Welcome to the ASA Young Aquatic Organiser course Presenter -

About the award Introduction to leadership in an aquatic setting Combination of theory, practical work and a volunteer placement in an ASA accredited club Comprises six units

Unit 1The structure and organisation of the ASA and clubs within the ASA Unit 2The skills required of an Aquatics Organiser Unit 3Planning for an aquatics event Unit 4Delivery of an aquatics event Unit 5 Evaluation of an aquatics event Unit 6 Voluntary placement within an aquatic club

About the award Achieve competencies through: –C–Candidate workbook –P–Presenter observation of performance –V–Voluntary placement report...and it’s good fun!!

About the ASA The ASA is the National Governing Body for Swimming and its associated disciplines for England. These include: –Swimming –Diving –Synchronised Swimming –Water Polo –Open Water Swimming

FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL DE NATATION (FINA) ASIAOCEANIAEUROPE LIGUE EUROPÉENNE DE NATATION (LEN) BRITISH SWIMMING SCOTTISH SWIMMING ASA WELSH ASA AFRICAAMERICA International Olympic Committee (IOC) British Olympic Association (BOA) World Swimming Structure

ASA Regional Structure REGIONAL DIRECTOR Regional Development Officer (RDO) Education Officer (EO) Regional Talent & Development Coach (RTDC) County ASA Associations swim21 Clubs

About the ASA Combination of paid employees and volunteers National, regional and county structure 185,500 affiliated members, 1,224 clubs Various departments, which include: –Workforce Development –Marketing & Media –Finance etc.

swim21 ASA Club Development model Quality mark Four levels –Teaching –Skill Development –Competitive Development –Performance

A “Typical” ASA Club Mainly volunteers, although some do have paid Teachers and/or Coaches (full & part-time) Affiliated to their county, region & national ASA Constitution and committee – to run club affairs Various roles within club, which include: –Chairman –Teacher/Coach –Treasurer –Secretary –Officials –Welfare Officer –Volunteer Co-ordinator –Marketing Officer

A “Typical” ASA Club Operate at different levels Financed through membership fees, grants/subsidies Enter competitions at varying levels Recruit members via marketing, word-of-mouth, club/school links, learn to swim programmes

The Skills Required of an Aquatic Organiser Aquatic Organiser Reliable Smart Good Communicator Good Customer Skills Knowledge of: - Health & safety - Finance - Physical/human requirements Well Organised

Planning an Aquatics Event Type of Event? –Gala –Come and try it event –Lessons –Festival Requirements? – Facility – Equipment – Participants – Staff

P RIOR P LANNING & P REPARATION P REVENTS P OOR P ERFORMANCE

Planning for an Event EVENT FACILITY: - Pool - Changing Rooms - Car Park - Reception etc. EQUIPMENT: - Lane Ropes - Floats - Goals - Whistle etc. STAFF: - Numbers - Skills - Clearance etc. PARTICIPANTS: - Age - Ability - Numbers - Medical Needs - Gender etc.

Health and Safety Insurance Lifeguards Medical Conditions of Participants Safety Equipment – Spineboard, Throw Ropes etc. First Aid Kit and Personnel Ratios CRB Cleared Staff

Finance Expenditure: –Marketing –Facility and Equipment Hire –Staff –Refreshments Income: –Sponsorship –Participants –Grants/Subsidies –Sale of Goods

People Correct Number Correct Skills CRB Cleared Own/Provide Equipment Uniform/Badges Clear Roles Communicate Needs Well Looked After!

Activity Schedule/Session Plan Date: 15 May 2007 Location: Loughborough University Swimming Pool Time: 9.15am – 12.15pm Facilities Required: Main Pool divided into 2 halves

Evaluation Why important? Identifies what went well & not so well What to keep & what to change Improve! To be effective: Regular Open & honest Acted upon!

Voluntary Club Placement Assessed on: –P–Punctuality –D–Dress –C–Communication skills –E–Enthusiasm –C–Customer Care Skills Enjoy it & get the most out of it!

GO FOR IT!