Badges Report

Having spent the last year as badge secretary, I’m pleased to say that the speed award badge scheme has continued to be popular, giving swimmers a set of personal goals to work towards.  Last year over 60 certificates and over 200 stroke flashes were bought which has added up to many hours of sewing onto BASC T-bags or hoodies by dutiful parents so they can be shown off at galas!

Speed awards can be gained when swimmers achieve target times in events held under ASA rules.  i.e. Club championships, galas, time trials and open meets.  The target times for these awards and whether you have achieved them can be found by looking on the website under “Swimtimes”.  

Once a target time is reached, I will hand you a badge slip which allows you to buy the relevant badges and participate in the scheme.  Badges and certificates cost £2.50, and a flash for each stroke costs £1.00.  Once a swimmer has attained an award in all 4 strokes and IM, their certificate will then be presented at the next AGM. We currently offer sprint awards for times achieved in events up to 100m, but middle distance awards for times in 200m events can also be bought if wanted.

If you have any questions regarding the badge scheme, have not kept up to date with buying badges or would like any replacing, please do come and ask me.