Positive Living February 2012

The Forum hosts business networking evening

Hunter Business Chamber Senior Vice President, Ross Taggart, will be put through his paces next week when The Forum hosts the Chamber’s member networking event, “My Business is Your Business”.

The event will be held at The Forum University on Tuesday 21st February and will inform Chamber members about the benefits of a healthy work/life balance, healthy lifestyle, as well as offer guided tours of The Forums first class facilities. The Forum is pairing-up with design agency engineroom design co, to host the event.

In what will no doubt become some friendly competition, Ross will participate in some physical challenges with NUsport CEO, Chris Hicks, under the supervision of Health & Wellness Manager, Katie McHugh.

The Forum is one of the Hunter’s largest corporate health and fitness providers and will be launching its 2012 corporate packages on the night. 

Click here to find out more about The Forum’s facilities

Swimming Carnival Season

The Forum is the preferred location for a number of the regions’ school swimming carnivals. During these carnivals, which are generally held during school hours, the pool is closed to members and guests. 

Please refer to the following schedule during February for lap lane availability. 

Click here to find out more about The Forum’s aquatic programs

New Speedo Swimwear in store!

The Speedo store at The Forum, University has a large range of endurance swimwear to suit all ages and sizes, from babies through to adults.

We also stock a massive range of swim accessories including goggles, caps, swimming aids and more.

Forum members receive 20% off the marked price.

Click here to find out about Forum membership options

A word from the new leader of the pack

Welcome to new Head Coach – Paul Sharman

“I have been working in the aquatics industry for the past 15 years, starting as a Learn to Swim instructor, and then slowly working my way up to the Head Coach position. I have been in the role of Head Coach for the last 9 years and in that time have been lucky to coach countless Country, State and National medallists. 

I have coached on several Australian teams including the Trans Tasman Youth Team (2007), two Olympic Youth Festivals (Sydney 2007/09), the Oceania Championships (Christchurch NZ 2008), and the Commonwealth Youth Games (Pune, INDIA 2008). In 2010 I was awarded the NSW Age Group Coach of the year award for winning the NSW State point score. 

I have a 20 month old son called Darby (named after The Hotel Delany on Darby St...no really...) and I’m loving my coaching again after 12 months off pool deck (6 months working in Sydney and 6 months travelling around Reunion Island, Mauritius, and the Aussie East Coast!). I’m looking forward to the challenge of continuing the success of the swim program at The Forum, and have been extremely impressed with all the athletes, facilities, and of course the wonderful staff!

When you can't find me on pool deck, you'll most probably find me at a swim meet...Bar Beach...The Del...or at home with my Darby Man and a fine bottle of Shiraz! I'm terrible with names but great with faces, so please don't be afraid to scream your name at me each time we cross paths!”

PAUL SHARMAN

Head Coach - The Forum Swim Academy

Private Health Fund Rebates

Did you know that The Forum is registered with most private health funds for rebates in gym membership, personal training and exercise physiology fees?

Rebates vary between health funds but are usually in the form of a reward for healthy lifestyle choices and typically range from $50 to $200 per year.

Remember, all funds are different!

Some funds may simply need to sight a receipt for services for you to make a claim.  In some cases, a GP referral may be required to indicate a health or medical reason for a fitness program to be undertaken. Check with your own health fund and your level of cover.
If you require a receipt for your health fund, contact info@theforum.org.au