ISS Sports NewsISS NECIS Swim teamWe have great swimmers at ISS.This year we have had 29 NECIS swimmers practicing in Randaberg pool twice a week fromJanuary to April for <strong>the</strong> meet in Sweden.We all 29 swimmers traveled to <strong>the</strong> tournament in Sweden. We came back with 1 gold, 16 silverand 17 bronze medals and lots <strong>of</strong> 4th, 5th & 6th place ribbons. Congratulation to all swimmers.This year we have to say goodbye to Marek Labak, Brent Fredeen, John McQuillan, Chris Gilbertand Blair Robertson. We hope <strong>the</strong>y all continue swimming during <strong>the</strong>ir time at <strong>the</strong> university.We will miss you all.NECIS Coaches: Ms. Cheryl Hogarth, Mr.Taylor Cox and Ms Rianne HettemaWhat a fantastic trip in Sigtuna!We were all very excited for <strong>the</strong> competition, but also for <strong>the</strong>flight. <strong>The</strong> first day, after we arrived, we visited Sigtuna, wentshopping, and ended <strong>the</strong> day in an Italian restaurant to eatpizza. <strong>The</strong> second day was a bit more exciting than <strong>the</strong> first, wewoke up at 6:15 in <strong>the</strong> morning (not too exciting) and after wehad breakfast we walked over to <strong>the</strong> pool. We were thrilled toparticipate in such an important event, with many schools torace against. After <strong>the</strong> warm-up <strong>the</strong> races started, so <strong>the</strong> onesthat had <strong>the</strong> race that was about to start, got prepared.<strong>The</strong> races went on for <strong>the</strong> whole day, from about 7:30 or 8:00a.m. until maybe 5:00p.m. We were cheering, some practicingand some <strong>of</strong> course, racing. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> races, we had someplay-time in <strong>the</strong> in <strong>the</strong> fun pool with slides next door. Aftersliding and swimming, we returned to <strong>the</strong> hotel, had dinner,<strong>the</strong>n… disco night! <strong>The</strong> next day we woke up as usual, andwalked to <strong>the</strong> pool again. That day was my busy + lucky day!Many students on <strong>the</strong> I.S.S team won a ribbon, or even a medal.It was so exciting to end your race and <strong>the</strong>n discover that yougot second place, won a silver medal and got to stand on <strong>the</strong>podium, with <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r finalists. That day we also had to leave,a bit sad, but <strong>the</strong>n got instantly happy again as we noticed <strong>the</strong>Stockholm duty free.We landed in <strong>the</strong> Sola airport in <strong>Stavanger</strong> at about 10:00 p.m.,with chocolate, toblerones, mnms and tired but happy smiles.VirginiaNECIS Swimming – Sweden 2009It was this year, 2009, that I travelled to my second swim meetwith <strong>the</strong> Viking Swim Team, ISS, to <strong>the</strong> scenic country <strong>of</strong>Sweden, Uppsala, where we were welcomed with open arms.Swimming with my friends and NECIS swimmers this year wasa pure joy and I felt that this year especially, our team bondedtoge<strong>the</strong>r, eager to meet new people and friends, as well as oldrivals. <strong>The</strong> team spirit and vibe was amazing and many personalbests were beaten!Our NECIS team returned with many medals and ribbons;one gold, sixteen silver and seventeen bronze medals, as wellas countless ribbons making our trip impressive as well as aspectacular event for us all! This year we had awesome facilities(<strong>the</strong> pool was huge) with a fantastic atmosphere. Our team notonly consisted <strong>of</strong> strong individual swimmers, but also <strong>of</strong> teamplayers who took up a role in bringing each o<strong>the</strong>r toge<strong>the</strong>r and Ibelieve we all did a great job being role models throughout <strong>the</strong>competition. Going down-town and visiting some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city,ca<strong>the</strong>dral, shopping areas and eating at <strong>the</strong> pizzaria was also atime to relax and explore Sweden. What I also find remarkableabout <strong>the</strong>se swim-meets is <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> new people you meetfrom all over <strong>the</strong> globe, with different cultures, ideas and ageshowever, united under <strong>the</strong> NECIS sport, with <strong>the</strong> hope <strong>of</strong>achieving and being <strong>the</strong>ir very best.I also know that this great swim meet would not have beenpossible without <strong>the</strong> continual support and help <strong>of</strong> our greatcoaches, Ms. Hettema, Ms. Hogarth and Mr. Cox as well asall <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r fantastic trainers! I want to congratulate all <strong>the</strong>swimmers in <strong>the</strong> swimming team for a great year <strong>of</strong> swimmingand amazing memories. Thank you.David Ecclestone18 · <strong>The</strong> In f o r m e r 29 Ap r i l 2009 www.isstavanger.no
News from <strong>the</strong> Health, Security, Safety and Environment (HSSE) CommitteeMs Sølve Ims Ottesen SOttesen@isstavanger.noBeautiful spring time. This must be <strong>the</strong> best<strong>the</strong>rapy to all <strong>of</strong> us.Good news to all parents – <strong>the</strong> amendment to<strong>the</strong> bus contract with Veolia is now signed and<strong>the</strong>y will supply us with buses with seat beltswhenever <strong>the</strong>y are able to. <strong>The</strong>y have all <strong>the</strong>time shown <strong>the</strong>ir good willingness to make <strong>the</strong>transport as safe as possible. Please help us byreminding your children how important it is<strong>the</strong>y use <strong>the</strong>m at all times while on <strong>the</strong> busIllegal parking still is a problem at <strong>the</strong> schoolarea. Even if we have put up a number <strong>of</strong> newsigns to show where it is allowed and where it isnot allowed to park, we observe all <strong>the</strong> time thatthis is ignored. <strong>The</strong> parking restrictions are toprotect <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> students, so we kindlyappeal to you again, please make sure you parkyour car in a legal way.For a period <strong>of</strong> time, cones will be put out in<strong>the</strong> bus lane during activities in <strong>the</strong> afternoons/evenings, to prevent unsafe situations.I started with good news and I will concludewith some o<strong>the</strong>r good news – <strong>the</strong> staff at ISS is avery healthy staff compared to <strong>the</strong> trade outside.While <strong>the</strong> percentage for sick leave for our staffis 3,7%, <strong>the</strong> percentage for education staff inNorway generally is 6,7%.Have a nice spring time and enjoy <strong>the</strong> days.Sølve Ims OttesenHSSE Coordinatorwww.isstavanger.no<strong>The</strong> In f o r m e r 29 Ap r i l 2009 · 19