Disabilities StatementOverall policy Sevenoaks Swimming Club (the ‘Club’) will endeavour to meet the needs of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and provide access to ensure equality of opportunity wherever feasible. However, it must be appreciated that the nature of competitive swimming is that swimmers are moving at speed through the water which, in itself, can present a safety issue.
Currently, the Club has a limited membership capacity, and it is therefore unlikely at present that the appropriate organisational and safety requirements can be met to enable those whose disabilities preclude training in existing Club sessions to participate.
However, it is hoped in future that the Club will be able to expand its remit to include dedicated pool time and teachers/coaches for those with disabilities who are unable to participate with one or more of the support strategies below. Facilities and supportThe support for swimmers with disabilities currently includes: - introductory visits to the various swimming centres for familiarisation
- all teachers/coaches given information on members’ disabilities on a ‘need to know’ basis
- training schedules adapted for those with disabilities
- a ‘swimming buddy’ system for those with hearing and/or sight impairment or learning difficulties
- volunteer ‘spotters’ for those susceptible to seizures
- dedicated areas to ensure that inhalers or sugar supplements are at hand
- use of additional equipment such as pullbouys to support the legs
- a hoist at Sevenoaks Swimming Centre for those unable to enter the water unaided
It should also be noted that ASA Law does not apply where it is impossible for the swimmer to comply because of a disability, providing that the swimmer has appropriate documentation to support the fact. Complaints procedureThe Club will endeavour to arrange suitable support for every member where feasible, but if difficulty is experienced, the member should make the Club, via the teacher/coach, aware of this at the earliest possible opportunity so that requirements can be reassessed and appropriate arrangements made where feasible. PDF of this policy See also: Safeguarding Children with a Disability in Swimming (August 2010).
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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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