The 2012 Black & Blue does not currently have a scheduled date due to the imminent re-opening of the RCP and lack of pool/training time between now (mid-Jan) and then.
In the great B&B tradition, the event will be organised at random, on some yet-to-be-determined date. Watch this space !
2011
The 6th Black n Blue took place, more or less as scheduled, at Newbattle pool on Sat 22nd January 2011. Spectators were treated to an afternoon of spectacular spinning, twisting and splatting. Hurdles were added and tucks were omitted.
Several new dives were piloted including a Forbsie forward twister (to forward pike wedge), a Heatly 2¾ and a Foster Drop (inward tuck dive to knee drop).
Five Newbattle lifeguards took to the air with an inspiring set of gutsy dives. Lifeguard Lesley won the award for Nicest Toes, Dougie won top Jolly Herring and made off with the coveted ‘Nowhere Near the End of the Board on Take Off ’ certificate. New families made their mark and familiar faces did not disappoint.
The Prize Giving in the Justin Lees function suite with high-tech, large screen video playback and VIP participation was a far cry from the stale nibbles, out of date wine box and ramblings of previous ceremonies upstairs in the Dryland area at the RCP.
Thanks to all who made it happen, especially Debs, Malcolm, Jane, Mary, Vicki, Jenny, Anna, Donald and the staff at Newbattle.
There is a full report in the February newsletter.