Meet Club Welfare Officer Adrian Vipond
Adrian can often be found around the poolside & on the balcony. He is around so that parents have chance to speak to him face to face if they have any concerns or issues.
If you have any concerns to discuss with Adrian but need make contact urgently you can contact him via welfare@kingfishersswimmingclub.org.uk
Kingfishers is a SwimMark Accredited Club with Swim England and Sports England. The club follows the guidance in Wavepower for child and adult safeguarding and the Swim England (ASA) Code of Ethics and Codes of Conduct.
Following Wavepower, all club members and volunteers are required to demonstrate their acceptance of the Club’s Codes of Conduct in their behaviour and actions – more information can be found on the website and in a members Swim Manager account.
The club periodically issues a reminder to read, and for members under 18 for their parents/guardians to discuss with their young swimmers, these codes and to follow them at all times both inside and out of club activities and sessions. You can also view the Club Codes here:
Wavepower:
Governing Body and Club Safeguarding Policy
Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document that all affiliated clubs including Kingfishers must adopt.
Wavepower covers any individual participating in aquatics under the jurisdiction of Swim England, including but not limited to, Swim England members, volunteers, staff, board members, coaches and teachers, swim school members and parents/guardians of child members.
Wavepower aims to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance.
At the beginning of 2024, an updated version of Wavepower was published. It is now revised annually. This is part of Swim England’s commitment to create a culture in our sports and activities which makes everyone feel protected, included and welcome to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all participants is ingrained throughout affiliated clubs and organisations.
The video below discusses what Wavepower is, why it is such an important document and explains the key changes that have been introduced in 2024.
Are you a young person who is concerned upset or worried?
The Swim England National Youth Advisory Panel have developed these two resources with the purpose of helping club members under 18 to know where to access help and support when they need it. Why not take a look now!