Information provided in table below is the best practice recommendations. We understand that they might not be possible 100% of the time due to illness/injury etc.
Single Day Events
A team of children all of whom are 10 years old or younger | A team of children all of whom are 11 – Under 18 years old | |
Coaches | 1 to 8 | 1 to 10 |
Team Manager | 1 to 16 | 1 to 20 |
Team Volunteer | 1 to 16 | 1 to 20 |
Overnight Stays and Travel Abroad
A team of children all of whom are 12 years old or younger | A team of children all of whom are 13 – Under 18 years old | |
Coaches | 1 to 8 | 1 to 10 |
Team Manager | 1 to 8 | 1 to 10 |
Under 11 years old – 1 : 8
11 – Under 18 years old – 1 : 10
Adults
With the ever evolving methods of communication and social networking, please make sure that you are following Swim England guidance. The use of phone communication can be very useful when away on camps when used appropriately.
A risk assessment should be produced for each activity where hazards are present that could cause harm to members of the club.
Example of Pool Risk Assessment – CLICK HERE
Example of Open Water Training Risk Assessment – CLICK HERE
Example of Land Training Risk Assessment – CLICK HERE
Example of Travel Risk Assessment – CLICK HERE
Coaches, Team Managers and Chaperones requiring access to poolside must purchase a poolside accreditation pass in advance of the event. All coaches, team managers and chaperones must be able to provide the following evidence:
Further information can be found on the Swim England website.
Any members or affiliated clubs wishing to compete, officiate, coach or train in countries outside of Great Britain must apply for permission to do so by completing an International Permit and Clearance Form. Please remember to apply for an International Permit at least 28 days before leaving the country.
UKAD is the National Anti-Doping Organisation of the UK and is responsible for anti-doping in the UK. Its website includes education resources and provides information on anti-doping rules and procedures. UKAD has ‘Report Doping in Sport’ channels which allow the sport community to confidentially pass on information about potential doping.