Want to work improve your technique then consider booking a place on this Masters Clinic. London Swimming are offering a range of master classes which will cover a mix of technical elements. Dates are 20, 21, & 22 February 2009 St. Pauls School, London, SW13 9JT, further details and booking at http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/405

 

London Swimming will welcome one of Britain's most successful female swimmers, Melanie Marshall to deliver our Backstroke Master Classon Saturday 28th February. Melanie achieved medals at World, European and Commonwealth Games level as well as making 2 Olympic Games Teams in 2004 & 2008. The one day master class will offer a variety of 90 minute master classes with Melanie and will also cater for the various ages & abilities.  You may be a regular swimmer who wants some technical advice or a young competitive swimmer, who wants the opportunity to train with one of Britain's finest and learn from the best, but there is a session to suit everybody.

Bookings can be made at http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/485

 

If you would like to book a master class with London swimming please see www.londonswimming.org.uk for further information

 

 

Applications are invited from persons interested in the role of Chair of London Swimming.  With the prospect of the forthcoming Olympic Games this is an exciting opportunity to contribute through the London Swimming Board to ensuring a strong organisation for the sport through to 2012 and beyond. Full details along with closing date available at http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/483

 

Official Sports London funding is now open for applications. This is funding for people wanting to become a qualified official or gain a higher level qualification. Swimming/aquatics is one of the sports listed and anyone interested should apply straight away. Individuals who are interested in applying need to either:

Available on the asa website there is a list of people that are looking for opportunities to volunteer in a variety of roles and regions. If your club could do with a little help and you could offer them some valuable experience please contact them directly and get them involved. It is under the clubs tab/volunteers/volunteer opportunities, the link is http://www.britishswimming.org/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5157-183345-200563-nav-list,00.html

 

Sadly the death is announced of ex Otter and Navy player and coach, Nigel Folley.

He died of a heart attack whilst on holiday in South Africa.

 

The new asa handbook is now available to view on the web. Just click on the section you want to read and download. To take a look please go to http://www.britishswimming.org/vsite/vcontent/page/custom/0,8510,5157-180816-198034-40179-266054-custom-item,00.html

Child Welfare
the asa Child Protection Policy, Wave Power, is available on the asa website.

This booklet contains procedures and guidelines focusing on ASA Investigations; the role of the Independent Child Protection Officer and Welfare Officers; Equity; Prevention; ASA Anti Bullying Policy and the Code of Ethics. Please go to

Employment - Guidance for ClubsPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DOCUMENT CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY ASA AFFILIATED CLUB OFFICERS.
the asa in conjunction with the Institute of Swimming (IoS), the British Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (BSCTA) and Norton Rose LLP have produced an updated employment contract documentation and guidance notes, which member clubs may find of use. For more information please follow the link.

 

 

For more information on courses, dates and venues, to download booking forms, or details of funding opportunities please visit www.londonswimming.org

 

 

Colin Brown (RD) - Having survived last week’s Cold Water Championships at Tooting Bec Lido (4C) Colin had productive meetings with Haringey, Barking & Dagenham Councils as well as presenting to Enfield Council and Clubs about Aquatic Strategy developments. Colin also sat on two  steering groups, one focused on deploying Apprenticeships across London and the other on engaging people with disabilities. The week ended on a real high with the announcement of 15.5 million funding for the London Legacy Plan for Sport http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/492 .

 

Next week: Colin has meetings with Hackney and Brent Councils. Colin will also be presenting at meetings of all the Harrow & Barking & Dagenham Clubs.

Colin will also be meeting Sport England to look at the latest supply and demand projections for facility planning.

 

Jo Calvino (Aquatic Programme Development Co-ordinator) has been busy visiting facilities and sport scientists for the master class programme and sport science packages scheduled to be available next month.  The master class programme has been Jo’s priority in getting dates and venues fixed, with a focus this week on advertising material.

Spaces are still available for the Master’s Swim Stroke Clinic at St Pauls on the 20^th-22^nd February and the Melanie Marshall Backstroke Master Class at Charing Cross Sports Club on the 28^th February, however spaces are moving quickly!  To book your place visit www.londonswimming.org.uk

 

This week Janna Callan (RDO) has spent the majority of her time writing out handover notes to ensure a smooth handover to the London Swimming team next week when she starts her maternity leave.  Next week Janna will be meeting with Killerwhales SC regarding their Swim 21 application and meeting with all the aquatic clubs in Barking and Dagenham to discuss the aquatic strategy for the area.  Finally Janna will meet with key members of the team to handover any outstanding work areas.   

 

This week Annabel Kehoe (EDS – Islington) finalised the preparations for the adult swimming lessons that begin next week. Over 400 people have been offered places and will take the plunge for the first time. The trend from the adult lessons run in October 2008 was that nearly half the people taking part had not been in a leisure centre in over a year, or had never been in one.

Next week Annabel will be ensuring that the first week of swimming lessons go smoothly, and will be working on the monitoring of the Liquid Swim programme.

 

Jo Melchior (EDS – Lewisham) is on annual leave this week.

 

This week Jemma Konuralp (Swim21 Quality coordinator) met with Croydon Amphibians to discuss the new process and criteria for swim21.  She was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the club and their already strong commitment to swim21.  She also conducted the first assessment of Clissold SC who she was again very impressed with, as they had obviously put a lot of work into obtaining swim21. 

Next week Jemma is visiting the synchronised swimming section of Barnet Copthall, and Streatham SC to discuss the new swim21 process and criteria.

 

Bastien Wallace (Project Manager Barking & Dagenham) - This week has seen the next crucial piece of the project slot into place with the selection of the appropriate NVQ via Barking College.  Bastien is really excited about the prospect of creating opportunities for Barking & Dagenham people to develop aquatics careers – in tern delivering more activities for the borough’s children. She also had the opportunity to attend one of Dagenham Swimming Club’s sessions last Tuesday night and to see the swimmers, teachers, coach and volunteers in action.  It was a good evening and a chance to put names to faces.  This week too Bastien has been in Leisure Centres having face to face communications sessions with staff and customers.  Keeping them up to date on what’s happening with the project. Adult & Child classes are continuing to increase in popularity at each of the pools within the contract.

 

 

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