Next committe meeting will be Thursday 31st.March at Fauldhouse Partnerhip Centre, 7:30pm, all welcome to attend.

March 2011 - updated information - 08/03/11

Excellent performance by all swimmers at FVJL Bo'ness, well done, especially to those younger swimmers competing for the first time. Next committe meeting will be Thursday 31st.march at Fauldhouse Partnerhip Centre, 7:30pm, all welcome.

February 2011 - updated information - 28/02/11

The SASA AGM was on Saturday.The SASA Membership Fee was set for the next four years. All swimmers now pay the same membership fee to Scottish Swimming. The fee for each swimmer is £36 to be paid by Friday 18th March. This amount includes a yearly per capita fee payable to East District. Please pay by cheque ,cash or bank transfer ( if you pay by bank transfer can you e-mail Rosie and let her know ) Money and cheques to Rosie or Anne Marie. Rosie at swimming on Monday nights. Anne.

Fauldhouse Penguins SC committe meeting this Thursday 24th February at Fauldhouse Partnership Centre 7:30pm. All members and parents welcome to attend. Find out how your club is organised..

Jenny is still looking for confirmation of swimmers for our next Forth Valley Junior League - please let her know asap if you can or cannot be there.

February 2011 - updated information - 21/02/11

Subject: Training during Feb holiday ---- All Training Sessions will be on this week as normal.

February 2011 - updated information - 09/02/11

Please find details for FVJL on Sat 5 March at Boness. Below you can see the timetable of events for 5 March (it will be the same as the last gala with 2 competitions running on the same day, we are in the second gala, warm up 3.30 pm). I will not be at this gala therefore it is really important that you inform me ASAP if you can/cannot attend as an accurate teamline must be made up, I'll not be there to change it on the day!!! Thanks. Jenny FORTH VALLEY JUNIOR LEAGUE 2011 GALA PROGAMME ---5/3 ---Bo’ness--- Bo’ness ---5/3 ---Broxburn--- Bo’ness ---14/5--- Fauldhouse--- Deans ---14/5--- Aquanauts--- Deans ---20/8--- Trojan--- Whitburn ---20/8--- Hailes --- Whitburn

February 2011 - updated information - 09/02/11

To all who are wondering about the logo's which have appeared at the top of our website - please find the following information.----------------------------------------------------- We originally applied for an award in 2009 explaining the Club's values and operating principles. We outlined the challenges of keeping the Club active while the pool was closed and requested an award on the basis of providing swim training to all sections of the community. See reply below.--------------------------------------------------- Dear club secretary, I am delighted to advise you Fauldhouse Penguins Swimming Club has been chosen by the Daily Record and Strathmore Spring Water to receive funding towards equipment, kits and/or coaching as part of the Daily Record Sporting Heroes Campaign launched with the aim to encourage children to take part in sport and lead a healthy lifestyle. ---------------------------------------- Subject: Training during Feb holiday---- Training will be on at Fauldhouse next week as normal. St Kents is closed for the holiday so no training there on Tuesday.--------------------------------------------- Congratulations to all swimmers and parents who completed the Timekeepers Workshop on Monday evening. All passed their assesment and we look forward to seeing you on poolside at some future gal's. Ronnie.-------------------------------------------------------- Anne -----The SASA Fees will soon be due (mid March) . Would like to give you all a bit of notice. The amount to be paid will be decided at the SASA. AGM. at the end of Feb. The cost will be the same for all swimmers this year regardless of the childs age. The amount to be paid will be around £36 per swimmer. As soon as the amount is set I will let you know. From Anne Club Secretary ------------------------------------------------------- Timekeepers Workshop this Monday 4:45pm 7th febr. - Fauldhouse Partnership Centre.-- approx.1hr classroom - 1/2hr practical on poolside,please bring poolside footwear ------------------------------------------------- POOL NOW REOPENED-- TRAINING ON FRIDAY NIGHT AS NORMAL --ANNE----------------------------------------------------------

January 2011 - updated information - 27/01/11

Spare part for heating has arrived and will be fitted Monday/Tuesday - NO training Mon.31/01/11. Training times will be: Monday 5:00 - 6:30 pm Fauldhouse--------- Tuesday 4:45 - 5:45 pm St.Kentigern's------- Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 pm Fauldhouse-------- Friday 6:00 -7.30 pm Fauldhouse----- All swim groups start session at same time. Beginners session will last 45 - 60 minutes at the discretion of session coaches. As squads will have a wide variation of abilities it is vital that we have some parent helpers - please offer to help if you can. Many thanks

Committee meeting this Thursday 7.30pm Fauldhouse Partnership Centre All parents welcome to attend the meeting.-- Due to the recent problems with the pool this is your chance to air any concerns and also to voice any suggestions that you may have ,Anne

Hi All, Sorry for yet another email! I have had a number of queries relating to training times and can confirm that these are the correct times so please ignore any other emails and the website (as this has not been updated yet): Monday 5 - 6.30 pm at Fauldhouse Tuesday 4.45 - 5.45 pm at St Kent's Wednesday 5 - 6.30 pm at Fauldhouse Friday 6 - 7.30 pm at Fauldhouse Lesley sent out an email about water temperature and I shall once again reinforce that the water, although cold, is still ok for training in. I will send out an email when the part required to fix the pool has arrived and the problem has been rectified (so there is no need to contact myself or the Centre to ask on a daily basis) as I have asked Fauldhouse to let me know. The session at St Kent’s can be used by all on a Tuesday. Reminder - Junior League is on Sunday at 3.45 – 5.45 at the new pool (at the sports centre) in Bathgate. Jenny :)

Proposed weekends for Forth Valley Junior League Gala's are now in Documents section - Forthcoming Gala's - these may change after next delegates meeting

Dates for the committee meetings for 2011- Last Thursday of the month - Fauldhouse Community Education Centre -- Jan 27th- Feb 24th- March 31st- April 28th- May26th- NO MEETINGS JUNE OR JULY- August25th- Sept 29th- Oct 27th- AGM Nov 24th- NO MEETING IN DEC#- Please remember all parents welcome...Full List of 2011 meetings and committe members appears in Documents section

Hope you all had a nice holiday, back to reality now!!! Remember training starts back tonight at Fauldhouse 5 - 6.30 pm. I have attached 2 documents in an e-mail to all; a team line for FVJL which is on Sunday 23 Jan 2011, 3.45 pm at Bathgate Pool and a copy of a letter from the FVJL President regarding details about this gala and the final. Please let me know if you can/can not attend ASAP so that I can make a team up. Jenny

Training will resume on Monday 10th January 5-6:30pm...... Hope you all had a good Xmas and New Year...... Anne.

December 2010 - updated information - 31/12/10

Christmas Panto Trip - Hope you all had a great Christmas !! The pick up time for the bus on Tuesday is 12.30.------ The bus will leave from the car park in Harthill no later than 12.40.---- THE CAR PAR IS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE STREET AS YOU COME THROUGH HARTHILL FROM WHITBURN. JUST PAST THE RBS. I have all the tickets and the panto starts at 2pm. If you are making your own way please be at Motherwell Civic Centre for 1.30 See you there. -- Anne.

URGENT NOTICE - Please note that Fauldhouse Pool is still closed - therefore there will be no training this week :( . I had thought that we could have used St Kent's until the Christmas holidays but unfortunatley this pool is also shut due to burst pipes. Will keep everyone posted on any changes. Jenny

Forth Valley Junior League Final Postponed. Due to the weather the FVJL will not go ahead. Will keep everyone updated on training. Jenny.----------------Message from FVJL president .' I know there will be a thaw over the weekend, but I am not convinced it will be enough for safe travel for all teams and swimmers. Given the road conditions to and from and near Tollcross, I think from a safety perspective it makes sense to postpone the final.' Thank you all for your feedback, which was a mixture of go ahead and cancel. The overwhelming sense I take from this is that even if we went ahead, some swimmers could not take part or would withdraw, meaning it would not be a great event anyway. This is not a decision taken lightly: I know it’s inconvenient for you and disappointing for our swimmers, but given the overwhelming desire to avoid undue risk when transporting near 600 swimmers around the country, I think it makes sense to postpone the event.

URGENT NOTICE -Just to keep you all up to date. A decision will be made on Thursday as to whether the Forth Valley Junior League Final Gala will take place on Saturday. Once we know for definite whats happening I will send all the details out by e-mail. Anne.

URGENT NOTICE - Training will be off all this week as there is a problem with the pool and they are waiting on a new part being delivered. (I would have cancelled training tonight due to the bad weather.) If the pool happens to be fixed early I will send an e-mail out so please check later on in the week. Hope to see everyone next Monday. Anne

SWIM WEST LOTHIAN - club members URGENT NOTICE - East District Age Group Championships at Glenrothes 4/5th Dec have been postponed due to the adverse weather. This meet will be re-arranged for a future date tbc. To all concerned In the interest of safety and out of courtesy to all concerned, it has been agreed not to delay any longer with the decision to call off this weekends leg of the championship. There has been no let up weather-wise and the likelihood of a massive improvement looks pretty remote. Can you please ensure that this information is communicated to everybody in your club who may have been going to the meet (swimmers, coaches, parents and technical officials). This notice will also be posted on SwimScotland to give as wide a circulation as possible. The committee will look at the options available to reschedule the event and advise you in due course. regards JB on behalf of the District Meet Management Committee

URGENT NOTICE -As you would expect with the continuing bad weather, no training tonight (Friday) at Fauldhouse. Will review the situation again on Monday.

URGENT NOTICE -As you would expect with the bad weather, no training tonight at Fauldhouse. Will review the situation again on friday. Anne.

Thank you to all who attended this year's club AGM. There were reports on all club fuctions and Lesley Prentice was installed as our new Club President. Please take time to read President's Report 2010 (documents section) from our outgoing President, George Scott.This outlines the struggles of the past 3 years and our future prospects back in the Fauldhouse pool.

November 2010 - updated information - 29/11/10

The Scottish Government recently announced funding for a national learn to swim top up programme in Scotland (September 2010). This welcome funding assists local authorities in improving the opportunities for primary school aged children to learn to swim--- see under documents section for full text pdf.--------Swimming Entitlement for every child in Scotland Below please find an email and attachment from Sharon MacDonald, Healthy Living Manager Scottish Swimming. If you have the facility, please can you email this attachment to your members and/or place on your club website and club notice board. Your support would be appreciated. Many thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help us ensure Every primary aged child in Scotland can Swim (this as the subject) Scottish Swimming believes that Scotland’s children deserve a swimming entitlement to ensure that each of them has this vital life skill before they leave primary school. The attached leaflet outlines the need for such an entitlement. We are embarking on a national campaign to try to secure such an entitlement and as such need your help to get as many of your members to show their support. All they need to do is email my colleague s.macdonald@scottishswimming.com and state their name and postcode and subject as SWIMMING ENTITLEMENT. We are currently lobbying politicians and need to be able to show that we have public support. The more children able to swim at a younger age is vital to the long term future of your clubs. Please support this important campaign. Sharon Sharon MacDonald, Healthy Living Manager Scottish Swimming Email: s.macdonald@scottishswimming.com Company number: 246645. Registered in Scotland Help us ensure every primary aged child in Scotland can swim Scottish Swimming believes that Scotland’s children deserve a swimming entitlement to ensure that each of them has a vital life skill before they leave primary school. To support this important campaign please email s.macdonald@scottishswimming.com with your name and postcode and the subject as SWIMMING ENTITLEMENT.-----------------------------------------

Training off tonight (Monday) due to bad weather. Training will be on Wednesday night, weather permitting. Wednesday training will now start at 5pm to 6.45pm FVJL Final Jenny has 23 names for the bus.Please txt or e-mail Jenny if you would like to add your name. Club timekeepers Course. Lesley has 6 names for this course which will be in January. Date TBC. She needs another 2-4 names for the course to go ahead. e-mail Lesley. During the bad weather check your e-mail and txts before setting off for training. Anne.

Important Notice - All swim fees regardless of how many times a week you go to training will now be £15 per month. Most will already be paying this amount so there will be no change.For everyone else this change takes effect from 1st January.Please change your direct debit during Dec. Everyone should pay the correct amount and pay punctually. Thank You. --- see results section --- swimscotland results, for Full results of swims at our Eian Prentice Memorial Gala. .

The Swim West Lotian AGM will be held at the Kaim Park,Torchfire Suite, Bathgate, on 7th December, starting 7pm..

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Fauldhouse Penguins S.C. .. AGM Thursday 25th November 2010... Harthill Community Education Centre... 7.30 pm.. We would like as many of you to attend as possible. The meeting lasts no longer than 9pm. This is your swimming club and all input is more than welcome. Please come along and find out how the swimming club is run.

Calvin, one of our older swimmers is doing a sponsored silence (9:00am to 3:30pm) and leg waxing for children in need, any sponsorships are welcome

Many thanks go to all our gala sponsors for the 10th Junior Age Group Gala. Well done to all swimmers who competed on the day and those older swimmers for their help on and off poolside. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes ,money and to all who helped out at the Gala on Sunday... If you still have swims to pay and also if you sponsored a race we would ask that you pay Anne Marie ASAP.

Swimming will now move to Fauldhouse! Lane ropes have arrived. It will start tomorrow (Wednesday 10 November). All swimmers should attend the same session to start off with, we can acquire more pool time in the future if we need it. Training will be: Monday 5.30 - 7 pm Wednesday 5.30 - 7 pm Friday 6 -7.30 pm. As squads will have a wide variation of abilities it is vital that we have some parent helpers. Please contact either myself, Anne, Lesley, Heather, Annemarie or Ronnie if you are interested in helping out one night per week. Jenny

October 2010 -

Our Club Gala is coming up soon. This is our ONCE A YEAR FUND RAISER Although your child may not be taking part we would ask for any donation that you can give. We still need our race sponsers.This costs£10 to have your name in the program. Anne Marie is making up a hamper to raffle.Again anything you could give would be appreciated. Raffle and tombola prizes are also needed (unwanted gifts etc) If you can spare a morning or afternoon on the day of the gala to timekeep or help in any way let Anne Marie know. The club is run by volunteers only. So all money collected helps to pay for the trips and buses,selection boxes at Xmas etc. Thanks from Anne

SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, 2010 8 and 9 year olds are the morning session and 10 and 11 year olds are the afternoon session. Some swimmers did not get their swims based on their enrty times and very high standard of the gala. All swimmers will be involved in the Forth Valley Junior League Final at Tollcross on Saturday 11 December at Tollcross so please keep this date free. A bus will be provided by the club. Details to follow. Jenny.----------------------- Licence No. ED/L3/399/0310 Eian Prentice Memorial Gala Venue: Whitburn Swimming Pool, West Main Street, Whitburn, West Lothian Date: 14TH November 2010 Warm Up: 9:30 am Start 10:15am 1:00 pm Start 1:45pm Age: As at 31 December 2010 Age Groups: Session 1. {8 years and under: 9 years:}Session 2. {10 years: 11 years}

Well done to all swimmers who participated in our recent Forth Valley League at Grangemouth. Thanks to swimmers/coaches/helpers and parents for turning out over the school holiday and on a Saturday evening again. Great result 2nd overall with some younger swimmers stepping in at the last minute. Also a good turnout and swims at West Lothian Championships last Saturday with a great series of swims from Eilidh and Katie and Jessica 1st, 2nd and 4th overall in girls 10years and under and Chanel who was 3rd overall in girls 12 years and under and Conal who was 6th overall Results should be available soon on website - swimscotland 2010 results section. Thank you to all coaches, technical officials and helpers on the day.

SUNDAY 14TH NOVEMBER, 2010 Licence No. ED/L3/399/0310 Eian Prentice Memorial Gala Venue: Whitburn Swimming Pool, West Main Street, Whitburn, West Lothian Date: 14TH November 2010 Warm Up: 9:30 am Start 10:15am 1:00 pm Start 1:45pm Age: As at 31 December 2010 Age Groups: Session 1. {8 years and under: 9 years:}Session 2. {10 years: 11 years}

Hi Everyone, Instead of a Christmas Party this year we Have organised a trip to a Pantomime. The trip is open to all. Motherwell Civic Center. Tuesday 4th January 2pm. PETER PAN. A bus will be leaving Harthill Time TBC Due to the high cost only one bus will be hired so spaces are on a first come first served basis. I have reserved 50 spaces but need to confirm ASAP. Cost of the trip to club members £5. Non members and adults £15. You may use your own transport and the price would be reduced and children need to be supervised. If you would like to come on the trip I need you to confirm with me NO LATER THAN Mon 1st NOV. Money to be paid by WED 1st NOV. Confirm by e-mail please. Anne

Please note that Fauldhouse Pool reopens this week. Our club has been asked to be the first to use and check out the pool and therefore training will be at Fauldhouse this Wednesday (13 October) instead of St Kent's. Everyone should come to the session which will run from 5 - 6.30 pm. Training will be off Friday 15 Ocotber and resume on Wednesday 27 Ocotober at St Kent's. I will send out an email and and give each swimmer a note of their new times at Fauldhouse, we cannot use the pool just now as they still need to put in holes for starting block, lane ropes and flags. I think all training will be back at Fauldhouse for the start of November, but will confirm exact date when I hear from the centre. Remember Junior League on Saturday 16 October, 5.30 pm at Grangemouth. Jenny

September 2010 -

Some important information for all club members: There is a committee meeting on Thursday 30th Septmeber, Harthill Community Centre at 7.30 pm. The next Committee meeting will be Thursday 21st October, Harthill Community Centre at 7.30 pm. and Fauldhouse Penguins SC AGM is on Thursday 25th November, Harthill Community Centre at 7.30 pm. Members and parents are welcome to attend all meetings. There will be no club swimming Friday 15th, Monday 18th, Wednesday 20th, Friday 22nd, Monday 25th October due to the school October holiday week, swimmming will resume Wednesday 27th October. Remember FVJL is on Saturday 16 October!

Sorry about short notice can all swimmers attend 5.30 - 6.30 pm tonight Wed 22/9/2010 as Heather has text to say that she is ill and can't manage tonight, Anne is going to take it but can only manage this time!

Next Forth Valley Junior League is Saturday 16 October 2010 Grangemouth Swimming Pool Warm up: 1730 hours (finish approx 1930 hours) (Please indicate if you can/cannot attend asap so that Jenny can make a team)

Hi Tried to make up an email group based on the information that I collected. I am still missing a few people's addresses: FVJL team line is attached (copy will also be on board at St Kent's and I will send out a text). Last one before final, please make effort to be there! Again let me know ASAP if you can/cannot attend! Jenny :)

important information - the next FVJL. The gala is on Saturday 18 September, 5.30 - 7.30 pm at Grangemouth. Can you please let Jenny know if you can or cannot attend ASAP so that a team can be made up. If your name is not on the list and you would like to swim, then contact Jenny. Well done to everyone who swam in the last fvjl gala! Fauldhouse won the gala :) We are second in the league and have this gala in September, one in October then the final in December, so please try your best to attend!

No training Friday 17th Sept. - school closed for holiday

August 2010 -

urgent - please note Junior League Gala is now Sunday 29th August 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm at Whitburn pool. there is a shortage of younger girls, if you can swim and your name is not on list , contact Jenny. If you have not already replied to say you are available please do so asap - thank you

Training starts back at St Kent's (Fauldhouse still not ready) on Monday 23 August. Times depending on your child's group (if you are unsure which they should attend give me a text or email)are: Monday 5 - 6.45 pm Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30 or 6.30 - 7.30 Friday 5 - 6 or 6 - 7 Also attached is a Junior League team, Saturday 28 August 2 pm until 4 pm at Whitburn. It is very important that you let me know either by text or email if you can/cannot attend as it is difficult to make up a team!!! Thanks see you next week. Jenny

June 2010 -

Thursday 3rd June 2010 - training available for all squads at Whitburn Pool during June

Commencing Friday 4th June 7 - 9pm ------ then on Monday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th----&----Friday 11th,18th,25th -- Monday's 8 - 9:30pm Fridays 7-9pm

New Swim West Lothian coach Bob Blundell will be coming along on Monday 7th June - opportunity for coaches and helpers to meet him

May 2010 -

Friday 28th May 2010 - St. Kentigerns Pool is still closed - review next week. Alternative pool is being looked for

Fauldhouse Penguins Monthly Committee Meeting - Thursday 27th May 7:30pm Harthill Community Centre. All members welcome.

Midlothian Minnows Gala Saturday 29th May 2010 - Prestonpans Swimming Pool - S1 warm up 9:00am , S2 warm up 1:30pm - age groups 9&under, 10 , 11&12 .For further information see meet information section at www.swimscotland.co.uk

Monday 24th May 2010 - St. Kentigerns Pool is still closed - keep an eye on your e-mail and text for information

Friday 21st May 2010 - St. Kentigerns Pool is still closed - awaiting heating control parts

Thursday 20th May 2010 - St. Kentigerns Pool is still closed - awaiting parts

Apologies but Day Trip To Blair Drummond Safari Park Sunday 6th June has been cancelled due to lack of numbers - anyone who has already paid can see AnneMarie about refund--------------------------------------------------------- Once again pool is closed due to technical problem - keep an eye on e-mail / texts for information on access--------------------------- Well done to all swimmers who participated in FVJL gala at the weekend - 2nd place overall - also a big thank you to all parents / helpers / coaches / and officials

Fauldhouse Penguins are competing in Midlothian Minnows Gala Saturday 29th May 2010 - Prestonpans Swimming Pool - S1 warm up 9:00am , S2 warm up 1:30pm - age groups 9&under, 10 , 11&12 .For further information see meet information section at www.swimscotland.co.uk

Fauldhouse Penguins are hosting our Junior League Gala Sunday 16th May 2010 - Whitburn Pool - 3:30pm warm up - 4:00pm start

Next Fauldhouse Penguins Monthly Committee Meeting - Thursday 27th May 7:30pm Harthill Community Centre. All members welcome.

Fauldhouse Penguins Day Trip To Blair Drummond Safari Park Sunday 6th June. Bus leaves from car park in Harthill 10:15am. Buse will return to car park at Harthill approx. 5.30pm. Cost:- club members 3 - 16 years £5 - adults and non club members £10 - under 3 years free . -- Price includes bus,entry, juice and crisps Anne Marie is collecting the money - you can pay cash or cheque - by 10th May

Congratulations to all those club members who attended the Timekeeper's Workshop in March - looking forward to see some of you on poolside at our next gala's

March 2010 - Please note important information below!

>Please note new information below. Next Fauldhouse Penguins Monthly Committee Meeting - Thursday25th March 7:30pm Harthill Community Centre. All members welcome. ----------Important!!!!!!,-------------- The SASA fee is now due. 7 years and under £15---------------- 8,9 and 10 years £25--------------- 11 years and over £35----------------- age is at 31st December 2010----------------- Anne Marie will be collecting this money at training over the next 2 weeks or you can post a cheque to Rosie.SASA Fee needs to be paid by Fri 26th March at latest or your child will be unable to swim - this fee includes insurance.

Timekeeper's Workshop has been organised for Monday 22nd March 2010 - If you cannot attend let us know and someone can take your place Well done to all swimmers, coaches and helpers at Forth Valley Junior League gala's : Grangemouth in January and Deans last weekend - just pipped by a couple of points right at the end - keep up the good work There are one or two gala's coming up for swimmers to test their skills; Livingston Dolphins Graded Meet Sat.8th May at Prestonpans - You will be notified if you have entry times or keep an eye on the notice board. Sunday 16th May Fauldhouse host our own Junior League gala at Whitburn 3pm - 6pm - Volunteers required to assist on the day. Midlothian Minnows on 29th May - see noticeboard for entry information November 2009

> Fauldhouse Penguins SC AGM - Tue.24th Nov.2009 7:00pm Harthill Community Centre. All welcome - come along and see how the club is organised and see if you can help out in any way.

> Forth Valley Junior League Final - Tollcross, Glasgow - Saturday 5th Dec. 2009 2:00pm warm up - Bus Organised - please enquire

> Many thanks to all swimmers ,parents,helpers,coaches,organisers, technical officials and competing teams who helped to make a great success once again, of our annual gala - Eian Prentice Memorial Junior Age Group. Well done to our swimmers who participated and to those who achieved medal and award placings

October 2009

> Training starts back next week at St Kent's (will not be on Monday 26 October as it is an inservice day). If you have any queries please contact Jenny. Jenny ----- older squads--- Monday 5 - 6.45 pm @ St Kent's Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm at St Kent's Friday 6 - 7 pm at St Kent's ------- younger squad----- Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30 pm @ St Kent's Friday 5 - 6 pm at St Kent's

> PLEASE NOTE _ Forth Valley Junior League Gala Saturday 24th.Oct.2009 at Grangemouth 6:30 warm up

>WANTED - RAFFLE / TOMBOLA PRIZES FOR PENGUINS GALA IN NOVEMBER AND ALSO SPONSORS FOR INDIVIDUAL RACES AT 10 POUNDs per race - see forms at training pools or contact committee - see documents section for flyers and club insurance documents

> well done to all who swam in west lothian club championships - some great results - ethan sievewright and cameron mccarthy with best boy trophies in their age groups - see results section for sasa results page

September 2009

> PLEASE NOTE _ Swimming will be on every Sunday in October 3:30 - 4:30pm.at Whitburn

> WANTED - RAFFLE / TOMBOLA PRIZES FOR OUR GALA IN NOVEMBER AND ALSO SPONSORS FOR INDIVIDUAL RACES AT £10

fauldhouse penguins committee meeting tuesday 29th september 7:15pm Harthill community Centre - all welcome

> PLEASE NOTE _ Swimming will be on every Sunday in October 3 - 4pm.at Whitburn - all squads and the usual wednesday squad 8-9pm. The exception is Sunday 18th October we have a Junior League gala at Whitburn 2:30pm w/up. Also FVJL the following Saturday at Grangemouth 6:30pm w/up. IT is IMPORTANT AS MANY SWIMMERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH THESE GALAS AS WE ARE NEAR THE TOP OF THE LEAGUE AND WANT TO STAY THERE. >

> PLEASE NOTE _ Swimming will be on every Friday in September 7 - 8pm, the last Sunday in September and every Sunday in October 3 - 4pm. > > Lesley and Anne attended at meeting in Fauldhouse last night, the rumours that they have run out of money are not true!!! Fauldhouse Pool is due to open in March 2010.

Dear Fauldhouse Penguins-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WELL DONE TO THE TEAM WHO COMPETED AT TROJAN FVJL - 3RD PLACE UNDER DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. Next 2 Forth Valley Leagues that we compete in are: Saturday 3rd October at St Margaret’s, Livingston 1.30 warm up -******** NB THIS HAS TO BE CHANGED AS NO LICENCE IS BEING ALLOWED IN EAST DISTRICT - NEW VENUE / DATE? TO BE ARRANGED - YOU WILL BE TOLD ASAP ******Saturday 24th October at Grangemouth 6.30 warm up----------------- Forth Valley junior league FINAL Saturday 5th December at Tollcross, Glasgow (time TBC but prob 2pm)------------ There will be a bus going to the final.----------- Message from Jenny:------------- WOULD ALL SWIMMERS PLEASE KEEP THESE 3 DATES FREE---------- Good Luck!! ALSO BEST WISHES TO ALL MEDAL WINNERS / FINALISTS AND COMPETITORS AT FINS GALA THE SAME WEEKEND.

03/09/2009 - training-please note the following

Just an update on training.many apologies for all this unexpected disruption -- St Kent’s won’t be available in September. Looks like it may not be up and running until after the October school week holiday. Been on to Whitburn. We can have Monday 7th September 8 – 9 and every Friday in September 7 – 8 Thereafter the canoe clubs are back in for the Winter months and they have nothing else available. The Wed Night also continues as has done so far.

June 2009

21/6/2009 - training-please note the following

training will be on at Whitburn - Monday and Wednesday this week NO Friday session. Training will resume in August at St.Kentigern' - dates to be confirmed. Craig will e-mail all on list when finalised. In the meantime, apologies for all the upheaval - hope all swimmers, parents and coaches have an enjoyable summer break.

May 2009

6/5/2009 - training-please note the following

For the next 4 weeks I have managed to book some time at Whitburn whilst St Kent's is shut for renovation. This training plan will start as of Monday 11 May. > > All squads should go to Whitburn on a Monday from 8 - 9pm. > > Jenny's/Heather's/Ronnie's sqaud can also attend on a Friday 7 - 8pm. > > Anne's/Emma's squad still have their Wednesday at Whitburn from 8 - 9pm. They can also go on a Friday from 5 - 6pm (note this is only 1 lane).---- > > Commonwealth pool is still available on a Sunday 4.45 - 6pm. > > There will be no training on Friday 15 May! > > Jenny

Louden Castle

Fauldhouse Penguins Fun Day Trip To Loudoun Castle Sunday 7th June Buses leave from car park in Harthill 9.30am. Buses leave the park to return to Harthill 4.30pm.Please note that children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Cost:- club members under 18 years £5 - non club members under 18 years £10 - ALL 18 and over £10 . If you haven't added your name to the list please e- mail Rosie (treasurer) or text Anne ASAP please. Anne Marie is collecting the money - you can pay cash or cheque.

Go to results section - swimscotland - for latest results by Fauldhouse swimmers at Falkirk Mini Meet and as West Lothian at FIRST Open MEET. Congratulations to all swimmers for their swims.

To All Members, Sorry to have to inform you but the closure of St Kent's Pool has been brought forward a week so there is no training there this week. We are hoping to secure some pool time for next week at: Donaldson's, Preston Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6HZ, http://www.donaldsons.org.uk/facihire.htm, Times and squads will follow as soon as we can confirm. I would also like to say a big well done to all our swimmers that competed in the Falkirk Otters gala at Larkhall on Sat/Sun 25th, 26th April, I believe a lot of pb's were achieved so very well done to all !! I have attached some new "Fina Rules" for all competing swimmers ie. only one swimsuit may be worn ( trunks may not be worn underneath or over bodysuits ), Please note that swimmers have already been disqualified from events due to non compliance! Craig

April 2009

Next Fauldhouse Committee meeting is scheduled to be Tue.28th April, Harthill Community Centre, 7;15pm , all club members welcome. Best wishes to all swimmers competing in Falkirk Otters meet on Saturday

March 2009

25/03/2009

Fauldhouse Penguins SC have to register all members with Scottish Swimming, East District and memberships must be payed by end of March. If you have not yet paid your membership fees please contact Lesley asap.

new east district web site is sasaeastdistrict.org.uk ; west district web site is scotswimwest.co.uk - from these sites you can download district calendars and any district specific information.

23/03/2009

Fauldhouse Penguins monthly committe meeting Tuesday 23rd March 2009 - 7;15pm Harthill Community Centre - all parents/members welcome. Your contributions are welcome for discussion

Congratulations to all Fauldhouse swimmers who competed in East District Championships Finals at Glenrothes and also in the West Lothian Championships Finals last weekend. Best wishes go to all who have achieved PB's and won medals - well done. see results section for swimscotland page or www.swimscotland.org.uk

Well done Lesley Prentice - 2 awards in 2 days - Volunteer Award from Scottish Swimming and West Lothian Sports Award - this is just reward for all her time and effort to the benefit of Fauldhouse and the National and International swimming community

February 2009

25/02/2009

Well done to all swimmers who have competed in the Forth Valley Junior League and Jags meet recently. Fauldhouse have only dropped 1 point from our two galas and are currently top of the junior league table

Congratulations to all Fauldhouse swimmers competing in Jags meet who have achieved PB's and won medals - well done. see results section for swimscotland page or www.swimscotland.org.uk

Best wishes and good luck go to all PD squad members who are competing in the National Age Groups in April

Anyone interested in becoming Timekeeper's can forward their mames (if you have not already done so) to Ronnie / Lesley - we are arranging a workshop in the near future. This consists of 1 hour tuition in class and 1 hr practical on poolside. This would then allow you to help the club out by timekeeping at gala's like Forth Valley Leagues etc. Any existing timekeepers who have been qualified for more than 6 months are eligible to participate in a Judge 1 workshop - this is the next step on the technical official's ladder. Don't worry! these workshops do not require you to sit any exam - you are mentored on poolside and have to complete a log book of poolside duties over a period of time . Please give this some serious consideration as many swimming competitions now require each participating club to provide various levels of technical official to assist in the smooth running of the event. The thought may be a bit daunting at first but officiating in some capacity is good fun, and you usually get the best view of the competition. If anyone is interested in or wishes to know more about officiating or helping out in some capacity, please contact Ronnie or Lesley in the first instance.

November 2008

19/11/08

Fauldhouse Penguins AGM is due to be held on Tue 25th November 2008 7:00pm at Eastfield Community Centre Fauldhouse. All club members welcome - come along and find out how things are run

a big thank you to all swimmers / coaches / parents / helpers and committe members who participated and helped to run another successful Penguins gala, especially our gala convener Tom Sievewright. Please log on to www.swimscotland.co.uk for full results.

October 2008

26/10/08

Training resumes this week.

Well done to our swimmers and coaches for the excellent result in last weekends forth valley junior league at grangemouth. The team performed well to pip grangemouth into 1st place by 2 points on the night. Thanks go to all swimmers, coaches and parents who had a late 6:30pm warm up. Also a big thank you for all involved at forth valley senior league on sunday night, also at grangemouth especially the ones who participated both nights. Fauldhouse finished second behind Grangemouth on this occasion. Congratulations to the Fauldhouse swimmers who travelled to Sheffield at the start of October to represent West Lothian Swim Team at the Robin Hood Gala.

14/10/08

Fauldhouse Penguins AGM is due to be held on Tue 25th November 2008 7:00pm at Eastfield Community Centre Fauldhouse. All club members welcome - come along and find out how things are run

Next Fauldhouse Committee meeting is scheduled to be Tue.28th October at 7:00pm at St.Margarets Academy Livingston, all club members welcome

St.Kentigern's pool is not open next week for training - school holiday - training wll resume following week.

August 2008

24/08/08

unfortunately St.Kentigern's pool is not open this week for training - should be ok for following week.

well done to Lesley Prentice on completion of her first Olympic open water referee experience in Beijing .

24/08/08

Very well done to all swimmers and coaches on the excellent win at Whitburn pool at the Forth Valley Junior League gala. Even with no training this month (unfortunately) the team still managed to perform well and take full points from this gala. This keeps up our chances of winning the overall title in December. Keep up the good work.

11/08/08

next forth valley junior league gala - 2:00pm warm up saturday 23rd august at whitburn pool

03/08/08

Here's hoping all club members have had an enjoyable break and are raring to get back to training

03/08/08

start of training time to appear shortly

April 2008

05/04/08

Here's hoping all club members are fit and raring to go after the Easter break

Fauldhouse Penguins Training Times Update

Squad-------Day----------Time-----------Place----------Coach(es)

Gold Monday 5:00-7:00pm St.Kent's Anne/Douglas

Gold Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm St.Kent's Anne

Gold *check notice* Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm Whitburn Gary/Heather

Gold *check notice* Friday 6:00-7:00pm St.Kent's Ronnie/Heather/Jenny

Gold Saturday 9:00-10:30am St.Kent's Tom

Gold *optional* (cost £1) Sunday 4:45-6:00pm RCP Tom/Heather

Silver Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm St.Kent's Anne/Heather

White Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm St.Kent's Jenny/Lesley/Annmarie

White Friday 5:00-6:00pm St.Kent's Jenny/Heather/Annmarie

Red Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm St.Kent's Jenny/Lesley

Red Friday 6:00-7:00pm St.Kent's Ronnie/Jenny/Heather

Well done to all swimmers who have competed in the Forth Valley Junior and Senior Leagues recently. Fauldhouse have only dropped 1 point from our three galas and are currently top of the junior league table

Congratulations to all Fauldhouse swimmers competing in other competitions over the past months who have achieved PB's, reached finals and won medals - well done

Best wishes and good luck go to all Performance/PD squad members who are competing in the National Age Groups in April

Sadly our home pool at Fauldhouse is now closed for refurbishment, this will take place over the next 60 weeks (minimum). However at the end of the day we should have a brighter, better facility in which to have our base and train from. Our next Club committee meeting will be held at St.Margaret's near the end of April date and time to be confirmed.

Anyone interested in becoming Timekeeper's can forward their mames (if you have not already done so) to Ronnie / Lesley - we are arranging a workshop in the near future. This consists of 1 hour tuition in class and 1 hr practical on poolside. This would then allow you to help the club out by timekeeping at gala's like Forth Valley Leagues etc. Any existing timekeepers who have been qualified for more than 6 months are eligible to participate in a Judge 1 workshop - this is the next step on the technical official's ladder. Don't worry! these workshops do not require you to sit any exam - you are mentored on poolside and have to complete a log book of poolside duties over a period of time . Please give this some serious consideration as many swimming competitions now require each participating club to provide various levels of technical official to assist in the smooth running of the event. The thought may be a bit daunting at first but officiating in some capacity is good fun, and you usually get the best view of the competition. If anyone is interested in or wishes to know more about officiating or helping out in some capacity, please contact Ronnie or Lesley in the first instance.

March 2008

18/03/08

TRAINING DURING EASTER HOLIDAY

LAST TRAINING FOR GOLD SQUAD BEFORE HOLIDAYS IS WED.19TH.MARCH AT ST.KENTS

ST.KENTS WILL RE OPEN MON.7TH APRIL - NORMAL TIME 5-7PM

THERE WILL BE 2 TRAINING SESSIONS AT FAULDHOUSE

TUE.25TH MARCH 5-7PM AND WED 26TH MARCH 5-7PM . ALL WELCOME

TRAINING WILL RESUME AS NORMAL MON.7TH APRIL / NO RCP TRAINING NEXT 2 WEEKS

16/03/08

To all members:YOUR ANNUAL SASA MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE!

Apologies for the short notice but there has been a delay in receiving the renewal documents. The amounts due are listed below. The figures include East District Affiliation Fees and Club Affiliation Fees.

Age as at 31st Dec 2008.

Age 11+ £35
Age 8, 9 and 10 - £20
Age 7 & under - £10.

Please note that SASA fees MUST be received by 28th March
This fee must be paid by 21st March to Club Treasurer

16/03/08

congratulations to all the swimmers who competed in the forth valley junior league, last week and today. maximum points at both gala's. top of the league at present.

February 2008

18/02/08
forth valley junior league sat.8th march 1:30 w/up whitburn

18/02/08
forth valley senior league sun.9th march 5:30 w/up grangemouth

17/02/08
SASA annual memberships due shortly details to follow

17/02/08
Committee meeting Wednesday 20th Feb 2008 held at FCEC starting at 7:00 pm

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