Happy 40Th Birthday

SHIRLEY POOL HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY

hirley Swimming Pool celebrates a significant birthday Sin 2014, marking 40 years of swimming teaching from it’s purpose built, dedicated centre in Shirley. The company that runs Shirley Pool both sides, a 33 yard pool and a began in 1969 in the garden of the teaching pool. Frank built his small Perry family home in West End. garage pool from a kit with the help of Frank Perry was a primary school some Trojan Rugby Club friends and maths teacher, a County Level water advertised the swim school just once. polo player and part time coach at It wasn’t easy, the first day it opened the Southampton Swimming Club. the heating failed and the family The City Club at the time was the best had to run back and forwards in Europe recently amalgamated from from the house with kettles of hot two clubs, with coaches Derek Snelling water. Lessons would start when and Dave Haller producing swimmers Frank got home from school. to represent GB in every Olympics. Despite the basic facilities, word of Demand for pool space was high mouth soon spread the word. Even but there was only one local pool changing in the bathroom of the and Frank recognised the potential house did not discourage interest. for private swimming tuition. The demand for lessons quickly The Central Baths, as it was then grew and the business expanded, known, had a two year waiting list for hiring the LSU Pool in the Avenue, swimming lessons. It was a majestic building a second pool in Hordean 1960’s pool, with underwater windows and running courses all over the in the deep end, a grand gallery on City wherever there was water space. continued on page 6

Shirley Swimming Pool Championships 2014 In this edition elcome to the 37th Annual Swimming Gala Wand our 15th at the Quays Swimming complex. Page 2 Testimonials Press Cuttings This is a special year for the would be here racing tonight. swimming club, commemorating 45 Page 3 Rescues years of swimming teaching in the And lets not forget their Honours City and 40 years since Shirley Pool lovely teachers, so patient and opened. Guests of honour tonight are knowledgeable. Page 4 - 5 Championship Val Perry, who started the business Programme all those years ago. Our thoughts Please make lots of noise during the are with Frank Perry who is too ill races and be as quiet as possible at Page 6 2009 Rebuild to be with us tonight. Welcome also the start so that the swimmers can Records 2014 to the Right Worshipful Mayor Of hear the beeper. There are 126 races Page 7 A Short History Southampton. tonight, with 174 swimmers taking part. + Voucher But of course tonight is all about Page 8 Adverts the children swimming. It will be Medals will be awarded to the first terrifying to start and exhilarating eight swimmers in each age group, at the end. Win or lose they are all boys and girls. In some age groups Thank you for supporting this heroes, to be able to swim so well at there is more than one race because evening’s gala and for making the such a young age is testament to their there are only eight lanes across the effort to bring the children swimming abilities and determination. pool. regularly.

Tonight’s first event is unusual, never It will be the fastest eight times from I hope you will be proud of your tried before at Club Championships all the heats in the age group that will children’s efforts and enjoy the are sure to be a thriller. Eight of our be awarded extra medals. evening. best swimmers from across the age groups will race down the pool for The presentation picnic will be at the The results will be ready within a day one length. Last one to touch the Sporting View, Southampton Sports or two at the pool and on the website wall is out. Then they do it again, Centre on Saturday July 12th 5pm eight times until we have a winner. – 7pm. The Mayor of Southampton www.shirleyswimmingpool.co.uk The last man (or woman) standing is is due to be on hand to help with the “Skins” champion and probably presentations. the best swimmer in the club. Just to make it really tough, the head coach All swimmers receive a medal tonight will select which stroke they are to for reaching the Championship Gala swim next. The champion will have which they receive as they leave. completed at least two lengths of all There is also a commemorative four strokes- flat out sprinting. Shirley Pool watch, balloon, a pen and free sweets. 20p per adult 10p per child Well done to you parents as well, it’s not easy in those hot crowded The children can change once their changing rooms every week. If it last race is complete. See page 7 for more details wasn’t for you none of these children

Hampshire Champions Filip Fraczek- Krygier Kate Baxter 11 year boys - County Oliver Cook 2014 Champion and NEW COUNTY RECORD 9 year boys - County 10 year girls - HOLDER 50m FS Champion 200m IM County Champion 29.68. and 400m IM 200m BF

1 Letters to the editor

We would highly recommend your I am truly thankful to all of your team We’d like to thank you and the team of We have much appreciated the swim school to anyone . for teaching Zoe to learn to swim and swimming instructors for all your excellent swimming tuition you have Ben & Jacinta Milne, Southampton for making her confident in the help,encouragement and training given our daughters over the past Thank you water. I know she has really enjoyed that you have given Ollie over the 3 years. Many thanks for all that Our family are moving back her lessons with Luke and Chris last 8 years. Now Ollie is a confident you have done to help them become I would like to inform you on a to Australia, please pass on an especially. swimmer he would like to swim with confident in the waterand enjoy incident that happened with my son enormous thank you to all the staff Thank you his friends. Can we again thank you, swimming Ethan Rhodes. Before Christmas at Shirley Swimming Pool. Jeremy we do appreciate the work put in to Mrs Hargreaves, Southampton when visiting my Nans grave Ethan has absolutely loved attending your We would have no hesitation in teaching Ollie to swim. had an accident where he fell into a lessons. In particular, thank you to returning to your swim school. Thank We have been very pleased with the very deep pond. The pond was in a pit Jane, Jeremy’s swimming teacher. you for all that you have taught the Could I please take this opportunity where there was no sides or shallow to thank you for your teaching of teaching that Shirley Pool has offered Jane is a brilliant swimming teacher, children so far, they both thoroughly and the proficiency of swimming that area for Ethan to get too, Ethan and Jeremy’s swimming has improved enjoy their lessons and will be very Conner. His confidence in the water “kept calm and remained treading has grown tremendously in your care Summer has attained since being a immensely since being under her sad to leave you. water while we tried to get him out,we and I am sure this will stand him in member guidance. We have been very thankful Louisa Baker, Netley Abbey Mark Richardson, North Baddesley. could not reach him so my husband to have Jeremy attending such a high good stead as he continues to progress jumped in to push Ethan up enabling quality swimming school. We are “Thank you very much for teaching with his swimming. me to then reach him, the pond was I would like to take this opportunity sorry that we can’t take Jane back to Lucy- she has loved having lessons Catherine Yates, Hamble August 2011 so bad my husband was then also to thank you and your instructors Australia with us! We are also very with you and the other teachers and stuck. This was a very frightening for teaching my son excellent water appreciative of the unlimited make may come back to it later. Many thanks again - we think you are time for us, Ethan was fully skills. When he joined he was unable up classes; it is a wonderful service Annie Donnan, Shirleyt doing a great job and should all feel clothed and the water was freezing. and has enabled Jeremy to progress very proud of how you have helped toswim at all, but now he is very good After getting out he said all he in swimming despite any illnesses so many children(and adults) in their and has great confidence in the water, could hear was Chris in his head Thank you for all the swimming skills thanks to you all and holidays away. that you have taught Jamie. He has quests to swim telling him what to do and the Helen Ridley, Shirley. importance of keeping calm. The really enjoyed the sessions with you.” Mrs McBride, Bitterne Park Thank you for brilliant lessons, the skills you have taught Ethan kept him Ella has decided to give up swimming We are about to move away and have twins hada great time. Hope to see calm and able to think what to to focus on gymnastics. I would just to have to stop swimming. Thank you A huge thank you to Abbie and you at crash courses in the future. do in this situation. I believe this like to thank you and all the teachers for everything. The children have Deborah for teaching Ella to swim Pamela Hatt, Chandlers Ford. saved his life and you should be at Shirley Pool for teaching Ella and thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and over the last four years. She has loved very proud of your teaching skills her sister Mia so well and for the many we are sadto leave her swimming lessons Kieran has enjoyed his time at Shirley and giving children the chance to enjoyable times they have had. All the Mrs Powell save themselves in these frightening best for the future and in particular, Mrs Anthes Hedge End and the excellent start he got from his lessons is really helping him now he situations. with the rebuild. Thank you to all the staff at Shirley has raised his swimming to the next Thank you so much. Simon Ridley, North Baddesley April Thank you to all that have taught Pool that have taught Peter to swim level- so thank you to all the staff that Regards 2009 Alex, he is now a very able and over the years and that have made his have taught him Selina Rhodes confident swimmer. We will continue lessons over the years a happy time Cath Allsop, Chandlers Ford, 2009 to recommend you to everyone we which he has enjoyed. All the best to Since joining Shirley Pool around two James and Bethan have thoroughly know you and all the staff years ago, I as a parent, have seen such enjoyed themselves over the last few Sue Johnson, Townhill Park Veronica Findlay, Romsey. Thank you for providing most an improvement in his confidence years. We will be using you again Southampton. fantastic swimming lessons for my and swimming ability and I have, and when possible- and will recommend I would like to take this opportunity daughter, Mili. She has very much will continue to, recommend you to you to our friends of course I would like to take this opportunity to thank Phil forAdielas swimming enjoyed her time with all her teachers others in the community Christine Beckett-Halman, Romsey. to thank you all and especially Jane as lessons. She was a very nervous child and has benefitted greatly from Mrs Estlea Imogen’s main teacher for teaching in the water and she very quickly lessons and crash courses. Look Can I thank you for helping me from Imogen to swim and making it such a began to enjoy being in the water. forward to returning to your well Evie loved her lessons with Chloe on a being a non swimmer to at least being fun experience Angela Manore, Shirley organised swimming school. Best Saturday morning. We will definitely able to do lengths, perhaps not with Richard Bryant, Rownhams wishes and thanks. use the pool in future and have the best style but always reaching the Thank you so much for everyone’s recommended to others as they have end and I have conquered my fear of Thank you for teaching me to swim. I expertise in teaching Rosie to swim been excellent the deep never thought I would be able to over the last 9 years! Teresa Burnage Maureen Syed, Lordswood Theresa Ferguson Nicola Smith, Southampton

Press Cuttings

The National Governing body of swimming the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), hold a dinner each year in honour of their swimming heroes.

People are nominated from all over the country for their notable feats of swimming and spend a wonderful evening in the company of the top stars of swimming.

Shirley Pool itself has had several customers selected to be among those honoured:

The Huggett family Diana Gooch Vicky Lewis The Killen Family

2 he was called on to use his lifeguard suits! Luckily we were able to get him surf rescue skills to rescue and resuscitate a to shore and give him CPR. He is back tourist who had got into difficulties in the UK and recovering now “ dramawhile out surfing . “Don’t assume that the lifeguards in The unfortunate traveler had a heart India are going to help you out- they attack out at sea, brought on by can’t swim. They are only there to hirley Pool Teacher Luke paralysis caused by a slipped disc. stop the locals going in the sea” SPerry was involved in a Luke was not impressed by the Indian Luke worked as a Level 2 teacher lifeguards, and Lifeguard at Shirley Pool before dramatic sea rescue recently “People were just running up and moving to Cornwall and qualifying while teaching in India. slapping this poor guy and then as a Surf Instructor and Beach Luke was working as a surf instructor retreating while the Indian lifeguards Lifeguard. in Varkala, South West India when continued to play volleyball- in their Luke Perry Swim and surf teacher

Vicki Lewis Supermum hilst Britain basks in the glow of this summer’s Wsuccess, the Olympic legacy continued as our aquatic Olympians recognised the achievements of some of our inspirational unsung swimming heroes at the Kellogg’s ASA Swimtastic Awards 2012. Finalists from across the UK travelled and celebrate the achievements of to Ponds Forge Aquatics Centre on swimmers of all ages and abilities Saturday 20th October, to swim from around the country. Vicki Lewis, with the stars of British swimming the winner of the Parent Of the Year, including Paralympics’ double gold was overwhelmed by the event and medalist Ellie Simmonds. A glittering spoke of her pride in winning her awards ceremony followed in the category. evening which saw some of the top names in British ‘swimmeratti’ “I can’t believe the publicity, guarantee the night went off with a hosted the awards, said: “The whole Swimtastic Awards and our finalists and cannot walk without the aid of bang, including Paralympic swimming it’s been on TV and radio. the country is on a high after the Olympics, have been given a hero’s welcome by sticks. The children Nathan (4) and gold medallist Josef Craig, as well as weekend was wonderful, which is fantastic, but now it’s time our Olympic stars - something they Ellena (6) received certificates of Open Water Olympian Kerri-Anne to recognise the heart-warming, all thoroughly deserve.” Vicki Lewis, commendation for their outstanding the kids got all the Olympic Payne, Olympic diver Nick-Robinson courageous stories of our swimming 31, from Regents Park Southampton, achievements in swimming- both Baker, Olympic womens waterpolo Swimmer autographs, the community up and down the country was originally nominated by her have achieved the mile award. Both team Captain Fran Leighton and dinner was superb. It was all - that’s exactly what The Swimtastic local Shirley Pool. Despite living with were very proud of their mother when Olympic synchronised swimmers Awards are about. “It’s a brilliant way Cerebral Palsy since birth, Vicki and she was announced as the winner of Jenna Randall and Olivia Federici. just fantastic.” of honouring the people who have her mum have made sure the children the gold award – Swimming Parent The Kellogg’s Swimtastic Awards are achieved their personal goals in the Nathan and Ellena had lessons Of The Year. organised by the ASA, the national Olympic bronze medallist and BBC pool. “As always there has been a fine since birth. Vicki’s condition means governing body for swimming, sport presenter Steve Parry, who range of talent on show at this year’s that she is in almost constant pain Olympic Stars Honours The Huggett Family The Killen Family he Amateur Swimming Association has recognised the Huggett family Tfor outstanding achievement in the Special Category and Olympic stars local family have been recognised for their Sharon Davis and Nick Gillingham were on hand to make the presentations. outstanding achievements in swimming at a National A The Amateur Swimming Association I didn’t learn when I was young so I Awards ceremony in Stratford, by it helps having two pools here so has recognised the Huggett family wanted to make sure the children the Amateur Swimming Association. they can all go at similar times”, for outstanding achievement in the were safe so they all started learning Special Category. as babies”

All four children of the Killen The children, Harri(8), Charlie (5) The children, Michael (9), Thomas family from Hedge End have been Bertie (3) and Sydnie (2) have all the (8) Emily (5), Andrew (7),Charlotte “It takes a lot of organising, Gran helps attending lessons at the Shirley badges up to 5,000 m between them. (3) and Megan (1) have all the badges and we take turns driving”, says Lisa Swimming Pool, where their success The shuttle run from Hedge End to up to one mile and the prestigious Huggett “The pool is very flexible- in achieving swimming badges was the Shirley baths takes place up to Olympic Award between them, they have a direct debit scheme that recognised in a glittering night for four times a week as Harriet swims in all carefully sewn onto their own means if the children are ill and miss the nations best achievers:” Gold the top level, the Dolphins three times swimming towels. The shuttle run lessons you can make them up later. from Totton to the Shirley baths takes That helps.” Award for Family Swimming” a week. Harriet showed early promise, place up to eight times a week as the starting as a baby and progressing older boys swim twice a week. It is the second year running that Olympic Medallists from Bejing quickly as a toddler. By the age of 5 the Kentish Road swim school has were on hand at the gala ceremony Harriet had completed her 5,000m. Proud parents Lisa and Brian Huggett had swimmers selected for their to present awards to people from accompanied the children for their outstanding achievements. In 2003 all over the country who have “The water is always warm and the special night. Mum lisa, “I think it is “Super Gran” Diana Gooch was given made outstanding achievements teachers are really nice. Changing so important that the children learn the star treatment for achieving the when they are young and it is lovely 100 mile award shortly after learning or contributions to swimming. from one level to the next is easy to see them swim the strokes properly. to swim. and the kids don’t get upset- they Managing Director, David Perry want to catch up with the older said, “It is hard to put four children kids. It’s become a second home!” Olympic Stars honour Pensioner through swimming tuition at the same time, but it is the children’s Dad, Paul, was away for much of local pensioner has been recognised for her outstanding ability that is special. Often one the learning, serving in the British A achievements in swimming at a National Awards child in a family will shine in the army in Basra. When his time was ceremony in Stratford, by the Amateur Swimming Association. water but they are all water babies” completed, Paul decided to get in the swim himself and studied to become Diana Gooch, (57) completed the Managing Director, David Perry, hard work, determination and a good Jane Monger, ASA Teacher for the a qualified swimming teacher, 100 miles swim at Shirley Swimming who taught Diana to swim, said, support system can totally change last twenty years with preschool Pool, Southampton in less than “It is a magnificent achievement by someone’s life for the better.” ages at Shirley, has helped the “ If you can’t beat them....I arrived two years, received her award from any standards but even more special Killen toddlers make a start says, back from Basra and guess where they Olympic stars Sharon Davis and Nick considering 2 years ago Diana was The swimming pool celebrates 40 Gillingham in a glittering night that terrified of the water!” years of service to the community this were? So I arrived at in pool, still in recognised the nations best achievers. year and is to be nominated for it’s “ I think the parents should get full uniform, the girls were delighted” Despite having three major operations teaching of swimming - over a 1800 an award for getting the kids Diana started her lessons in the Diana still travels by two buses from children and adults a week attend the here week in, week out. I guess Proud parents Sarah and Paul Killen shallow pool at Shirley Pool after her Thornhill council flat to Shirley, pool for lessons. accompanied the children for their being advised by her doctor to begin often at the pool first thing in the special night. Mum Sarah, “I think it exercising and lose weight in order to morning. is so important that the children learn alleviate persisting health problems and crippling arthritis. The Amateur Swimming Association when they are young and it is lovely Just 18 months ago, after becoming a has recognised Diana for outstanding to see them swim the strokes properly. confident swimmer, Diana embarked achievement in the special category My Mum used to take me to Shirley upon her 100 mile swim. She now and she thanked the staff at Shirley when I was young and I wanted swims up to 100 lengths each time Swimming Pool for their support and to do the same for my children, so she swims, has lost over 3 stone and encouragement. they all started learning as babies” no longer relies on her walking stick. “She is an inspiration to us all” said David Perry, “it just goes to show how Sarah Killen and Sydnie Olympian Nick Gillingham and Diana Gooch 3 Shirley Swimming Pool Championship Programme 2014

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Exhib SKINS ELIMINATOR Kate Baxter (10) Tyler Ellis (13) Ella Anderson (13) Isabella Fraser- Jodie Yates (13) Billy Bye (14) Ben Sluman (11) Olliver Cook (9) Corbridge (11) 1 Girls/Boys 5yrs 25m BK Roya Versey Olivia Smallbone Megan Thorpe Violet Christopher Luke Butson Ethan Pearce-Williams 2 Girls 6yrs 25m BK Mila Hunt-Rakic Emma Cross Pippa Heyes Rebecca Screech Emma Harrison Emily Neil 2a Girls 6yrs BK Eva Ferguson Livia Day Beth Broad Lucy Jones 3 Boys 6yrs 25m BK Beau Versey Adam Sadler Leo Stewart-Jones Callum Aitken Jack Hunter-Guest William Maughan Luke Sweetnam 4 Girls 7yrs 25m BK Sophie Blaydes Maeve Blandford Jaime Moroney Verity Telford Rosie Pybus 4a Girls 7yrs 25m BK Jessica Escalona Isla Baxter Rhyseren Taylor Macey Carstairs Allia Mesa Sophie Christopher 5 Boys 7yrs 25m BK Michael Mroczek Michail Zakajeves Henry Williams Barnaby Pape 5a Boys 7yrs 25m BK Lucas Curtis Mats Fangor Nathan Lewis Alex Butson Harry Rasor 6 8yrs Girls 25m BK Chloe Hillman Erin Maddock Phoebe Newman Adele Congreve Alyssa Samson Alexandra Lamberio Samantha MacNaughton 6a 8yrs Girls 25m BK Hattie McHugh Natasha Mitchell Polly Page Ella Connell Kiara Santos Jessica Ward Olivia Theyer Abigail Abosejo 6b 8yrs Girls 25m BK Amy Sweetnam Maggie Jones Natasha Fraser-Corbridge Ellena Lewis Melanie Stewart-Jones Zoey Yates Madison Clark Mia Hunter-Guest 7 8yrs Boys 25m BK Eoin Williams Daniel Fallows George Heyes Freddie McHugh Charlie Hume-Paul Kalim Robinson 7a 8yrs Boys 25m BK Bevan Woolley Cameron Overton Freddie Sadler Jack Sluman Lars Feyerbend-Powell Marley Harris Ethan Grundy Zakhos Lekkas 8 9yrs Girls 25m BK Lara Prince Sarah Findlay Elizabeth Andersson Sara Jogai 8a 9yrs Girls 25m BK Erin Brady Faith Lancaster Lou Forder Jessie Forder Nancy Bye Keeley Phillips 8b 9yrs Girls 25m BK Jasmine Spradbery Kerensa Pickering Emma Aitken Sophie Hawkes Naeve Pountney Naomi Eldridge Martyna Koczaja Amy Williams 9 9yrs Boys 25m BK Peter Stewart Sam Marsh Collins Dionisio Cardoso 9a 9yrs Boys 25m BK Callum Cook Kai Lanham Oliver Cook Isaac Maddock Andras Both Harvey Maughan 10 10yrs Girls 25m BK Alisha Spencer Libby Wassell Cerys Tongs Mitzi Kirkham Kosheen McCarthy 10a 10yrs Girls 25m BK Isabel Puntis Rochele Milano Lucy Bignell Rosie Porter Rachel Palma Jasmine Undecimo 10b 10yrs Girls 25m BK Abigail Woolley Isabella Smallbone Tara Alavi Mia Anderson Elena Strachan Josie Cole Charlotte Cole Rosie Porter 10c 10yrs Girl 25m BK Reese Endean Rebecca Mitchell Ella Carstairs Kate Baxter Anne Dela Cruz Olivia Tilley Louisa Broad Eva Mayer 11 11yrs Girls 25m BK Thomas Callum Sam Martin Alex Williams Archie Garland Evan Harris Ben Butson George Halfacre Jonathon Cross 12 11yrs Girls 25m BK Saniya Belgi Sejal Shyam Kumar Nicola Kwiatkowska Loryn Bolt Gabrielle Ramos 12a 11yrs Girls 25m BK Kaira Feyerbend-Powell Nathalia Clark Neve Day Isabella Fraser-Corbridge Robbie Millard Hannah Cowap Anna Prince Daisy Gray 13 11yrs Boys 25m BK Thomas Hayes Charlie Page Zak Lanham Ben Sluman Daniel Alavi Sam Cole Gibril Jatta Werner Desouza 14 12yrs Mixed 25m BK Abigail Cross Aidan Moss Lilly Rapley Joby Matthews 15 13yrs Mixed 25m BK Charlotte Broad Jodie Yates Ella Anderson Tyler Ellis Alice Baxter 16 14/15yrs + Mixed 25m BK Kieran Harrison (14) Freja Baxter (15) Ruella Garland (14) Caroline Millard (15) Billy Bye (14)

17 Girls/Boys 5yrs 25m FC Roya Versey Olivia Smallbone Megan Thorpe Violet Christopher Luke Butson Ethan Pearce-Williams 18 Girls 6yrs 25m FC Mila Hunt-Rakic Emma Cross Pippa Heyes Rebecca Screech Emma Harrison Emily Neil 18a Girls 6yrs FC Eva Ferguson Livia Day Beth Broad Lucy Jones 19 Boys 6yrs 25m FC Beau Versey Adam Sadler Leo Stewart-Jones Callum Aitken Jack Hunter-Guest William Maughan Luke Sweetnam 20 Girls 7yrs 25m FC Sophie Blaydes Maeve Blandford Jaime Moroney Verity Telford Rosie Pybus 20a Girls 7yrs 25m FC Jessica Escalona Isla Baxter Rhyseren Taylor Macey Carstairs Allia Mesa Sophie Christopher 21 Boys 7yrs 25m FC Michael Mroczek Michail Zakajeves Henry Williams Barnaby Pape 21a Boys 7yrs 25m FC Lucas Curtis Mats Fangor Nathan Lewis Alex Butson Harry Rasor 22 8yrs Girls 25m FC Chloe Hillman Erin Maddock Phoebe Newman Adele Congreve Alyssa Samson Alexandra Lamberio Samantha MacNaughton 22a 8yrs Girls 25m FC Hattie McHugh Natasha Mitchell Polly Page Ella Connell Kiara Santos Jessica Ward Olivia Theyer Abigail Abosejo 22b 8yrs Girls 25m FC Amy Sweetnam Maggie Jones Natasha Fraser-Corbridge Ellena Lewis Melanie Stewart-Jones Zoey Yates Madison Clark Mia Hunter-Guest 23 8yrs Boys 25m FC Eoin Williams Daniel Fallows George Heyes Freddie McHugh Charlie Hume-Paul Kalim Robinson 23a 8yrs Boys 25m FC Bevan Woolley Cameron Overton Freddie Sadler Jack Sluman 24 9yrs Girls 25m FC Lara Prince Sarah Findlay Elizabeth Andersson Sara Jogai 24a 9yrs Girls 25m FC Erin Brady Faith Lancaster Lou Forder Jessie Forder Nancy Bye Keeley Phillips 24b 9yrs Girls 25m FC Jasmine Spradbery Kerensa Pickering Emma Aitken Sophie Hawkes Naeve Pountney Naomi Eldridge Martyna Koczaja Amy Williams 25 9yrs Boys 25m FC Peter Stewart Sam Marsh Collins Dionisio Cardoso 25a 9yrs Boys 25m FC Callum Cook Kai Lanham Oliver Cook Isaac Maddock Andras Both Harvey Maughan 26 10yrs Girls 25m FC Alisha Spencer Libby Wassell Cerys Tongs Mitzi Kirkham Kosheen McCarthy 26a 10yrs Girls 25m FC Isabel Puntis Rochele Milano Lucy Bignell Rosie Porter Rachel Palma Jasmine Undecimo 26b 10yrs Girls 25m FC Abigail Woolley Isabella Smallbone Tara Alavi Mia Anderson Elena Strachan Josie Cole Charlotte Cole Rosie Porter 26c 10yrs Girl 25m FC Reese Endean Rebecca Mitchell Ella Carstairs Kate Baxter Anne Dela Cruz Olivia Tilley Louisa Broad Eva Mayer 27 10yrs Boys 25m FC Thomas Callum Sam Martin Alex Williams Archie Garland Evan Harris Ben Butson George Halfacre Jonathon Cross 28 11yrs Girls 25m FC Saniya Belgi Sejal Shyam Kumar Nicola Kwiatkowska Loryn Bolt Gabrielle Ramos 28a 11yrs Girls 25m FC Kaira Feyerbend-Powell Nathalia Clark Neve Day Isabella Fraser-Corbridge Robbie Millard Hannah Cowap Anna Prince Daisy Gray 29 11yrs Boys 25m FC Thomas Hayes Charlie Page Zak Lanham Ben Sluman Daniel Alavi Sam Cole Gibril Jatta Werner Desouza 30 12yrs Mixed 25m FC Abigail Cross Aidan Moss Lilly Rapley Joby Matthews 31 13yrs Mixed 25m FC Charlotte Broad Jodie Yates Ella Anderson Tyler Ellis Alice Baxter 32 14/15yrs + Mixed 25m FC Kieran Harrison (14) Freja Baxter (15) Ruella Garland (14) Caroline Millard (15) Billy Bye (14)

33 Girls/Boys 5yrs 25m BRST Roya Versey Olivia Smallbone Megan Thorpe Violet Christopher Luke Butson Ethan Pearce-Williams 34 Girls 6yrs 25m BRST Mila Hunt-Rakic Emma Cross Pippa Heyes Rebecca Screech Emma Harrison Emily Neil 34a Girls 6yrs BRST Eva Ferguson Livia Day Beth Broad Lucy Jones 35 Boys 6yrs 25m BRST Beau Versey Adam Sadler Leo Stewart-Jones Callum Aitken Jack Hunter-Guest William Maughan Luke Sweetnam 36 Girls 7yrs 25m BRST Sophie Blaydes Maeve Blandford Jaime Moroney Verity Telford Rosie Pybus 36a Girls 7yrs 25m BRST Jessica Escalona Isla Baxter Rhyseren Taylor Macey Carstairs Allia Mesa Sophie Christopher 37 Boys 7yrs 25m BRST Michael Mroczek Michail Zakajeves Henry Williams Barnaby Pape 37a Boys 7yrs 25m BRST Lucas Curtis Mats Fangor Nathan Lewis Alex Butson Harry Rasor 38 8yrs Girls 25m BRST Chloe Hillman Erin Maddock Phoebe Newman Adele Congreve Alyssa Samson Alexandra Lamberio Samantha MacNaughton 38a 8yrs Girls 25m BRST Hattie McHugh Natasha Mitchell Polly Page Ella Connell Kiara Santos Jessica Ward Olivia Theyer Abigail Abosejo 38b 8yrs Girls 25m BRST Amy Sweetnam Maggie Jones Natasha Fraser-Corbridge Ellena Lewis Melanie Stewart-Jones Zoey Yates Madison Clark Mia Hunter-Guest 39 8yrs Boys 25m BRST Eoin Williams Daniel Fallows George Heyes Freddie McHugh Charlie Hume-Paul Kalim Robinson 39a 8yrs Boys 25m BRST Bevan Woolley Cameron Overton Freddie Sadler Jack Sluman 40 9yrs Girls 25m BRST Lara Prince Sarah Findlay Elizabeth Andersson Sara Jogai

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40a 9yrs Girls 25m BRST Erin Brady Faith Lancaster Lou Forder Jessie Forder Nancy Bye Keeley Phillips 40b 9yrs Girls 25m BRST Jasmine Spradbery Kerensa Pickering Emma Aitken Sophie Hawkes Naeve Pountney Naomi Eldridge Martyna Koczaja Amy Williams 41 9yrs Boys 25m BRST Peter Stewart Sam Marsh Collins Dionisio Cardoso 41a 9yrs Boys 25m BRST Callum Cook Kai Lanham Oliver Cook Isaac Maddock Andras Both Harvey Maughan 42 10yrs Girls 25m BRST Alisha Spencer Libby Wassell Cerys Tongs Mitzi Kirkham Kosheen McCarthy 42a 10yrs Girls 25m BRST Isabel Puntis Rochele Milano Lucy Bignell Rosie Porter Rachel Palma Jasmine Undecimo 42b 10yrs Girls 25m BRST Abigail Woolley Isabella Smallbone Tara Alavi Mia Anderson Elena Strachan Josie Cole Charlotte Cole Rosie Porter 42c 10yrs Girls 25m BRST Reese Endean Rebecca Mitchell Ella Carstairs Kate Baxter Anne Dela Cruz Olivia Tilley Louisa Broad Eva Mayer 43 10yrs Boys 25m BRST Thomas Callum Sam Martin Alex Williams Archie Garland Evan Harris Ben Butson George Halfacre Jonathon Cross 44 11yrs Girls 25m BRST Saniya Belgi Sejal Shyam Kumar Nicola Kwiatkowska Loryn Bolt Gabrielle Ramos 44a 11yrs Girls 25m BRST Kaira Feyerbend-Powell Nathalia Clark Neve Day Isabella Fraser-Corbridge Robbie Millard Hannah Cowap Anna Prince Daisy Gray 45 11yrs Boys 25m BRST Thomas Hayes Charlie Page Zak Lanham Ben Sluman Daniel Alavi Sam Cole Gibril Jatta Werner Desouza 46 12yrs Mixed 25m BRST Abigail Cross Aidan Moss Lilly Rapley Joby Matthews 47 13yrs Mixed 25m BRST Charlotte Broad Jodie Yates Ella Anderson Tyler Ellis Alice Baxter 48 14/15yrs + Mixed 25m BRST Kieran Harrison (14) Freja Baxter (15) Ruella Garland (14) Caroline Millard (15) Billy Bye (14)

49 Girls/Boys 5yrs 25m BF Roya Versey Olivia Smallbone Megan Thorpe Violet Christopher Luke Butson Ethan Pearce-Williams 50 Girls 6yrs 25m BF Mila Hunt-Rakic Emma Cross Pippa Heyes Rebecca Screech Emma Harrison Emily Neil 50a Girls 6yrs BF Eva Ferguson Livia Day Beth Broad Lucy Jones 51 Boys 6yrs 25m BF Beau Versey Adam Sadler Leo Stewart-Jones Callum Aitken Jack Hunter-Guest William Maughan Luke Sweetnam 52 Girls 7yrs 25m BF Sophie Blaydes Maeve Blandford Jaime Moroney Verity Telford Rosie Pybus 52a Girls 7yrs 25m BF Jessica Escalona Isla Baxter Rhyseren Taylor Macey Carstairs Allia Mesa Sophie Christopher 53 Boys 7yrs 25m BF Michael Mroczek Michail Zakajeves Henry Williams Barnaby Pape 53a Boys 7yrs 25m BF Lucas Curtis Mats Fangor Nathan Lewis Alex Butson Harry Rasor 54 8yrs Girls 25m BF Chloe Hillman Erin Maddock Phoebe Newman Adele Congreve Alyssa Samson Alexandra Lamberio Samantha MacNaughton 54a 8yrs Girls 25m BF Hattie McHugh Natasha Mitchell Polly Page Ella Connell Kiara Santos Jessica Ward Olivia Theyer Abigail Abosejo 54b 8yrs Girls 25m BF Amy Sweetnam Maggie Jones Natasha Fraser-Corbridge Ellena Lewis Melanie Stewart-Jones Zoey Yates Madison Clark Mia Hunter-Guest 55 8yrs Boys 25m BF Eoin Williams Daniel Fallows George Heyes Freddie McHugh Charlie Hume-Paul Kalim Robinson 55a 8yrs Boys 25m BF Bevan Woolley Cameron Overton Freddie Sadler Jack Sluman 56 9yrs Girls 25m BF Lara Prince Sarah Findlay Elizabeth Andersson Sara Jogai 57 9yrs Girls 25m BF Erin Brady Faith Lancaster Lou Forder Jessie Forder Nancy Bye Keeley Phillips 57a 9yrs Girls 25m BF Jasmine Spradbery Kerensa Pickering Emma Aitken Sophie Hawkes Naeve Pountney Naomi Eldridge Martyna Koczaja Amy Williams 58 9yrs Boys 25m BF Peter Stewart Sam Marsh Collins Dionisio Cardoso 58a 9yrs Boys 25m BF Callum Cook Kai Lanham Oliver Cook Isaac Maddock Andras Both Harvey Maughan 59 10yrs Girls 25m BF Alisha Spencer Libby Wassell Cerys Tongs Mitzi Kirkham Kosheen McCarthy 59a 10yrs Girls 25m BF Isabel Puntis Rochele Milano Lucy Bignell Rosie Porter Rachel Palma Jasmine Undecimo 59b 10yrs Girls 25m BF Abigail Woolley Isabella Smallbone Tara Alavi Mia Anderson Elena Strachan Josie Cole Charlotte Cole Rosie Porter 59c 10yrs Girl 25m BF Reese Endean Rebecca Mitchell Ella Carstairs Kate Baxter Anne Dela Cruz Olivia Tilley Louisa Broad Eva Mayer 60 10yrs Boys 25m BF Thomas Callum Sam Martin Alex Williams Archie Garland Evan Harris Ben Butson George Halfacre Jonathon Cross 61 11yrs Girls 25m BF Saniya Belgi Sejal Shyam Kumar Nicola Kwiatkowska Loryn Bolt Gabrielle Ramos 61a 11yrs Girls 25m BF Kaira Feyerbend-Powell Nathalia Clark Neve Day Isabella Fraser-Corbridge Robbie Millard Hannah Cowap Anna Prince Daisy Gray 62 11yrs Boys 25m BF Thomas Hayes Charlie Page Zak Lanham Ben Sluman Daniel Alavi Sam Cole Gibril Jatta Werner Desouza 63 12yrs Mixed 25m BF Abigail Cross Aidan Moss Lilly Rapley Joby Matthews 64 13yrs Mixed 25m BF Charlotte Broad Jodie Yates Ella Anderson Tyler Ellis Alice Baxter 65 14/15yrs + Mixed 25m BF Kieran Harrison (14) Freja Baxter (15) Ruella Garland (14) Caroline Millard (15) Billy Bye (14)

Swimming Champions

5 continued from front page Shirley Pool Rebuilt in four weeks to raise the funds to allow Val to retire. Piece by piece the steelwork was Chris White was recruited to join cut away and replaced, carefully full time teacher Jane Read who manhandled to avoid damage to had been with the pool since 1988. the swimming pools. The small Baby lessons, pioneered in the 1970’s, pool had been tiled and the main expanded with Viv and Deborah. pool relined, so a crash deck was The culture of high quality tuition installed for protection. Several was maintained and gradually bays of the external walls were the lesson program expanded. demolished to allow exploration The introduction of the direct trenches, searching for the leak. debit system in 2003 proved Meanwhile, the redesign of the Head coach and chief plumber Chris very popular with busy families, changing rooms and reception was White looks over the remains after offering affordability and flexibility under way, using pieces of cut timber demolition. and the business grew rapidly. a basic layout was agreed and a draft The liners of the pools were produced using AutoCAD’s Sketch so well together, day and night. I’ve upgraded, a new plant room designed up. never seen anything like it. and installed bringing state of “The simple 3D mock ups were great the art chemical controls and UV on site – as soon as we had agreed “We were seriously facing closure for disinfection. The land was purchased a plan it was photocopied, marked good when the banks pulled out. To from the council and detailed up for the first fix plumbers and go from that low to this fabulous high, planning began for a new roof. electricians while the chippies started well: my faith in the building trades Planning permission was eventually the new partitions” explained project has been restored” granted in 2009 and foundations manager Martin Birch. “Everyone on The summer rebuild cost around started for a new two storey building the site I had worked with in the past, £180,000, the plant room £45,000 The plan in 2008 was a 2 storey leisure centre, gym, cafe and play area. The that would go over the existing site, so I knew what to expect. As usual and the pool linings £25,000. I think banking crisis scuppered the plans. like a butter dish lid. The plan was to they were fantastic.” we got fantastic value for money- a n 1973, the Council offered a piece of waste land complete the fitting upstairs and then Three weeks later the roof was on, new two pool teaching centre for remove the original 1974 building. new changing rooms, floors, lights, £250,000 that will last another 30 Iin a derelict back street of Shirley, Kentish Rd, on The loan from the bank was ceilings, lockers and changing years. I’m delighted” a long lease and work began on the Shirley Pool withdrawn eight weeks before cubicles were in place. The reception The pool reopened on time, four Frank & Val Perry sold the house uptake. By 1985 Frank had left to construction was to start, a victim was built in situ, computers, burglar weeks after the work started. and land in West End, moved pursue his first love, coaching , at of the banking crisis, and the alarms and CCTV systems tested on The leadership of project closer to the new site, investing Winchester Penguins S.C. Val kept construction of the foundations the new electrical installation; new manager Martin Birch was key everything in the new venture. the business going with Ruth, their caused a huge leak in the pool. showers proved and even a semi in the successful rebuild. He The estimated £25,000 build cost youngest daughter for another eight automatic pool cover was hung from also found and fixed the leak. quickly became £35,000, the oil years and the business began to Roofers, steel workers, carpenters the new roof and wrapped into the In 2013 the final phase of crisis sent the overheads through the stabilise. Val was diagnosed with and bricklayers descended on the site false ceiling. the rebuild was completed roof and the next ten years became cancer in 1992 and, in trying to sell as the old baths closed its doors on with a heat recovery system. a struggle to pay off the loans. the pool ,discovered that there was July 31st 2009. Managing Director Dave Perry “It was February 2014 was the busiest Despite being the only purpose serious corrosion in the steelwork. Within a week the asbestos roof incredible, a huge steel would arrive month in the history of the pool built private swim school in the David joined the family business in had been removed, interior walls and everyone would drop their tools with 1800 babies, children and country, the public were slow on the 1993 and within three years was able demolished and all services removed. and lend a hand, everyone worked adults in the teaching program.

Project manager Martin Birch and MD David Perry congratulate themselves on the successful removal of the original asbestos roof.

Daily Echo July 1974 Jane Monger, the longest serving teacher, welcomes customers to the new pool

Shirley Swimming Pool Records 2014

6 years Girls Boys 25m Backstroke Emma Macey (1994) 25.43 Dominic Gardner (2006) 28.68 25m Breaststroke Emily Barker (2009) 38.28 Andrew Jones (1993) 31.86 25m Freestyle Rhyseren Taylor (2013) 26.80 Jack Sluman (2012) 28.41 25m Fly Rhyseren Taylor (2013) 30.42 Oliver Nicolin (2012) 36.46 7 years 25m Backstroke Emma Macey (1995) 22.33 Dominic Gardner (2007) 23.59 25m Breaststroke Leanne Asher (1993) 27.48 Dominic Gardner (2007) 27.53 25m Freestyle Emma Macey (1995) 20.94 Dominic Gardner (2007) 20.25 11 years Girls Boys Rosie Smith (2007) 22.12 Dominic Gardner (2007) 25.21 25m Fly 25m Backstroke Ella Anderson (2013) 17.60 Ashley Ball (2007) 18.37 8 years 25m Freestyle Matilda Bryant (2010) 15.57 Ashley Ball (2007) 14.68 25m Backstroke Isabella Fraser- 20.19 Filip Fraczek Kryger (2011) 21.40 25m Breaststroke Emma Ratcliffe (2009) 20.02 Kieran Allsop (2009) 19.75 Corbridge (2011) Matilda Bryant (2010) 17.09 Ashley Ball (2007) 17.03 Leanne Asher (1994) 26.05 Joe Tellett (1995) 23.65 25m Butterfly 25m Breaststroke 12 years 25m Freestyle Isabella Fraser- 18.34 Dominic Gardner (2008) 18.53 Corbridge (2011) 25m Backstroke Matilda Bryant (2011) 16.08 Ben Gardner (2010) 17.67 Rosie Smith (2008) 20.72 Oliver Cook (2013) 21.05 25m Fly 25m Breaststroke Anna Reavey (2011) 18.46 Lewis Foreman (2009) 20.78 9 years 25m Freestyle Matilda Bryant (2011) 13.26 Lewis Foreman (2009) 14.34 25m Backstroke Kate Baxter (2013) 19.51 Joe Tellett (1996) 18.67 25m Fly Bethany Clark (2009) 14.46 Samuel Johnstone (2009) 16.43 25m Breaststroke Alexandra Warren (1996) 23.26 Dominic Gardner (2009) 22.90 13 years 25m Freestyle Kate Baxter (2013) 17.00 Joe Tellett (1996) 15.57 25m Backstroke Hannah Musker (2007) 16.76 Samuel Johnstone (2010) 15.89 25m Fly Rosie Smith (2009) 19.15 Kieran Beckett (2010) 18.45 25m Breaststroke Hannah Musker (2007) 18.06 Billy Bye (2013) 20.00 10 years 25m Freestyle Matilda Bryant (2011) 14.81 Samuel Johnstone (2010) 13.98 25m Backstroke Isabella Fraser- 17.29 Filip Fraczek-Krygier (2013) 17.70 25m Fly Bethany Clark (2009) 16.13 Samuel Johnstone (2010) 15.27 Corbridge (2013) 14 years 25m Freestyle Isabella Fraser- 15.48 Filip Fraczek-Krygier (2013) 15.03 Corbridge (2013) 25m Backstroke Hannah Musker (2008) 16.66 Mitchell Ricketts (2008) 16.65 25m Breaststroke Emily Martin (2011) 20.92 Filip Fraczek-Krygier (2013) 19.95 25m Breaststroke Hannah Musker (2008) 18.06 Leon Walker (2008) 20.07 Joseph Fenton (2008) 25m Butterfly Isabella Fraser- 16.07 Filip Fraczek-Krygier (2013) 16.63 25m Freestyle Hannah Musker (2008) 14.78 13.87 Corbridge (2013) 25m Fly Caroline Millard (2013) 15.32 Joseph Fenton (2008) 16.69

6 A short history of competition swimming wimming is one of the world’s oldest forms of competitive sport. Swimming S ability was valued in a number of ancient cultures, including Greece and Japan. As swimming became established as Australian Frederick Cavill (1839– all swimmers use the crawl), the a sporting activity in the early 1800s 1927), who adapted the Native breaststroke, the backstroke, and the in Europe, the most common type of American overhand swim stroke butterfly. One event, the individual swim stroke employed was a variation and added a flutter kick (a repetitive medley, requires the swimmer to of the breaststroke, where the kicking motion). This stroke was use each of the four stroke types for swimmer used both arms below the known as the Australian crawl; it is a designated portion of the course. water and the head positioned above now designated in international swim There are also relay races at various water. In 1844 at a competition held in rules as the crawl, the stroke used in distances, including the medley relay London, a number of Native American freestyle swimming events. where the four team members use a entrants from the United States used Swimming has produced some different stroke in their successive a stroke that was similar in style to athletes who became the subject of relay legs. the modern front crawl, where the international recognition. American Swimming is a sport that requires swimmer’s head was submerged from Johnny Weissmuller (1904–1984) the athlete to develop total fitness- time to time and the arms directed in won a total of five Olympic medals in cardiovascular endurance, muscle a windmill motion. Although superior the 1924 and 1928 Summer Games. strength, flexibility, and power. It to the breast stroke, the Europeans Weissmuller parlayed his swim is a sport where the body’s entire saw the innovation as undignified fame into a Hollywood movie career musculoskeletal system is engaged. and did not adopt it at that time. The as “Tarzan.” American Mark Spitz For this reason, swim training first successful attempt to swim the won seven gold medals in the 1972 is directed to the building and English Channel, a distance of 21 mi Olympics. Australian Ian Thorpe, the maintenance of all muscle groups. (32 km) occurred in 1875. 6 ft 7 in (1.98 m) “Thorpedo,” won a Swimming presents a lower risk of Swimming pools were built in total of nine medals in the 2000 and musculoskeletal injury than many London, and in other European cities, 2004 Olympics, the most ever by an sports. extra swimming sessions, some up to spectators on their feet. The Dolphins prior to 1900 and the first European Australian athlete. Yona Klochvova The nature of swimming and the eleven hours a week. have been successful in these galas swimming championships were of the Ukraine won successive timing of the competitive swim Since its 2010 when the club affiliated winning the 2012 Novice League and held in Vienna in 1889. Swimming gold medals in the 2000 and 2004 schedule for any athlete make the to the ASA , the Dolphins have had 2013 Intermediate Trophy. was included as a sport in the first Olympics, in addition to being development of a periodised training 9 swimmers ranked in the top 25 in For the swimmers competing at a modern Olympic Games in 1896 named the world’s top 400-m medley schedule a priority for a swimmer. As the country. Currently , Filip Fraczek- higher level the Dolphins take part as a men’s sport; the first women’s swimmer for seven successive years. with a competitive runner, there will Krygier is ranked 5th in the 50m in open meets where swimmers Olympic swimming was contested in There are four general types of be readily identifiable events in the Freestyle and 16th in the 1500m FS in select individual races to compete in 1912. The most famous of swimming swimming races, each defined by year that will be of greater importance the UK in the 11 year boys age group. and electronic timing is used. These strokes was developed in the early the stroke that the swimmer is to the athlete. It is these events that Filip also broke the County Record meets are used for qualification years of the twentieth century by required to employ-, freestyle (where should be identified as ones for which for his age group.Five swimmers into major championships such as the athlete will “peak,” with training this year have made it through to the Hampshires in March. Races intensity adjusted accordingly. Dry the South East Regional Age Group range from 50m sprints in all stokes land training particularly focused Championships in an impressive 29 through to 800m FS for the girls and stretching programs to enhance individual events. 1500m FS for the boys. County age optimal range of motion in the joints, At Novice and Fun galas, races range group Championships are conducted weight training, and plyometric work from 25m – 50m incorporating all the in a 25m pool known in swimming as to build explosive leg drive in both strokes as well as 4 X25m freestyle “short course” all other major events kicks and starts, will be components and medley relays. Typically races such as Regional’s are conducted in a of this aspect of training. are “time limited” which means if 50m pool known as “long course”. The competitive section of the you swim faster than the advertised The top level Dolphin swimmers will Shirley Pool is the Southampton minimum time you’ll receive a compete between 3-4 times a year Dolphins Swimming Club, that offers speeding ticket and no points for your in a 50m pool, the same size used for competition for swimmers aged 6-18 team. This is to maintain the standard Olympic events. To help them prepare ranging from Novice and Fun gala’s of swimming at the appropriate level for this the club takes part in monthly which gently introduce swimmers to and makes the gala fair for all teams. 50m pool training at the recently built competition, through to the highest These types of galas usually end with Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth. level open competition. an 8 X 25m cannon incorporating Head Dolphins coach will be watching The club is designed to make the one boy and girl from each age group the races carefully tonight and will transition from learning to swim swimming freestyle. These are really invite promising swimmers into the and racing as easy as possible. exciting events and get parents and Talent Squad for a trial. Around eighty children practice Kate Baxter (10) 200m BF Hampshire County Champion

Entry at 1974 prices for an adult swim or a family swim. (2 adults + 3 children) 20p adult 10p child. Valid until 31st December 2014. Check www.shirleyswimmingpool.co.uk for current swimming times.

7 Adult Lessons Adult Nervous Advanced Babies & Stroke Swim Many adults swim incorrectly or with poor technique, unable to breath properly. One in three cannot swim Beginners Classes at all. Once your strokes have reached a reasonably efficient Designed for the very nervous adult our small shallow Technique classes Powerful memories of early swimming experiences can level and you have outgrown the widths groups there Toddlers Club pool has graduated steps and hand rails, constant have a lasting e ect on our relationship with the water. are a further three groups to aim for. Working in three depth of half a metre and is very warm. There are no It is never too early to start swimming lessons, our Most children these days get access to high quality quarter length and then in lanes will stretch your Backstroke Swim club public galleries and when the pool is being used for babies begin as young as six weeks. The baby pool tuition in warm pools. ability to keep the strokes together while developing Because children can now swim on their back and Our swimmers are adult lessons, no children are present. is hot, shallow and secluded from public view, an front and use basic arm movements they are safe now ready to move It wasn’t always like that: freezing pools, shouting stamina and speed over longer distances. The teachers are experienced, qualified and patient ideal teaching pool. Songs and nursery rhymes in shallow water , ready to improve their strokes onto larger groups of school teachers, or even being pushed in suddenly. The advanced lessons are held on a Monday at 8pm help both parent and baby to build confidence in and will always be in the water with you. and prepare for the deeper water. Backstroke similar ability, where It is not too late to learn. and a Wednesday at 7pm. the water. Led by an experienced and qualified and inverting are perfected while a simple front they cover the whole Here you will start with You may just want to be able to the basics of flotation, teacher, babies skills will grow through fun, happy crawl stroke is range of aquatic get in a pool and relax, take a few learning how to stay in lessons until they are toddlers introduced. Gentle activities. In one hour learning without parents in strokes and cool o on a holiday control of your panic and Master Class progressions build classes, everything from lifesaving to water polo without panicking. It could be small groups. As well as being regain your feet. Once the children’s skills is enjoyed by the swimmers, backed by advanced, that you plan to use swimming you are comfortable in the With the strokes in place, encouragement more than the start of a key life skill, the to mould them into quality stroke techniques. Galas, awards and to help you get fit again, water water, gliding and leg kick instruction is the order or the day. Everyday there weekly lessons provide parents safe, deep water racing techniques continue to challenge and is renowned for it’s therapeutic are introduced followed by basic stroke movements are at least three sessions for lane swimming. On a with a sociable activity they can swimmers. sustain the children’s interest. nature. Even the best swimmers and eventually breathing technique. Sunday evening there is a coach present leading an share with their babies. can learn to improve their adult group of Master swimmers through a workout. Classes take place in the early evening, Monday to technique and stamina. Front strokes Thursday and are forty five minutes. Dolphins We can help you gain the confidence you need to Able to tread water and swim 100m using two Those still keen to progress, our best swimmers, progress at your own pace, in a small group or private strokes, the “proper” front crawl is learnt. Getting attend up to three times a week, building Adult Stroke Technique classes Private Lessons Beginners lessons, whatever your ability. Once you have grasped the fundamentals of moving the breathing right takes time but it will last a endurance, stamina and skills that will keep One to one lessons can be arranged to suit whenever Learning to swim well does not happen quickly. through the water, lessons take place in the main pool. lifetime. Breaststroke is the most complicated them fit and fast through their teenage years. As there is space in the pool. Although the charges Safe in water is the first aim for these school age Regular lessons, lots of practice and a determination to The basic breathing techniques learnt earlier will now stroke to learn for a child and so it is learnt in are higher, progress can be excellent and is always children. The teacher in the pool will give equal well as racing they will compete in Water Polo, improve will keep you progressing. be expanded to allow longer swims. All movement priority to underwater progressive stages: the Lifesaving and Surf Lifesaving competitions. They and timing of the four strokes are practiced in detail specific to your needs. Private tuition can be used to confidence and surface leg kick first. Once diving, don’t have to be champion swimmers – the aim is The groups have a maximum of six at the beginners each week. supplement group lessons as required for a particular level, gradually increasing in the main pool as the skills skills. Floating, kicking, breaststroke and tumble to keep them fit need or as a regular session. are mastered. Gradually you will learn to be more comfortable moving gliding, breath control and turns are mastered, it through fun through deeper water and simple strokes will all be is time to take on the until they reach The payment system includes unlimited access for acquiring the skills of treading practiced until mastered. butterfly. Because the an age when practice at public swimming times. water and even diving. body movement has been Never out of their depth, they start to take These classes are held on a always within parents sight, practiced in every level responsibility Monday morning, evening even the most nervous up to here, it is relatively for their own (8pm) and Wednesday beginner will flourish. easy to introduce the fitness. evening (7pm). arms and breathing.

emphasis on having fun, the course is highly structured, and enjoyment are always the first priority. with a carefully designed, progressive lesson plan that Thousands of babies across the world have been taken General Information Babies enables your child to feel at ease swimming both above swimming prior to being immunised with no harmful and below the water’s surface. Shirley Pool is a purpose built, two pool teaching BBaabbyy & & T Tooddlersddler Baby swimming is an entirely safe and gentle activity – and eects. The NHS immunisation website states you can centre, dedicated to making every swimming one that will have beneficial impact on you and your child Regular swimming provides a complete physical work out, take your baby swimming at any time, regardless of where far beyond the confines of the lessons. strengthening your child’s heart, lungs and respiratory they are with their inoculations. Our babies lessons start lesson productive and fun. We want the children system; improving core muscle development and swimming at six weeks. Swimming Babies should start learning to swim from young age to to enjoy swimming. We also want it to be easy to co-ordination. Keeping the water clean is vital for all of us. Tender loving access for everyone. give them the best possible start in life. 75% of all brain growth happens care, Ultra Violet Chambers, automatic dosing and the Lessons before the age of three. They acquire best quality chlorine means our water is the best it can be. movements and physical abilities You can play your part by ensuring that well fitted swim scheme that allows lessons to be rearranged when during their first year of life which Toddlers nappies are worn until toilet training is complete. needed. Only a months notice is needed to stop. promotes the development of higher Once your We ask that the older children always use the shower and functions of the brain. child can stand toilet before swimming .The warm water relaxes muscles Baby and toddler classes take place during the day unaided, usually Swimming gives babies unique so we expect to see children leaving the water to use the and Saturday afternoons, after school lessons are at around 2 years P • S Ke n ww w f r Y freedom of movement, meaning they toilet, even during a short lesson. T ou m a outhamp t om r

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R sharper mentally, increasing levels of awareness and efurbish e understanding. We build upon this ability by teaching babies not to panic if Tips & advice they should fall into water, to kick to the surface and either The teaching pool is warm and shallow, so even if you feel hold on to the side or float on their backs . uncomfortable in water, no one need know. Regular lessons d 2009 Teaching Swimming since 1969 What’s more , we introduce practices that not only teach will be one of your first socially stimulating occasions with babies how to love water, but to be confident and respectful other new parents, but you won’t have to go under water of it. Like all the classes at Shirley Pool, our approach is unless you want to. You and your child’s comfort, safety 023 8078 1901 dierent to traditional swimming lessons. With the main Please call for vacancies

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