2011 in Training

So that was 2011. Might be a bit late for an annual review, but we're well and truly into 2012 it might be worth taking a brief pause to reflect.


The club has seen a number of changes... some leavers (ah, college and uni...), some new faces arrived and a few of the old guard still doing their thing.


The kids' class is doing well. There's a solid collection of regulars all trying their best. Standards are definitely on the up. The new syllabus has helped, along with some "new thinking" when it comes to working with the kids. Keep them busy, keep it dynamic and don't make it impossible for them to learn (or for instructors to instruct!)

The children's display in the town centre during the summer went down really well. Feedback was very positive, and I hope we can do more of that in 2012.

In the seniors I think we've "found our feet" (in more ways than one!) But I think having a definite purpose to training is a big plus point. No more trying to please everyone at the same time. People either like what we do or they don't. Which is good.

We have a new association membership, good insurance coverage and backing. I hope it goes well, I must admit I am a bit adverse to big groups, rules and regulations, and paperwork. There's much to be said for going independant and that's fine as long as you're honest about who you are and what you do.

Ahh, that's all for now. Back to training.