Wiltshire County Council are supporting monthly training sessions for swimmers with a disability. I (Stephen Miller) helped out at the latest event held at Devizes on 19th May.
We had 8 swimmers and 4 coaches attend, four S14 classification swimmers and 4 younger swimmers. There is no age limit for this training and as long as swimmers can swim a length of the pool without a helper in the water they can come along. The scheme is supported by coaches from Swindon Dolphins, Trowbridge and Chippenham.
I usually help out with the S14 swimmers and get an hour with them to concentrate on specific stroke improvements, starts and turns and diving. If any club members want more information on this monthly training opportunity please contact me.
Newsflash
We need more licensed officials to run events and to complete behind the scenes roles. Why not start to train as an official? Its not as daunting as you think. Most of the training is done on pool side at a pace that suites you. Join a Judge 1 course to see what it is all about. Questions? Please ask Darren Hall or e-mail the club This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are a parent of a CASC swimmer and have an hour or two to spare each week please contact a member of the committee either on poolside or via the 'contact us' link above as we are always looking for help from committed parents. Support is welcome both on poolside and behind the scenes with club administration / management functions.