Thanet Swim Club

On Thursday evening, John White was coaching his junior squad as usual, when suddenly, “Eye of the Tiger” came blaring out of the sound system.  John, in his usual manner, marched up to the lifeguards and demanded that he music be turned off.
Little did he know that this was the prompt for an amazing surprise…
A parade of over 40 of John’s ex swimmers marched on to poolside for one last opportunity to join in some swim training under John’s legendary coaching!!!
There were laughs, tears and even a case of cramp as John set them about their paces: 50m of each stroke, followed by several relays.
After the training session, Your Leisure made a very special presentation, they have officially named the balcony at Hartsdown ‘The John White Stand‘ and commemorative signage was unveiled.
This very special event was organised by John’s ex-swimmers Carol Cook, Scott Miles and Warren Reeves as a thank you to John.

Photographs taken during the evening are available here: Photos

CONGRATULATIONS to our National Arena League A-team who have qualified for the National B FINAL in Cardiff in April.  The South final was packed full of very strong competition – so much so that all six teams have qualified for either the A or B Final!

Huge WELL DONE to our Arena League teams for such an exciting evening of racing in the South Round 3 Finals.
Our B-team, competing in Division 1 East at Crook Log WON their gala with 200 points having battled it out with South Croydon 178, Black Lion 176, Brighton 164, Erith & District 155 and Bromley-B 149.
Our A-team, in the Premier Division Final,  had a tremendous battle at Wycombe against some of the very best teams in the country, they came a valiant 4th with 156 points against Guildford 221, Oxford 196, Wycombe 190, Sevenoaks 153 and Bromley-A 132.
Thank you to the coaches, officials, supporters and of course STORM!
– you were all awesome too!