VERULAM AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB

(Affiliated with ASA East Region)

www.verulam-asc.org.uk

Welcome to Verulam Amateur Swimming Club Website

Verulam Swimming Club is based at Bricket Wood Sports Centre, Smug Oak Lane , Bricket Wood, St Albans , Hertfordshire.

We offer the opportunity for 5s and over to learn to swim and thereafter to swim competitively.  Our fully licensed and qualified teachers and coaches are supportive and encouraging to all members.

The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is the governing body for swimming in England and   swimming clubs affiliated to the ASA must comply with its rules and laws of swimming.

The ASA has developed a swimmer and club development model called Swim 21 which provides a benchmark against which clubs can measure themselves.

 Verulam ASC has been awarded Swim 21 Teaching Accreditation

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Verulam is a friendly club whose aim is to teach, develop and enhance the ability of the individual through hard work and dedication.  Our swimmers are motivated to learn, improve and achieve whilst having fun at the same time, we believe that you can achieve so much more if you are having fun.

The Club Development Programme is designed so that all swimmers are encouraged to progress.  Achievable targets are set for everyone and everyone has a place within Verulam.

Opportunities are provided for all, from a Learn to Swim Programme to a Swimming Development Programme through a progressively structured framework according to the individuals level of ability, ambition and application.

The Club actively encourages its senior swimmers to attend appropriate training courses, so they can in turn teach and coach the junior members.  This works extremely well for everyone involved and helps maintain the friendly atmosphere of the club.

Verulam has been awarded Swim 21 Teaching Club Accreditation from the ASA and are committed to a programme of continuous improvement including the professional development of our coaches.

MISSION STATEMENT

CLUB AIMS

The aim of the club is to provide the opportunity for anyone wanting to learn to swim and when appropriate regular competition.  Competition will be at a level that is both appropriate and gradually progressive in standard.  This is achieved through Internal Time Trials, Intra Club Galas, Club Champs, Chiltern, Peanuts, Herts and Speedo Leagues, Open Meets (Novice, Sprints & Long Distance) and BAGCATs.

 It is the aim of Verulam to develop more partnerships within the community and offer support to anyone wanting to swim.

For further information please contact:

Chair – Sue Smith 01727 833308