke 3:20.83. Well done her!

Dave Donaldson used to send texts to a group of interested swimmers informing them of time and place of his next swim so they could swim as a group. However, he has moved away from the area, so we discussed ways of continuing something similar. Tony will talk to Dave about the best way to do this.

Rochelle is planning a quiz night for November. Watch this space.

We’re trying to source a new batch of South City Masters swim caps, as we’re running low.

Best regards

Tony Shacklock

Secretary

The committee is... Avy Judelson, Tony Shacklock, John Trubnick, Lapo Nustrini, Deryn McGregor, Rodrigo Sigwalt, Rochelle Williams-White

Annual Dinner confirmed

Hi all

Here are the details.

Saturday 4th August, 6:30 pm for dinner served at 7:00 pm.

Na Na Thai

4/308 Te Irirangi Drive

Flat Bush

Look forward to seeing you there.