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Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club

Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club

Affiliated to Swim England East Region

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Volunteering

How you can help your club

The Club is run as a not for profit organisation, simply put all the fees generated are directed back into the running of the club for the benefit of the members.

There are two groups of people who ensure the smooth running of the club, those you see on a regular basis and get to know, such as coaches and lifeguards, who are paid for their time and expertise.

The second group are the volunteers, everyone who helps to manage the Swimming Club on a daily basis and organise events.

The biggest group of regular volunteers is the committee – please visit the committee page for further information.

When we run events such as Club Championships, Open Meets and Galas we always need additional help. This may range from being involved in the planning stage to helping on the day. Please see the additional section for more information. Without this help the events cannot be run and the swimmers cannot compete.

Swimming Officials are also very important, these are the Timekeepers, Judges, Referees and Starters. You do not need to have any experience for any of these roles, just a passion to help children achieve their goals.

12 good reasons to become a Swimming Official

  • Teams must provide them at meets
  • The meets can’t run without them
  • Get involved in your child’s sport
  • Understand the sport better
  • Full ‘on job’ training provided
  • Makes the time go quicker
  • First t-shirts for County and Regional meets provided free
  • Cut the costs of attending Open Meets and Galas
  • Free tea and coffee and usually food if all day
  • Free programme
  • Have fun on poolside and it’s cooler than the galleries
  • Another string to your bow

Please see the officials section below. Without officials the competition cannot be licenced and therefore times are not recognised on the Swim England database.

We would ask that all of you please give consideration to helping to support your club in some way. You do not need to have experience just a willingness to support your child in their chosen sport.

We all have busy lives but the more people who are available to help the easier for all concerned.

For more information about volunteering please .

Alternatively you can speak to any Committee member, your squad co-ordinator or your squad coach who will be happy to help and pass on your details.

Training for officials

Posted on: 26th August 2018

Timekeeper - This is an introduction into the world of the swimming official. It covers the practical aspects of what is required of a timekeeper by means of a short theory session followed by a … more ... about Training for officials

See also: Volunteering

Technical officials

Posted on: 28th November 2014

Officials need to have some training which is provided through the county. For competitions licensed at Level 1 or 2, ALL officials are required to be licensed. Brief descriptions of the various … more ... about Technical officials

See also: Volunteering

Open Meet helpers

Posted on: 27th November 2014

Open Meets are an important way for any Swimming Club to generate income. Listed below are the roles, other than officials, required in order to efficiently run a competitve swimming event at any … more ... about Open Meet helpers

See also: Volunteering

Squad coordinators

Posted on: 26th November 2014

In order to help with communication each squad has a coordinator. This is usually the parent of a swimmer in the squad. Purpose of the Role Ÿ To act as liaison between the Coaches and … more ... about Squad coordinators

See also: Volunteering

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We are now using the Swim Manager system to help manage the club. You can easily update your details, view all messages from the club, see and enter upcoming meets, review your invoices and payments, and check the times of your swimmers.

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Upcoming events

Jul
2
PSC End of Season Summer Short Course Open Meet 3ER2206680
At Inspire Luton Sports Village
Ends on July 3
Jul
2
Peanuts League - Round 3
At (TBD), 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Jul
16
Team Luton Summer Long Course Open Meet 3ER220185
At Inspire Luton Sports Village
Ends on July 17
Jul
23
2022 British Summer Championships
At (TBD)
Ends on July 28
Aug
5
2022 Swim England National Summer Meet
At (TBD)
Ends on August 9

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