Introduction
The Club covers a wide range of ages and ability which are broadly reflected in the current swimming structure - a structure which is modified from time to time to take account of the overall 'shape' of the Club.Top of page
Prep Group
Swimmers accepted for entry into this Group become Preparatory Junior Members of the Club and are only eligible to compete in the Internal Club and Anderson Cup events. Swimmers in this Group should try to attend on a regular basis to maintain fitness and continuity of training.
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Intermediate
This is the first of the competitive swimming squads. This Group develops the work done in the Preparatory Group and prepares swimmers for a limited number of competitions during the year. Swimmers in this squad should also try to attend on a regular basis to maintain fitness and continuity of training.
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Advanced
This is the second of the competitive swimming squads. This squad develops the stroke teaching work done in the previous groups and prepares swimmers for more competitions during the year. Swimmers in this squad should try to attend a reasonable number of sessions per week.
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Club Group & Masters
This group is open to eihter:
- swimmers who are 16 years or over who, due to college/university or work commitments, cannot always maintain a regular number of sessions per week
- Masters swimmers i.e. 25 years and over. Swimmers in this Group however, still maintain a high standard of training and compete at all levels of competition.
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Movement from Group to Group will be made in the interests of the swimmer and their ability and will be made after individual con-sideration and only on the recommendation of the Coaching Group.Coaches and Teachers attached to the Club are holders of the S.A.S.A. or A.S.A. Assistant Teachers, Assistant Coaches, Teachers and Club Coaches Certificates.
The Club is based at Leith Victoria Swim Centre but makes use of other Edinburgh Leisure pools as well as school pools for teaching and training purposes.
The overall Club objective is to achieve the highest possible standards in junior and senior swimming by a process of teaching and coaching through the age groups, this is a long term process and patience and dedication is required from swimmers, coaches, parents and all concerned with the Club in order that these aims may be reached. Progress can only be achieved through a regular attendance and commitment to succeed by the swimmer.
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Training Kit & Procedure
The following should be included in the training kit and it is the swimmers responsibility to ensure that they bring it to their training sessions:- Trunks/costume
- Towel
- Goggles (if worn) adjusted to fit
- Flip-flops/poolside shoes for poolside
- Float/kickboard/flippers etc
- Spare trunks/costume & towel if possible
Training Procedures
- Check your kit before leaving home.
- Always be punctual for your session.
- Change quickly and go to the poolside with your coach, taking goggles, float, kickboard etc with you.
- Use any time before the session starts to work through your flexibility routine: head, shoulders, arms, waist, legs and ankles.
- Listen, think, swim and enjoy your training session.
- At the end of the session shower, dry and dress quickly.
- Check your kit carefully again before you leave the pool.
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Swimming Year
Whether your birthday is 1st January or 31st December in any year, you swim for the whole year at your age as at 31st December in that year. In very few cases competitions are based on 'Age on the Day'.Top of page
Coaches
Your coaches will devote a great deal of time and effort to your training programme and often willingly forego their social and domestic life in the interests of the Club and the swimmers. Many hours are spent with swimmers during normal sessions, training camps and competitions. It is very much in everybodies interest to build on this relationship in trust and commitment and any problems or difficulties should be freely discussed.Top of pagep
General Conduct
As the Club hires the pools from Edinburgh Leisure and other independent bodies, we must rely on the continued good reputation of the Club for the care of these premises for use in future years. For this reason your co-operation is required to ensure the following guidelines are strictly adhered to and that the general conduct of swimmers and parents are beyond reproach from any quarter.Failure to abide with these guidelines will result in the strongest possible disciplinary measures being taken by the Club against any offending swimmer or parent to protect the interests of other members.
Use of pools
Sessions will be held as planned unless notification to the contrary has been given. However it is the responsibility of the parents to check that the session will go ahead. Please remember to check the notice board each Sunday.Pools
Detailed below is a list of the pools in regular use by the Club, however it may be necessary to use other pools for special reasons.Training Pools
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre: 25 yards
- Glenogle Swim Centre: 25 yards
- Royal Commonwealth Pool: 50 metres
- Royal Blind School: 20 metres
- James Gillespie High: 16½ yards
- Donaldsons College: 20 metres
- Fettes College: 25 yards
- Leith Academy: 25 Metres
Teaching Pools
- Broughton Primary
- Trinity Academy
- James Gillespie High
Delivery & Collection of Swimmers
Parents must ensure that the coach is present before leaving children at a session. Swimmers should be prompt for each session.Parents should return to collect their children at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Once a session is finished the Club has no responsibility for the swimmers. While, on occasions a coach may wait with swimmers particularly younger ones, they are under no obligation to do so as they may well have other sessions to attend or other important commitments.
