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Phil Millard

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely death of Tigersharks former Head Coach Phil Millard on 7 November 2018 following a short illness.

Phil joined Tigersharks, or Thamesdown, as it was known then when his 2 daughters Ali and Jo started swimming. He quickly became involved completing his ASA Swim . . . → Read More: Phil Millard

Wilts Development Meet

It is with regret that we have to inform you that the County Emergency Committee, on advice from the Event Team, has cancelled the Development Gala on the 6th/7th October.

It has proved   impossible to get the 19 officials per session  we need to both fulfill the licensing criteria and run the event. Please apologise . . . → Read More: Wilts Development Meet

Development Coach Position at Team Bath AS

Development Coach Position at Team Bath, download document below:  Team Bath Coaching Advert 1

Or to apply

Visit website to learn more about the club at teambathas.co.uk then send your CV and covering letter to secretary@teambathas.co.uk. Informal pre–arranged visits to club coaching sessions are welcome. The closing date is 23rd September 2018. Applicants will be . . . → Read More: Development Coach Position at Team Bath AS

Wilts County Swimming Team for the National Teams Event in October.

Team By Club – Well done everybody Name Club Laura McNab BradfordAvon Liliana Cookson BradfordAvon Madeleine Aldam-Gates BradfordAvon Matthew Hardick BradfordAvon Dexter Poole Calne Alpha Oliver Watts Calne Alpha Sam Adams Calne Alpha Caitlyn Fry Calne Alpha Mark Edmondson Corsham ASC Amelie Bartlett Chippenham Amy Gibbons Chippenham Emily Batty Durrington Joseph Price Marlborough Max . . . → Read More: Wilts County Swimming Team for the National Teams Event in October.

Marilyn Evans

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Marilyn died on Friday 22nd June 2018.

Marilyn, or Bo as we all knew her, joined Chippenham ASC  late in 1969 after being advised that her sons were good enough to join a swimming club. That was the start of 48 years of . . . → Read More: Marilyn Evans

ASA Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) course in Swindon

ASA Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) course in Swindon.

Start date Saturday 23rd June 2018.

-all dates/times are evenings and weekends.

I have a couple of spare places on the above course, if you are interested please contact me for full details. 

Candidates must be 16yrs by the start of the course.

Andrea

andreajchristmas@gmail.com

Coaching and Teaching Statement

 

Dear Club Officer

It is vital for the future of our sport that participants are confident in the quality of activities offered by Swim England affiliated organisations. It is also very important that clubs, administrators, coaches and teachers have the peace of mind that they are covered by appropriate insurance. 

Our Coaching and Teaching . . . → Read More: Coaching and Teaching Statement

Youth Sport Nutrition – Important Please read

All Regions

It has come to our attention that a new emerging company called Youth Sport Nutrition are offering to come and talk to Regions and clubs.  Whilst they promote a food first approach and offer nutritional advice they also sell protein shakes and we are aware that they have offered discounts to parents for . . . → Read More: Youth Sport Nutrition – Important Please read

GDPR guidance from the Sport and Recreation Alliance

 

Swim England

As you will probably be aware, from 25 May 2018 the new law for data protection, GDPR, will be coming into effect. 

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) brings in new requirements on data controllers and data processors. Although most of the principles and terminology have not dramatically changed the GDPR enhances rights . . . → Read More: GDPR guidance from the Sport and Recreation Alliance

Swim England Membership Fee – October to December 2018

Swim England Membership Fee – October to December 2018

During 2017 a Membership Review Group was established to examine the current membership fees and structures. The Group included an empowered representative from each of the eight Regions. 

Following the review, a number of recommendations were put forward to the Sport Governing Board.  These included the . . . → Read More: Swim England Membership Fee – October to December 2018