Sunday, August 25, 2013

Claremont Sunday 630 and back to pool Sunday 8th

Existing Swimmers we're back from 8th Sept. remember we don't hold places 

Start getting in touch if you have family and friends who want to join 





Its time. Out last Sunday night Open Water Swim for 2013 is this Sunday on Claremont. It calls for something special. We've been calling for pizza all Summer, its about time someone delivered.   


some Lifeguard crew on Dollymount for our H2Open swimDollymount for the first H2Open swim. not much water but tonnes of craic, beach-flags, volleyball, late into the evening on the only Dublin City Beach 




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Monday, August 19, 2013

We are on Dollymount this Sunday at 630

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Get registered early, we will fill.

Groups for ages 8-11, 12-16, 16-18, 18+ in Lifesaving & water safety, Pool Lifeguard, Beach Lifeguard, AED, First Aid and CPR. 



We're on tour this Sunday!

Dollymount 630. 

Meet at the lifeguard station beside the causeway.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Carolin's Blog - I miss those sunday nights

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Weekend swim this Sunday at 6.30, sign up information for family and friends on the beach too. 

continuing our series of what sthoee means to you our friend Carolin sent us on this from Gerany ..... enjoy 

Hi!

I didn't know much about Sthoee when I came to DCU for the first time in november 2012. I was new in Dublin, but not new in lifesaving.

I have done lifesaving in Germany for as long as I can remember. Starting with what you call a “Rookie-Lifeguard” when I was ten, moving on to the real Lifeguard qualifications at the age of twelve. I am working at the pool and I am doing swimming and lifesaving classes for children for at least five years now and I even got my Lifeguard-Trainer qualifications done lately.

But I really didn't know what to expect from Sthoee.
In the first place, I was pretty much impressed by the facilities and equipment you have. I think I have never seen that much livesaving-equipment in one place ever before.
I quickly recognized that lifesaving in Ireland seems to be a bit different to what we are doing in Germany, it's a bit more practical I'd say.

We did quite a lot of things at the pool that I've never done before and some things actually didn't make much sense to me at this point.
I have never been much of a talkative person and some language difficulties really made it hard for me to fit in. I wouldn't say that I hated those sunday nights in the beginning, but until Christmas I really had to force myself to keep going and I wasn't sure if I'll come back in the new year at all.

Well, I came back.
Simply because I knew I would regret it if I missed this chance to learn something new and different about lifesaving and because I hoped that things would get easier as soon as I get to know people a bit better.It took me a while and I wouldn't say that I really made friends with anyone, but for some reason I started to get along with everyone a lot better than before.

Doing the Beach Lifeguard class was the best decision I made, I really got a lot more confident in all that lifesaving stuff. It was almost summer by then and not only did things start to make sense to me, I also realized that I found a place where I could simply be who I am and I always felt welcome.

For the last couple of weeks, I spent every sunday night at the beach and I really started to love it.
If you'd ask me now what I think about Sthoee, I'd say it's not only a lot of fun, it is probably the best way to spend your sunday nights at all! There was not a single time when I regretted letting my friends go out without me because I was heading to the beach or pool instead. It was always worth it.

I am back in Germany now and I miss those sunday nights already.
Thanks to Keith and Simon who never gave up explaining things over and over again if I still looked confused. I am sure it wasn't always easy having me in your class...

Ihr macht die Welt jeden Tag ein bisschen besser, macht weiter so! *

Carolin

I really had a great time with you guys and I miss Ireland already :/

So I'll definitely be back next summer ;)

*You make the world a little bit better every day, keep it up!

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

JOIN HERE ! New Swimmers Register Now 

Weekend swim this Sunday at 6.30, we will have sign up information for family and friends on the beach too. Autumn Season 22 is approaching fast

Get registered early, we will fill.

Groups for ages 8-11, 12-16, 16-18, 18+ in Lifesaving & water safety, Pool Lifeguard, Beach Lifeguard, AED, First Aid and CPR.    

Sundays swim was filled with assessments, impressive long swims at all levels and the best thing ever.... a board meeting 

long summer evenings, warm beach....... walk a mile in my flipflops


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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Lifesaving classes in Dublin & August update

For joining information click here or email us here or call us on 0861595422 


Swim this Sunday 6.30, remember to bring your clothes for exams if you are doing them!

Bank holiday swim was the first damp swim this season with over 20 assessments on the beach at all levels. 

We are starting to take information for new swimmers in September - we will fill so starting contacting is now for joining information.

There is no better value lifesaving in Ireland, no better equipped unit anywhere. Lifesaving classes in Dublin's best pool 
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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Sunday 630 and assessments

Update from CdeB
Blog: Assessments for Rookie, Bronze, and Silver Open Water lifesaving awards happening this week only.
Make sure to bring clothes as well as usuals (protective footwear, bright hat, etc.) People not doing awards very welcome too as casualties will be needed...
ALL MUST BE THERE FOR 6.30pm ASSESSMENTS  START AT 7 WHEN ALL GEAR READY AND PEOPLE CHANGED.
Sneaky hint: Revise tides and tows...

update 3/8: just a short note to wish sthoee crew member Matt every best wish on his marriage to Grace today in California.. We all send our love and best wishes to the happy couple.