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Easy swimming club carnival accounts

May 2, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

Swimming carnivals can become complex for Treasurers because of the mix of payments going in and out at different times for various purposes. Great record keeping will help the club understand how best to maximise profits, minimise leakage, and please the auditor! We have developed and refined this system over 4 years so we know […]

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Why become a swimming club treasurer?

March 21, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

So they need a Treasurer, and you are wondering whether to volunteer. Or at the AGM you were nominated and didn’t decline fast enough! However you ended up on the brink of “treasurership”, here are some notes to ease your way. This article is written from my perspective of being Treasurer of the local swimming […]

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How to be an Area Swimming Treasurer

March 21, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

This post is for people who want to be a successful Area Swimming Treasurer with minimum effort. I have held this position within Swimming Metro North East for the past 5 years. These are my handover notes. I am making them publicly available online here to help others. Contents Why would anyone take this job? […]

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Carnival gate layout

February 14, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

This is the layout of the gate that works well for us at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). Competitors and Spectators enter from the left and the stands and pool are on the right. Note: Display sign shows pricing so that people queuing can prepare their money. Two desks allow two people to be […]

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