URGENT NOTICE - IMMEDIATE EFFECT
CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19)
In view of the latest statements issued by our governing body Swim England and after consultation with the management and committee members, our Senior Coaching Team and Leisure centres, the club has taken the decision to cancel all training sessions/events with immediate effect.
We will be reviewing Government/Swim England guidelines constantly and will be making further decisions on the 20th April as to whether this period will be extended.
In view of the above, all Direct Debits for the April Squad fees will be suspended via the Club Organiser system, this has already been put in place.
Please Do Not cancel your Direct Debits as this will cause an administrative nightmare.
We want to encourage all swimmers to stay positive and keep fit during this unknown time. We are all living with a lot of uncertainty now, but we hope to set up some sort of portal to for swimmers and coaches to keep in contact. Those that are already in self-isolation will already possibly be getting bored. We want to keep their spirits high and encourage dry land training and healthy eating.
Please help us to advise swimmers that when the time comes to get back to training, they are likely to struggle and feel unfit, but so will everyone else including those that they will be competing against. It is our job to prepare them for that and we want to bring them back stronger and reach their goals in the very near future!
In the meantime, we hope that all our members stay safe and healthy and that we will be back in the pool as soon as possible. We will be in constant contact with various updates and news but please do not hesitate to contact us with any concerns you may have.
Please see below the latest statements from Swim England
MSSC Committee and Coaching Team
Statement issued by Swim England East Region 17/03/2020
“The region has also been asked for information on open meets hosted by clubs and training sessions. The latest information from Swim England makes it clear that, although the decision ultimately rests with clubs, there would be serious concerns about these gatherings, and we therefore ask all clubs to put the public health considerations above the natural desire to facilitate the sport we all love.”
Swim England statement regarding coronavirus outbreak
17 March 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday 16 March a range of measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Having further reviewed the guidance, it is Swim England’s interpretation that club activity falls into the ‘public gathering’ category and therefore it is strongly advising clubs to consider cancelling or postponing activity – including events – until the end of May.
Best course of action
Jane Nickerson, Swim England Chief Executive, recognised the worries from clubs and learn to swim providers but said a final decision on whether to call off sessions and events had to rest with them.
She added: “We strongly advise on what we believe is the best course of action in the interests of our coaches, teachers, athletes, learners and volunteers.
