Ensuring child safety should is a key part of how our club operates.
We aim to provide a safe, happy and fun environment where children can learn to swim and develop their skills.
Please follow the link below to the safeguarding & welfare section of the Swim England website.
This provides information & downloadable guides relating to welfare and child safeguarding:
Wavepower - Child safeguarding policies & procedures for clubs.
Additionally you can contact or club welfare officer: Trish Murphy
Newcastle Swim Team - Child Safeguarding Statement
Here are some useful documents providing key competition information:
Newcastle Swim Team - Competition Calendar
Swimmers guide to galas
Competition Pathway
Training Etiquette
Competition Entry
Parent Guidelines
Here are some useful documents providing some key tips for swimming parents:
4 Tips to help you get started as a swim parent
5 Tips for supporting your child at swimming events
5 Tips for establishing a morning routine in young swimmers
8 Emotional support tips for parents
10 Do's and Don'ts for swimming parents
Nutrition is an important part of any athletes lifestyle.
Find below recommended articles from Swim England and our coaching team:
Breakfast Ideas for Young Swimmers
Lunch Box Ideas for Young Swimmers
Dinner Ideas for Young Swimmers
Travel Snack Ideas - Top 10 Cereal Bars
Travel Snack Ideas - Protein
Travel Snack Ideas - Carbohydrates
British Swimming Performance Meal Wheel
British Swimming Recovery
British Swimming Travel Nutrition
Coming soon are some useful documents!
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