Be familiar with the Code of Ethics, this document, Swim Ireland Rules, Swim Ulster and any PASC rules.
Within a Club ensure and approve the appointments of Club Children’s Officers, one of whom sits to the committee.
Carry out your required duties for Swim Ireland, Swim Ulster and PASC understanding that the welfare of children is paramount.
Follow the Swim Ireland policies and procedures so that all activities are in accordance with this document:
Create safe environment for young people
Ensure the codes of conduct are in place for all involved
Provide adequate supervision for training sessions with attendance record being kept
Recruit volunteers/employees including vetting and training is completed
Understand and implement the complaints and disciplinary procedures
Ensure safe induction and supervision of volunteers/employees
Ensure other activities follow procedures e.g. away trips
All required procedures contained in this document are adopted.
Keep and store securely all documentation with respect to meetings, correspondence and minutes of committee meetings together with General Meetings, including the Treasurers report.
Set up, maintain, revise and implement rules in the best interests of Swim Ireland, Swim Ulster and PASC. Rules should not contravene any Swim Ireland rules and must be communicated to the relevant members.
Ensure effective communications with members through recognised means e.g. e-mail, web posting, use of notice boards, etc.
Monitor with the Membership Registration Secretary any changes in membership and any unusual drop out, absenteeism or club transfers by children. Ensure these are followed up to determine the reason for the trend.
The Head Coach will be invited to attend at the end of Committee meetings in order to update the Committee and present the views of the Coaches. Children Officers will also provide an update as and when required.
Inform parents/guardians in advance and obtain consent for children to be involved in events outside the normal activities within the aquatic disciplines e.g. fun day out, fundraising.
Inform parents/guardians where a matter or problem arises relating to their child.
Monitor with the Children’s Officer any changes in membership and any unusual dropout, absenteeism or Club transfers by children or leaders. Ensure these are followed up to determine the reason for the trend.
Ensure complaints including rumours are not ignored and dealt with appropriately, following the relevant procedures including:
Recording all incidents
Reporting the incident/accident or injury
Informing the parent or guardian (if child involved)
Upcoming Events
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January 2020
Bangor Open Winter Festival 2020
Bangor Open Winter Festival 2020
Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Bangor
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January 2020
This gala is a Level 3 Meet for entry to Irish Open Long Course Championships in April. This gala takes place in the 50m pool and there are 50m, 100m and 200m events and is therefore suitable for Red squad and up. Entries for above must be emailed to portadownasc@gmail.com (please ensure you include gala title in subject line of email and mark FAO Paula), closing date Monday 6 January 2020. Entry cost is £5 per event payable at the Club Desk.
Further information on this gala can be found at the club desk or on Swim Ulster website.
This gala is for younger swimmers aged 9 to 13 and is suitable for Yellow to Red squad swimmers. Entries for above must be emailed to portadownasc@gmail.com (please ensure you include gala title in subject line of email and mark FAO Paula), closing date Wednesday 27 November 2019. Entry cost is £5 per event payable at the Club Desk.
Further information on this gala can be found at the club desk or on Swim Ulster website.
Development Meet 2 – Orchard Leisure Centre, Armagh
Entries for above must be emailed to portadownasc@gmail.com (please ensure you include gala title in subject line of email and mark FAO Paula), closing date Wednesday 20 November 2019. Please note swimmers can enter 4 strokes in this gala.
Further information on this gala can be found at the club desk or on Swim Ulster website.
We have free tickets to give away to an amazing American Ice Hockey tournament – Friendship Four. This is a game between two American University teams, many of these players go on to play for the Belfast Giants and NHL! This is an excellent opportunity to see these players before they make it big! Grab these tickets quick and be the first to say ‘I saw him before he was famous’!!!
WHERE:- The SSE Arena Belfast
WHEN:- 29 November 2019, doors open 6pm, match 7pm
HOW:- Tickets will be allocated to swimmers on a first come, first served basis and there will be a max of 2 per swimmer. Please collect your tickets from the desk on Wednesday.
Good luck also to our PTL Team who will be competing against Coleraine on Saturday night. Please check the list and confirm your attendance at the Club Desk on Wednesday night.
The bus will leave Cascades at 3pm SHARP for a 5.15pm warm-up. The bus will return to Cascades at approx 10.30pm, please confirm on sheet at desk if travelling by bus.
Even though we are away we will still require parent volunteers to help out poolside with timekeeping, so we appreciate your support with this.
Swim Ulster Autumn Blitz – Grove Leisure Centre, Belfast
Good luck to all to the U13 Waterpolo team competing in Swim Ulster Autumn Junior Blitz on Friday night in the Grove in Belfast. Please meet at the main entrance at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, ensuring to bring club t-shirts.
Keep watch on the swim ulster website for next season’s gala and their annual August summer camp: www.swimulster.net. There’s also useful information on the swim ulster pathway. We’ll post the dates on the club website once we have it, and anything that is new: www.portadownasc.com Most of us are ready to wind down for the summer, but try to keep fit and stay healthy as the new season’s galas will start in September. There’ll are lots of open water swimming opportunities (see page 2) and junior triathlons (Camlough Facebook) coming up. Cascades have a swim camp 1st – 5th July 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm to develop their strokes if they can swim 800m+. There is a Rookie Lifeguard Course for 9-14 years old on 1st – 5th July, 9am – 12pm. ABC have lots of activities on https://getactiveabc.com/summer.With no school, it’s a good time for our young swimmers to read “Behind the Goggles”, which can be bought on www.swimmingexpert.com website. The Swim Ireland team will be competing in International Events over the summer which you should be able to stream form their website / twitter page / you tube. Lots of Swim Ulster swimmers competing!
Have you registered yet? Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast – https://registration.mylaps.com/swim-ulster Registration for the 3K opens at 11.00 am, race starts at 12 noon. 1500m starts at 12.30 pm, 750m starts at 1.00 pm. Medals and hats for everyone. Presentation medals for category winners, age bands: under 17, 17-39, 40+. Wetsuits and Skins Categories! This is a fantastic venue so hoping to see you all next Sunday. Anyone need transport, just email portadownasc@gmail.com as there will be members travelling down!
