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Parents & guardians
Practical guidance for supporting swimmers, preparing for training and competition, and finding the right club contact.
A positive swimming experience
Helping your swimmer thrive
Be encouraging, let the coaches coach and celebrate effort, learning and teamwork as much as results. The best support helps young swimmers enjoy the sport, build independence and develop at their own pace.
- Stay positiveOffer calm support whatever the result.
- See the whole personKeep school, rest, friendships and family life in balance.
- Build independenceLet swimmers prepare their kit and take age-appropriate responsibility.
- Work togetherRaise training questions with the coaching team at a suitable time.
The essentials
Before training
Bring the right kit
Swimwear, goggles, cap, towel and a clearly named drink bottle. Follow the venue’s changing-room and device rules.
View training timesKeep details current
Update contact, emergency and relevant medical information promptly through Swim Manager.
Open Swim ManagerGalas and open meets
A calmer competition day
Read the meet information in advance, respond to invitations through Swim Manager and arrive by the stated time. Pack spare goggles, club kit, towels, a drink and familiar food. Swimmers should stay with their team and follow the team manager’s instructions.
Food and hydration needs are individual. Use familiar choices and seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional for medical, dietary or allergy concerns.
- BeforeRead the meet details and pack together.
- DuringStay encouraging and leave race analysis to the coach.
- AfterAsk what they enjoyed and praise effort and teamwork.
Current official guidance
Trusted help for families
The former parent page used several helpful but older downloads. These current sources should be used for detailed advice.
Welfare and safeguarding
Speak to Lucy Carpenter
Lucy is the Club Welfare Officer and the first point of contact for safeguarding or welfare concerns. You can also use Swim England’s independent guidance and reporting route.
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