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Please take the time to nominate 3 members of the club aged 11-25 for the Jack Petchey award. Send your nominations and reasons to debra.waite@tesco.net Each winner receives £300 to spend on the club, a certificate, a medallion and recognition of their achievement. We will be presenting the awards at the Club Championships to be held on 18th May, 1st June 22nd June 2008 (3 awards so three votes!).
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Please be reminded that entries for East region BAGCATS must be handed to Alison Hollis by no later than 7th May 2008. Full details including entry forms can be found on the East Region website (link on right side of this page). Slips have been passed to coaches. Please check the entry times and conditions carefully as late entries or incorrect entries will not be accepted. Swimmers have a personal responsibility in identifying if they have the relevant qualifying times but if you are unclear or not sure of the process please speak with your coach directly.
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It has been agreed that the we will trial the idea of running a second-hand equipment shop as a bolt on to the club shop. The idea is very simple you donate any unwanted, outgrown, unfashionable items of equipement such as goggles, flippers, kick boards, etc and we will try an re sell them onto other swimmers at a nominal price. 100% of the selling price will go direct to raise money for the club. The items will be placed in a bucket that will be available when the club shop is open. If you have any items suitable for donation please pass to Alison Hollis. If you require a second hand item at short notice then please also contact Alison Hollis on any club night!
Help the environment by recycling goods, help the club by raising money help the swimmer by having a some equipment in reserve! 
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The clubs home gala is to be held on Sunday 29th June 2008. This is a Level 3 meet and therefore provides an excellent opportunity to start to achieve next seasons Essex times. Full details of the meet can be found by clicking on the box to the right of this page.Entries should be made on the club entry form available by clicking here. Completed entries must be returned to Alison Hollis no later than 10th June 2008. Incomplete inaccurate or late entries will not be accepted.
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The club will be entering the above gala on 6th July 2008. Full details of events and qualifying times can be found on the Essex ASA website at www.essexswimming.org. Entries must be made on the individual entry form by clicking here. Please check the qualifying times carefully and ensure you enter the required entry times.
Closing dates to reach Alison Hollis by Sunday 25th May 2008. Cheques made payable to EFDSC. All inaccurate or incomplete entries will be returned.
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The club is currently looking for a junior coach who is level 2 qualified and with some experience.This post would suit a teacher who wants to try something new. If you are interested and want to find out more please call Susan Whitehead on 02082810254.
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Swimming at Waltham Abbey Pool on Saturday afternoon is cancelled until further notice. Unfortunately we are unable to provide a coach to cover this session at the current time. Please check the website for further updates.
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Our second Night Swim proved a raging success with our aim to get round the whole of the M25 in 9 hours a tall challenge.
Epic swims from a masters relay, Michael Peddle, Olympia Konstantino, Emma Hollis and Carmen Konstantino plus a show of stamina from Junior 4 swimmers Jordana and Chloe Bentley and squad swimmer Billy Noblett meant that the goal was in sight and by 6.30am with a late surge from Greg Peddle we managed the 190600m required. A full list of those that braved the night are enclosed and a big thank you to all that swam, all that counted lengths (especially Cheryl and Greg) and the pool and management staff led by George Lampshire.
When we have a final tally of sponsor money I will post the total on the web site. Half the money will be going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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The club intends to hold a series of coaches forums with swimmers over the next few months. The first of these will be held by Lee Richards for the performance squad on Sunday 11th May at 5.30pm in the movement studio. These forums will provide swimmers with the opportunity to ask questions about training plans, personal objectives, health and nutrition etc. If swimmers have specific questions to ask or subjects they would like included then please let Lee know in advance of the meeting.
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Due to work on the pool taking longer than expected, Bancrofts will not be open until at least 22nd April. Check here for any further updates.
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