1. Objectives Outline of Training Camp Activity / Preparation Work & play together as a team; To get a solid batch of 50m training in, ahead of the County Age Groups; Gain some independence – learn how to live as a team; & above all to HAVE FUN doing it………

2. Getting to Cyprus Parents Rota to drop / pick-up Beware – road works on M4 Flights with British Airways Flight from Heathrow T5 at 11:45 – meet Zone F at 09:15 Security tight – no joking about bombs…… Baggage allowance – stick strictly to 20kg Cabin Baggage – see details in handbook Hot meal & soft drinks on plane Private transfer to Miramare Hotel - 40 mins Dinner at Hotel & Bed !

3. Miramare Beach Hotel Quality 4 Star Hotel in Limassol Twin or triple rooms All en-suite Rooms allocated on age Respect other guests Don’t use the telephones Don’t sign for anything……… Drinking the water / ice / cleaning teeth ? www.atlanticahotels.com

4. Catering in Cyprus Hot meals on flights – no choice……. All food at hotel on a buffet basis Great choice – you must eat ! Breakfast & Dinner in Hotel Soft drink included with Dinner Lunch arrangements – the Nags Head ! Bottled water supplied

5. Communicating with home ? Daily Newsletter Use of telephone tree Ban on use of Social Media – need support from parents No mobiles please

6. Shopping in Cyprus Small super-market close to hotel; Cypriot Delight – good presents & cheap ! No ‘duty frees’ for Mum & Dad........ Bank in operation – operate in euros YOU WILL NOT NEED A GREAT DEAL OF SPENDING MONEY......

7. Pocket Money Drinks to buy (except bottled water) Meals are included Suggesting max’ of £40 Wroughton ASC Bank will be in operation It’s euros in Cyprus.......

8. Daily Programme Walk to pool – 5 minutes each way – it’s part of the warm-up ! Floats Availability of bottled water Free time – what’s that ? Spades Time keeping crucial

10. Extra Activities 10 Pin Bowling Sandcastles Flexibility sessions Evening Games – team building Sunbathing ? What’s free time ? All supervised – no-one allowed off site

13. Kit Needed Old costumes to train in Save the new ‘cossies’ for the Age Groups Brown goggles & hats Waterproof Sun Cream Other shoes (not trainers) for evenings Warm clothing & waterproof – just in case Wroughton Polo Shirts Shorts & long trousers Evenings – posh things to pose in !

14. Limassol Pool Owned by Cyprus Sports Council Pool booked though local agent Changing rooms basic Must shower Must wear hats – it’s NOT optional Don’t bring valuables to Pool Will not have exclusive use Pool – 50m / 8 lane plus a 25m pool It’s open air.......

17. Welfare Issues Experienced Team – 6 staff / 18 swimmers – all DBS checked Medical Consents – crucial part of care plan Will be treated in confidence Take parental consents into account Medication – who keeps it & monitors

18. ’ Confidential Medical Info’ All information will be treated as confidential & only used between staff on the trip & with medical personnel if treatment is sought All records, including details of any drugs administered, will be returned to you or destroyed within 14 days of return

19. Medical Consents Ensure details are complete & correct ALL contact details & telephone numbers GP name & contact details Current weight Details of ALL medication – both prescribed & any other Any Allergies – including treatment ? Tetanus dates ? ALL existing medical conditions

20. Medical Consents Medication carried by swimmer in clear, named zipped bag – in hand baggage – except paracetemol/ibuprofen) Spare medication in hold baggage Handed to Helen at Hotel on arrival Name, dose, frequency & timing of medication Spares of key medication – see GP early

21. Medical Issues in Cyprus All medication will be controlled, administered & documented by Helen Ensure correct dose-age, timings etc Enable accurate monitoring Pass accurate info’ to medical practitioners where external advice is sought Paracetemol / Ibuprofen – parental recommendations – tablets or liquid ?

22. Medical Issues in Cyprus Details of any special dietary needs – real issues, not just fussy eaters……. Any changes before trip – tell us Contact Helen if ill – any time day or night – use internal telephone We will seek medical help if deemed necessary Adults – same rules apply Will consult with parents as appropriate

23. Finally…… Payment Arrangements in hand ? Passports & EHIC’s Need to pre-book seats Medical Consents Transport to/from LHR Contact details from Medical Consent Form Will try & bring most of them back…….

24. Any Questions ? Just ask………….any time Ring Dennis on 01793 643760 Mobile: 07802 551379 Dennis.Yeoman@btinternet.com No matter how trivial it might seem