Children at risk as report finds more than half cannot swim

Thursday, 23 May 2013 09:14

Over 1.1 million primary school children will break up for half term next week unable to be safe in and around water.

That's according to a report released today by Swimming's Governing Body, the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) and Kellogg's entitled "Learning the Lesson: The Future of School Swimming", which surveyed 3,501 primary schools on how many of their children have attained Key Stage 2 swimming requirements. It found 51% of children aged seven to eleven cannot swim the length of a typical swimming pool (25 metres) unaided.

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Hertfordshire ASA Open Water Championships and Age-Groups

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:25

As in the last three years, the Hertfordshire Open Water Championships and Age-Group Competitions will be held in conjunction with the ASA East Region Open Water Championships which will take place at Whitlingham on 14th July 2013. Entries for the events should be submitted to ASA East Region on the entry form available on the ASA East Region website. The close date is 1st June.

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Volunteering to Help Your Swimming Club

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:05

The first week of June 2013 is officially Volunteer Week, organised by Volunteering England and supported by the ASA, and it’s a good opportunity for Sports Clubs to officially say THANK YOU to everyone who gives up their time to support their local club.

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BAGCAT Development Day

Friday, 17 May 2013 16:46

SWIMMERS:

The following swimmers have STILL not replied to accept or decline their place on this year’s BAGCAT Development Day.

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