by Nigel Stevenson | Mar 18, 2020 | Latest News
** Virus Update **
Based on Monday’s statement from the Prime Minister and information from Swim England, the club have taken the decision to close indefinitely with effect from Friday this week, 20th March.
The Club Champs at the weekend is regrettably cancelled and our attendance at all Galas, Open Meets etc will also be cancelled.
Sessions for tonight (Tuesday), Wednesday and Thursday will go ahead at the swimmers/parent’s discretion, there will be no club desk so these sessions will be ‘free’.
I am sure you all appreciate this is a very fluid and fast-moving situation and therefore these plans may change subject to Government and LC updates.
There will be further information on fees, payments for open meets etc. in the next few days
As a Management Team we have a duty of care not only to our swimmers and their families but our staff and their families and believe this positive action supports everyone going forward.
Nigel
Chair
Gainsborough Dolphins Swimming Club
by Nigel Stevenson | Mar 15, 2020 | Latest News
Virus Update ***
Following questions from some families at our sessions on Sunday the club would just like to assure everyone that we, like businesses and other volunteer run organisations, are taking this issue seriously. Whilst we will make decisions in the next days or weeks on our sessions and Club Champs etc. we will do so based on the guidance of Swim England and the Government, and locally – the Leisure Centre. We have a Management Meeting on Tuesday and will post any changes to sessions and if the Club Champs will go ahead on Saturday, following the meeting.
We naturally support any GDSC staff who feel they need to stay away for the health and safety of themselves and their immediate family but ask you to contact both Mark and Nigel via email or text to allow cover to be put in place if necessary.
Nigel
GDSC
by Nigel Stevenson | Mar 4, 2020 | Latest News
**7th March 2020** Scunthorpe
Sadly we have had to withdraw from this gala on the grounds of not being able to provide a full squad for the event.
This is very disappointing from a Club perspective, and very embarrassing for Mark and I as we are two of the louder voices in the County asking for the Diddy League to be run to give all kids a chance at gala swimming, and for there to be 3 gala’s, us not attending makes our voice weaker in future meetings.
We could only field 3 of the girls age groups and no boys age groups, this is despite a gala list being posted on both the notice board and FB since January.
We cannot afford for this to happen again for the next gala – 13th June @ Louth – we need swimmers from Penguins upwards to be available for the gala – we will do all we can to get a team together, putting the list on notice boards, the website and FB, asking a parent of each swimmer closer to the event – we need the support of parents – put the date in your diary, keep it free, please!!
Nigel – Chair
by Nigel Stevenson | Feb 23, 2020 | Latest News
Just a quick heads up …. the entry form for the first Club Champs of 2020 is available from the GDSC front desk.
Get one to get in!
It will also soon be here on the website to download and print off …..
by Nigel Stevenson | Feb 2, 2020 | Latest News
Success for Gainsborough Dolphins swimmers on the clubs first Young Aquatic Helpers Course.
GDSC recently held their first Young Aquatic Helpers Course at the pool. Five, of the clubs current young swimmers took part on the course and are all now helping out in an active role within the club.
(Pictured below, left to right) Course attendee’s – Finlay Dawson, Amelia Nimmo, Freya Gidlow and Amelia Osborne with, (the not so young) head coach Mark Smith, after receiving their certificates from Swim England.
“They’ve all done fantastic, its great to see that our swimmers are wanting to help out, and pass on what they have learnt to younger, developing swimmers in the club. As a club run entirely by volunteers, their help is greatly appreciated” – Kieran Ferry, Workforce Coordinator.
The YAH course, which was delivered by the club, gives young swimmers (14 to 16 yrs old) an introduction to being an Assistant Teacher and is an official qualification from Swim England. With the success of the first course, the club is considering delivering it again in December this year.
Chairman, Nigel Stevenson, on behalf of the club, would like to thank Kieran for organising and taking the course and congratulate the attendee’s.
by Nigel Stevenson | Feb 2, 2020 | Latest News
The latest Open Meets, Club Champs and Gala’s have been added to the new look EVENTS page (Go to Competitive Swimming, scroll down to Events).
Have a look and add to your phone, diary or calendar – just click on the date and see the details for the event on that day below the calendar.
Any questions about an event, please use the Contacts page (title it FAO – Mark), or speak with Mark at the pool
by admin | Nov 16, 2019 | Latest News
GOLDFISH – Width Swimmers – Ben’s Group
You are offered an extra session on a Thursday evening – 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
At Ben’s discretion there is also a Saturday AM session – 8:00am to 9:00am – this Saturday session is for those who enter Club Champs and show signs of wanting to compete.
These extra sessions are in lengths and sessions are designed to help with the transition from width to lengths ready for when swimmers move up on a Sunday.
Cost – £1 payable per extra session – pay at the desk.
Please make every effort to attend these extra sessions, it is for your benefit.
Penguins – P1 and P2 – Lengths Kieran and Nigel groups
You are offered an extra session on a Wednesday evening – 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
It is important for your development that you attend.
If your circumstances do not allow this, you may be able to join the Thursday sessions 6:30pm to 7:30pm – you need to discuss with Nigel first
Penguins – P3 and P4 – Lengths Kieran and Nigel groups
You are offered two extra sessions, Wednesday evening – 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Thursday evening – 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
It is important for your competitive development that you attend.
We would prefer that you attend both but expect you to attend at least one of these sessions.
Please also be aware of the squad requirements with regards to Club Champs and Open Meets as per the Move Up flyer handed out.
Other extra sessions are available for selected swimmers on a Tuesday evening and a Saturday morning – these are at the invitation of Mark Smith (Swim Manager)
Cost – £1 per extra session – pay at the desk
It is important for the Club and for your development as you progress towards competitive swimming that you take up these extra sessions.
by admin | Jul 8, 2019 | Latest News
Great News!!
Swim Mark is basically an audit of our operating and business systems.
The club gained, what was then known as Swim 21 a couple of years ago and each year you must go through what is termed ‘a health check’, success means you are re-accredited for another year.
Swim 21 recently changed to Swim Mark, and the ASA to Swim England which required, as a minimum, several documents being updated to alter these references. We also had too present several documents in a new format or with current data.
Paula Osborne, our Swim Mark leader, once again took charge of the process and through her hard work and with the support of club colleagues I am pleased to announce that her efforts have allowed us to be successful as we have gained re-accreditation for 2019.
On behalf of the club I would like to thank Paula for her support and hard work.
The Management Team
GDSC
by admin | Jul 13, 2018 | Latest News
The Management Committee are pleased to inform you that we raised £2360 from the Mr P Tribute Swim, which will be spilt equally between the nominated charities, McMillan and Marie Curie.
Thank you to all concerned.
by admin | Jun 24, 2018 | Latest News
A big thank you to all the swimmers and families who took part – it was an absolutley fantastic afternoon!
The swimming was brilliant – competitve yet fun and well balanced heats – well done Mark 🙂
Thank you to all the offcials and helpers on the day.
A special thank you to Mark, Julie R, and Alison T for all the help you gave me over the last few months to ensure it happend.
The family said, Mr P would have loved it ……. therefore ‘mission accomplished’
Once again thanks everyone.
Nigel
Chair GDSC
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