Broch Seals- swimming club information 2009/10 The following information has been compiled to answer questions from parents and swimmers. Broch Seals are members of the NEASCA, and compete in a winter league. The winter league is very important as it gives our younger and less experienced swimmers the chance to take part in a small competition within our own area. The only clubs affiliated to NEASCA are Broch Seals, Deveron, Huntly, Peterhead and Ythan. The Winter League consists of two competitions where all clubs compete together, and a series of inter club matches are decided at a meeting during the relay gala, and those dates are then posted on the notice board for parents and swimmers information.It is expected that all swimmers who are asked to take part in the winter league, will do so to support the club. The Winter League team is picked by the Head Coach and Gala Secretary, and swimmers are asked to tick their names if they are available. It is very important that swimmers let either the Head Coach or Gala Secretary know if they will not be able to attend. People who do not turn up on the night without prior notice can result in three other swimmers losing out on relay swims. GALAS If your child has entered a competition it is a good idea to make a note of the date, venue and warm up times as entries are submitted many weeks before the event and people often forget these details. As the entry is submitted before a competition, the swimmer will be entered with their current personal best time, at the point of entry. Some swimmers who compete on a regular basis will exceed their personal best times before the competition date, but their new time cannot be used unless their new time has exceeded the entry cut off time. It is also important that parents are aware that once an entry has been submitted the relevant fees will have to be paid, whether or not your child withdraws. The club has to pay the entry fee on application; any swimmer who is rejected will be given a full refund. Parents are asked to pay gala fees once their child has been accepted for a competition. If a swimmer has not paid any outstanding fees they will not be entered in any other competition until this has been rectified. Any swimmer who becomes part of a swimming squad will be required to sign a swimmer`s code of conduct. The code of conduct also has to be signed by the swimmer and a parent or guardian, unless they are sixteen years old or over. Coaches are responsible for looking after swimmers at a competition, and therefore all swimmers must remain at poolside at all times. If your child is invited to become a squad member, one or both parents are required to become a club timekeeper, as you will be expected to take your turn at timekeeping when your child competes. If neither parent is willing to become a timekeeper, and your child does not have someone to timekeep on their behalf, they will not be entered in competitions, and could lose their place in the squad. If your child withdraws from an event it is your responsibility to inform the head coach or gala secretary. If you are not going to be able to attend, and you are required for timekeeping you must inform the Club STO. Please remember that our club runs on the good will of it`s volunteers. If you feel that there is an area where you could offer support, please get in touch with any coach or committee member. BROCH SEALS COMMITTEE 2010/11
To place your order contact : Mandi Campbell. Broch Seals Anti Bullying Policy Broch Seals Annual Championships Club Child Protection Policy We the club, believe that good practice at Broch Seals Amateur swimming club is as follows;
and young people have a lot to gain from swimming. Their natural sense of fun and spontaneity can blossom in positive sporting environments. Swimming provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own unique potential. The club will place the needs of the child first and winning and competition second
Our Child Protection Officers are Linda Lawrence & Edna Milne Fees and training times Broch Seals meet on a Thursday night from 6.00pm - 9.30pm. Upon joining, your child will be allocated a lane and time to attend, depending on their ability. Thursday night is compulsory for all swimmers and their attendance is recorded as swimmers require 70% attendance to be eligible to swim in the Annual Club Championships. Other sessions may be available, which are offered by invitation. The fee for a Thursday is the same for all swimmers, regardless of how long they are in the water, because each member contributes to the cost of our affiliation fees to :- Fees Fees are collected in advance for 10 week blocks which will be collected by our membership secretary over 3 weeks, notices will be issued accordingly. Any swimmer with outstanding fees will not be permitted to swim until fees are paid.
SWIMMERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START SESSION IF LATE
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