The Royal Tunbridge Wells Monson Swimming Club (also known as RTW Monson, RTWM, Monson & RTW) is a successful competitive club of many years standing. Founded in 1901 'Monson' celebrated its Centenary in 2001. The clubs Headquarters are situated at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre in rural Kent, however training primarily takes place in Tonbridge at the Tonbridge School. RTWM serves the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge area catering for Competitive Swimming, Learn to Swim and Water Polo.

   

Beckenham International & Atlantis Spring Meet

Palace Gold Rush for Caitlin

See Swimming News for full report

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Monday Night Time Trials -  21st May 2012

Time Trials will be held at Tunbrisge Wells Sports Centre on Monday 21st May.

2012. The trials will be in  two sessions:

Session I - 19:00-20:30: is for swimmers who normally swim at 19:00 & 19:40

(Learn to Swim participants are welcome in the session but should consult wuith Karen Bradbury before attending)

Session II -  20:30-21:45 is for swimmers who normally swim at 20:05 & 20:50

50m on all four strokes will be timed and the results will be used as part of the criteria for squad promotion so it is is important not only to attend but to compete on all four strokes.

(Any squad swimmers wishing to attend should consult with

Kim or Simon before attending)

All Training Sessions at the facility are cancelled

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Mailsports

 

RTWM have negotiated a deal for members with swim specialist MAILSPORTS.

Members who purchase using the promotional code RTWSC549 will receive a discount as well as earning commision for the club.

Click on the Mailsports logo to be taken to the RTWM club page on the Mailsports website.

Shortly all trtaining aids recommended for training by the Director od Swimming will be displayed here.

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Training Cancelled

Due to essential maintenance Tonbridge School pool will be closed on

Wed/Thu/Fri 16/17/18 May

All Training Sessions at the facility are cancelled

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Eindhoven 2013

There are still two places available for this camp at Easter next year.

Anyone interested please discuss with Kathy Hathaway.

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Swim South East Regional Youth Championships

Gold for Beth Hathaway in 200m Freestyle

See Swimming News for full report

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Crawley & Black Lion Spring Open Meets

Second NQT for Annabel

See Swimming News for full report

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Weisbaden Swimmer seeking accomodation/Exchange

A swimmer (19 years) from Weisbaden (our Twin Town) is looking stay in
England during summer for about 4 weeks.

His main intention is to improve his English knowledge in oder to
prepare for exams. He would also like to train with us during this time.

If anyone is willing to offer him board and lodging for all or part of that
time please contact:

Kim Longland | kim.longland@btinternet.com | 07939 211437His parents are willing to welcome a swimmer at their house as well in exchange

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Land Training Cancelled

We are currently in the process of revamping how our Land Training is facilitated. Consequently Sunday Land Training is now cancelled. New details will be communicated shortly.

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