WHAT IS SWIM 21?
The swim21 programme enhances club management, strengthens the structures and unites the club with a philosophy, and programmes, that ensure the best environment is available for all swimmers.
Swim21 also offers national recognition that clubs are providing a quality service for all members, which is recognised by Sport England. All clubs gaining ASA accreditation will automatically receive Clubmark status. Clubmark is widely recognised by potential funders, schools and other partners that can assist with club growth and development.
Below are just some of the key benefits/outcomes of becoming swim21 accredited:
· Help with eligibility towards funding
· Grants towards coaching courses
· Greater number of appropriately qualified volunteers, who are safe to work with children and young people, with defined role descriptions.
· Enhanced quality of coaching/teaching delivery and general improvements to workforce quality.
I am pleased to report that Bushey ASC re-gained Swim21 accreditation in September 2014, ensuring we can take advantage of the benefits available to us. Accreditation will last one year, after which the club will be required to reapply.
Accreditation was a result of a large team effort involving the committee and teaching volunteers, I’d like to thank everyone involved for their help and support.
Lou Gooden
Swim21 Co-ordinator