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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