As well as the awards given by the host club to the swimmers, Ollie awarded the following awards at our evening meal: Swim of day went to Mabel Coldwell for an 8 second PB. Lewis Clark was also recognised for his 10 second PB for his 400 Free. Ben Davies got an award for the...

Janet’s comments about Adventures came true yesterday evening.  After a successful day’s swimming we returned to the Arethusa to dry off the towels and costumes before going out for a healthy salad et al at the local Harvester.  The swimmers were well behaved and ate tonnes.  Leaving the restaurant at 8:30, we planned to spend...

Hi dudes, So we started off the evening by gathering our belongings and getting on to the mini bus which was very cramped up with massive bags and rollers,with the great driver Janet who drove us down to Kent.Along the way we listened to Matthias’ music which was very annoying but we then listened to...

Swimmers are now feeling the pain of little sleep last night.  On top of that is the fact that the seating area is heated.  They are definitely feeling the heat – they just need to cool down with a few good swims this afternoon.  The lady in the cafe has, reluctantly, filled all their water...

A good night’s sleep was had by everyone, despite Joe shouting out of the window – probably at the loud fox barking!  A big breakfast was eaten by everyone, especially Joe with his three bowls of cereal.  Ten minutes in the minibus and we arrived at the venue.  Swimmers signed in and then warmed up...

Traffic on the M25 was surprisingly good for a Friday evening.  Much to Janet’s disappointment she found out that the minibus was regulated at 65mph!  We arrived about 8:30. Everyone allocated their beds and the adults are now enjoying a cup of tea in the Common Room whilst the swimmers are having a pillow fight...

So it’s T -50 minutes.  The minibus is collected and waiting to be filled with excited swimmers.  A picture taken to remind us how to return it on Monday morning!  Hope your swimmers are ready for our Kent Adventure – see you soon!

All of our entries for the gala have been accepted, so we are another step closer to our Adventure in Kent.  Thank you to those who have returned the Codes of Conduct and Consent Forms – don’t forget the deadline is today!  Thank you also to those who have paid and let me know. Janet

Fourteen Swimmers from Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club are going to the Black Lion gala in November. We will be using this blog to keep you updated daily about our progress. Check back to see how we are getting on, there will be updates from all.

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