Weekly News
Spring Conference on Saturday 23rd May to be held at Lee in South East London
Bookings are now open for London’s Spring Conference to take place on Saturday 23rd May at Colfes School, SE12 8AW, with a focus on club development. To book a place on one the master classes on the day click here. http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/518
Disability Swimming
London swimming builds master class programme – Disability Masterclass review
The look on the faces of the 10 master class pupils says it all. Pure awe, as Sascha Kindred tells them how he won Paralympic gold in Beijing.
Full details of the Masterclass available here
http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/545
If you would like to book any master class with London swimming please see www.londonswimming.org.uk for further information.
Upcoming Courses
Level 1
25 - 29 May – L1 Teaching Aquatics Units 1&2 - Whitgift School Haling Park, Croydon, CR2 6YT
26 - 30 May – L1 Teaching Aquatics Units 1&2 - Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Southwark SE5 8TS
28 & 29 May - L1 Coaching Waterpolo Unit 2 - Queen Elizabeth Boys School, Queens Road, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ
27 & 28 June - L1 Coaching Diving Unit 2 - Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre,
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES
Level 2
7-9, 21-30 May - L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 1-6 Course based - Golden Lane Leisure Centre, Golden Lane Estate, Fann Street, City of London, EC1Y 0SH
15-19, 22-26 June – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 1-6 Course based - Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Southwark SE5 8TS
16-19 Jun – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 1-3 - Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, Camden, WC2H 9AG
22-26 Jun – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 4-6 - Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, Camden, WC2H 9AG
Course information
For more information on courses, dates and venues, to download booking forms, or details of funding opportunities please visit www.londonswimming.org
2009 London Swimming/ASA Aquaforce Volunteer Awards
Voting is now open for the London Swimming/ASA Aquaforce Volunteer Awards, so get voting now! There are a variety of categories whether you would like to nominate a club coach, official or swim teacher, deadline is 1st July 2009.
Full details available here.
http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/535
Awards for All England is a simple grants scheme Offering Big Lottery Fund grants of between £300 to £10,000 to grassroots groups in the community and voluntary sector, health bodies, schools and parish or town councils.
The programme aims to make a difference to communities and the lives of those most in need and will focus on social and environmental projects that benefit local communities.
For further details click here.
http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/538
ASA Suspended Clubs & Associations 2009
As of 16 April some clubs are still suspended from membership of the ASA due to non payment of the 2009 membership fee. Members whose fee paying club is suspended for non-payment of fees will not be eligible to compete in events under the jurisdiction of the ASA which Includes Regional, County and open events. Furthermore the members are not covered by the ASA insurance policy.
Details of suspensions are available here.
http://www.britishswimming.org/vsite/vfile/page/fileurl/0,11040,5157-195716-212939-122836-0-file,00.pdf
Swimming News
Callum wins his 1st ever Scottish National Title - On Wednesday 8th April, 12 year old Callum Mitchell from Hillingdon SC, powered to his 1st ever Scottish National title in the 100m Backstroke. Full details are available here
http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/544
Masters News
The website listing of Masters Clubs has just been updated. However if you know of any further changes or clubs that are not listed please email christine@kcswimmingclub.org.uk
Waterpolo News
Please find details of a Level 1 Water Polo course, the course is running in conjunction with a Water Polo Camp that has been organised by London Swimming and asa East Region. Further details available here.
http://www.londonswimming.org/news/article/display/536
Colin Brown (RD) This week Colin has been working with colleagues to create the specification for the new website and completing the annual Host Borough Status report. At the end of the week Colin will be meeting with other Regional Directors and Chairman and ASA Staff on current issues across the organisation. Colin will also be attending the FINA Diving World Cup in Sheffield.
Next week: Has a facility feel to it. We will see the opening of the mobile pool at Preston Park Primary School in Brent where we are deploying a teaching pool (12x6x0.9m) into a school hall. From there Colin will be visiting the Olympic Park to see progress on the Aquatics Centre with its two 50m and one diving pool. Then back to Crystal Palace which is about to return to its former glory and see how the final preparations are going for the opening. Colin will also spend time with Downside Fisher Youth Club who have a 15m pool in Southwark and support them looking at their plans for the future. Colin will also be meeting with the Johnny Wright the new Managing Director of Ealing Swimming Club on his ambitions to take the club forward.
