Louise was a swimmer in her younger days and when Leo joined the club threw herself in whole heartedly, firstly joining the Masters section of the club, competing at club champs and master's galas. She then joined the committee and became the clubs welfare officer. During this time Louise, taking inspiration from her Dad, became a timekeeper, then judge 1, judge 2 and now Starter. We now wish her well on becoming a Referee !!!!

Swimming Gala's can not take place without these officials giving up so much of their time voluntarily, our own club champs is the same and in order for them to continue being licensed needs qualified officials, so if you are willing to help us out either speak to Louise or another committee member who can point you in the right direction.

If you are able to help and sell some tickets through work, family or friends please speak to a member of the committee.
The draw will take place at the Gala on the 28th October 2018.

Tickets will be available to buy during the run up to the gala.

All proceeds will be donated to Weston Park Cancer Charity.

When the idea to do an event in memory of Jonathan was first suggested Head coach Stuart Livingstone wanted to really challenge the swimmers and push them to the extreme. A Dover to Calais swim would be too easy, so the challenge of swimming as far round Britain as possible was set. The shortest route was a massive 1,995 miles. How far could we go?

Not only did the swimmers get involved but parents, family members and friends, some coming on the day to watch their children, but feeling inspired returned to swim themselves. The positivity of everyone who supported the swimmers and those who entered the water alike spoke so much of what the club is about. The event exampled the best of what the club can collectively achieve and was the embodiment of our "small club, big heart" values.

Over the 10 hr event, starting a 2 pm on the Saturday, at Epworth Swimming Pool, 76 swimmers took to the water, with many setting their own personal challenges. Some faced the challenge of just getting in the water, others setting themselves the challenge of completing a distance. It was a truly inspirational day, with a real positive vibe about it.
As midnight approached and the aches and pains started to set in, the final push for the last few lengths with tired arms and legs, it was revealed that a massive 209 miles had been completed. What a fantastic effort by all involved.
The same distance if you drove from Manchester to London, or crossed the Channel 21 times.
The swimmers managed an average of 20.9 MPH that really is some going.

Zoe and Emily had this to say about the day;
“No one knew the significance of the date of the swimathon to us as it would have been our 31st wedding anniversary, but also the day Jonathan and I met and got engaged. It seemed that Jonathan had somehow influenced the diary and was still determined for the 1st of September to be significant in his memory, and it certainly was. Jonathan himself was a doer rather than a talker and in that way, the day shouted loud and clear to Emily and myself of just how well remembered Jonathan is by the members and supporters of the club. It seems his memory can still motivate us all in our joint effort to "MOVEeeeeeee" the water and, much like Jonathan in life, the water was never still. For this Emily and I offer our personal thank you in massively helping us to get through what otherwise would have been a difficult milestone to pass.”

A massive THANK YOU from South Axholme Sharks to all who swam, came along to support, or fed the troops during the event.
Well done also to the Life Style Group who held a bake sale during the event, the proceeds of which are being split between Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

The entry forms for the last two club championship galas of 2018, have recently been emailed to all swim members.

Swimmers are required to submit the entry form and the entry fee of £2.50 per race, before the closing date, 24th October 2018. If you have any queries as to which races to enter please speak to the Head Coach. (Some events are at the Head Coaches discretion).
Medals are awarded to the top 3 swimmers in each event on the poolside on the evening.

Spectators are charged a small entry fee, they will receive a programme of the race events with all swimmers listed. This raffle at these Galas are to support Weston Park Cancer Charity.

What is the Blind Date Relay?

The Blind Date Relay is an event held twice a year, and all swimmers at the Gala are encouraged to join in. It’s a fun relay at the end of the Gala, with swimmers, swimming in mixed squad relay team, with the winning team receiving an award at the end (usually chocolate). The teams are worked out and announced just before the start of the relay.

Please ask if you require any further information.

It is an ideal way to learn the basics of the ASA rules and to help out the club at our galas through the year.

The introductory talk should last about one and a half hours and then you will need to complete a practical session at a gala to be arranged, with Julie Hirst, who will be running the course.

There are no tests, and no pass/fail. This is an interesting no pressure information session. You might even enjoy yourself.

Still interested, please check the noticeboard at the pool, to sign up.

Unfortunately we were reduced to three teams as Knottingley and Rossington pulled out due to insufficient swimmers, but in true Sharks spirit our swimmers rallied round, some coming back from a gala in Sheffield early so they could take part, some missing the World cup in order to swim and some at Sheffield next morning and should have probably been in bed early. We were up against it from the start as Armthorpe and Adwick were main stays in League 1 before all the teams were amalgamated.
Some of our swimmers were swimming up age groups as well as those taking part for the first time.
Our swimmers continue to make us proud with great team spirit in and out of the pool, and our parents for their support.

Final points after round 1
Armthorpe 164
Adwick 146
SAS 118

To order you need to follow the link below, register and the rest is straight forward.

http://southaxholmesharks.zeonshop.co.uk/

As an introductory one off offer we would like to offer every swimming member a FREE poolside top if ordered within this first shopping period, new hoodies and shorts are also available but not compulsory kit, the shop will be open again before Christmas.

For officials, team managers, poolside helpers there is the option to purchase a white top and the subsidised price of £15 during this shopping period, again they are not compulsory.

We would appreciate initials on hoodies and poolside tops, if you
purchase shorts please make sure you name them.

The shop will close on the 31st May.

We have several sizes of samples for you try for size just ask a
committee member or these will be available to try at May Sprints.

Bags are in stock, at the pool and available from a member of the committee during training sessions