London Swimming Spring Conference – event cancelled

Londons Spring conference due to take place this Saturday (23rd May0 has been cancelled due to low bookings of events. We hope to reschedule these events into the day of the ACM which will take on Sunday 13 September at St Paul’s School, and hope that all clubs will be able to come along and take advantage of the workshops on offer. The team manager training is still going ahead as planned this Saturday, please click here for more details.    

 

New Chairman for Management Board 

LondonSwimming is delighted to welcome Richard Graham as Chairman of London Swimming.

Richard has worked in the sports industry since the mid-1980s, having worked for agencies, federations, and major events and has run both public and private companies, delivering sponsorship and media rights sales. Richard’s background and experience have been gained both in the UK and abroad.

“I am delighted to have been selected as Chairman of London Swimming. I hope to bring some fresh ideas and initiatives to aquatics in London. This is an exciting time for aquatics in London and throughout the UK.  The ASA's recent sponsorship agreement with British Gas and the Mayor of London's commitment to developing sport within the city have helped create a platform for growth in all aspects of aquatic sport and recreation.

With the commercial and political will clearly in place we now have the opportunity to promote change within the habits of Londoners. We must aim to get more of them into pools and also secure more facilities for them to use. I look forward to the challenge that lies ahead”, Richard Graham, Chairman, London Swimming.

Colin Brown, Director of London Swimming welcomed Richard on board adding “Richard brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role as Chairman of London Swimming. I look forward to working closely with him over the next four years to bring real benefits to Londoners in terms of enhanced Aquatic provision”. 

 

One of Britain’s most successful Master's swimmers, Jane Asher is back to deliver another Master Class at Highbury Pool on Sunday 28th June 2009.

Jane will deliver a series of 90 minute Breaststroke Master Classes, providing you with technical feedback and plenty of tips & advice to help improve your stroke. 

There will be a variety of sessions to suit all ages and abilities, but spaces are limited.

To make a booking click here 

 

 If you would like to book any master class with London swimming please see www.londonswimming.org.uk for further information.

 

Congratulations to 15 year old Elliott Hill of Borough of Waltham Forest who was the fastest 1500m Swimmer in the London Region 800m/1500m Long Course Competition held at Crystal Palace on 16th May. Not only did he achieve an excellent time 16:42.65 - 12 seconds faster than his entry time but he was presented by the ASA President, Kay Grimshaw, with an amazing "trophy" signed by his hero, Grant Hackett.

 

 

27 & 28 June - L1 Coaching Diving Unit 2 - Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre,

                        Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES

 

15-19, 22-26 June – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 1-6 Course based - Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Southwark SE5 8TS

16-19 Jun – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 1-3 - Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, Camden, WC2H 9AG

22-26 Jun – L2 Teaching Aquatics Units 4-6 - Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, Camden, WC2H 9AG

 

For more information on courses, dates and venues, to download booking forms, or details of funding opportunities please visit www.londonswimming.org

 

IOS CPD Course - Land Training for Swimming

Bracknell Sports Centre Berkshire - 5th July 2009

Full details and application form available here 

 

Waterpolo Referee’s D Grade course

6^th & 7^th June 2009 - Whitgift School, Haling Park, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6YT

For more information and application details click here.

 

UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Coaching Waterpolo

August 3^rd – 7^th, Millfield School, Somerset

Full details and application form available here.

  

UKCC Level 2 Certificate for Coaching Waterpolo (Units 4-6 ONLY)

August 2nd – 7^th, Millfield School, Somerset

Full details and application form available here

 

 

Colin Brown (RD) returned refreshed and revitalised from a great holiday to 450 emails and a full diary. The highlights of the week have been productive meetings with Bromleymytime and Hillingdon Council. Colin will also be attending the ‘official’ launch of the mobile pool in Brent with Olympian Rebecca Adlington and ASA President and London Board Member Kay Grimshaw.

Next week: Colin has meetings in place with Pro-Active South London, Sutton Council and Total Swimming.

  

This week Jo Calvino (Aquatic Development Programme Co-Ordinator) has been finishing her first attachment as a tutor in Dagenham, whilst also confirming details of the team manager training this weekend.  Jo has also been looking for venues for future master classes, confirming dates for the Young Persons Aquatic Organiser Award (YPAOA) tutor, due to take place in the early part of summer, this will help deliver the YPAOA within clubs in London, if you are interested in training to be a tutor please contact Joanna.calvino@swimming.org

 

This week Jo Melchior (Project Manager) has been overseeing the final week at the mobile pool in Brent. This week sees a visit from Rebecca Adlington to Preston Park Primary which will be a great highlight for the pupils. The mobile pool will also be hosting visits from representatives from other West London councils who potentially will look to host a pool in the future, and Olympic and Government officials connected with Olympic and School sport delivery.