JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Jack Petchey was born in July 1925 in the East End of London, England. From a background with very few advantages he became a prominent businessman and property developer.

In 1945 at the end of the Second World War Jack Petchey left the Navy and became a clerk. He was told by the personnel officer of his firm: "You'll never make a businessman".

However, this discouraging remark did not prevent him from becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Britain.

The Jack Petchey Foundation, established in 1999, gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11 – 25.

For further information see - www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk

In July 2008 Bromley Swimming Club was accepted as part of the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Award Scheme. Bromley Swimming Club is part ofthe Gold Scheme for organizations with over 100 active youth members.

Nine times per year, one young person is nominated to receive an Achievement Award Certificate and a cheque for £200 made payable to the Club to be spent on equipment and projects other than the normal running costs of the Club. The Award is to recognize either personal achievements or doing something really positive for other people. The decision on how the money is spent is taken in consultation with the winner. The award winners must be in the age group 11-25 and can only receive one award during their time at the Club.

An annual presentation of boxed medallions takes place for all winners to date. The awards will be made either by a representative of the foundation, or another VIP. The presentation of the Leader Award and cheque of £1000 will also be presented at this event.

 
July 2008 Michael Furness Michael has shown determination in his training and in galas both as a competitor and in encouraging others. He has also been selected as Boys Junior Captain Hytek
August 2008 Stephanie Din Stephanie has worked hard in training and shown a positive attitude. She has also been selected as Girls Junior Captain Hytek
September 2008 Rhiannon Jones Rhiannon has worked hard to represent the Club in major competitions and has also been selected as Girls Junior Vice Captain Laptop
October 2008 James Brinkley James has shown steady improvement in his performances and motivation in attending nearly all training sessions and has also been selected as Boys Junior Vice Captain. Printer
November 2008 Theo Haslam Theo won 4 individual events at the recent Bromley Borough Championships and was awarded “Best Boy” of these Championships Tripod stand for starting system
December 2008 Karen Roberts Karen won the award for the most improved girl swimmer from the Club’s 2007 Championship to the 2008 Championship HR monitor
January 2009 Gabriella Eastment Gabriella joined Bromley from another club and has really tried hard and been successful to be accepted as one of the squad members Bungee ropes
February 2009 Nick Lockwood

Nick has put a great effort in to raising his levels of fitness and style through attending most training sessions and staying focused

 Hand held video camera for training and gala performance recording
March 2009 Chloe Dobb Chloe has made excellent progress in her swimming and has been a keen member of the team at competition galas
 Pace clock for training sessions and swimmer performance record cards
April 2009 Hailey Pearcey Hailey has shown dedication to training over the last 12 months and has achieved 1st places in all her Tudor league galas this year

Joint purchase with Victoria Ward of underwater camera system for recording the technique and necessary corrections for her Top Squad
May 2009 Victoria Ward Awarded "Top Girl" trophy for her winning performances at the Beckenham Open Gala Joint purchase with Hailey Pearcey of underwater camera system for recording the technique and necessary corrections for her Top Squad
June 2009 Cameron Butler Cameron is always enthusiastic at training and has represented the Club at gala competitions whenever asked
Equipment for land training sessions and stop watches for use by parents at Time Trials		 Equipment for land training sessions and stop watches for use by parents at Time Trials
September 2009 John Furness Excellent leadership and taken the responsibility of club captain very well
New Club Website		 New Club Website
October 2009 Ethan Reeves Has transformed himself over recent months and acheived his first county qualifying time New Club Website
November 2009 Lucy Morgan Has trained extremely hard in recent months, has one of the best attendance records and one of the best percentage time improvements in top squad Christmas Disco
January 2010 Henrietta Shorter  Excellent attitude to training and dedication to improving her performance in the pool. Summer Social Event (BBQ) for the whole squad (combined with February winner).
February 2010 Katie Woolsey    Determination to try her best in the face of her illness. Summer Social Event (BBQ) for the whole squad.
March 2010 Joshua Reynolds   Improvement in performance and attendance since Cyprus 2009 Hand held heart rate monitor.
April 2010 Oliver Taylor   Increased training attendance and excellent attitude in land training sessions Land training equipment;
- Power Tubes
- Thera Band
May 2010 Richard Knight Big improvement in event times and resulted in achieving 3 Kent Champ Qualifying Times Waterproof training session recording charts for each member of his squad
June 2010 Rebecca Ireland Despite breaking her arm she has worked hard to get back into competition Social event for the Junior squad to be held at the end of the summer holidays
September 2010 Ellen Scholes Extremely hard worker in training, performing regular personal best times. Christmas training camp.
October 2010 Alex Din High attendance level to training, never misses a team gala, showing steady improvements in his main strokes. Christmas training camp.
November 2010 Sean Perfect Entering a new club and settling in well, high attendance, hard working and returns home for any club galas that he is selected for when at University. Disco at presentation evening.
January 2011 Matthew Rogers Outstanding effort in training with corresponding success in competition  
February 2011 Felicity Hamilton-Cox Long term dedication and success for herself and our team  
March 2011 Phoebe Hampson