Club Mission Statement
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Athlone Swimming Club is dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of competitive swimming in an enjoyable and motivating atmosphere.
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As competitors, our swimmers will strive towards excellence to achieve the best they can at their level of ability.
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The club supports the values of fair play – respect for self, coaches, teammates and opponents.
Club Vision
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Through the sport, our swimmers will have an opportunity to develop healthy behaviours and a lifelong love of swimming.
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Our swimmers will develop high self-esteem, responsibility and self-motivation. Our swimmers will demonstrate teamwork, respect, trust, honesty and good sportsmanship.
Objectives of the Club
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To foster and develop swimming and its participants
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To promote the teaching/coaching and practice of swimming in line with current best practice
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To promote the development of physical, moral and social qualities associated with sport, within the participants
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To accept and enforce the rules and regulations set down by Swim Ireland regarding swimming in accordance with the affiliation status afforded to the Club
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To provide a positive and safe environment for all its members and staff
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To ensure sport for young people in the Club is fun and conducted in an encouraging atmosphere in line with Swim Ireland guidelines and best practice
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To provide equal opportunities whenever possible for successful participation, irrespective of ability or disability, so as individuals can be involved in sports activities in an integrated and inclusive way.
Athlone Swimming Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well-being of its members. Every individual, including athletes, parents/ guardian , coaches/ teachers and volunteers, in Athlone Swimming Club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for their rights, safety and welfare and those of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of Athlone Swimming Club and the guidelines contained in the ‘Swim Ireland Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures 2019’ or most up to date equivalent
