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Guernsey 26th Swimarathon 2002
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IN THE SWIM: Swimarathon mascot SCUBA the duck watches Robbie Main take to the water in the new hoist. |
Guernsey Swimarathon gives special swimmers a permanent lift.
Part of the proceeds from the 2001 ~ 25th Anniversary Swimarathon bought a new hoist to lift disabled swimmers in and out of the water.
' It is something we have been aiming at for a long time ' said Ruth Parsons, Chairman of the Guernsey Disabled Swimming Club.
' Before, we had to put one up and then down, but this is a permanent fixture'
The hoist was needed because of new health and safety regulations, which meant the club's helpers, many of whom are women, had to stop lifting the swimmers themselves.
It cost £13,000.00 and will be available for use from Saturday 21 September 2002 for the reopening of Beau Sejour pool.
' The Lions Club of Guernsey and Guernsey Round Table have been particularly pleased to support this venture and, in particular, in the knowledge that it will be available at Beau Sejour for anyone that requires its assistance' said Lion David Ceresa, Honorary Secretary of the Guernsey Swimarathon committee.
' It really is a project to help the community which is of course one of if not the major purpose of the two organising clubs'.
' Swimarathon remains one of the biggest and longest-running charity events on the Guernsey calendar and owes tremendous gratitude to and acknowledges the considerable support over the years from all swimmers, their sponsors, and other sponsors such as Bucktrouts who have historically provided all swimmers with free drinks over the Swimarathon weekend.
This year we are very happy to have received financial support from Barclays and for this we are most grateful. In addition thanks also go to Insurance Corporation, Point of Sale, Beau Sejour, Island FM, Guernsey Press, BBC Radio Guernsey, BBC TV, & Channel TV all of whom assist us greatly to make Guernsey Swimarathon such a success!' ' Long may this continue' said Lion Mr Ceresa.
It is not too late to enter the 26th Swimarathon so entries are most welcome. Contact scub@guernsey.net or swimarathonsec@aol.com or telephone Lion David Ceresa on Tel 705642w / 252419h or Lion Hedley Watson, Honorary Organiser Tel 235760 to check for availability.
The 26th Swimarathon will be officially opened at Beau Sejour by Lt-Governor Sir John Foley at 2pm on Friday 11 October and will run until Sunday 13 October. Entry at Beau Sejour is free to all swimmers and spectators.
There will also be an official prize-giving after Swimarathon to be on a date and venue to be confirmed at a later date.
All funds raised by Swimarathon are used locally by the organising clubs and to date, more than £782,000.00 has been raised.
A few reminders for the 26th Swimarathon from Scuba as at 20.00hrs Wednesday 9 October 2002.
· Over 220 teams have entered so far and there are still some lanes left. Please ring Lion Hedley Watson (Honorary Organiser) Tel + 44 (0) 1481-235760 to check availability.
· Competitors ~ remember to bring a 50p piece for the new lockers in the new changing village at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre.
· Spectators ~ Please N.B. ~ Due to the refurbishment of Beau Sejour Leisure Centre the viewing gallery is closed. The organisers have arranged for a limited number of seats to be available. In addition, new carpeting has been laid on the poolside so shoes are forbidden unless special plastic duck feet provided by the organisers are worn over outside shoes or alternatively, bare feet will be acceptable.
Links
Barclays www.internationalbanking.barclays.com
This event is organised by the Swimarathon Committee, The Lions Club of Guernsey, and Guernsey Round Table.
For further information contact:-
David J.Ceresa
Honorary Secretary
C/O Barclays Bank PLC
PO Box 41
Le Marchant House
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 3BE
British Channel Islands
If you know of any worthy causes to which Swimarathon proceeds this year can be given to, then please contact:-
| David J.Ceresa (Honorary Secretary, Guernsey Swimarathon) |
| Tel: 01481-252419 |
| E-mail: swimarathonsec@aol.com |