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 1 The structure and organisation of the ASA and clubs within the ASA

Unit 2 The skills required of an Aquatics Organiser

Unit 3 Planning for an aquatics event

Unit 4 Delivery 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:– Candidate workbook– Presenter observation of performance– 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)

ASIA OCEANIA EUROPE

LIGUE EUROPÉENNE DE NATATION (LEN)

BRITISH SWIMMING

SCOTTISH SWIMMING ASA WELSH ASA

AFRICA AMERICA

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

PRIOR

PLANNING &

PREPARATION

PREVENTS

POOR

PERFORMANCE

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

TIME ACTIVITY RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT KEY POINTS

9.15 – 9.25 IntroductionWarm-up

6 x ballsShallow end of main pool

All staff introducedAll participants introduced via warm-up

9.25 – 9.40

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:– Punctuality– Dress– Communication skills– Enthusiasm– Customer Care Skills

• Enjoy it & get the most out of it!

GO FOR IT!