Information for Parents and Guardians

"Parents and Guardians" refers to all those with parental responsibility.

Ballymena Amateur Swimming Club’s is a voluntary club. Its aim is to teach children and young people to swim in a safe and secure environment. To do this we ask all parents and guardians to read and sign the information below.

BASC has two parts - teaching and competitive. We wish to ensure that each individual child’s potential is recognised and that they develop their skills to a competent level. We realise that not all children will be a competitive swimmers and it is with this in mind that we have organised our sessions.

1. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay to watch whilst their child is swimming.

2. We ask parents and guardians to ensure swimmers arrive in good time for their sessions and/or galas.

3. All documentation required by the Club should be returned in a timely manner.

4. The Club should be informed of any changes of address, phone number or medication etc.

5. Parents and guardians should escort their child to the poolside at the start each session and be there to collect them at the end.

6. Parents and guardians should ensure their child has appropriate swimwear and equipment.

7. We ask all parents and guardians to treat volunteers with respect.

8. The Club encourages participation from parents and guardians. Anyone who is interested in assisting the Club should speak to an official.

9. Officials of the Club are POCVA (Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults) checked and attend Child Protection Training.

10. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to positively support all swimmers including swimmers from visiting Clubs.

11. Please wait until the session is over before approaching coaches and teachers so as not to disrupt sessions.

12. Taking photographs of children in swimwear is not permitted.

13. Leisure Centre permission should be sought if you wish to take photographs.

14. Using your mobile phone to take photographs is prohibited during swimming sessions and galas.

15. Parents and guardians are asked to bring any child protection concerns to the attention of the Club’s Child Protection officials.

16. If a parent or guardian feels a child who is not in their care is distressed they should seek support from a Club official or Leisure Centre employee.

Sessions for Tuesday Evenings

Minor Pool
6.30 – 7.05  Learners and Improvers (Widths)
7.05 – 7.40  Improvers (Lengths)
7.40 – 8.30 Advanced Improvers 1 (Lengths)