YDSC MEMBERSHIP FORM

Updated May 15

Swimmer’s Name: / Address:
Swimmer’s Squad:
Date of Birth:
Name of Parent/Carer: / Address (if different from above):
Home Phone No: / Mobile No:
Other (Work No):
E-mail Address:
Emergency Contact:
Please include contact name, relationship to child, address and telephone number including mobile numbers:
Club Volunteer?
The club always need more volunteers; would you be prepared to help in any way? (if so, please indicate how)

Medical Disclosure

To be completed by member 18years or over, or by parents/carers of swimmers under 18 years.

Please delete Yes or No as appropriate and complete further details as necessary.

Do you or does your child have any specific medical conditions /requiring medical treatment and/or medication?
Yes/No / If yes, please give details:
Do you or does your child have any specific disability /requiring medical treatment and/or medication?
Yes/No / If yes, please give details:
Do you or does your child have any allergies?
Yes/No / If yes, please give details:
Do you or does your child take any regular medication?
Yes/No / If yes, please give details:
Any other relevant information:

It is the responsibility of Parents/Carers to notify YDSC of any new medical conditions as and when they occur.

I understand that, in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998, all efforts will be made to ensure that this information is accurate, kept up to date and secure and that it is used only in connection with the purposes and activities of the club. Information will not be kept once a person is no longer a member of the club. The information will be disclosed only to those members of the club for whom it is appropriate and relevant officers of the ASA or British Swimming.

Photography Consent

Yeovil District Swimming Club (YDSC) requires parental consent to take, place and use photographs. YDSC may wish to take photographs (individual and in groups) of swimmers under the age of 18 that may include your child during their membership of the club. All photos will be taken and published in line with ASA policy. ASA policy is available to read at YDSC has adopted the ASA policy and there is a link to the Wavepower document on the

Please confirm your consent below. Please note you can withdraw your consent at any time, by writing to the club Welfare Officer.

Tick as appropriate / Consent Given / Consent Refused
Take photographs to use on the club’s website and/or social media
Take photographs to include in newspaper articles
Take photographs to use on club notice boards
Video for training purposes only
Employ a professional photographer (suitably approved) who will take photos in meets attended

Commitment to YDSC

The members of the Yeovil District Swimming Club who are under the age of 18 years have no voting rights at any general meetings of the club. Parents/carers of the swimmers under the age of 18 may themselves join YDSC as associate non swimming members and in doing so that parent/carer will be eligible to vote. Such membership may require a fee payable to the club and ASA, the cost of which will be met by the parent/carer concerned.

Data Protection & Disclosure

In compliance with the data protection act 1998, all efforts will be made to ensure that this information is accurate, kept up to date and secure and that it is used only in connection with the purpose and activities of the club. The information will be disclosed only to those members of the club for whom it is appropriate and relevant officers of the ASA or British Swimming.

DECLARATION

I confirm that I have read, understood and agree with the following:

•Swimmers Code of Conduct • Parents Code of conduct

•ASA/YDSC swimming club photography policy • Equity Policy

I acknowledge receipt of the rules of YDSC and confirm my understanding and acceptance that such rules (as amended from time to time) shall govern my membership of the club. I further acknowledge and accept the responsibilities of membership upon members as set out in the rules.

This form must be signed by the swimmer and parent/carer if swimmer is under 18 years of age.

Swimmer’s Signature: / Date:
Full Name (PRINT)
Parent/Carer Signature / Date:
Full Name (PRINT)

Please complete and return this application form, together with the attached Standing Order Form

Please return this form to a YDSC Committee Member ASAP

YDSC SWIMMERS CODE OF CONDUCT (ALL Disciplines)

General behaviour

1.Treat all members of the club with due respect including fellow Swimmers and Officials;

2.Treat all competitors and representatives from competing clubs with due respect;

3.The use of inappropriate or abuse language, bullying, harassment, discrimination or physical violence will not be tolerated and could result in action taken through the club disciplinary or child welfare policy.

Swimming training

1.Arrive in good time to stretch, 10 minutes before the start time;

2.Have all your equipment with you, i.e. paddles; kick boards, hats, goggles etc;

3.Use the lavatory before training begins and always inform the coach if you need to leave the pool during training;

4.Listen to what your coach is telling you;

5.Always swim to the wall as you would do in a race, and practice turns as instructed;

6.Do not stop and stand in the lane, you may get injured;

7.Do not pull on the ropes as you may injure other swimmers;

8.Do not skip lengths or sets you are only cheating yourself;

9.Think about what you are doing during training.

Competition

1.You must swim events and galas that the chief coach has entered/selected for you unless agreed otherwise by prior agreement with the relevant club official;

2.At open meets, check when you should sign in / post your cards and be sure to sign in / post them on time;

3.Warm-up before the event. Prepare yourself for the race;

4.Warm-up properly by swimming, not playing or stopping in the lane. Turning practice should have taken place during your normal training sessions;

5.Be part of the team. Stay with the team on poolside. If you leave for any reason you must tell the coach and team manager where you are going;

6.Listen for your race to be announced. Go to the marshalling area in time and report in. Take your hat and goggles with you;

7.Support your team mates. Everyone likes to be supported;

8.You must wear club uniform and hats when representing the club;

9.Swim down after the race, if possible. Do not use this time to play;

10.After your race report to the coach not to your parents. Receive feedback on your race and splits.

YDSC PARENTS/CARERS CODE OF CONDUCT

Parents/carer are expected to:

1.Complete and return the health and consent forms as requested by the club and detail any health concerns

relevant to the child on the consent form. Any changes in the state of the child’s health should be reported to the coach prior to training sessions. And ensure YDSC has up to date contact details for you and any alternative person;

2.Deliver and collect the child punctually to and from coaching sessions/swim meets. Please inform a member of the committee or coaching staff if there is an unavoidable problem. If the club changes your child’s lane and changes times, please remember the change is to provide appropriate levels of training and enable your child to progress and should be facilitated and encouraged at all times;

3.Ensure your child is properly and adequately attired for the training sessions/events including all required equipment, i.e. hats, goggles etc;

4.Inform the coach before a session if your child is to be collected early from a coaching session/meet and if so by whom;

5.Encourage their child to obey rules and teach them that they can only do their best;

6.Behave responsibly as a spectator at training/meets and treat swimmers, coaches, committee members and parents of yours and other clubs with due respect meeting the ASA commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion;

7.Ensure they do not use inappropriate language within the club environment;

8.Show appreciation and support your child and all the team members;

9.Ensure your child’s needs are met in terms of nutritional needs and listen to advice given from the club coach;

10.Support the club coach and committee appropriately and raise any concerns you have in an appropriate manner. Details of YDSC committee and welfare officer can be found on the website and Goldenstones notice board;

11.Do not enter poolside unless requested to do so or in an emergency. If you wish to have a discussion with the coach check with the club welfare officer how this can be arranged;

12.Most of all help your child enjoy the sport and achieve to the best of their ability.

The club will undertake to:

Inform you at once if your child is ill and ensure their well being until you are able to collect him/her;

Ensure good child protection guidelines are followed at all times to keep your child safe;

Ensure all activities are properly supervised/taught/coached and consent is obtained for any activity outside of that previously agreed.

The parent/carer has a right to:

Make a complaint to YDSC if they feel that YDSC or a member of YDSC is not acting appropriate to the ASA/club laws and rules. Details on how to do this can be obtained from the club welfare officer. Make a complaint on behalf of the child to the ASA.

Any misdemeanours and breach of this code of conduct will be dealt with by the club.

YDSC EQUITY POLICY

Statement of Intent:

YDSC believe that swimming is a sport that can and should be accessible to and enjoyed by all.

The Club is committed to treat everyone equally within the context of their activity, regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or political persuasion.

The Club will ensure that equity as stated in the club rules is incorporated in all aspects of its activities and also recognises and adopts the Sport England definition of Sports Equity:

Sports Equity is about fairness in sport, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them. It is about changing the culture and structure of sport to ensure it becomes equally accessible to everyone in society, what ever their age, ability, gender race, ethnicity, sexuality or socio-economic status.

The Club is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse. All Club members have a responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.

The Club will deal with any incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, according to the club disciplinary procedures. Any concerns should be raised with the club Welfare Officer.

STANDING ORDER REQUEST

To the Manager ………………………………………………………… Bank Plc

………………………………………………………… Branch

From : (Name & Address)

Bank Account No.

Please make regular monthly payments as shown on the 5th of each month

To:

HSBC

1 Middle Street

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 1LR

(Code 40-47-28)

For the credit of

Yeovil District Swimming Club

Account No. 51347594

Until further notice, charging such payments to my/our account

First Payment of £

Followed By

Monthly Payments of £

Signature (s)…………………………………………………………………………………..

Date…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Note : Completed form should be sent to your Bank