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Last Updated: 26 October 2007

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We are looking for more volunteers to come forward to help with running City of Glasgow Swim Team meets.
 
Ideally we are looking for a number of people with basic computing skills i.e. email, word processing etc, to learn how to run the Hy-Tek meet management software.

You do not need to commit a huge amount of time (although if you wish to do so then that would be very welcome!). Even a few hours on the day of a meet would be very useful.

If you wish to get even more involved, you will also have the opportunity to learn how the electronic timing system works, how to actually setup meets, or how to update the website.

Our Masters Meet is coming up in November and it would be a good opportunity to get involved in a low-key meet. 

If you are interested and want to know more(with no obligation), please contact any committee member - either in person or via the contact page on the website.

John Phillips
COGST Management Committee

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Last Updated: 25 October 2007

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Once again the club intend to participate in selling spree books as part of our fundraising initiative.

Every family will be issued with one book however; there will be a surplus of books available for those wishing to purchase additional copies.

It is anticipated that the books will be delivered at the beginning of November and be made available to the membership shortly thereafter.

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Last Updated: 20 October 2007

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Just a reminder to all COGST members and officials that we need volunteers to help out with this meet.

Venue : Tollcross Leisure Centre, 350 Wellshot Road, Glasgow, G32 7QR

Date : 9th/10th November 2007

Session 1 - 1.30 pm warm up, start 2.30 pm

Session 2 - 5.30 pm warm up, start 6.30 pm

Session 3 - 9.00 am warm up, start 10.00 am

Session 4 - 1.00 pm warm up, start 1.30 pm

Please contact the Meet Director - Donnie MacLean for more information 

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Last Updated: 19 October 2007

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A number of important decisions have been made by the Management committee regarding how we manage swimmers times and entries to meets.

Previously we had a number of diverse systems which had to be reconciled before meet entries could be produced. These introduced delays and  the possibility of errors.

We have now standardised on the Hy-Tek Team Manager system to manage all of our swimmers times and meet entries.

This system provides a consistent database for use by Entry Secretaries, Coaches and our Website. 

Unfortunately we do not have much control over the format of the forms which are produced, but they do have all of the necessary information. 

During the migration exercise it became clear that a large number of our swimmers are not competing regularly. Some through choice, but others due to a policy of selective squad attendance at meets. This blanket approach causes problems due to the diversity of the levels of ability within squads.

The Management committee agreed that from now on:

• an entry form will be produced for all swimmers who are eligible based on age and times, regardless of which squad they are in
• forms will be given to coaches as usual to decide which swims (if any) a swimmer will enter at that meet 

This will mainly benefit swimmers who are new to the club, or are moving between squads. But it will also provide the opportunity for swimmers at all levels in the club to compete on a regular basis if they wish to do so. Swimmers who beleive they should have received an entry form, and have not, can discuss this with their coach.

In support of these decisions, a letter will be sent out to all swimmers along with a copy of all the relevant information which is now held in our database. We would like members to check this and advise us of any omissions or mistakes.

John Phillips

COGST Management Committee 

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Last Updated: 10 October 2007

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From Monday 15th October training times for the Silver Squad at Drumchapel will change on Monday Nights only from 5.00 - 6.30pm to 6.30pm - 8.00pm.

All other times remain the same.

Monday - Drumchapel - 6.30 - 8.00pm
Wednesday - Drumchapel - 5.00 - 6.30pm
Saturday - Scotstoun - 7.00 - 9.00am
Sunday - Scotstoun - 4.00 - 6.00pm

Changes will continue until 31st December.

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Last Updated: 10 October 2007

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As Knightswood Pool will be closed in the evenings over the holiday period, from 14th October - 21st October training for the Transition and Bronze Squads will be:

Bronze Squad

Tuesday 16th October 5.00 -6.00pm Scotstoun Pool
Friday 19th October 6.00 -7.00pm Scotstoun Pool
Saturday 20th October 7.00 -9.00am Scotstoun Pool

Transition Squad

Tuesday 16th October 4.00 -5.00pm Scotstoun Pool
Friday 19th October 5.00 -6.00pm Scotstoun Pool

Return to Knightswood Tuesday 23rd October normal training times.

Gold Squad will still be  training at Knightswood although times wil be changed.

Monday/Wednesday 9.00-11.00am

Tuesday/Thursday    9.00-10.30am  

National development, National Age and Seniors at Scotstoun

Training will be at Tollcross - normal Tollcross training times 

Update 19/10/07: National Age /Dev & Seniors at Scostoun  will continue to train at Tollcross over the next week - normal training at Scotstoun will resume from Monday 29th October .

If you have any queries please speak to your Coach or Contact Cathie Robertson on 0141 287 5447.

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Last Updated: 09 October 2007

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CONGRATULATIONS to the following swimmers on their selection for the Scotland West Team that travel to Sheffield on Sunday 21st October 2007:
 
Fraser Smith
Amy Coats
Jamie McKinley
Johnstone Shearer
Rebecca Hillis
Megan Donnelly
Sarah MacLean
 
Good Luck to you all!

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Last Updated: 06 October 2007

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Venue : Citadel Ayr

Date: Saturday 6^th October

Transport:    Bus Leaves Tollcross  - 12.00 noon ,  Bus Leaves Scotstoun - 12.30pm

Warm Up :   2.00pm

Teams

Olivia Jackson

Leigh Gallagher

Hannah Brisbane

Georgia Callander

Cara Tosh

Rachael Clark

Rhona Stewart

Kirstin McKinley

Megan Donnelly

Rachel Tedeschi

Anina Khamisha

Rachel McDonald

Rebecca Hillis

Ruth MacLean

Sarah MacLean

Rebecca Cooke

Martin McInnes

Ross McPherson

Ritchie Austin

Scott McKay

Martin Douglas

Jack Austin

Rory Shirley

Conal Kiddie

Ethan Sloan Dennison

Jamie McKinley

Colin Campbell

Grant McPherson

Johnstone Shearer

Glenn McIntosh

Fraser Smith

Oliver James  

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Last Updated: 20 September 2007

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Well done to the Mini League Team who achieved 2nd place in the Clyde Coast Mini League 2007.

Thank you also to all those who volunteered & who came to support the team during the rounds & the final. Your support is much appreciated.

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Last Updated: 20 September 2007

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Please note the following changes in training times during the September weekend;

Friday 21st September:

8am-10am - National Development, National Age Group & National Squads.

3pm-4.30pm – Silver, Gold & Senior Squads.

4.30pm – 6.30pm - National Development, National Age Group & National Squads.

Monday 24th September

7am-9am -National Age Group & National Squads.

2.30pm-4pm – Bronze, Gold & Senior Squads.

4pm – 6pm - National Development, National Age Group & National Squads.

Saturday & Sunday sessions will be at the normal times.