Safeguarding
All Swim England affiliated clubs have been recommended to implement the policies and procedures contained in the Wavepower document.
The document contains codes of conduct, mandatory requirements, practical information and good practice guidance all in one place. Daventry Dolphins Swimming Club has adopted Wavepower and it is part of the conditions of membership that members should read and abide by Wavepower.
It is to be used by all club members e.g. club officers, parents, children, volunteers and paid staff. This will help to ensure that everyone involved in the sport can play their part in safeguarding children, young people and those who work within the sport.
Codes of Conducts
DDSC swimmers should be poolside 5 minutes before the start of each training session (and at least 15 minutes before warm up for galas) with the correct equipment, changed and ready to enter the pool at the designated time. When arriving for training, swimmers must wait in their designated areas until the start of their session and not disrupt other squads currently training.
DDSC representatives should show a high standard of behaviour and conduct that reflect favourably on themselves, the club, and the sport. Language and behaviour in public or group situations must always be appropriate and socially acceptable. This includes when changing - poor behaviour in changing areas will not be tolerated.
All swimmers must ensure that their actions are conducive to the success of all sessions. They must, at all times, respect those around them along with equipment to safeguard all involved in the sessions.
Swimmers should always try and complete the training set to the best of their abilities and not sit out on poolside, as this can have an adverse effect on their training and others around them.
They should listen to feedback from coaches. If they have any questions or concerns about any feedback, they should get out of the pool and talk to the coach present in a reasonable and respectful manner.
Senior swimmers, at all times, should set the example for the younger swimmers and junior squads at DDSC. They are the face of Daventry Dolphins Swimming Club, and the inspiration that gives the junior swimmers the determination to reach their goals.
Ensure dedication is shown by swimmers by attending training sessions and specified galas unless there are extenuating circumstances that have previously been agreed with the coach. Throughout any external meets swimmers will always inform the team manager(s) of their whereabouts (this includes leaving poolside to use the changing/toilet facilities).
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing allows individuals to raise genuine concerns about any potential incident of poor practice, wrongdoing, illegal or unethical conduct by individuals without fear of reprisals, even if they turn out to be mistaken. This policy applies to all Swim England members. Children are vulnerable to abuse and all adults who work in sports organisations, whether paid or unpaid, member or non-member, must look to safeguard their welfare. Swim England believes it is necessary to develop a culture in all organisations and counties, regionally and nationally, where concerned individuals can raise concerns in a safe and supportive environment.
Swim England Whistleblowing Policy
Reviewed October 2025
