Risk AssessmentHealth, Safety and Environmental Policy Statement The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is an unincorporated association and as such recognises its responsibilities to both its employees and volunteers. It is the policy of the Amateur Swimming Association to reduce its business risk to the lowest possible level. The Chairman of the ASA Board and the Chief Executive take a personal responsibility for achieving and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance. The Amateur Swimming Association complies with the Health and Safety of Work Act 1974 in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees. The Association also recognises its duty of care under common law in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its affiliated members and volunteers. This policy extends to a number of key activities, summarised below: For affiliated members, athletes and volunteers: - To provide and communicate guidance to the ASA Regions, Counties and Clubs in relation to their employee obligations and health and safety.
- Identifying and assessing health and safety risks arising from club activities, providing adequate control measures and reviews accordingly to maintain a safe and healthy club environment.
- To provide and communicate Health and Safety Laws, Rules and Guidelines for the good governance of the sport, primarily through the ASA Handbook, revised annually.
- To provide support for training and continuing professional development of all volunteers.
- To encourage recording and investigating of incidents, accidents and cases of club activity ill health, in order to prevent re-occurrence and become a ‘learning organisation.’
- Reviewing and revising this policy as necessary and at regular intervals and in any case to be reviewed annually by the ASA Board and ASA Council.
The Amateur Swimming Association manages this process through the ASA Board, the ASA Management Team and the Health and Safety Forum. The Amateur Swimming Association is committed to achieving excellence in all of its business functions and accordingly, it expects all its staff and affiliated members, athletes and volunteers to support and co-operate with the Association in meeting its health, safety and environmental policy and legal obligations. The ASA Approach to Safety In recent years, in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy Statement the ASA has adopted a pro-active approach to the safety of competitors, officials, teachers and coaches through its own initiatives such as the: ... and has also worked with other organisations to produce guidance which will help to ensure that the risks relating to the teaching of swimming and in the various disciplines of the sport are minimised for example:
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Sunday, 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.
New Members Trial - Click Here
Extra training sessions for seniors (top/gold/silver/) will take place at half term at Sennocke centre monday and tuesday 13th and 14 February 11 - 12.30 at £10.00 per session. Please register your interest with annwalkley@hotmail.com
Lifesaving course starts Sunday 19th February.
Please email Mandy Turner to express your interest and / or reserve a place. Please note that the dates stated are 'possible dates' ~ the final 12 will be decided and confirmed according to candidate availability. Click Here for details
There are a number of Situations Vacant at present, Can you help the club? click here
February Half Term Swim Camp. Book Early to avoid disappointment - Click Here for details
The Audited Accounts for the Financial Year ended 30th September are now posted in the AGM documents section (AGM 2012). You will need to be logged in to review these documents.
Open Gala information can be found in the swimming section of the website updated 30th November 2011
To view all licensed opens and meets click on the link below, this will take you to the ASA website.
This page is regularly updated and you find all the details needed to enter the advertised galas dierect. Should you require any advice please speak to your childs coach. Click here
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