Dear parents.
I am sorry to say that the estimated date for the pool opening will now be September First 2008.
This set back is due to recent unexpected structural problems discovered by the builders, and that they will need all the summer months to complete the project. The good news is that, in addition to refubishment of the changing rooms and pool surround, a brand new heating and ventilation system is being considered.
I will contact all those parents who have left their telephone numbers with me and post you on the water dragons site to confirmation the estimated opening date on the First September 2008.
I have vacancies at Howell’s school pool in Llandaff, on Saturdays: These are in the Beginner group 10.15 -11.00 and 11.00-11.45. Please telephone 02920 253784 if you wish to transfer until Fitzalan re- opens.
Have a safe and happy summer.
Kind regards
Jean
Refubishment of the whole swimming pool complex is under-way and we cannot wait to return to a much improved environment where the changing rooms, showers and locker rooms are being up- graded.
We have been notified that space around the swimming pool is to be greatly reduced and consequently viewing parents will be limited to a much smaller area.
I look forward to a full return to club activities towards the end of March 2008 Updates will be posted as soon as any news comes in and by which time, all our swimmers should be “champing at the bit” to return 
Hope to see you all again soon
Kind regards
Jean
CLOSURE OF FITZALAN SWIMMING POOL
FROM MONDAY 11TH FEBRUARY and will re-open during APRIL 2008
Dear Members
I am sorry to notify all members that we have no choice but to cancel classes from the 8th of February.
As you are aware we have always intended keeping the swimming pool open during the building works. However, the school pool has now been served with a closure notice by the LEA as a result of possible dust polution around the poolside area.
Our 10 week swimming classes, were to be completed on the 15th of February but due to closure of the pool, our last class session will be on the 8th February 2008.
I have been notified that the pool may be closed for approximately eight weeks from that date.
I can arrange a refund on Friday 8th February for the one session which has to be cancelled on the 15th February 2008
We will keep you updated on the progress of this refubrishment on the site Please do not hesitate to telephone me if you need any further information.
During this enforced close down, I will be considering a change af day for our pool bookings as Friday evenings are a favourite night out for most people.
A questionaire will be at our last two sessions (1st and 8th Feb) and perhaps you could write down your preferences
We can then approach the bookings office and see if a change can be made should the demand be high enough.
We look forward to seeing you all for the final two weeks and hope you will come back to our courses once the pool has re- opened. Please try to keep the children swimming during our close down to maintain the progress they have already made with us.
With Kind Regards
Jean
Dear members,
I am pleased to say we have a new coach who will be joining Water dragons at Fitzalan school pool on the first of February 2008.
Gloria will be taking over Helen’s Improver Group and I am sure she will be as well liked as Helen: She is A level 2 asa coach and is also qualified to teach in schools, disabled and special needs children.
Our swimming groups now are:
Beginners:
Level: 0- 10 m ability
Coach: Jean Davies ASA Grade 2, RLSS national rescue trainer assessor.
Improvers:
Level: 10m + ability
Coach : Gloria Dunn ASA Grade 2
Advanced:
Level: 25m+ ability
Coach : Brian Jones (ASA Grade2, National pool lifeguard qualified)
Classes are building quietly and there are still places in the 5.30 - 6.15 and the 6.15-7.00pm classes.
With spring on its way classes will start filling up, so make sure you reserve your childs place on the new course of 10 weeks on the 15th February 2008.
Kind regards
Jean