News & Events
Job Vacancies, January 2012
Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool Trust currently have two job vacancies: A full time Sports Apprentice and a full time Sports Supervisor.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th February 2012.
More details.
Silent Auction: Free Weights, February 2012
 The Trust is auctioning off our old free weights. View larger photo.
If you wish to make a bid please hand it in to reception addressed to Darren or e-mail darren@tadcasterpool.org.uk.
February Half Term Programme 2012
Details of the February Half Term Programme 2012 have been released.
Non Swimmer, Nearly Swimmer and Diving Taster junior swimming courses are available along with One-to-One swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Fitness suite opens at charity pool
Newspaper article from Wetherby News, 22nd January 2012
New Junior Swimming Lessons for January 2012
Places on lessons for stages 6 and 7 are now available.
Contact fiona@tadcasterpool.org.uk or telephone 01937 833001 for further details and booking.
 New for 2012
Duck Race 2011
Release the ducks! Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool would like to thank everybody who supported our Duck Race held on Saturday 24th September. With your support we raised £2,249.90.
Pictured (left) are Chris Porter, Facility Manager; Steve Cobb, Deputy Mayor of Tadcaster; Ted Mansfield, Mayor of Tadcaster and Romilli Bennett. Romilli was the winner of the Tadcaster Schools duck painting competition and was selected to start the race with the mayor.
Open Day, Saturday 20th August 2011
Our open day offers you the opportunity to have a look around and view all our facilities, as well as meet our friendly and helpful staff to have a free cuppa and discuss ways of achieving a healthy lifestyle, as well as allowing you to:
- Try a 1-2-1 Swimming lesson for all abilities & ages
- Experience a taster session in our Fitness Suite (open all day)
- Try out an underwater MP3 player!
12 Noon - 2pm - Swim for just £1! Open to ALL!
2pm - 3pm - Fun Splash! Fun for all the family - just £1 each!
3pm - 6pm - 1-2-1 taster swimming lesson for all ages and abilities with a qualified instructor. Just £5!
(Pool open as usual for swimming)
Tadcaster swimming pool an example of the Big Society at work
Newspaper article from York Press, 18th August 2011
Dragon Boat Race 2011
Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool took part in the York Dragon Boat Race on the 10th July.
The team dressed up as lifeguards, won their three races to get through to the final and managed to win the fastest charity trophy.
The team was made up of 20 volunteers, trustees and staff members all had a great day and hope to take part again next year.
The York event saw 36 teams compete over a 250-metre stretch of the River Ouse between the Scarborough and Lendal Bridges. Each team participated in three preliminary rounds before the fastest eight teams entered the Grand Final. This year’s overall winners were local electrical firm Herbert Todd & Son.
The annual race is organised by the Rotary Club of York and the total raised for charity this year is expected to be in excess of £64,500. Tadcaster Swimming Pool are raising money for the pool and York Against cancer and have so far raised over £1,500.
Tadcaster Triathlon 2011
On the 2nd May 2011 the popular Tadcaster Triathlon makes its return. Last year was a fantastic success with more than 200 applicants and we hope for even more this time around!
Run on exactly the same course as in previous years, the course consists of 500 metres in the pool, a 14km bike ride and a 7km run. The bike takes a rural route towards the villages of Boston Spa and Bramham before returning to Tadcaster. The run follows the road to Newton Kyme along a tarmac path by the road where it turns back towards Tadcaster on an unsurfaced footpath along the river bank.
This is an ideal race for beginners looking for a short distance race without the extra challenge of open water, or experienced triathletes who are looking for an early season warm up event.
We are happy to announce there are 20 free fundraising opportunities. Anyone wishing to race and raise funds for Tadcaster Swimming Pool Trust would be expected to raise a minimum £100.
If you would like more information on the race please visit www.pdsportsmanagement.co.uk/events_tadcaster. Or if you may be interested in a fundraising place please contact Chris Porter on 01937 833001 or via e mail to chris@tadcasterpool.org.uk.
Press Release, 31st March 2010
Chris Porter (left) receiving a charitable donation from
Barry Handby of Chocolate box and Costcutter. After nearly sixteen years as the Manager of Tadcaster Swimming Pool Glen Johnson has decided to hang up his whistle.
The new Acting Facility Manager is Chris Porter. Chris has worked at the pool since September 2000. He started as an apprentice and completed his NVQ’s in Sport and Recreation whilst gaining industry qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard and L1 Swimming Teachers. Chris soon moved up through the organisation to become a Duty Manager. In 2007 Chris became an Assistant Manager and completed his Higher Diploma in Sport and Recreation gaining the ‘most improved student award’.
Chris is now in the first week of his new role and said the following “I never thought that I would get the opportunity to manage such a prestigious Facility. I am looking forward to new and exciting challenges over the next 12 months and would like to thank all the staff and volunteers for their continued support”.
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