Captains Corner

2024/2025 Club Captains are:

Captain – Joe Benson

Captain – Bess Naylor

Captain – Alicia Walls

Captain – Sam Race

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Club Captains! We managed to get a photo of Joe, Bess, Alicia and Sam, our brilliant Club Captains for the next year, at our final Ridings gala the other week and at our Club Night last week, our Chairperson, Kath, presented them with their t-shirts.

They already have lots of projects in the pipeline and went along to this month’s Committee Meeting to represent our swim members – they are your voice and they want to help support and represent you, so please chat to them if you have any ideas, have a question (remember, no question is a silly question) or just want to check in!

Joe, Bess, Alicia and Sam, you are already excelling in your roles – the support and advice you offer our swimmers poolside at meets and galas and the encouragement and your positive role modelling makes a huge difference to our team, thank you for being amazing and for the contribution you give to your Club!

You can find below some useful advice on galas and race days such as our Club Championships and school Swim Gala Days written by Chloe, one of our former Club Captains!

It is important to be prepared, so below are some helpful hints.

1.    Know your races

  • What races are you entered for?
  • Arrive to the marshalling area in good time to line up for your race
  • Listen carefully to the team managers / coaches instructions

2.    Food / drinks

  • Bring plenty of drinks (NOT fizzy) and remember to drink little and often
  • With food I prefer jelly squares and small pieces of fruit (especially banana) for instant energy.
  • Try not to snack too much, wait until lunchtime and eat a meal.

3.    Pack your bag the night before

  • Kingfisher’s hat & a spare
  • Goggles – check the strap strength and pack a spare pair if you have them
  • Costumes / towel – one for each session
  • Tea bag / ‘T’ shirt. Always make sure you wear one of these between races.
  • Have an early night!

4.    Results

  • You will usually find your individual completed race times posted on the wall near the changing room doors – check to see if you have won a medal!

 

Finally …

once you are on the blocks, relax and enjoy your race

Good Luck & Swim Hard

 

Club Captain’s Corner