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| Frequently Asked Questions What is Exeter City Swimming Club? What are the benefits for your child? ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo What is Exeter Cit Exeter
City is a private members sports club. Its
purpose is to provide members with the opportunities to swim at all levels from
learning to swim programmes to the very highest levels of the sport.
The club's Head Coach is Jon Randall. Most of our swimming coaches provide their expertise and time
on a voluntary basis. In December 2005 Exeter City became a
Registered Charity and the club is awaiting the outcome of an application for
Swim21 accreditation. The
club is organised into various squads depending on age, ability and level of
commitment.
The
club is managed by a committee of members who are elected every
year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) who take these positions on a voluntary basis to provide opportunities for all
members. What
can you expect by joining the club? The
club is able to provide children with opportunities and facilities to learn
and develop technique, fitness and experience to swim competitively at all
levels. Of course, we cannot guarantee
selection for the next Olympics but with determination, hard work and commitment
from the swimmer the club has the structure and coaches to take members to
the highest levels in the sport. Four
of our swimmers took part in the trials for the GB team for the Athens Olympics
and Liam Tancock, the Commonwealth Games 100m Backstroke Champion and World
bronze medallist learnt to swim and
was coached at Exeter City until moving to Loughborough University. What
are the benefits for your child?
Membership
and regular training will provide your children with opportunities to excel in a
competitive sport and develop a strong and healthy body.
In addition to these more obvious benefits parents also find that their
children develop in all sorts of other ways.
The regular training routine brings with it self-discipline and an
understanding that hard work produces results.
Success through hard work brings self-confidence and mixing with people
at all levels within the sport develops social skills. IMPS GALAS A local gala for children 12 and under.
INTERCLUB GALAS Friendly galas between local clubs
DEVON COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Annual County Championships held in February/March at Plymouth and Tiverton
WESTERN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS The annual Regional Championships held in June at Millfield or Bath.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The annual National Championships held in August at Sheffield.
SOUTH WESTERN SPEEDO PREMIER LEAGUE A inter club regional league with national finals at Sheffield.
OPEN MEETS Galas organised by clubs for individual entries. Times recorded at licensed meets (including County and Regional Championships) may be used to qualify for both Regional and National Championships.
SPRINT MEETS Similar to Open Meets but with 50m races only.
As
a parent you have opportunities to support and encourage your children in many
practical ways. We rely on parents to get involved with
You
can expect a warm welcome and a friendly competitive and supportive atmosphere.
All members are covered by ASA registration that includes insurance cover for swimmers and nominated parent members. Please contact Sarah Linnington on 01392 660186. All new members will be given an assessment by one of our coaches to ensure they are placed in the appropriate squad for their age and abilities. |
Links
Devon County ASA
ASA SouthWest
British Swimming
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