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RECREATION 15
Tigersharks perform well in USA

A team of Swindon swimmers
have had good results on a two
week trip to the USA.
Swindon Tigersharks took 32
local youngsters aged ten to 16 to
Raleigh, North Carolina to live
with the families of American
swimmers and train in a 50 metre
pool. They also took an over-night
trip to neighbouring state of Vir-
ginia to swim against other teams
in an open competition. Skate and swim
Tigersharks coach Elaine Ford
from Grange Park, commenting the same day,
shortly before the team left on 10 the cheapest way
July said that all the swimmers
had reached county, regional or 24th July
national competitive standard to 1st September
swimming. "The training in
Raleigh will build on the abilities Tigersharks pictured just before departing for the USA Includes a skate & swim
the children already have, and ex- The competition against several
posing them to different kinds of US clubs on 15 July was the central Take a swing which can be used at any
training can only benefit their fu- test of the trip. Just before The Link session and in any order
ture development. went to press, Steve Ford reported Swindon Croquet Club, which Adult £3.50
"Training daily in a 50 metre that Elaine had said in a 'phone meets at Lydiard House, warmly
Olympic size pool will be a tre- call that Swindon swimmers had welcomes new members, from Juniors £2.50
mendous experience and living put in some very good perform- complete beginners to those who
with an American family will be ances. 'Several swimmers know the wily ways of croquet. Available everyday
an eye opener for our swimmers." achieved personal best times and The club has a golf croquet sec- between lOam and 4pm
She said that in addition to train- we had a number of winners. tion for those who prefer to play a
Promotion applies to
ing, the Raleigh Club had organ- "Racing in a 50 metre pool is simple version of the game. full paying customers only
ised a programme of sight-seeing something most swimmers only Equipment is available. All you
visits and activities for the club do when they get to the very top in need is soft, flat footwear and the
members. this country." wish to have fun. LINK THAMESDOWN
For further details, call 535667 CENTRE BOROUGH COUNCIL 7
or 731836. Tel: (01793) 871212 ADeneIL.i,ee S,,ve.
Ladies call up to hockey club

Swindon Ladies Hockey Club is between 7pm and 9pm. From Sep-
keen to hear from people of all tember, training takes place be-
ages and any skill level who would tween 6pm and 7.30pm.
like to play - from youngsters to Training for girls and boys takes
veterans. place on Saturday morning.
There are three teams, two of The club has an active social life
which play in leagues. The club is and players get together at the
based at Greendown Community Square D Club after matches.
School and training starts on For more information, call Deb Mead Way, Sparcells, West Swindon
Wednesday evenings in August Poole on 0380 818047.
Enjoy some of the best
Special offers and a bike to win
Chinese cuisine in
Now that the school holidays are here come on down to the Link
Centre where we have a range of promotional offers to suit all, writes Swindon
Tim Vardy
At home with the
D.A.P. - Double Activity Pass Win a Mountain Bike Nst,12,
Skate and swim the same day, Link Centre Catering are giving xperience 1
the cheapest way from 24 July to you the chance to win over a Chinese E
1 September. Your pass can be thousand prizes which will in- takeaway service
used at any session, any time clude a mountain bike, baseball
and in any order, lOam - 4pm. caps, sports bags, T shirts, duffle
Cost: €3.50 adults, juniors £2.50 bags and many more goodies, Me ha&lio#iaI Ia Me eteic, ou.
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Just pop along to Link Centre Puppie drink. &4&1-
main reception and pick up a Free Swim To place your order
saver card. Every time you skate When you book an indoor tennis
at the Link Centre you will be court at Delta Tennis Centre be- to book a table, telephone
given a sticker which you fix to tween 5.30pm and 10.30pm any
your card. When you've col- day of the week you are entitled (01793) 877888
lected five stickers hand the card to one free swim at the Link Cen-
in at main reception to get a free tre. Large parties & corporate clients welcome
skate. For further details or enquiries Private dining facilities -available
* Not to be used in conjunction please contact main reception on
with another promotion. (01793) 871212.