Steve Janes hands over as President to David Dickenson
The ASA North East Region Conference 2009 and Annual Council Meeting was held on 12th September at the Ramada Jarvis, Wetherby. The Conference was aimed at volunteers in affiliated clubs and all those involved with swimming throughout the local and county associations. The programme for the day included a thought provoking presentation from David Sparkes, CEO ASA and British Swimming and Chris Cook, Commonwealth Gold Medallist, sharing his fantastic experiences throughout his career. Steve Janes, outgoing President, delivered an emotional speech before wishing the incoming President, David Dickenson, every success throughout the coming year of presidency.
Workshop sessions took place throughout the day on varied topics to drive forward club development. There were also 2 accredited training CPD workshops which proved very successful. Positive feedback was received following the Conference with attendees reporting that they found the day useful and informative.
Regional Aquaforce Volunteer Awards Winners were announced as follows:
Outstanding contribution at club level: Cliff Ward, Stockton ASC
Outstanding contribution at county/regional level: Ray Gordon, City of Newcastle ASC
Long Service Award (25 years or more): Shirley Beever, Borough of Kirklees SC
Young Volunteer (under 18 years old): Jonathan Woodford, New Earswick SC
Outstanding contribution by an 18 to 25 year old: Gillian Smith, Middlesbrough ASC
Winners attending were presented with a framed certificate and glass tumbler by Steve Janes, NER President.
Cliff Ward
Jonathan Woodford
Ray Gordon
In excess of 70 people attended from the clubs and management board.
County Swimming Co-ordinators were in attendance on the day and were involved in running informative workshops on how the region is operating in its new structure and delivering free swimming, progression of swim 21. Contact details for the County Swimming Co-ordinators can be found on the regional website: www.swimnortheast.org.uk
Click here for copies of the Presentations made at the Conference.
