My special thanks to Sandra for her special effort!

Despite being under the weather for a while before the event, she still managed the usual excellent job.

Andrew

ADC Cubs
DON DISTRICT CUB SCOUT SWIMMING GALA

Held 9^th MARCH, 2008 at Chapeltown Baths.
Once again, a sincere THANK YOU to Chapeltown Baths and all who assisted, especially

            Judges                                      Joe Oglesby (1^st Place)

                                                            Jim Carroll    (2^nd Place)

                                                            Pat Duggan  (3^rd Place

            Starter                                      Chris

            Scorer & Certificates                  Kay Thompson (Assisted by Narda – Visitor)

            Records                                    “Nick” Nicholson

             Gatherers                                  Andrew Papka

                                                            Janette Mellor

             Refreshments                            Norma

             False Start Rope                        Ken Crowhurst

                                                             Steve Clayton

             Printing of Certificates                Keith Tazzyman

            Provision of Medals                    Jim Carroll

“Front of House”

Admission, Programmes & Raffle            Karen Crowhurst & Matthew

Admission, programmes, raffle & tuck      Jamie Brown

Eight Packs took part, making 13 Teams.  62 Cubs entered but a couple were missing on the day.  Needed to run Heats for all but the 8yr. old races.  This left time for only one Fun Event, the “Reef Swim”, again two Heats and a Final.  Trying to fit in another Fun Event would have given very little time for the Splash Session, which all the Cubs (and some Leaders) really enjoy.

All the Cubs were very well behaved, did their best and appeared to have a really good time.

Trophies as follows:-

Individual Championship Trophy:            1^st       Jack Smith (33^rd)

                                                          2^nd       Daniel Harris (231^st)

                                                          3^rd       Jacob Crofts (93^rd)

Relay Team Trophy:                              1^st       61^st *

                                                          2^nd       32^nd Red

                                                          3^rd       82^nd Red

Gala Team Trophy Joint Winners:          1^st         33^rd Red & 93^rd **

                                                          3^rd       82^nd Red
Fun Trophy  (amended 24/5/08)            1^st       33^rd Red

                                                          2^nd      32nd Yellow

                                                          3^rd       82^nd Red

*     this was later disputed by 32^nd Yellow as they thought they had won it but in fact they had been      disqualified for setting off too early on the third length. Must look at a way to inform disqualified teams at future galas to avoid this disappointment.

*     at Gala, Trophy awarded to 33^rd Red, 2^nd Place to 93^rd, but on later checking score sheet an error had been made, highlighting that this was in fact a Joint First Place.  Teams have been notified.

Medals were again given to the winners of the age-based races and the Individual Championship winner.  Medals, Trophies and Certificates were presented by Jim Carroll & Andrew Papka.  The Cubs who came 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd in their age-based races and in the Individual Championship also received a certificate.  All entrants were given a “Joining In” certificate and a lolly pop at the end of the Gala.

Thanks also expressed to Chapeltown Baths for hosting this event and for the raffle prizes.  I would also like to thank the individuals who provided other raffle prizes, you know who you are.

Once again, I can’t finish without thanking the Fellowship and other officials who helped on the day.

As always, they did a grand job, playing a huge part in the success of this event.  A special Thank You must go to Pat & Howard Swinburn who, despite having another commitment that day, still managed to offer assistance prior to the event.

Yours in Scouting,

Sandra Harrison - Organiser.

District Cub Scout Leader