All is going swimmingly at the Water Polo club

As a level 2 student at the University, it’s always nice to see younger, fitter swimmers coming through the ranks at the Swimming and Water Polo club, making lasting impressions on our current members. Our most recent BUCS weekend, up in Sheffield, marked our third successive BUCS. The weekend up north never fails to disappoint, with all swimmers pulling out some fantastic swims and some monumental dance moves on the Saturday evening, dressed in pink florescent tights and girls 11-12 year old pants saying “chase me”. Special praise goes out to Josh Wreford who showed that anything is possible with a bit of red bull and a pork scratching, and to Katie Chapple and Georgina Roughsedge who braved a weekend away with ten lads, with banter flying from all angles. It’s important not to forget the anorak that is James Godwin, who continues to organise these brilliant weekends away as a team. Big shout out to Godwin.

With the University Water Polo team continuing to go from strength to strength, things are looking up for the remaining fixtures of 2011. The fresh input of Luke Woodman, Dave Seber, Ben Jarman and Elliot Thompson has only provided positives for the boy’s Polo team, with each individual showing their value to the team in the first few games of the season.  With a much anticipated away game to UEA in Norwich this coming Friday, there’s every reason to feel jolly!

The third Swimming/Polo social beckons with only two days left until the union is painted red and white by our club’s most committed individuals. Our hunky social secretary, Robert Van Tromp, continues to hold these outstanding socials, and expects the “Where’s Wally” themed night to follow suit. Even if you’re a friend, or sister, or the granddad of a student on the team, don’t be afraid to get involved in our free social, taking place on the 7th December.

With the remarkable facilities we have, and the flexible coaches we possess, we continue to encourage more and more people to try out the sessions provided by the coaches, whether it is in Water Polo or Swimming. Our coaches cater for all levels of ability from national standard to the basics of Swimming. Our Club days are from 2pm–4pm on Wednesday afternoons and 5.30pm–7.30pm on Sunday evenings. If you fancy trying something different and this particularly takes your fancy then come on down for a session and try it out.

For any questions regarding getting involved with Swimming or Water Polo, get in touch ASAP rv00027@surrey.ac.uk