The latest news from GLSC
(Updated: 26th November 2009)
Website UpdateThe website is currently under review, and is being redesigned. This may mean some areas will be unavailable at times. Please bear with us while this is done. Please preview the beta verion - Beta Site
AGM
As the end of the year aproaches, the Committee needs to be re-elected for 2010. If you are interested in a place on the committee, or just want to know a little bit more please contact us.
Christmas break
Last session before Christmas will be 13th December. We will start in the new year on Sunday 10th January 2010.
London Marathon 2009
Club member and former Chair, Helen Fooks ran this years London Marathon. She is raising funds for the Ellenor Lions Hospices. If you are able to donate to help her in her campaign, please visit www.justgiving.com/helenfooks Thank you. She completed the event in 5hrs:23mins. She raised £750!!!
For those of you on Facebook, why not join 'Gravesham LSC' group? If you're not on Facebook, why not take a look www.facebook.com
COMPETITIONS
For competition details click HERE
National Honours (2008)
Congratulations to the following members of the club who have recently been awarded National Honours.
Gemma Gill - Certificate of Thanks Ian Smith - Service Cross
Andrew Griggs - Service Medal Mark Parrick - Service Cross
Andrew Fooks - Service Medal
Helen Fooks - Service Medal
Email address
Gravesham Lifesaving Club can now be contacted at info@glsc.org.uk
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teaches & Coaches
Congratulations to five club teachers who have recently passed their National Rescue Award.
New Rookie Lifeguard programme...
September 2008 saw the introduction of the revised Rookie Lifeguard award. This fits in with the National Plan for Teaching Swimming at Level 8. If you are aged between 10 and 13 years old, Rookie could be for you. Contact us for more details. Visit the joining details page for an application form and information sheet.
New information about Rookie Lifeguards - Folllow the link to the Rookie Website for more details
Club Fleece
Our club fleece is now available to order. If you would like one the cost is £20 and you need to state which size you want. Please pass money and sizes to Sheila when you pay your weekly fees. The initial order only comes in adult sizes. More details about junior sizes soon.
Club handbook issued to all members.
Make sure you get your copy when you join. It explains details about the club, awards, etc. and hopefully be a good source of reference for club members.
Key ring to be given when you gain a Life Support award
