Swimmer Punctuality at Training Sessions.

Coaches from all groups are experiencing difficulty with a minority of swimmers who are regularly late on poolside causing disruption for the coach and other swimmers.

Coaches prepare sessions based on the full time available and it is important that swimmers take maximum advantage and complete all parts of the session.

The warm-up is important as it prepares the body for the intensive session workouts and must be completed correctly to minimise the possibility of injury. A swimmer who is late means the coach has to adapt the warm-up for them, not easy within the time available.

Some swimmers are still late on poolside despite being in the centre for 30 minutes or more before the session, and they are fully aware that lane ropes etc. have to be set up.

Swimmers have been informed of the consequences of being late, which are:-

·       Swimmers late on poolside will not be allowed to train in that session.

·       The swimmer will be asked to get changed and return to poolside to await pick-up by a responsible person. Coaches are advised not to enter the changing rooms and swimmers must be aware of their responsibility and to return to poolside as requested.

If swimmers feel they have a valid reason for being late, the parent/guardian must accompany them onto poolside and inform the coach. The coach will make the decision whether the swimmer is allowed to train based on time lost and previous punctuality.

If your swimmer is late and is excluded from a session, please speak to the coach if you feel they have been unfairly treated. No leeway will be given on this matter.

Finally, please note that most swimmers are punctual and expect to have full and uninterrupted sessions to maximise the opportunities being offered to them. Swimming training is difficult and everyone must be aware of their responsibility to coaches, other swimmers and particularly to themselves.

We want all swimmers to accept the opportunity to be the best they can be.

Be early with all equipment, goggles, caps etc. in place ready to train, every session.

Yours sincerely

TMBSC Coaching Staff.

For Club information, or to contact the Head Coach an email should be sent to: - tmbsc@sky.com