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I have been a club member since 1989, starting as an adult swimmer. When my children joined the club, I became a helper on both Thursday and Friday nights. This led eventually to becoming a qualified Level 2 teacher in 1997 and a Lane Coach the following year. I taught on both nights until the club merged into one night. I have also served as President of the club.
I became a committee member in 1991 and have served as Club Secretary since 2003. These days I only teach when needed and prefer to undertake the administration work needed for the club. This involves swimmer registration, correspondence, liaison with KAL and organizing the exchange visit which I have taken part in several times. |
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I first became a member at the age of 5, swimming on a Thursday night. As I got older I was able to join the speed session on a Monday night , I also trained on a Saturday morning from 6.30 till 8.00 am, later I became a member of the life saving section taking all my life saving awards from Bronze medallion all the way to the Silver Cross and award of Merit – this also included life saving in outdoor water. At the age of 13 I began to help in the water with the non swimmers.
I was made captain of the club when I was 15/16 years old and did this role for about 2 years, along with swimming and teaching. I finally stopped swimming when I was about 19 years old and took on the role of the club representative for Kirklees and District. Joining the committee at age 16, I was given the role of producing a monthly magazine which ran for about 18 months. I have been Treasurer of the club for 30 years, elected president in 1991/1992 and am President again this year.
My roles of today are: Club Member for 45 years, Teacher for 37 years, Committee member for 35 years, Treasurer 30 years, Kirklees and District representative 31 years, I am also Child Welfare Officer and current President of the Club. |