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Training and CoursesTeachers and Coaches: Having a well-trained and up-to-date coaching base will ultimately help produce well-trained and successful swimmers. All of the Club’s teachers/coaches have current ASA qualifications and are committed to a programme of continuing professional development. If you are interested in starting on the pathway towards ASA qualifications, first of all speak to any of the coaches who will be only too pleased to give guidance. A full list of course organised by the Institute of Swimming can be found here. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): One way of following a programme of CPD is to attend ASA seminars that will support volunteers in their work. The topics range from the four strokes, through to safeguarding and protection children, to voice projection/protection and everything else in between. Volunteers: For swimming and the other aquatic disciplines to succeed and grow it relies profoundly on the skills, knowledge and commitment of its volunteer workforce. The current level of personal commitment given to swimming is immense with an estimation of over 30,000 people working at club level. The ASA recognises its role in supporting this workforce and provides information on their website that will help volunteers to:
ASA Aquatic Helper Certificate: This seminar has been designed for young people, between 12 and 17 years of age, who wish to actively assist on poolside in any aquatic environment, e.g. clubs, learn to swim schemes or leisure motivators (swimfit). ASA Young Aquatic Organiser Award: This award is aimed at 14-18 year olds who are developing their leadership and coaching skills and who want to become involved in the administration, teaching, coaching and/or officiating of aquatic activities, and is also an ideal bolt-on for young people following vocational sport awards at school or college. It aims to:
Other Training Opportunities: Kent Sport, Leisure & Olympics Sport Education for CPDs and other seminars Sports Coach UK Learning Zone for coaches, parents and helpers Swim UK runs courses ranging from ASA qualifications through to sports NVQs London Leisure College runs a variety of courses from first aid to ASA qualifications Royal Lifesaving Society for NPLQ and NRASTC training courses Funding: The Club has a policy of encouraging both its coaching team and volunteers to increase their skills and may be able to help financially. For more information contact the secretary. In addition, the South East Region ASA has funding available in the form of bursaries. |  NoticeboardSunday, 5th Feb Training: The Sennocke Centre is open so all training is on, although there is no dry land session for Silver There will be no swimming at Combe Bank on Monday 13th Feb due to half term.  |
