Poolside Report

Firstly I would like to say well done to all swimmers for a very successful year. The improvement in stroke technique and stamina has been very noticeable on poolside and was commented on by our guest judges at the recent Club Style Competition – keep it up.

This has been a very busy year on poolside during which we have seen the development of the clubs training programme; this should ensure that the teaching and coaching we provide the swimmers are both appropriate and progressive. There have been several changes on the wet side that has seen the introduction of a additional widths class on a Sunday and a further widths session on a Tuesday night at Habs and finally on a Thursday night the Watford Girls session has been split into two one hour in order to open it up to more swimmers.

The club has also seen a consolidation with the teacher’s staff during the year and on behalf of the club I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for their hard work and commitment. Many of you may have noticed a slight restructure on poolside with some of our more experienced teachers moving from widths to lengths this should assist in the development of our swimmers. Also we will be losing one of our stalwart teachers Dick who has finally decided to hang up his tracksuit and spend more time with his family. Dick has given over thirty year’s service to the club both on the wet and dry side and has been instrumental in steering the club to where we are today. On a more personal note, I know he will be fondly remembered by swimmers past and present. Thanks Dick for everything and we wish you and your family all the best for the future.  

Can I also take this opportunity to remind all swimmers and parents that the only way you will see improvement is by regular attendance at lessons. All swimmers have access to at least two swims a week and should try and make use of them.

And finally my thanks go to all the teachers and committee for their continued support over the last year. I wish all swimmers, teachers and committee all the best for the forthcoming year.

Barry Long

Poolside Manager