Swimming
Swim 21 Success
‘To complete the Swim 21 process, we had to look at, and analyse our systems, structures and performance in every aspect of the clubs activities… This has sharpened and focused our approach to one where the swimmer, not the club is the main focus.’
Barry Keeling, Chairperson - Winsford Amateur Swimming Club
'The Swim 21 process allowed the club to formalise a number of the areas of good practice we had already implemented. It also allowed the club to recognize areas for improvement which included using action plans, CPD training for our teachers and coaches, based on the present and future needs of the athletes at the club.'
Peter Fisher, Chairperson of City of
There is currently a drive to support clubs with the new Swim 21 process that began in September 2006. Swim 21 is British Swimming's recognised quality mark which demonstrates that the club provides as safe and effective environment for children to reach their full potential within the sport. At the latest Swim 21 panel in August City of Chester Swimming Club were awarded accreditation at Teaching, Skill Development and Competitive Development levels. With this success City of Chester have joined Crewe Flyer ASC (Teaching), Ellesmere Port Amateur Swimming Club (Teaching & Skill Development), Warrington Amateur Swimming Club (Teaching) and Winsford Swimming Club (Competitive Development) as current holders of Swim 21 accreditation in the Cheshire and Warrington area.
Club Information
There are currently 14 competitive swimming clubs that fall within the
Contact Details
The Aquatics Development Officer at Sport Cheshire finished in their post in January 2008. The information on the Aquatics pages is valid up until that point. For any future enquiries please contact Swim Northwest on the contact details listed below:
Swim
Belle
Pink
Tel: 0161 953 2671
e-mail:
swimnorthwest@swimming.org
If you have any queries on CPD courses in support of Swim 21 applications please contact Paul Kendall at Sport Cheshire whose contact details are listed below:
Paul Kendall
Tel: 01606 871812 Ext 225
e-mail: paulk@sportcheshire.org
Aquatics pages
Click on the links below to access the pages for the other aquatic disciplines:
Swimming Clubs in the
There is information below on the swimming clubs Swim 21 status, known websites, main training facility location and any useful contact information. Any information on the external websites is not controlled by the Cheshire & Warrington Sports Partnership.
Alsager Bridgestone ASC
Website:
www.alsagerbridgestoneasc.co.uk
Head coach: Mike Barnes
Local authority: Congleton Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Alsager Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club completed an action plan for accreditation at Skill Development level in November 2006. They have worked extremely hard since then on their Swim 21 file. From meetings the Aquatics Development Officer has had with the club in October and November 2007 they have completed the file and will be submitting their file at the next regional Swim 21 panel in January 2008.
Bollington Phoenix SC
Website:
www.bollingtonleisure.co.uk
Local authority: Macclesfield Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Bollington Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club completed a Swim 21 audit in March 2007. The club also attended a Swim 21 development session run at Macclesfield Leisure Centre by the Aquatics Development Officer in July 2007.
Website: www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/cocsc
Head coach: Barry Healey
Local authority:
Main training facility details:
Swim 21 status: In August 2007
Website:
www.creweflyers.co.uk
Head coach: Ian Spencer
Local Authority:
Main training facility details:
Swim 21 status: In November 2006
Dane Valley ASC
Website:
www.dvasc.co.uk
Head coach: Craig Prime
Local authority: Congleton Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Congleton Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club completed their Swim 21 audit and had an action plan meeting in October 2007. The club will be looking at accreditation at Teaching and Skill Development levels.
Ellesmere Port ASC
Website:
www.epasc.co.uk
Head coach: Les Collier
Local authority:
Main training facility details:
EPIC Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: In May 2004
Macclesfield Amateurs SC
Website:
www.macc-amateur-swimming.co.uk
Local authority: Macclesfield Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Macclesfield Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club attended a Swim 21 development session run at Macclesfield Leisure Centre by the Aquatics Development Officer in July 2007. Off the back of this session the club completed their Swim 21 audit and had an action plan meeting in October 2007.
Nantwich ASC
Local Authority:
Main training facility details:
Nantwich Swimming Pool,
Swim 21 status: The club attended a Swim 21 development session run at Macclesfield Leisure Centre by the Aquatics Development Officer in July 2007. Off the back of this session the club completed a Swim 21 audit in August 2007.
Northwich ASC
Website:
www.northwichasc.co.uk
Head coach: Mick Hodges
Local authority: Vale Royal Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Moss Farm Leisure Centre, Moss Farm,
Swim 21 status: The club completed the action plan meeting stage of the process in March 2007. The Aquatics Development Officer met with the club in October 2007 to continue the development of their application at Teaching level.
Sandbach Sharks SC
Website:
www.sandbachsharks.co.uk
Local authority: Congleton Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Sandbach Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club completed their Swim 21 audit in February 2007. The club also attended a Swim 21 development session run at Macclesfield Leisure Centre by the Aquatics Development Officer in July 2007.
Satellites of
Website:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.davey50/satellitessc.co.uk
Local authority: Macclesfield Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Macclesfield Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club attended a Swim 21 development session run at Macclesfield Leisure Centre by the Aquatics Development Officer in July 2007. Off the back of this session the club completed a Swim 21 audit and action meeting in August 2007. From a meeting the Aquatics Development Officer has had with the club in late October 2007 they have completed the majority of the file and will be submitting their Skill Development file at the next regional Swim 21 panel in January 2008.
Website:
www.warringtonsc.co.uk
Local authority:
Main training facility details:
Great Sankey Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: In November 2006
Warriors of
Website:
www.wowsc.org.uk
Head coach: Darren Ashley
Local authority:
Main training facility details:
Fordton Leisure Centre,
Swim 21 status: The club completed their Swim 21 audit and action plan meeting for Skill Development level in February 2007. The club have been working hard with their accreditation file and in September 2007 held a Safeguarding Children and Young People for the committee and coaching staff.
Website:
www.winsfordasc.co.uk
Head coach: Dave Pettengell
Local authorityL Vale Royal Borough Council
Main training facility details:
Winsford Sports Complex, The Drummer,
Swim 21 status: In August 2005 Winsford was awarded Swim 21 accreditation at Competitive Development level. The clubs accreditation sees them able to offer a high quality child friendly environment to compete in swimming. In November 2007, the Aquatics Development Officer met with the club to discuss the process of setting an action plan for achieving Skill Development and Water Polo accreditation.
Other useful links to find information about swimming within the country, region and county are highlighted below: National Governing Body - Amateur Swimming Association: Regional Governing Body - Swim Northwest: County Governing Body - Cheshire Water Polo and Swimming Association
Locations of swimming clubs within the Cheshire and Warrington Area
