Notice is given that the agenda for the Annual General Meeting of Ringwood Seals will be held at 7pm on Friday 20 June 2025 at the Freedom Cafe, Ringwood Health & Leisure, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1PX, is as follows:

• To receive the Chairperson’s report of the activities of the Club for the year ended 31 December 2024;
• To receive and consider the Club’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 and the report on the accounts of the independent examiner of the Club and the Treasurer’s report on the financial position of the Club – examined accounts available on the Members Only page;
• To remove and elect the independent examiner (who must not be a member of the Committee or a member of the family of a member of the Committee) or confirm that he/she remain in office;
• To elect the Executive Officers and other members of the Committee;
• To decide on any resolution which may be duly submitted in accordance with Rule 9.6 – none have been submitted;

The nominations for election of members to the Committee are as follows:

Chair: Annie Collins
Secretary: Diana du Luart
Treasurer: Stefen Buckland
Committee Members: Hacon Edgley, Steve Morris, Robbie Miller, Anne Nugent

Training Fees

We wanted to share some good news with you concerning training fees. They will remain the same (£45 per month) for 2025. You may be aware that we had to increase the fees at the start of 2024 to cover increased pool hire costs and to keep the club in a good financial position. As we anticipated, Freedom Leisure has increased pool hire fees again this year (by 7% from April). However, because of the action we took last year, the club committee has agreed to absorb these extra costs for the rest of the year.

We hope you agree that the club offers your children the opportunity to improve their swimming skills in a supportive and fun environment at a competitive cost.

Novice Gala

Ringwood Seals competed in the Novice Gala at Christchurch on 8^th March. The team achieved a creditable 2^nd place despite being unable to field teams in 3 of the boys’ relay events. More 10-12 year old boys required! The full results were: 1^st Christchurch Seagulls, 251pts; 2^nd Seals, 186pts; 3^rd Bassett JSF, 169pts; 4^th Locks Heath, 165pts; 5^th Wildern Waves, 153pts; 6^th Romsey & Totton, 125pts. Well done everyone!

Open Meets

There are a number of Level 3 Open Meets this year, taking place in Southampton, Salisbury and Dorchester. Level 3 (and Level 4) Open Meets are for anyone and do not have minimum qualifying times. If your child is interested in entering these, please contact Robbie or talk to one of the other coaches. To compete in Open Meets, it is necessary for us to upgrade your Swim England membership at an additional cost of £24.20. There are also entry fees for each event.

Volunteering

Finally, if you are interested in supporting the club, in whatever capacity, please let one of the coaches or committee members know. We offer financial help to anyone aspiring to work poolside to cover the costs of the necessary training courses. We are also keen for new members to join the Committee and support us in these roles and the work of running and publicising our Club.

Tuesday

6.00-6.45 pm  lanes 5 & 4
6.00-7.00 pm  lanes 1,2,3
6.45-8.00 pm  lanes 5 & 4    Junior 
7.00-8.30 pm  lanes 1,2,3     Senior

Friday

6.30-7.15 pm  lanes 1,2,3,4,5
7.15-8.30 pm  lanes 1,2          Junior
7.15-8.45 pm  lanes 3,4,5       Senior

Sunday

8.30 -9.15 am lanes 5,4
8.30-10.00am lanes 1,2,3

Note. No changes during school holidays –  they stay the same as term time.

The Home Championship results are now available on the Members Only page.

Hi Seals Swimmers.

The last session before xmas will be Friday 20th.

Returning back to Swimming on Friday 3rd January.

Dont forget the Club presenstiaon night will be on 24th January.