Thanet Swim Club

Following the great success of the open water taster day on 30th June, the Dive Centre centre at Holborough Lakes have offered us an Activity Day at the lake on Tuesday 31st July.  We can do some swimming at the lake and relays like we did before, plus they have offered us some inflatable kayaks to have a bit of fun with, some snorkels and masks so you can see what’s swimming underneath you (maybe not such a good idea!) and for anyone interested in life saving, they will show us some line throwing and rescue techniques.  Most of all though, the day is about just having fun!

Anyone that did not come on the open water taster day will have to do a short swimming assessment on the day to satisfy the Dive Centre’s insurance criteria but it just consists of a short safety briefing and a 200m swim – well within everyone’s capabilities!  There is a charge for this of £15 on the day but once completed you will receive a membership card and are welcome to swim there at any time.  Those that did the open water taster day WILL NOT have to do this again but must bring their membership cards on the day.

This is open to all squads – the centre are happy for younger swimmers to take part as long as they can pass the water assessment.  It is also open to parents who may want to have a dip but again, as long as they pass the assessment!

We anticipate a small charge of £5 per person for the day but we are still waiting for the Dive centre to confirm this and will let you know.  Please email Alison Allen by return if you would be interested in coming along for the day so that she can get an idea of numbers to see if this is viable.

If anyone would like a copy of the squad photos that were recently taken please ask Madga Carrick. For just £2.00 she will put them on a disk for you and the proceeds will go to club funds

A small but very successful contingent from Thanet Swim Club competed at the Herne Bay Open. Results can be found here

ProSwimwear will issue a new count down 10% discount voucher every day, untill the start of the Games in 35 days!

Blue Seventy TX Race suits – promotion code “nerotx” (ends 20th July)

Zoggs swimwear, goggles and equipment – promotion code “zoggs” (ends 21st July)

Arena Powerskin Z Raptor – promotion code “zraptor” (ends 22nd July)

TYR Fusion 2 race suits – promotion code “fusion2” (ends 23rd July)

Aquasphere products – promotion code “aquasphere” (ends 24th July)

Swim Caps – promotion code “swimcap” (ends 26th July)

PLUS a 5% discount on all other products just use the promotion code “games”