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KINGFISHER CLUB RECEIVES WHITE FLAG QUALITY AWARD
 ILAM - The Industry Body for Sports, Fitness, Aquatic Facilities, Outdoor, Spas & Wellness, is delighted to announce that the Kingfisher Club has yet again been awarded the 2010 White Flag Award, the only comprehensive quality award and measure of standards for gyms, swimming pools, spas and indoor leisure facilities in Ireland. This Industry Quality Standard highlights to both members and the general public that the Kingfisher Club is fully committed to obtaining and retaining the highest standards of quality in the Health and Fitness industry.
The White Flag Award, which was developed by ILAM is now in its ninth year. The award is designed to provide a quality standard for swimming pools, sports halls, fitness studios, health suites, spas and gyms. The White Flag 'Quality’ Award recognises high standards of excellence in health and leisure facilities and the White Flag Jury includes Fáilte Ireland, the Irish Hotels Federation, County & City Managers Association, Environmental Health Officers Association, Town clerks Association, Northern Ireland Sports Council, Consumers Association of Ireland, Irish Water Safety and RLSS Ireland. The White Flag awards criteria ensures that fitness and gym instructors are properly qualified, facilities are clean, hygienic and safe and that equipment is maintained correctly. A leisure facility can reach a very high standard, offering the best possible service.
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TAKE A BREAK OFFER IN ASSOCIATION WITH NESTLE
 Take a break with affordable Health & Fitness thanks to the Kingfisher Club. Enjoy a FREE bar of Nestle KitKat courtesy of your favourite health and fitness club from Monday the 18th to Wednesday the 20th of January – keep an eye out for the Kingfisher team in your local town.
Put the date in your diary - on Thursday the 21st of January your local Kingfisher Club will be hosting an Open Day, offering visitors to the clubs the opportunity to tray a range of exercise classes as well as the opportunity to use the gym and pool facilities. Further events and offers will be available on the day. Everyone is welcome. Why not come along and try something new. If you want more information, please contact your nearest Kingfisher Club.
METRE TO A MILE IN AID OF GOAL
Swim, Walk, Run, Cycle or Row "A Metre to a Mile" in aid of GOAL
 People of all ages across the west and south of the country are gearing up for the annual ‘A Metre to a Mile’ challenge on Friday, November 27th, to help raise as much money as possible for GOAL’s projects in The Developing World.
Children, adults and everyone who is young at heart will be putting on their sports gear to swim, walk, run, cycle or row any distance from one metre to one mile for GOAL at any of the Kingfisher Clubs in Galway, Waterford, Mayo and Clare to help improve the lives of the poorest of the poor.
 The events will take place at the Kingfisher clubs in Renmore, NUIG and Ballinasloe in Galway, and in other Kingfisher clubs in Waterford, Castlebar and Ennis. Non-members are also eligible to take part and will have free access to the club during their own fundraising challenge. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, ‘A Metre to a Mile’  has become a popular annual event as people can do as much as they are able - and at their own pace. Over the past two years ‘A Metre to A Mile’ has raised over €60,000 for GOAL and helped to build two schools in Malawi and five houses in Uganda.
“We are hoping that as many people as possible will make the effort to take part in the challenge this year,” says GOAL’s Ronan Scully. “It is a great and fun way to raise money for people who so desperately need our help. The funds raised from this year’s event will go towards building and rehabilitating much-needed water and sanitation facilities for children who are attending schools in Calcutta, India.”
Sponsorship cards are available at www.goal.ie or www.kingfisherclub.com and people looking for more information can contact GOAL’s Ronan Scully on 087 6189094 or the Kingfisher Club on (091) 773344 or (091) 570800. |
SWIM A SONG
Class for babies with mammy or daddy or granny or grandad The class is in the pool and is based on nursery songs with a swimming twist helps build the confidence of baby and mum in the water... |
 SUMMER CAMPS NATIONWIDE
The camps were a resounding success in all of our clubs this summer.
The kids had a great time ( despite the irish weather ) and we hope to see them all back again for the next round of camps at Halloween.
Keep an eye out for dates & times of these camps in your local club.
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