EXCELLENT TEAM PERFORMANCE - NASCH FINALS @ LEAMINGTON SPA

ONE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND EVERY TEAM MEMBER ACHIEVED A PODIUM FINISH!

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Eight of our members were selected for the North West England team in the swimming events at the Special Olympics “Summer Games” held in Sheffield between 7 and 12th August 2017. Prior to leaving for the competition the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Blackpool held a reception for the swimmers and support staff. All our swimmers took part in the individual “finals” and were also selected for the relay events for the North West England team. The table below summarises results for the eight from the individual events. Featured on ITV Granada News

1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th
7	1	7	2	1	1	1	1

With Blackpool Mayor

Calendar of Events

*2019*
14TH APRIL	1ST CLUB GALA – “EASTER” THEME – £5 ENTRY FEE
21ST APRIL	POOL CLOSED – EASTER SUNDAY
18TH MAY	SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH WEST REGION GALA - LIVERPOOL - £15 ENTRY FEE
23RD JUNE	SPONSORED SWIM
6TH JULY	SUMMER TRIP – YET TO BE CONFIRMED – CHARGED EVENT
21ST JULY	FINAL SWIMMING SESSION BEFORE SUMMER BREAK
28TH JULY	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
4TH AUGUST	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
11TH AUGUST	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
18TH AUGUST	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
25TH AUGUST	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
1ST SEPTEMBER	CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS
8TH SEPTEMBER	FIRST SWIMMING SESSION AFTER SUMMER BREAK
14TH SEPTEMBER	SPECIAL OLYMPICS GALA – PALATINE POOL BLACKPOOL
15TH SEPTEMBER	,N.A.S.C.H. REGIONAL GALA
13TH OCTOBER	2^ND CLUB GALA –"DISNEY" THEME – £5 ENTRY FEE
3RD NOVEMBER	N.A.S.C.H NATIONAL FINALS - LEAMINGTON SPA
9TH NOVEMBER (TBC)	SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH EAST REGION GALA - HARROGATE - ENTRY FEE APPLIES
8TH DECEMBER	CHRISTMAS FUN SWIM
15TH DECEMBER	CLOSED - CHRISTMAS PARTY – WINTER GARDENS (PROVISIONAL)
22ND DECEMBER	CLOSED - CHRISTMAS
29TH DECEMBER	CLOSED – NEW YEAR
2020
5^TH JANUARY	FIRST SWIMMING SESSION AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK
9TH FEBRUARY	CLOSED – AGM & AWARDS PRESENTATION – WINTER GARDENS (PROVISIONAL)

Swimmers doing backstroke Well done to all who took part in the Special Olympics Gala which took place at Palatine Pool in Blackpool on 24th September. A total of 128 swimmers from 11 clubs from across the North East and North West of England took part in 61 races.

Of course, to some it will have been important to try to win, but all who took part did so as much for the participation as the victory. After some opening words by Councillor Graham Cain the event got underway and a great day was enjoyed by everyone!