2018—19

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club Handbook

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Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................................. 1

1 Our Club ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Committee ............................................................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Our Approach to Swimming ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.4 Club Fees ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Club Merchandise ........................................................................................................................................ 5

1.6 Club Sponsors .............................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Club Swimming with Central Aquatic .......................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Club Nights ................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Club Calendar ............................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Club Championship Rules ............................................................................................................................ 8

2.4 Getting Involved .......................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Lifesaving with Central Aquatic ................................................................................................................... 8

4 Competitive Swimming with Central Aquatic The Officials—What do they do? ........................................ 9

4.1 Entering swimming competitions ................................................................................................................ 9

5 Useful websites .......................................................................................................................................... 11

6 Appendices ................................................................................................................................................. 11

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1 Our Club Central Aquatic is a proud and inclusive member of the Bayswater community. We are an energetic and

passionate organisation dedicated to helping kids and adults become fit and active and achieve their best in

the pool. We also develop future leaders of the community and provide training for today’s and tomorrow’s

lifesavers. Many of our swimmers have represented Western Australia and Australia with distinction. Many of

our swimmers also become aquatic trainers and teach young children to swim, and be safe around pools.

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club celebrated 21 years of the club's existence in 2015 and there have been many achievements along the way. • Central Aquatic formed in 1993 with the first coaches Mr & Mrs Fred deLacy. • The deLacy family have a long history with swimming.

o Evelyn de Lacy being the first WA female Olympic Swimmer at the 1936 Berlin Games. o Mr & Mrs Fred deLacy began teaching swimming in the Swan River in Maylands many years ago,

then at their Maylands property in a 25yd pool. At the formation of Central Aquatic Swimming and Life Saving Club the deLacy’s trained at Chisholm Catholic College. Later the training moved to Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre, from which the club still trains.

• Renowned successful club members include; o Sally Hunter (nee Foster)—2 Olympics, 2 Commonwealth Games (1 gold and 1 silver)

—4 World Championships (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) o David Cox—Rottnest Channel Swim, Solo Winner o Sandra Yaxley—2 times Para Olympian (2 gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) o Megan Grant—Paralympian o Greg Spicer—Australian Lifesaving Representative, Teams 1987 -1996 o Central Aquatic Swimming and Life Saving Club team—1997 National Title at the Life Saving

Championships o Neil Parsons—awarded a Western Australian Honorary Life Governor award from RLSWA.

1.1 Committee On behalf of the committee and coaches I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all members of

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club to the 2018—2019 season.

We had a consistent and hard working committee with a number of initiatives under way in the 2017-2018

season. I look forward to these enterprises continuing and meeting new challenges this season. With a further

impetus to attract new members and increase our fiscal capacity we will be able to offer more social activities

to club members and financial supports to our top swimmers. All of these events help our children reinforce

their swimming friendships and constructive choices—a significant goal for our club.

The club appreciates the commitment of our parents, it is this ongoing assistance that makes the club strong.

This year brings adjusted start dates for the season and changes to the swim meet calendar. We are pleased

to know that as the committee plans events, club nights and interclub meets for the season that we can depend

on our all members and families for their continuing support.

Please remember if you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact myself or one of the committee members

or even just come and have a chat when at the pool.

I wish everyone well for the season. Good swimming and good luck to all.

Perry deLacy

President, Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club

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2018—2019 Committee

Perry deLacy President mob: 0402396332

Ken Foster Vice President mob: 0411748073

Anna Huska Secretary

Ross Rogers Registrar

Brendan Townsend Treasurer

Wayne deLacy Head Coach

Nathan Rogers Swimmers Representative - guiding the swimmers leadership group

Sharon Huzzard Lifesaving Representative

Daniel Farmer Committee member

Deb deLacy Committee member

Jocelyn Seneque Committee member (Fundraising sub-committee)

Maricel van de Nadort Committee member (Fundraising sub-committee)

Meredith Hopkins Committee member

Rhys Croxford Committee member

Simone Dearle Committee member (Uniforms)

1.2 Code of Conduct Members and parents of Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club are expected to demonstrate our

club values which are:

Respect Yourself: Swim for personal goals, achievement and for fun, not only to please parents and coaches.

Respect the rules: Do not argue with, or use offensive language against officials. If you disagree inform your

coach who will approach the official at an appropriate time to discuss the matter.

Respect your team mates: Work equally hard for yourself and your club. Encourage your team mates and

applaud all good efforts, regardless of winning or losing races.

Respect competitors of all clubs: Treat all swimmers as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with,

bully or harass another swimmer or other club members.

Respect supporters: Show appreciation to parents, volunteers, officials and administrators. They are all there

to support and encourage you.

Role model: Remember that your club mates, especially those more junior, learn by example and actions. Be

constructive.

Other points to note

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club has a ZERO tolerance to the use of illicit or performance

enhancing drugs. There is a complete ban on these substances and breaches to this policy will result in

instant withdrawal of membership from the club.

If you have reason to make a complaint this will be dealt with seriously, confidentially and quickly. Please

direct any complaints to the Club President or Secretary (see above).

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1.3 Our Approach to Swimming Developing an “athletes first, winning second” perspective. Every decision parents make in supporting and

directing their child in sport should be based on what is best for the child first and what may help the child win

second. This perspective of athletes’ first, winning second can help some children achieve more than they

would if they were consumed with the idea of winning. An obsession with winning can create a fear of failure,

which may result in less than average performance and upset child.

Building your child’s self-esteem. As a parent, you are one of the main influence in your child’s life, and one

of your most important roles is to build their confidence. A child with positive self-esteem is more likely to be

proud of their personal accomplishments, accept challenges and new tasks and also help others. On the other

hand, children who find their self-worth through winning can go through some very hard times when they lose.

It is important that your child knows they can be successful without winning. If your child is aiming to beat

their personal best (PB) for a certain race, and they accomplishment that, then they are successful regardless

of what place they finish in. As long as your child tries their best reinforce their efforts with pride!

Let the Coach, Coach. It is the coach’s job to offer a child constructive criticism on their swimming. The parent’s

role is to support, encourage and recognise their child’s effort. If a parent attempts to coach their child, the

child may become confused with conflicting information. It is equally important to never undermine the coach

in front of the athlete as this can be extremely harmful to the coach and athlete relationship, which is necessary

for success.

Help and encourage your child in setting realistic goals. The competitive side of swimming is very important

to the development of athlete and the sport of swimming. At junior level, the most important factor is

participating, effort and skill development. Beating their PB and learning a new skill are both examples of

realistic and attainable goals for junior swimmer. Regardless of whether your child will win gold for Australia

or whether they are equally happy competing at club events, the sport must be fun to maintain their interest.

You can assist by ensuring that your child has their PB recorded and that each time they race, this is what they

are trying to beat rather than other people. PB recording ensures the focus is on individual improvement

rather than purely winning or losing. Your child may come 10th in a race, but if they beat their PB, they are a

winner.

Communication with your child is important. Talk to them about their training—are they getting along with

their squad and most importantly with their coach. If they are not, you may need to assess the situation, and

decide on what needs to be done to resolve any issue with the least amount of disruption to your child and

the squad. Ask them questions after training such as: “Did you learn a new skill today?’ “What was the best

thing that happened today?” “What does your coach think you need to work on?” Communication with your

child also requires your support in telling them how proud you are of them, no matter how they swam.

You can help your child enjoy swimming by:

• DEVELOPING AN “ATHLETES FIRST, WINNING SECOND” PERSPECTIVE • BUILDING YOUR CHILDS

SELF ESTEEM • LETTING THE COACH, COACH • HELPING AND ENCOURAGING YOUR CHILD IN

SETTING REALISTIC GOALS

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1.4 Club Fees Fees are paid directly to Swimming WA. Access their website at www.wa.swimming.org.au

(See Appendix 1 in this Handbook or ask coaching staff for printed information.)

Central Aquatic offer a family discount on Club Fees based on the number of Annual members as follows:-

1 Swimmer: $115.00 (1st Competitive family member: $115) 2 Swimmers: $220.00 (2nd Competitive family member: $105) 3 Swimmers: $315.00 (3rd Competitive family member: $95) When registering through the Swimming WA website these club fees are included as well as Swimming WA’s fee, which is $125/swimmer. LIFESAVING Non CAQ members $75.00

CAQ members nil

(For more information please read the section 3 – Lifesaving with Central Aquatic)

Any questions regarding the fees structure should be addressed to a current committee member or email us

at centralaquaticswimmingandlifesavingclub@outlook.com

Pool Entry

Bayswater Waves offers discounted entry cards/memberships for deLacy Swim Squad swimmers. Please

enquire at the pool as to the method of pool entry that suits you and your family best.

Coaching and Swimming Lessons

DeLacy Swim School is the appointed coaching team for Central Aquatic members. Please see Appendix 2 for

further details, including relevant contact details.

1.5 Club Merchandise At times during the year we place an order for club merchandise. Information about the merchandise and

these orders will be available to club members via email and Facebook. Any queries please speak to any of

the committee members.

1.6 Club Sponsors The club is happy to have several sponsors, however we are always happy to accept further offers of

sponsorship. To make an offer of sponsorship please talk to a committee member.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their ongoing commitment to our club.

Williams Meats

Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre

DeLacy Swim School

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2 Club Swimming with Central Aquatic Training Times Bayswater Waves Pool

5.30am to 7.00am Monday, Wednesday & Friday

4.00pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday

7.30am to 9.00am Saturday

Royal Lifesaving (Please see further information in Section 3)

9.00am to 11.00am Saturday

No training on Public Holidays

Please take note of Bayswater Aquatic Centre Pool Rules and expectations.

Change rooms and pool area are to be treated with care at all times.

Misbehaviour or vandalism will not be tolerated and will result in loss of pool access.

Life Guards Instructions are to be followed at all times.

No running.

2.1 Club Nights The club competitive swimming nights are held every fortnight during the swimming season.

The 2018—2019 nights are listed in this booklet. Swimmers will normally swim two races: one freestyle and

the other the selected stroke for the evening being one of the three other strokes in the IM, in order. The

club nights commence at 6.00pm sharp.

Swimmer registration for club nights is essential. Competitors’ names can be added to the register (found

on the Central cage) during the preceding fortnight. This register closes at completion of Saturday training—

two days before the club night. This allows volunteers, who enter the race program into the computer, time

to do their job. Unregistered entrants (swimmers that turn up on the night but did not have their name on

the register) will still be able to swim but they will be unseeded. Unregistered swimmers that arrive late will

not be able to compete. Orders for food can also be added to this Register as CAQ has a BBQ on most club

nights.

Swimmers race in groups of similar ages, with the emphasis on time improvement rather than race placing.

Points are awarded to each swimmer based on time, improvement and attendance. Points are accumulated

during the season which are tallied for the age awards at the end of season.

It is expected that at least one parent from each family will be actively involved with some of the required

roles on the night. You acknowledged and agreed to this support of your child and the swimming club when

you registered with the club. Some of the roles are;

• Time keeper

• Official

• Marshal

• Starter

• Assist the coaches/officials

• Help with the BBQ and drink sales

We thank all parents for assisting with the smooth running of these nights, without parent involvement we

would have no club. New parents can be paired with an experienced person to support them with any roles

on the night.

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2.2 Club Calendar Monday, 3rd September Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 17th September Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 1st October Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 15th October Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 29th October Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 12th November Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 26th November Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 10th December Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Bayswater Waves

Monday, 7th January Bring a friend Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 21st January Bring a friend Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 4th February Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 18th February Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 4th March Club Championship 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Monday, 18th March Club Championship 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 1st April Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 15th April Club Night 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Club nights are usually held at Bayswater Waves.

Occasionally the venue is changed. If this occurs an email

will be sent to all club members notifying of the change.

Coaches will also provide details of any change of venue.

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2.3 Club Championship Rules Club Championship meets are run as club nights but the accumulated times, over the four strokes, are used

to assess the fastest male and female swimmer in each age group. The following rules apply;

• Club Championships are for all swimmers over 9 years of age.

• Younger swimmers can swim on Club Championships nights however are not eligible for trophies.

• Swimmers must be fully registered and paid members of Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club as

at 1 December 2016 to be eligible for Club Champion. The total fees must have been paid to Swimming WA

and Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club prior to this date.

• Championship trophies will be awarded to swimmers over 9 years of age.

• Swimmers age is at the commencement of the first club championship swim.

• Disqualification rules will apply to all eligible swimmers over 9 years of age.

• Swimmers must have competed in a minimum of four (4) club nights from the commencement of the

2016/17 summer club to be eligible.

• Club champion dates are set by the committee members of Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club

and are included in this booklet. Swimmers will be notified of any change to these dates, via email at least 2

weeks prior to championships.

2.4 Getting Involved Parents are one of the main secrets to success in the world of swimming.

Volunteering means that you not only have another avenue to have a great impact in your child’s athletic

environment, but it gives you a fun setting in which to meet other adults and make new friends.

Here are a few simple ways to get involved:

• Join the club committee. As a volunteer you can be instrumental in strengthening swimming in

our club and our state.

• Become an official, timekeeper or an announcer.

• Be a timekeeper at club nights and swim meets.

• Cook the BBQ or help with the drinks on club nights.

• Help out with club fundraising.

Thanks to all our parents who dedicate their time and efforts to their child’s swim club.

3 Lifesaving with Central Aquatic Lifesaving classes are held at Bayswater Waves every Saturday during the summer season from 9am to

10.30am and instruction is by qualified instructors.

The club is very privileged to have a number of experienced national and international competitors and

coaches as instructors.

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club host several special event days such as Beach Days and

competitive events like the Junior Life Guard competitions. Attendance at these events is voluntary.

Annual membership for Lifesaving alone is $75 ($50 for members registered with CAQ and Swimming WA).

A membership form is required to be completed by all swimmers who would like to participate in lifesaving.

Please find this membership form as Appendix A.

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Lifesaving awards include:

Swim and Survive

Bronze Star

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Award of Merit

Instructors Certificate

Classes include competition training and resuscitation certificates.

Committee member: Sharon Huzzard

Email: Attention Sharon Huzzard at centralaquaticswimmingandlifesavingclub@outlook.com

4 Competitive Swimming with Central Aquatic

The Officials—What do they do?

Time Keepers – use their watches or automatic timers depending on the facilities at the venue to record the

official time for the swimmer in their lane.

Turn Judges – observe each end of the pool to ensure that the turns comply with the rules applicable to each

stroke.

Judges of Strokes – observe the swimmers from poolside ensuring that each rule, relating to the different

strokes, is complied with.

Starter – takes control of the swimmers from the Referee to start the race by saying “take your mark”,

waiting until there is no sign of movement from any swimmer on the blocks, and gives the start signal.

Referee – has overall authority of the competition and ensures that all the rules are followed. They instruct

all officials and have any violations of the rules reported to them for action.

4.1 Entering swimming competitions Swimming competitions

Events organised by Swimming WA are entered online through the Swimming WA (My Swim Results)

website. Use the Event Calendar on the Swimming WA website or go directly to My Swim Results

http://www.myswimresults.com.au/Calendar.aspx?CountryCode=AUS|WA

Some important points to remember.

• Discuss the event with club coaches.

• Keep track of the closing dates of events.

• Don’t leave your entries until the last minute. Some events can fill before the closing date of the

event.

• Ensure that correct entry times are submitted if required.

• Adhere to the Swimming WA current race suit policy (See appendix 4)

• Trophy and medal presentations are a significant honour. Please ensure an item of club clothing is

worn to collect your award. (No towels around waist)

The club organising the swim meet will nominate the time keeping lanes. For any event in which the club has

more than six swimmers entered a time keeping roster is produced prior to the competition, allocating each

family at least one time slot. If less than six entrants and a time keeping space is allocated by the swim meet

organisers, the swimmers and families attending will need to allocate a timekeeping roster on the day. At

least one parent from each family will be required to complete duties as specified during each swim meet.

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4.2 Interclub meets

During the season, the club may compete in meets with other clubs. These meets can include both individual

races and relay races in age groups. The interclub meets rotate between the club pools and allow swimmers

to compete in a low key but competitive environment.

The Club Premierships (Pennants) are a Swimming WA run club competition held at Challenge Stadium and

include a full competitive structure, with officials and club rankings. The club will organise a theme for the

march through parade at the commencement of this event. Swimmers are encouraged to get involved with

the theme and to wear club uniform at all other times. The 2018/19 theme song is “Hey Mickey”.

Many swimmers are selected to represent the club at the premiership competition. Competitors may be

nominated (either as a swimmer or a reserve) for as many events as they are eligible to swim by age, but may

not swim in more than two individual events. It is an honour to be chosen to represent your club but not all

competitors have the opportunity to swim on that day. This is a team event and it is imperative that all

competitors attend the day as requested by the coaches. Entry fees for this event are paid for by the club.

The coaches will select swimmers for meets based on their assessment of the swimmers capacity and stage

of development. The coaches will discuss selection and availability with parents and swimmers directly for all

meets.

4.3 Swimwear guidelines

There are strict swimwear guidelines for all swim meets sanctioned by Swimming WA. Please see the current

policy at Swimming WA Swimwear Policy as of May 2018. This policy is also attached as Appendix 4.

The general guideline for all Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club members at club nights is that

swimsuits are to be in good moral taste and suitable for the purpose.

SWA%20Tech%20Suit%20Policy.pdf

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5 Useful websites

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club www.centralaquatic.com.au

Central Aquatic Swimming and Lifesaving Club Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/centralaquaticswimmingandlifesavingclub/info?tab=page_info .

Swimming Western Australia http://www.wa.swimming.org.au

My Swim Results at www.myswimresults.com.au/ for Membership, some meet entry requirements as well as information about;

• Rankings

• Personal Bests

• Target Times

• Follow your friends

• Recognition of your own achievements

• Annual Subscription Western Australia Institute of Sport http://www.wais.org.au/

Swimming Australia http://www.swimming.org.au

Australian Institute of Sport http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais

Bayswater Waves www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

6 Appendices 1. Step by Step guide to registering as a CAQ member on Swimming WA

2. DeLacy Swim School

3. Lifesaving Membership Application form

4. Swimming WA Competition Policy—Technical/Performance Race Suits

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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Appendix 3

Central Aquatic Swimming & Lifesaving Club

2018/2019 LIFESAVING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Please note that if you are a Central Aquatic member then you can participate in lifesaving sessions as part of

your membership, you do not need to pay the fee.

If you are registering as a lifesaving member only then the fee will be $75.

Lifesaving Member only $75 Lifesaving Member (registered with CAQ)

Your lifesaving membership entitles you to attend lifesaving sessions with Central Aquatic

Swimming and Lifesaving Club.

If you would like to participate in other Central Aquatic events you will need to register

through Swimming WA as an annual member of the club.

Further information can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/centralaquaticswimmingandlifesavingclub/info?tab=page_info

or our website www.centralaquatic.com.au

For any other information or enquiries please email:

centralaquaticswimmingandlifesavingclub@outlook.com

REGISTRATION NUMBER

(first three(3) letters of last name, first two(2) letters of first name, date of birth (DDMMYY))

(e.g. John Smith D.O.B 11th December 1991 reg # SMIJO111291)

Swimmers Details if under 18 years of age & registering for the first time need to see birth certificate or

extract.

Surname_______________________________________________

Given names___________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

Telephone(home)______________________________

(mobile)______________________________________

Email_____________________________________________

All club notices are sent via email

Permission to use email address for club information yes no

Date of Birth__________________________

In Case of Emergency -

Name ______________________ Contact ________________________________

Pre-existing Medical Condition ______________________________________

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Appendix 4

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