Port side: "Jim Beam". Starboard side: "Swannies". Giddy up!!

Derrin Limbrick gives us the update.

Another great training session last week and it was even better to see some faces, who have been promising to come along, finally get down to training. We are creating some great momentum at the moment so let’s make sure we keep it up and don’t let it go to waste.

Plus there is every chance that we will be able to make Phil drink Jim Beam again at the Tavern afterwards. We do love our sponsor!

Remember, please try and get to RMIT ready to start at 2 30 pm. The club will provide water and a beer afterwards.

Fundraiser – Christchurch Earthquake

The Christchuch Earthquake

I have just been advised that a fund-raiser will be held at the Saigon Saigon Bar, Caravelle Hotel, next Thursday 3rd March from 6.30 to 8.30 to help raise money for the devastating earthquake that has damaged or destroyed much of Christchurch.

In addition a second raffle ticket sale will be held at the NZ wine and food day on Saturday week 5th March. We have been asked to support this event by distributing this message to our members and mailing list. I also know that they are looking for any prizes that can be donated for raffles and auction items. If you do have something then please get back to me and let me know asap. Please mark this in your diary and do what you can to attend and show your support.

Trip to Nha Trang – North South Match 19th March, cancelled

Due to an issue with flights and also numbers, we have decided to cancel the Nha Trang Trip. We will instead be looking to stage a full pitch inter club practice match at RMIT as preparation for the ANZAC match. More news to come.

ANZAC Friendship Match – Vung Tau 23rd – 25th April

For those who are yet to confirm their accommodation for the ANZAC weekend, please do so by this weekend at the latest. We need to confirm the rooms, otherwise we will lose them. So if you don’t get in now you will miss out on the deal the Club has been offered, and you will have to make your own arrangements.

Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day, Montgomerie Links, Hoi An, 14 May

The Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day will be held at Montgomerie Links

In Vietnam, more children die from drowning than road accidents. The Vietnam Swans believe this is a fitting cause for us to support and accordingly, we have begun working closely with the Hoi An Children’s Swimming Program. Last year, Montgomerie Links, Hoi An, approached the Vietnam Swans with a view to holding their No. 1 Charity Golf Day with us to support the swimming. Separately, the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSAA) will hold a global conference in Danang regarding drowning prevention from 10-13 May.

So, our golf day for swimming initiatives will be held the following day on 14 May.