Possibility of continuing JAGs Friday swim?

Speaking with people who regularly attend JAGs on a friday I think that there is a strong demand to continue these sessions. They have been quite popular all year so far. I am not sure how viable this would be, but weirdly I find Friday evenings a great time for a swim session. I'm sure Audrey said she would be happy continuing to coach.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Barclay on May 3, 2016 at 13:51

I would also continue coming to JAGS on a Friday evening if this session is retained for the summer season.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Hurn on May 3, 2016 at 16:26

Right, so we have a proposal on how these sessions could run. In order to limit the losses to the club we are suggesting those who are interested prepay for 8 sessions, to be used before the end of July. If we get 12 people who are happy to prepay like this then we'll limit potential losses and could run the session.

If you're happy to prepay then please confirm below.

In response to the likely questions here's a few points:

- this doesn't cover the cost of all the sessions but should be flexible enough to allow members to use all the prepaid sessions and not leave the club too out of pocket.

- you could come to more than 8 sessions, you'd just pay as usual for any additional sessions

- those who haven't prepaid can still attend, but if we dont get enough people pre paying then the sessions wont run

- no, this isn't setting a precendence for prepayment for other sessions. Its something we've discussed MANY times at committee but we want to keep the club as open and accesible to all. This decision has been taken in this case because we already have 3 swim sessions on the summer timetable.

- we're only proposing going up to July as the booking is quarterly and attendance tends to drop over the later summer months, plus the lido warms up

- if I can find a coach (Audrey is away for a few weeks) then sessions would start on friday 13th (!).

Thanks,

Lucy

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Permalink Reply by Korkoi Quaye on May 3, 2016 at 16:55

I get a lot from these sessions and the timing and location are great for me. I would be very keen for this to continue throughout the summer if it's feasable. I am also planning to go to some of the Lido session as well.

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Permalink Reply by Raya Hubbell on May 3, 2016 at 17:08

I am around for 5 Fridays during that time and happy to pay for the "8" upfront however it is Audrey that I really like... so, how many weeks would she be away for and who would coach in her place? In principle, I am a yes to this.

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Permalink Reply by Damien Helleboid on May 3, 2016 at 17:41

Happy to prepay.

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Permalink Reply by David Spindler on May 3, 2016 at 18:11

I'm a new member, so have not been at the JAGS Fridays, but would be keen to come if they were re-started. JAGS or Lido.

Also happy to pre-pay.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Hurn on May 3, 2016 at 21:00

David, welcome! Lido is definitely happening (on a normal, pay as you go basis) on Monday and Thursday eves. We'll confirm asap on JAGS.

Raya, Audrey is away 13th May, 17th June, 1st July, 22nd July. I have not arranged cover yet.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Hurn on May 5, 2016 at 9:25

Hi all, just a reminder to post on here if you are happy to pre pay, the plan would be to start on the 13th so please post on here by 8th May if you are happy so we can get it sorted out in time.