We were very fortunate to have had a visit from one of our former swimmers and now Olympic hopefuls to offer some guidance on competitive swimming at a recent master class in Telford. Charles Turner who presently is the third fastest British short distance swimmer (Frontcrawl) not only gave our members some tips, but also joined them in the pool as well.

The session was extremely well received and the young swimmers were delighted to have been able to spend some time with Charles - needless to say that some requested his autograph after the session. The club would like to express their extreme gratitute to Charlie for giving up his very limited free time to assist some younger swimmers to understand the demands and joys of competitive swimming.

Although swimmers like Charles receive some funding, it is limited to training and travel to events only - despite being part of the International competition team (British Gas) representing Britain, he still has to find sponsors to enable him to meet day to day living expenses. So if any companies are out there wishing to support a young and promising Olympic hopeful for 2012, then now is their chance to have their name associated and promoted by him from an early stage, before sums reach Rebecca Adlington levels - did we mention he is extremely photogenic?

THE PROJECT

 

The Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin young volunteer’s project is for any young person aged 14 – 18 years from clubs, schools and local colleges.

 

You are invited to assist with activities within a club environment and gain an insight into the role, structure and management of a voluntary aquatic sports club.

 

Through this programme, opportunities will be created for young people to contribute to the club environment through experience and qualifications.

 

THE AIM OF THE PROJECT

 

The objective is to increase voluntary involvement within swimming clubs by young people and to increase the knowledge and expertise of young people who already help out in clubs.

 

The young volunteers will be offered various development opportunities such as a Timekeeper course, Poolside Helper course, Young Aquatic Organiser award and Team Manager training course.

 

THE PROGRAMME

 

• Poolside Helper Course
• Time Keeper Course
• Young Aquatic Organiser Award
• Team Manager Training Course

 

Further Information on each course is available on the website www.westmidlandswimming.org

 

Details of dates / venues and how to book on each course will be sent to volunteers when they have registered their interest.

 

BOOK NOW

 

By contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will make sure you get the registration form, alternatively you can pick up a form from the club registration desk on any club night.

 

WHY?

 

• Provide experience within different areas of an aquatic club
• Meet other people your age
• Gain qualifications
• Gain experience
• Volunteer at your club and give something back to your sport and club
• Gain volunteer hours for ‘Step into Sport’ and ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ awards
• Enhance your CV

 

COST?

 

Free

 

This project is funded by ASA West Midland Region