The Open Water Award For 2018 Went To Emma Hughes at Presentation Evening.
Emma was a regular at Hatfield over the summer, often completing the 800m loop, twice, during a session. She also encouraged others to join her, some taking to outdoor swimming for the first time.
Well Done Emma!

This weekend marks the start the Spring Yorkshire championships, which will be swum across three weekends. Sharks have swimmers representing the club at all three weekends. Lizzie McCallum and Thomas Crow will swim longer distances during the first two weekends and will be joined by 7 more swimmers for the sprint competition.
Good luck to all taking part.

A few words from Zoe and Emily Exton:

Emotional evening at the swimming club presentation night yesterday. Jonathan Exton Sportsmanship Awards presented in his memory to reflect the attributes he encouraged in the swimmers as their ex-chairman, and an incredible £5000+ big cheque handover to Weston Park Cancer Charity in his memory from 7 months of fundraising at the club. A massive effort by each and every member in baking, raising sponsors, donating prizes, selling and buying raffle tickets galore and collectively swimming the distance of 10 times across the English Channel in a Swimathon. Each and every member of the club has come together to make a real difference to cancer patients locally. Just fantastic. Very proud that Jonathan has inspired the club he thought so very much of, to prove South Axholme Sharks really is Small Club Big Heart. To those I've tagged please spread the word and pass on a huge thank you from the Exton family and https://www.facebook.com/WestonParkCancerCharity/ 💜

After a discussion with Zoe and Emily, it was decided that three new awards would be presented at this years presentation evening, in memory of Jonathan.
The awards are to be presented to one member, from each of the three squads, and the criteria for the awards are to reflect the attributes Jonathan encouraged in the swimmers.
They are supportive and encouraging to team members.
They are polite and respectful to coaches, team managers and fellow swimmers.
They always try hard, and put 100 percent in to competing and are gracious in victory and defeat.
The first recipients of the awards go to:
Reef squad - Imogen Harris
Mako squad - Rohan Addlesee
Great White Squad - Daniella Milner

The 2019 South Axholme Sharks Captains are:

Boys Captain - Kristopher Asher
Girls Captain - Poppy Livingstone
Boys Vice Captain - Thomas Crow
Girls Vice Captain - Annie Wilson

What makes a good captain?
Someone who is a good role model, and sets a good example to other swimmers. Someone who will generate good team spirit and will be a team spokesperson between the committee/coaches and fellow swimmers.

L-R Thomas Crow, Poppy Livingstone, Annie Wilson, Kristopher Asher

MOST IMPROVED SENIOR BOY - THOMAS CROW
MOST IMPROVED SENIOR GIRL - LIZZIE McCALLUM
MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR BOY - HARRY GARBUTT
MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR GIRL - AMELIA WILKINSON
These trophies are awarded to those who have improved in speed and stamina over the year.

TRAINER OF THE YEAR - CAITLIN WEIR
Awarded to the swimmer who has shown 100% dedication to training sessions in effort, is always prepared, and always listens.

HELPER OF THE YEAR - CHRISTOPHER GRAYSON
Awarded to anyone associated with the club who has gone above and beyond in the interest of the club.

THE GILLATT CUP - ISLA ASHER
Awarded to a junior member who has shown dedication ans commitment
to swimming, and has improved in times and training.

HAYLEIGH DUNNE MEMORIAL TROPHY - CHARLOTTE WILSON
Awarded to a senior member who has shown traits that Hayleigh has as a swimmer. encouraging, supportive, enthusiastic and a good role model.

HEAD COACHES AWARD - MOST IMPROVED - LEO MALOIGNE
Awarded to a swimmer who has improved the most not only in time but in attitude, technique and performance.

HEAD COACHES AWARD -DEDICATION - GEORGIA DRURY
Awarded to a swimmer who has impressed with their dedication and progress. and has shown interest in training sessions and the club.

Well done everyone.

Congratulations to all the Sprint Ladder winners of 2018

REEF SQUAD GIRLS
1ST - GEORGIA DRURY 195
2ND = HOLLY CARLILE 70
= IMOGEN HARRIS 70

REEF SQUAD BOYS
1ST - HARRY GARBUTT 110
2ND = MATTHEW BOND 95
= SAMUEL BOND 95
= ISSAC ETRIDGE 95

MAKO SQUAD GIRLS
1ST - JOANNA MCCALLUM 305
2ND - AMELIA WILKINSON 300
3RD - NATALIA BRADWELL 270

MAKO SQUAD BOYS
1ST - ALFIE NIXON 300
2ND - OLIVER CROW 265
3RD - ROHAN ADDLESEE 190

GREAT WHITE SQUAD GIRLS
1ST - LIZZIE MCCALLUM 285
2ND - CAITLIN BRADWELL 265
3RD - EMILY EXTON 210

GREAT WHITE SQUAD BOYS
1ST - THOMAS CROW 350
2ND - KRISTOPHER ASHER 220
3RD - LEO MALOIGNE 200

Introducing the new committee.
Tuesday the 22nd January was South Axholme Sharks AGM, Thank you to all those who ventured out in the snowy weather. The old committee stood down and the new committee elected.
The committee meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the Red Lion, Epworth. If you have any suggestions or would like to bring any to the committees’ attention you can either email southaxholmesharks@gmail.com, or speak to any member of the committee who will be happy to help.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on TUESDAY 22ND JANUARY 2019, 7pm upstairs at The Red Lion, Epworth.
Come along and find out what has been going on during the past year.
We will be electing a new committee and would like to hear from anyone interested in joining the committee, or willing to be more involved in the club.

If you have any suggestions for changes to the constitution these should be sent in advance of the meeting.

Anyone interested in joining the committee but is a little unsure, please speak to a member of the current committee, they are always happy to chat

It's that time of year again when ASA fees are due. This is insurance for swimming and must be paid to enable you to train/compete.

The fees are the same as last year.
Cat 1 - training and club champs - £17
Cat 2 - training and all gala's including open meets - £34
Cat 3 - any other member / helper - £14

These fees are payable at the pool reception and need to be paid by 31st January 2019.

If anyone has any questions regarding this please speak to a committee member.

We would appreciate if you could let us know if you are no longer swimming as we can then remove you from our database ( and won't send any more emails !!! )

We have also been asked by the Pool Manager, to ask that everyone checks their standing orders and that the correct training fees are being paid, especially as we have had some squad moves.

Reef - 1 swim per week - £12 2 or more swims per week - £24
Mako - 1 swim per week - £13 2 or more swims per week - £26
Great Whites/Masters - 1 swim per week - £14 2 or more swims per week - £28

Thank you for your continued support