SWIMMING CLUB - Milford Tigers · The use of inappropriate or abusive language, bullying, harassment, discrimination or physical violence will not be tolerated and could result in

MILFORD HAVEN SWIMMING CLUB

WELCOME PACK

Introduction All club information including training times, squad criteria, gala guides, news, results and much more can be found on our website at www.milfordtigers.co.uk we also have a Facebook page, so please come along and give us a

Coaching Team We have a head coach in Milford Tigers who is paid for by membership fees. We have three Level 1 volunteer coaches and 3 trainee coaches who give up their time freely. Pool time is allocated, monitored and agreed by Pembrokeshire County Council:

Fabian Scharf – Head Coach

Makala Doughty – Level 2 Coach

Katrina Williams - Level 1 Coach

Joe Thomas - Level 1 Coach

Kerrie Dimond – Level 1 Coach

Heidi Thomas – Level 1 Coach

Alison Marsh - Trainee Coach

If you are interested in volunteering please speak to a member of the committee.

Application At the end of this pack you will find forms to be completed in order to enrol in the squad, a behaviour policy agreement for swimmers and parents to sign and a bank mandate form to set up payments for training.

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Membership Fees There are three fees that need to be paid to enable swimmers to swim competitively for Milford Tigers All swimmers have to pay an annual Swim Wales fee this is currently (2016):

• Category 1 – £32 (Under 10) • Category 2 – £34 (Competitive 10 and over) • Category 3 – £22 (Non swimming) • Category 4 – £30 (Competitive over 70) • Category 5 – £22 (Non swimming over 70)

This is payable every April.

All swimmers will also need to be on the Pembrokeshire County Council Tier structure (Please note, these are subject to change via Pembrokeshire County Council). The monthly fees and coaching entitlement are as follows:

• Tier 1: Waterdragons (up to 2 hours per week) – £16.50 • Tier 2: Development Club Squads – £24.00 • Tier 3: Pembrokeshire Skills – £29.00 • Tier 4: Potential & North / South Squads – £33.00 • Tier 5: Pembrokeshire Performance Squad – £40.00

Swimming club members will still be eligible to junior fitness sessions and classes (children 13+ will also be able to access the fitness suite at all times and attend adult fitness classes), public swimming, and discounted holiday scheme activities (25% off). Members at Tier 2 and above will also include Rookie Lifesaving, Junior Tristars & Waterpolo.

Monthly coaching fees which are due on the 1st of each month • Waterdragons – £4.00 • Development 1 – £8.00 • Development Squads 2 & 3 Including Development 2 Link – £11.50

New Swimmer Trials New Swimmers wanting to enter the club will require an assessment (unless they are a known competitive swimmer transferring from another club).

If the swimmer is accepted they will be eligible for a 4 week trial to see if they enjoy the swimming club structure. After this trial they will need to enrol with the club and payments for coaching and training to be implemented.

New swimmers are welcome to try out every Wednesday 6pm – 7pm

Training Times

Please remember to swipe your membership cards at reception for ALL sessions. The Leisure Centre can deny entry for anyone who does not produce their membership card to swipe in on arrival. Swimmers failing to swipe in can be asked to leave their training session by the Leisure Centre.

Monday 6pm – 7pm 7pm – 8pm

Water dragons Development 1

Development 2 & 3

Wednesday 6pm – 7pm 7pm – 8pm

Water dragons Development 1

Development 2 & 3

Thursday 6.45 am – 7.45 am

Development 2 Link Squad

Development 2 & 3

Friday 6.30pm – 8pm

Development 1

Development 2 & 3

Squad Structure, Progression and Kit Requirements

Waterdragons

Must have passed stage 6 of the Learn to swim scheme

Development 1 - To get into Development 1 swimmers must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Swim 50m Front crawl and Backstroke to include legal turns and streamline off the wall, good technique and body position.

• 25m Breaststroke with gliding and good stroke timing

• 25m Butterfly arms clearing the water with fins.

• Be able to perform legal starts and turns.

Swimmers in Development 1 will need: Fins, Kickboard and a Pull buoy

Development 2 - To get into Development 2 swimmers must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Swim 100m Front crawl to include perfect technique, 3 correct and legal tumble turns, streamline at least 5m off each turn

• Swim 100m Backstroke as above, Must also be performed with bent arm pulling action

• Swim 100m Breaststroke to include legal pull out, legal turns, gliding and efficient stroke timing.

• Swim 50m Butterfly so that arms clear the water, correct stroke timing & 5m streamline out of turn.

• Swim a 200m IM to maintain technique across all strokes, Correct IM Turns

Swimmers in Development 2 will need: Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy and a Front Snorkel

Development 3 – Entry into Development 3 is at the Head Coach’s discretion

Swimmers in Development 3 will need: Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Front Snorkel & Hand Paddles

Progression through the squads will be initiated by a continuous assessment process. Swimmers will be moved upwards when coaches feel they are ready and have met the above criteria.

Quick Gala Guide Please note a full gala guide is available on our website

Team Events These are galas where you swim as part of a team for Milford Tigers. They are inter-club events often against other Pembrokeshire swimming clubs. They are a great opportunity to gain competition experience in a friendly environment, to swim as part of a team, be encouraged by and encourage your fellow team mates, and have a bit of fun on poolside. There is no cost to enter.

In House Galas (Club Champs & Colours Gala) We ask all swimmers to enter these events.

Club Champs – these offer the chance to break club records, receive trophies and medals all in the friendly atmosphere of the club. It is a good way for new swimmers to experience a gala. Medals and trophies are presented at our Presentation evening.

Colours Gala - this is like a Sports Day for swimmers – it’s purely fun based and includes coaches’ races, novelty races, and relays.

Open Meets These are for swimmers to gain and update licensed times for all strokes and distances.

They are events organised by other clubs (e.g. Swim Swansea Open), the county (Pembrokeshire Championships) or an organising body (West Wales/Swim Wales). Notification and Meet Packs for these events are put on the notice board and on our website as early as possible, often some months before they take place. The Meet pack contains all the information you will need, the dates, venue, programme of events, necessary qualifying times and the cost per swim – these events are not free to enter. Additionally if it is needed, an eligibility report of your entitlement to swim will be produced by the club and posted on the website/notice board.

Fees are due on entering your child for an event. Please pay promptly. Cheques/cash (cheques payable to Milford Haven Swimming Club) to Anne Beegan or Kerrie Dimond, or any committee member.

All information on galas will be on our notice board, website, and Facebook page and in our monthly newsletter. We will target some events and encourage swimmers to enter. All of this can be very confusing to start so we will try to help you where we can - please contact us anytime to discuss any queries you many have.

Information and advice (for a particular swimmer) can be obtained from:

The Fixture Secretary – Kerrie Dimond

The Coaching Team

Information & Queries We are here to help with any queries you may have. You can always seek advice from the coaching team or our committee members. Email addresses to contact team members are below.

Committee Members

Chair – Katrina Williams [email protected]

Vice Chair - Louise Wakely [email protected]

Treasurer – Anne Beegan [email protected]

Secretary – Ceri-Ann Gough [email protected]

Membership Secretary – Aimee Bowen [email protected]

Child Welfare Officer – Lisa Wheeler [email protected]

Head of IT / Fixtures – Joe Thomas [email protected]

Fundraising Office – Hilary Parsons [email protected]

Team Manager / County Rep – Makala Doughty [email protected]

Head Coach – Fabian Scharf [email protected]

General Members –

Heidi ThomasKerrie Dimond

Club Shop Our club shop is available online at St Brides Bay Clothing www.stbridesbay.com; you can also order over the phone 01646 696904 or by calling into the shop at Agamemnon House, Nelson Quay, Milford Marina

Club t-shirts are yellow (swimmers usually have these for galas when on poolside)

Club Sweatshirts are black (These are not essential but handy to keep warm after training in the winter).

We also have a swim shop available on poolside to purchase hats (initial hat provided free of charge on first gala entry) and time keeping books.

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Complaints procedure Most of our coaches and committee members are volunteers, therefore if you have a complaint please respect their volunteer roles. Issues can be raised with coaches and/or committee members but if you have a complaint please forward in writing to our club committee chair email address [email protected] so we can deal with it calmly & fairly. Unless deemed urgent, your issue/complaint/query will be discussed at our next committee meeting usually 3rd Wednesday every month. We will then contact you by email and, if appropriate, arrange a convenient meeting to discuss.

If you would rather speak face to face we have a child welfare officer – Lisa Wheeler. She may not be able to answer/deal with your issue immediately but can bring it to the attention of the committee on your behalf. Committee members are quite often at the pool when their children swim and can be approached anytime for a chat. If you don’t know who the specific people are, let any coach know and they will point them out. All committee members’ photos are on the notice board and on the website.

Full information on our complaints procedure can be found on our website.

Any further questions? Please do not hesitate to contact anyone of the committee if there are any other queries that you have.

Welcome to Milford Tigers.

Enrolment and Mandate Forms

Code of conduct for all swimmers, parents and committee members

WASA application form

Club Registration form

Bank Mandate form


Code of Conduct for Athletes from Aquatic Disciplines This code is an extension to the Swim Wales Code of Ethics, both should be followed.

General Behaviour

1. Treat all members of the club with due respect including:

❖ Fellow Athletes ❖ Coaches ❖ Officials

2. Treat all competitors and representatives from completing clubs with due respect. 3. The use of inappropriate or abusive language, bullying, harassment, discrimination or physical

violence will not be tolerated and could result in action being taken through the club disciplinary or child welfare policy.

4. If you have any problems with other club members or staff please inform an appropriate adult, such as your parent, team manager or child welfare officer.

5. Smoking is prohibited whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training session or team activities.

6. Consumption of alcohol is totally forbidden and must not be consumed whilst en route, prior to, or following a competition event, training camp or team activities. During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden.

7. The use of illegal drugs and substances, even though they may not appear on the official banned list in respect of performance enhancing drugs, is nonetheless prohibited.

8. Illegal and performance enhancing drugs and substances are strictly forbidden. Aquatic Athletes are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet. (List available from www.wada-ama.org)

9. It is important that information on all medication being currently taken is reported to the Team Manager who will report it to the relevant personnel. Allergies to any medication must also be reported to the team manager.

Swimming Training

1. Arrive in good time to stretch, 15-20 minutes before start time 2. Have all your equipment with you, i.e.. paddles, kick boards, hats, goggles etc 3. Use the lavatory before training begins and always inform the coach if you need to leave the pool

during training 4. Listen to what your coach is telling you 5. Always swim to the wall as you do in a race, and practice turns as instructed. 6. Do not stop and stand in the lanes, you may get injured 7. Do not pull on the ropes as this may affect and injure others 8. Do not skip lengths or sets you are only cheating yourself 9. Think about what you are doing during training

Competition

1. You must enter events and competitions that the Chief Coach has entered/selected you for unless by prior agreement with the relevant club official.

2. At Open Meets check when you should post your cards and be sure to post them on time. 3. Warm up before the event. Prepare yourself for the race/event. 4. Warm up properly by swimming, not playing, stopping in the lane. Turning practice should have

taken place during your normal training sessions. 5. Be part of the team. Stay with the team on poolside. If you leave for any reason you must tell the

Coach and Team Manager where you are going.

6. Listen for your race to be announced. Go to the marshalling area in time and report in. Take your hat and goggles with you.

7. Support your team mates. Everyone likes to be supported. 8. You must wear club uniform and hats when representing the club. 9. Swim down after the race, if possible. Do not use this time to play. 10. After your race report to the coach, not your parents. Receive feedback on your race and splits. 11. Aquatic Athletes are expected to only compete at meets that have been set out in the structured

competition calendar. Swimming outside of this calendar is not acceptable unless previously discussed and approved by the Head Coach. Aquatic Athletes that ignore this rule will have their place in the squad reviewed, which may result in removal from the club squad.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

1. Swim Wales and MHSS have committed themselves to tackling forms of discrimination and to strive to become inclusive of all those who want to participate in swimming (as competitors, officials, coaches and administrators) irrespective of their race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation and faith and ability.

2. This code of conduct includes the Association’s commitment to address equality, diversity and inclusion in swimming, therefore, the Association will not tolerate:

❖ Discrimination on the grounds set out in 1 above ❖ Harassment ❖ Bullying ❖ Abusive or insensitive language ❖ Inappropriate behaviour detrimental to any individuals or groups of individuals

3. Swim Wales and MHSS are governed by England and Wales (Scotland where applicable) laws and will seek to ensure that its participants are committed to addressing its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, Equal Pay Act 1970, and the Human Rights Act 1998.

4. Committees, officials, and volunteers in all aquatic disciplines must address this responsibility to support equality diversity and inclusion in our sport.

Any misdemeanours and breach of this code of conduct will be dealt with by the club in the first instance.

Signed: Dated: ______________________________________ ____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Code of Conduct for Parents Parents are expected to:

1. Complete and return the Medical Information Form as requested by the club and detail any health conditions/concerns relevant to your child on the consent form. Any changes in the state of your child’s health should be reported to the coach prior to coaching sessions. Ensure the club has up to date contact details for you and any alternative person.

2. Deliver and collect your child punctually to and from coaching sessions/swim meets. Please inform a member of the committee or coaching staff if there is an unavoidable problem. If the club changes your child’s lane and changing times, please remember the change is to provide appropriate levels of training and enable your child to progress and should be facilitated and encouraged at all times.

3. Ensure your child is properly and adequately attired for the training session/events including all required equipment, ie. hats, goggles etc.

4. Inform the Coach/Welfare Officer before a session if your child is to be collected early from a coaching session/meet and if so by whom.

5. Encourage your child to obey rules and teach them that they can only do their best. 6. Behave responsibly as a spectator at training/meets and treat swimmers, coaches, committee

members and parents of yours and other clubs with due respect meeting Swim Wales commitment to equality.

7. Inappropriate language within the club environment will not be tolerated. 8. Show appreciation and support your child and all the team members. 9. Ensure your child’s needs are met in terms of nutritional needs and listen to advice given from

the club coach/nutritionist. 10. Support the club coach and committee appropriately and raise any concerns you have in an

appropriate manner. Details of the club Welfare Officer can be found on club notice board. 11. Do not enter poolside unless requested to do so or in an emergency. If you wish to have a

discussion with the coach check with the club Welfare Officer how this can be arranged. 12. Most of all help your child enjoy the sport and achieve to the best of their ability. 13. Parents must have knowledge of the club’s Constitution and club’s rules.

The club will undertake to:

1. Inform you at once if your child is ill and ensure their wellbeing until you are able to collect him/her.

2. Ensure good child safeguarding guidelines are followed at all times to keep your child safe. 3. Ensure all activities are properly supervised/taught/coached and consent is obtained for any

activity outside of that previously agreed.

The parent has a right to:

1. Make a complaint to the club if they feel the club or a member of the club is not acting appropriate to Swim Wales / club rules and regulations. Details of how to do this can be obtained from the club Welfare Officer.

2. Make a complaint on behalf of their child to Swim Wales Office of Judicial Administration.

General Behaviour 1. Smoking is prohibited whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training

session or team activities. 2. Consumption of alcohol is totally forbidden and must not be consumed whilst en route, prior to,

or following a competition event, training camp or team activities. During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden.

3. It is important that information on all medication being currently taken by a child is reported to the Team Manager who will report it to the relevant personnel. Allergies to any medication must also be reported to the Team Manager.


5. Illegal and performance enhancing drugs and substances are strictly forbidden. Parents are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet. (List available from www.wada-ama.org)


1. Swim Wales and MHSS have committed themselves to tackling forms of discrimination and to strive to become inclusive of all those who want to participate in swimming (as competitors, officials, coaches and administrators) irrespective of their race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation and faith and ability.

2. This code of conduct includes the Association’s commitment to address equality, diversity and inclusion in swimming, therefore, the Association will not tolerate:





Signed: Date: ______________________________________ _____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

http://www.wada-ama.org

Code of Conduct for Swimming Coaches and Teachers. This code is an extension to the Swim Wales Code of Ethics, both should be followed.

The Coach / Teacher must:

1. Put the well-being, health and safety of members above all considerations including developing performance.

2. At all times adhere to the Swim Wales Code of Ethics, Rules and Laws. 3. At all times adhere to the Swim Wales Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. 4. Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance. 5. Treat all swimmers with respect and dignity, value their worth and treat everyone

equally recognising their needs and abilities within the context of their sport. 6. Develop an appropriate working relationship with swimmers based on mutual trust

and respect. 7. Meet Swim Wales commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 8. Always place the well-being, health and safety of swimmers above all other

consideration including developing performance. 9. Always ensure that all teaching, coaching and competition programmes are

appropriate for the age, ability and experience of the individual swimmer. 10. Always identify and meet the needs of the individual swimmer as well as the needs of

the team/squad. 11. Be fair and equal in team and training squad selection. 12. Never exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward. In particular,

coaches must not use their position to establish or pursue a sexual or improper relationship with an athlete or someone close to them

13. Encourage and guide swimmers to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

14. Continue to seek and maintain their own professional development in all areas in relation to coaching and teaching children.

15. Treat all information of a personal nature about individual swimmers as confidential except in circumstances where to do so will allow the child to be placed at risk of harm or continue to be at risk of harm.

16. Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules and laws both in and out of the pool.

17. Co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sport scientists, doctors and physiotherapists) in the best interests of the swimmer.

18. Never encourage or condone swimmers, volunteers, officials or parents to violate the rules of the club or the sport and report any violations appropriately.

19. Observe the authority and the decision of the officials and only question those decisions in the appropriate manner.

20. Treat all competitors and other club teams with respect, whether that is in victory or defeat and encourage all team members and fellow club members to do the same.

21. Refer all concerns of a child safeguarding nature in line with the club/Swim Wales safeguarding children policy.

General Behaviour

1. Smoking is prohibited whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training session or team activities.

2. Consumption of alcohol is totally forbidden and must not be consumed whilst en route, prior to, or following a competition event, training camp or team activities. During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden.

3. It is important that information on all medication being currently taken is reported to the Team Manager who will report it to the relevant personnel. Allergies to any medication must also be reported to the Team Manager.


5. Illegal and performance enhancing drugs and substances are strictly forbidden. Coaches / Teachers are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet. (List available from www.wada-ama.org)


1. Swim Wales and MHSS have committed themselves to tackling forms of discrimination and to strive to become inclusive of all those who want to participate in aquatic sports (as competitors, officials, coaches and administrators) irrespective of their race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation and faith and ability.

2. This code of conduct includes the Association’s commitment to address equality, diversity and inclusion in aquatic sports, therefore, the Association will not tolerate:





Signed: Date: ______________________________________ _____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Code of Conduct for Committee Members, Officials and Volunteers This code is an extension to the Swim Wales Code of Ethics, both should

be followed.

Committee Members, Officials and Volunteers must:

1. At all times adhere to the Swim Wales Code of Ethics, Rules and Laws. (Please see Swim Wales website)

2. At all times adhere to the Swim Wales Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. . (Please see Swim Wales website)

3. Adhere fully to the role and job description as outlined by the club and never use that role to gain favour for yourself or any individual swimmer

4. Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance 5. Treat all swimmers with respect and dignity, value their work and treat everyone

equally recognising their needs and ability within the context of the sport. 6. Encourage and guide swimmers to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and

performance 7. Continue to seek and maintain your own development in line with your role and

complete a Safeguarding Children in Sport course, if appropriate to your role 8. Meet Swim Wales commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion 9. Treat all information of a personal nature about individual swimmers as confidential

except in circumstances where to do so will allow the child to be placed at risk of harm or continue to be at risk of harm.

10. Encourage all swimmers to obey the spirit of the rules and laws both in and out of the pool.

11. Never encourage or condone swimmers, volunteers, officials or parents to violate the rules of the club or the sport and report any violations appropriately.

12. Observe the authority and the decision of the officials and only question those decisions in the appropriate manner.

13. Treat all competitors and other club teams with respect, whether that is in victory or defeat and encourage all team members and fellow club members to do the same.

14. Refer all concerns of a child safeguarding nature in line with the club/Swim Wales safeguarding children policy.

General Behaviour

1. Smoking is prohibited whilst en route, prior to, during or following a competition event, training session or team activities whilst responsible/in charge of children & vulnerable adults and/or residing in the same accommodation or attending athletes and team staff.

2. Consumption of alcohol is totally forbidden under the conditions above in point 1. During competition alcohol is strictly forbidden at all times.


4. Illegal and performance enhancing drugs and substances are strictly forbidden. Coaches / Teachers are expected to be aware of the current list of banned substances and particular care must be exercised if anyone is on medication prior to or during a meet. (List available from www.wada-ama.org)


1. Swim Wales and MHSS have committed themselves to tackling forms of discrimination and to strive to become inclusive of all those who want to participate in aquatics (as competitors, officials, coaches and administrators) irrespective of their race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation and faith and ability.

2. This code of conduct includes the Association’s commitment to address equality, diversity and inclusion in aquatics, therefore, the Association will not tolerate:

3.▪ Discrimination on the grounds set out in 1 above ▪ Harassment ▪ Bullying ▪ Abusive or insensitive language ▪ Inappropriate behaviour detrimental to any individuals or groups of individuals



Any misdemeanours and breach of this code of conduct will be dealt with by the club or event management as appropriate.

Signed: Date: ______________________________________ _____________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Milford Haven Swimming Squad Registration Form

Parental agreement and swimmer (over 18) agreement:(Delete as applicable)

1.My child has/I have no continuing illness or disability at this time

2.My child has/I have the following continuing illnesses or disabilities at this time:-

3. I agree to notify Club Officials, teachers or coaches of any changes in the above circumstances

4. I also agree that my child/I shall be bound by the club rules.

Signed __________________________________________

Print __________________________________________

Date ___________________

Cheques to be made payable to:

Milford Haven Swimming Squad

Name of Swimmer

Address

Postcode

Date of Birth

Telephone Number

Email Address

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SWIMMING CLUB - Milford Tigers · The use of inappropriate or abusive language, bullying, harassment, discrimination or physical violence will not be tolerated and could result in