Restructure
06 May 2014
Back in September I advised the club swimmers and parents of
a reorganisation of sessions that would be undertaken over the forthcoming
months. As you may recall I said we were going to undertake this in two stages;
the first was to speak with a small number of swimmers about some major changes
we wanted to make to the sessions they were swimming in; the second was to be a
progression of all remaining swimmers into their new groups.
The first part of the changes took place during October last
year however the second part of the change was gazumped by an announcement by
the council to open a new pool in Hinckley. The announcement although we knew would happen at some point were
surprised it had progressed as far as it had.
We have been in discussion with the council and the new
operator about the new pool, which put the changes we had planned back a
little.
Although we do not have a confirmed opening date(expected
summer of 2015) or confirmation of the times we will be offered at the new pool
however it is clear that both could be different to what we have today if
nothing more because the new pool will have eight lanes rather than six which
will mean changes to our sessions.
As a result of the delay I informed the clubs committee at
its April meeting I felt it prudent not to make wholesale changes at this time
as we are almost certainly going to have to make changes when we move to the
new pool.
Notwithstanding the above movements between groups all
progression between the various "squads” will be made in accordance with the
originally proposed teaching and coaching structure. This should mean that overtime we will be
better placed to make changes when the new pool opens in 2015.
If you want to discuss any of the above please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Paul Sippitt
Head Coach