Looking at October ’12 Half Term & the week before Christmas ’12 doesn’t work in 2012 – the projected school holidays would mean we would have to take the children out of school for a whole week, coupled with the fact that October is really very expensive. We have settled therefore on February ’13 – currently looking at leaving on Wednesday 6th February ’13 for 7 days – this would involve travel & accommodation at the most economical rates & only 3 days off school – as before. How much ? Prices have not yet been released - so estimating the cost is difficult. However the Committee are agreed that we will fix the cost at £650 (only £25 more than last time) and provided the overall budget doesn’t change by more than 5% we will hold that price. If we need to increase it beyond the 5% – parents will have the option to opt out before we actually book & any monies paid will be refunded in full. Once booked we will of course all be committed. There will be no need for a large deposit – the cost can be spread over 13 monthly payments of £50, commencing in November ’11. Who can go ? Essentially the Camp is by invitation – you have to be of an appropriate standard, committed to training on a regular basis & capable of living & behaving away from Mum & Dad for a whole week............ No worries really – you can have Sandra as a Mum for a whole week!

Where ?

We are planning to go to Limassol again – the general concensus seems to favour that: * Superb 50m pool, recently re-furbished * Some sessions for the younger swimmers in their 25m pool * Weather is usually warm at that time of year * Atlantica Oasis Hotel has been used before * Lots to do, with buffet style food * Thomsons hotel – helps to keep standards up * Opportunities for cultural programme * Team building activities * Timing good – a month before Wilts Champs’ * Chance to train for up to 4 hours a day Atlantica Oasis Hotel We are planning to stay again at the 4* Atlantica Hotel in Limassol – we have stayed there before, many times. It’s a hotel that has been used extensively by Thomsons in the past & as a result, they are always under constant pressure to improve facilities & lower prices. It’s the intention to book through Thomsons when their prices for 2013 become available.

http://www.atlanticahotels.com/en/Hotels/Cyprus/AtlanticaOasisHotel/