Information

Woodchurch Swimming Club
SWIMMING SESSION TIMES
(Autumn/Winter 2009/10)

SATURDAY - Main Session
Woodchurch Swimming Pool (4 Lanes and training pool) 4:00 pm - 7.30 pm
Various sessions for Club Swimmers & Coaching Course
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MONDAY
Calday Swimming Pool (4 lanes) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
One session for coaching course and beginner club swimmers

Leasowe Swimming Pool (6 lanes) 7:00 pm - 8.30 pm
One session for Club swimmers .
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.FRIDAY
Woodchurch Swimming Pool (4 lanes) 7:00 pm - 8.30 pm
One session for Club swimmers .
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SUBSCRIPTION NEWS
MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO RETURN THEIR NEW STANDING ORDER MANDATES TO THE TREASURER
BY MONDAY, JANUARY 26th 2010 AT THE LATEST

NEW ADMISSIONS
Trials for new members are held every Saturday from 4:00pm. Children must be able to swim two lengths of back stroke, two lengths front crawl and two lengths breaststroke to a standard set by the Club. A coach will assess the strokes and stamina of the new swimmer and assign them to a lane/group or the Coaching Course. All swimmers are welcome and the club has an equity policy.

COACHING COURSE
This is for children aged 5 years or more who can already swim and have reached the required entry standard. We operate the main coaching course sessions on a Saturday, the first starting at 4:00pm until 4:45pm and then a second session from 4:45pm until 5:30pm. The children are graded according to their ability. We operate a 12-lesson course, which is not on a block booking system, so if your child is ill or not available they do not lose out on their lesson. After 12 lessons (not weeks) they are tested on their progress and their behaviour during those lessons is also taken into account. Many children require further courses to reach the club standard of swimming. The cost for the coaching course is £12 for 12 lessons plus the fee for each session.

CLUB PROGRESSION
A progressive swimming structure operates within the club and the club has adopted the ASA National Plan for Teaching. Coaching course members will be tested every 12 sessions to assess their progress and fitness. On attaining the required level, they will be offered full junior membership. Thereafter, progression through the various groups/lanes is by individual assessment by the coaches/teachers in consultation and having regard to the times and fitness levels in each lane. These times and fitness level criteria will be revised from time to time.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP
This is offered to those who have reached a sufficiently high standard of technique and stamina in most aspects of their swimming. Membership for 2010 is £15 per month payable by standing order. Coaching Course fees at present are £12 enrollment plus £2.00 per session, rising to £2.50 in April this year Club swimmers are mainly aged from 7 to 18 years of age. As a competitive club, participating in various leagues and competitions, members are expected to represent the club as requested. Club members are eligible to be selected for galas and competitions throughout Merseyside. All club swimmers take part in the Annual Club Gala. The club is committed to providing support for its members and in the event that there is difficulty in paying the fees or finding the cost of providing equipment please speak in the strictest confidence to Chairman and Chief Coach Laurie Thompson.