Ellesmere College Titans Handbook

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1 Ellesmere College Titans Handbook 2018/19 1

2 Contents Page; 1. About Ellesmere College Titans Swimming 2. ECT Ethos, Values and Culture 3. ECT Pathway & Squad Criteria 4. ECT Admissions 5. ECT Contacts & Communication 6. ECT Payments & Meet Entries 7. ECT Club / College Uniform 8. Welfare & Protection Appendix; 1. Competitions Calendar December ECT Training Timetable 3. ECT Records 4. ECT Physiotherapy Information 5. ECT Training Equipment 2

3 About Ellesmere College Titans Swimming; Dear Titans Swimmers and Parents, It is my pleasure to formally welcome you to the Titans swimming family. Ellesmere College Titans (ECT) has a proud tradition in the world of swimming; one which we strive to maintain and enhance. One of the most impressive trademarks of ECT is that it has consistently pushed the boundaries within sporting, academic and pastoral environments over the course of the last 10 years and we continue to better ourselves and enhance your children s experience year on year. In relation to the swimming program, we have continually achieved across many areas of the sport. Within our performance section we have helped put multiple junior and senior internationals on GB teams since This currently sits at 16 athletes and counting and our most recent Commonwealth Games medalist Freya Anderson, who competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, returning with two bronze medals is testament to this. The continuation and development of this tradition is something we always encourage to be at the forefront of our motivated team s thoughts. Inevitably, it comes down to the swimmers; coaches; teachers and parent s willingness to embrace change; set aside personal desires and believe in the process. The swimming program is based around a simple principle talent isn t born its grown! The journey never stops and we always ensure our focus is on having fun; building a holistic environment and swimming fast at the benchmark meet. Our coaching and support staff is knowledgeable, qualified, driven and creative people who make every effort to develop the systems that support athletes on their journey. Not only do we want to help create a great swimmer, but an industrious pupil and an outstanding person. We aim to offer an environment where enjoyment and success are inevitable. This handbook has been devised to provide information regarding a number of the many and varied processes that allow the operation of the ECT Swimming Program. I hope that the document provides clear information; though of course if you feel that anything requires further explanation, clarification or additional information then please make contact with the relevant member of the swimming staff. This is a living document, and information is correct at time of publication and some information may change prior to the next update. Once again, we welcome you to the Ellesmere College Titans and look forward to supporting, following and contributing to your success through your time with the team. Yours Sincerely; Alan Bircher - Director of Swimming 3

4 Ellesmere College Titans Ethos, Values and Culture; In Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of godlike giants. The Titan Oceanus was the god of the great earthencircling river, the font of all the earth s fresh-water. He was depicted as a bull-horned god with the tail of a serpentine fish. In the pool, we pride ourselves on being the heirs to this dynasty of giants. The Ellesmere College Program aims to identify and develop the best aquatic athletes in Britain in order to achieve aquatic medals on the world stage. Our aim to be a talent hotspot designed to encourage and develop the most promising swimmers of the future and to identify individuals with the potential to achieve Olympic podium success. It s not enough to simply dream, you have to dream big! Anything is possible you just need to believe it. Whether you think you can or you can t you re right. 1. To provide swimmers with an atmosphere where application, participation and achievement are welcomed and encouraged 2. To enhance external engagement and attraction by promoting and advocating the values of ECT to the wider community leading to the attraction of swimmers with excellent character and potential 3. To develop our staff and squads to support each other in there personal development 4. To develop a club where winning and competing at the highest level is the benchmark for success 5. A positive and enthusiastic culture which is contagious to all who come into contact ECT strives to achieve the highest standards and always aims to instill a strong and positive set of values, whilst creating a culture to amplify these values and beliefs. All our coaches consistently and actively encourage all pupils to be enthusiastic, positive, supportive, accepting and team orientated; whilst always inspiring a culture where pupils are committed, tough, dedicated and focused on their development. Alongside all of these traits, we aim to ensure that team members enjoy their ECT experience; ensuring all of our values help inspire community, leadership and excellence within each child. 4

5 Pathway & Squad Criteria; Our Titans squad structure is designed to be progressive so that swimmers are able to develop along the various pathways in line with the long-term athlete development plan (LTAD). Ellesmere College Titans - Pathway National Middle / Distance Squad (Yr 10+) National Sprint Squad (Yr 10+) Titans Age Performance Squad (Yr 8-11) Titans Age Development Squad (Yr 4-8) Titans Learn To Swim Program (Age 3yrs+) From Titans Learn to Swim [TLTS] (9yr or younger) to Age Development Squad [ADS] Communication between Titans Learn to Swim Coordinator and Ellesmere College Titans (ECT) coaching team to initiate potential movement Trial period will be allocated by ECT coaching team The expectation is that those swimmers selected will be able to complete the criteria after the trial period has concluded Age Development Squad [ADS] Swimmers must have an average attendance of 85% per school term Year 3 / 4 Males & Females joining the Titans will be expected to complete 200im 3.30 TBC and 400 free 6.30 TBC Males; Year 5 & Year 6 based on 250 fina points Year fina points & T average pace 5

6 Year fina points & T average pace Females; Year 5 & Year 6 based on 275 fina points Year fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Based on 200m+ distance both Long Course and Short Course (Year 5 and above) Swimmers must prove during their time in AD that they are self-motivated, have the ability to self-manage, be resilient, add something to the squad and have adhered to the clubs code of conduct If a swimmer hasn t met the qualification for transition into the APS, ECT will recommend local competitive swimming clubs. Age Performance Squad [APS] Swimmers must have an average attendance of 85% per school term Males; Year 8 Over 450 fina points & T average Pace Year fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Females; Year 8 Over 500 fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Year fina points & T average pace Based on 200m+ distance Long Course Only Swimmers must have proven during their time in AP that they are self-motivated, have the ability to selfmanage, be resilient and add something to the squad, and adhered to the clubs code of conduct National Middle / Distance Squad [NMDS] Swimmers must have an average attendance of 85% per school term Males; Year 11 & Year fina points / Post School 725 fina points & T3 average 1.12 average pace Females; Year 11 & Year fina points / Post School 725 fina points & T3 average 1.16 average pace Based on 200m+ distance Long Course Only OW Criteria Male/Female not completing the fina points criteria and squad space dependant will need to complete the T3 faster than (M) / (F) Exceptional yr 10 swimmers that meet the fina point s criteria on the squad can become eligible, squad space dependent. Swimmers must continue in NPS being self-motivated, have the ability to self-manage, be resilient and add something to the squad, and adhered to the clubs code of conduct National Sprint Squad [NSS] Swimmers must have an average attendance of 85% per school term Males; Year 11 & Year fina points / Post School 725 fina points & 10x50 (100PB x5 Target) Females; Year 11 & Year fina points / Post School725 fina points & 10x50 (100PB x5 Target) Based on 50m & 100m events both Long Course and Short Course Swimmers must continue in NPS being self-motivated, have the ability to self-manage, be resilient and add something to the squad, and adhered to the clubs code of conduct Additional Information: School Year based on 31 st August each year T2000m / T3000m Times will be subject to change 12month leeway period will be in place for those already in the Titans to maintain a position. FINA points will be expected within the 12month period and not just maintained through a previous seasons PB. 6

7 Admissions; ECT work closely with the Admissions department at Ellesmere College to help secure suitable applicants which require swimming and academic scholarships and bursaries. Below are several links to helpful websites, which will give relevant information, regarding applying for Ellesmere College, admissions procedures, scholarships and bursaries and Open Days. Applying for Ellesmere College; Admissions Procedures: Scholarships and Bursaries: Open Days: **ESSENTIAL INFORMATION** Registering for International Students International students that have successfully applied to Ellesmere College and wish to be a part of ECT Swimming will need to contact our club secretary to complete their registration process. This will involve submitting previously acquired swim times to British Swimming to ensure they are recorded on the British Swimming database. This process is essential to an athlete being allowed to compete during their time at the College. For more information please contact: titansclubsec@gmail.com (Richard Rhodes) 7

8 Contacts & Communication; New Ellesmere College Parents Firstly, the Ellesmere College Parent Society would like to welcome you to Ellesmere College and to its Swimming Program; Ellesmere College Titans (ECT). You have made a great choice to maximize your child s swimming potential. A decision intended to achieve what every parent wants, a great education with maximum sporting advantage. In short a win win. We know that joining anywhere new can sometimes be uncertain and to make joining easier new parents often just want to have access to another parent for their questions and to be pointed in the right direction. This is particularly true when trying to understand how the College and the Titans fit and how they best work together. Pauline Hale, Ellesmere College/Titans Parent Liaison and Joint Chair of ECPS (Ellesmere College Parent Society) can help with this and is available as a good first point of contact for all new parents of Ellesmere College. If you have any questions you can reach Pauline at pauline.phale@gmail.com. Communication; At ECT, we believe that effective communication is essential to the smooth running of our program, and the subsequent enjoyment of all program stakeholders. Our coaching and administrative staff strives to offer methods of communication that are both wide reaching and contemporary. This handbook is part of a set of information for parents and swimmers, which can be found on Parents are expected to keep an eye on the website as this is where you will find: Training timetable changes Competition event dates and changes News and publications. In addition, this is where you can find the following information within Swimming Resources: Club constitution Who does what in the club Club Rules News and publications Ellesmere College Titans Website The ECT website is a wonderful resource to our program, to our external stakeholders and to the swimming world. The website was constructed by Yarrington an established, award-winning, marketing, graphic design, web design, video and event management company. The long-standing sections on the website offer information on the programs history, our current structures and processes and relevant contact information. Updated very regularly, the front page Latest News section, the banner News sections and the Titans Media Centre with more historical news can provide information on the day to day activities of the ECT program. Along with the social articles on the website, information pertaining to upcoming competitions and relevant training schedules are also posted here. 8

9 Social Media ECT strives to maintain an active and positive presence on social media. Please follow, like and share our media on all platforms. We appreciate comments; ideas and feedback to further allow our athletes and program to flourish. Facebook Twitter Instagram - titansellesmere Contacting Coaches and Administrative Staff The coaching and administrative staff members are committed to offering communication in a professional, approachable and accessible manner across multiple mediums. The swim office is available to assist parents and pupils that may have questions regarding the program, or need help with paperwork that is required for the pupil to become eligible to participate in the swimming program. The ECT Secretary Richard Rhodes (titansclubsec@gmail.com) is available via to confirm and assist with membership applications. The swimming coaching staff members are regularly available in the swimming office from 9.00am until 2.00pm Monday to Friday. It is prudent to note that all of the ECT Coaches play an active role in the Ellesmere College community as well as offering significant support to the ECT Swim Team, and as such they are frequently engaged in keeping the club and college working inline with each other. During training sessions and at competitions, the ECT Swimming Coaches will focus all of their attention towards the swimmers, and as such, are not available to discuss athlete issues with parents or others during those times. The ECT Swimming coaches and administrative staff hold the development and enjoyment of the members of the ECT Swimming Team as their highest priority. In this regard, it is hoped that all communication with members of the ECT staff / committee will be offered in a constructive manner representing a common interest in the aforementioned development and enjoyment of swimming. Contacts as follows: Position Name Telephone/Mobile Chairman Jon Pardoe jonpardoe@hotmail.co.uk Director of Swimming Alan Bircher coachbircher@gmail.com Head AP Coach Marc Foster coachmfoster@gmail.com Head AD Coach Danny Proffitt dannyproffitt@btinternet.com Learn To Swim Steffi Bircher steffibircher@gmail.com Treasurer Amber Noss Titanstreasure1@gmail.com Secretary Richard Rhodes titansclubsec@gmail.com Welfare Ranjit Chatterjee ranjit.chatterjee@ellesmere.com College Parent Contact Pauline Hale Pauline.phale@gmail.com 9

10 Payments & Meet Entries; Competition Outline; The annual competition plan is designed by the coaches to support the swimmers training, measure the swimmers progress and develop racing skills. It therefore will meet the goals of each swimmer in their competitive group. An intensive training regime requires time to allow swimmers to recover and therefore Titans do not over compete. This is important since it gives swimmers time to improve their performance and therefore to validate both the benefits of their program and to build confidence through progresses. Should swimmers wish to participate in non-titans competition, other than school galas then please discuss with your squad coach in advance. This should be done before any bookings, entries or financial commitments have been made. All meets will be published on the clubs website at the beginning of September. Meet Entries and Payment; At ECT, the coaches will discuss with the swimmers which events each swimmer would like to enter in each meet in order to aid each swimmers development both throughout the season and to aide their long term development. The age group swimmers will focus on the longer distance events and all swimmers will be challenged by the coaching team by entering events that they do not normally do. In Age Development and Age Performance competitive stroke preference is specifically avoided and Individual Medley positive encouraged. Parents will be sent a copy of the proposed entries for their child and the coaches will be open for discussion on these entries. Our Meet Secretary will then enter the events and send them onto the relevant club. Please note that our Meet Secretary will only accept entry instructions from the coaches and will not accept entry instructions from parents or swimmers. Please note that entry into National competitions is the sole responsibility of swimmers and is not done on their behalf by the Meet Secretary or the club. Ellesmere College Boarder; The club will liaise with Ellesmere College to arrange transport and hotel accommodation prior to the meet for those swimmers, which require either or both. Parents will still be required to liaise with the College if your child is leaving site. The coaches will confirm transport and accommodation needs by with parents before each event. Parents are free to make their own transport and accommodation arrangements for planned events. Where this is the case, they should inform the coach as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary costs. In addition, it is important to make sure when doing so that you are able to support specific meet arrangements relating to team building, race preparation or warm up times. Paying for events; Itemised statements are provided to parents each month and are payable on receipt which detail: Training fees Meet and entry costs Accommodation and subsistence costs 10

11 Squad Fees, Payments and Conditions; ECT Squad s Cost Per Calendar Month National Squad (Minimum Yr10+) (NS) 90 National Sprint Squad (Minimum Yr10+) (NSS) 90 Age Performance Squad (Yrs 8-10/11) (APS) 90 Age Development Squad (Yrs 4-8) (ADS) 90 In the event that amounts owing are not paid within 30 days, the club may at its discretion restrict further participation in competition or training until outstanding amounts are settled. Conditions; The club is committed to helping swimmers achieve their full goals provided that members demonstrate equal if not greater commitment. The coaching team shall be responsible for developing training program s appropriate to the needs of individuals. Members shall be responsible for following the program. The committee believes that the success of individuals is influenced by an elite environment success breeds success. Membership is limited and opportunities must be afforded to new talent. Therefore there may be occasions when either uncommitted, underperforming or misbehaving members or their parents will be asked to leave the club. Decisions to terminate shall be taken in accordance with the club s constitution and shall take account a range of matters, including but not limited to: 1. Levels of attendance, 2. Squad selection criteria 3. Training performance, for example attitude, behaviour and teamwork 4. Competition performance, for example following the approved competition plan In applying these criteria, account shall be taken of reasons that beyond the control of the swimmers for example injury and examinations. Any termination and such grounds shall be dealt with in accordance with rule 6 (Expulsion) of the club s constitution. A member wishing to resign membership of the club must give the secretary a minimum of three months written notice of his or her resignation. Members in receipt of any Ellesmere College Swimming Scholarship must provide a whole terms notice Titans Squad Requirements Squad allocation and movement between squads is entirely at the coaching teams and ultimately the director of swimming s discretion. Where squads are full it may not be possible to accommodate expected movements. 11

12 Club & College Uniform; ECT Swimming requires Ellesmere College pupils to have both College branded kit and specific swimming branded kit. As of 2018 ECT club kit can be brought direct from our website link and delivered to individuals: Swimmers will be expected to have, ECT jogging bottoms, t-shirt and hoodie all other kit is optional. As part of the ECT Swimming team, each swimmer will need to ensure they have these items and wear them to the listed competitions. In addition, each swimmer will need to order ECT Swimming caps, which can be ordered from the coaches swim office. As a final proviso to attending external meets; every swimmer will be expected to wear ECT branded kit at all times with no exceptions. 12

13 Welfare and Protection; ECT Swimming falls under the jurisdiction of and strictly adheres to, ASA Wavepower policies in relation to: Alcohol Offences Anti-Bullying Policies Anti-Cyber bullying Policies Behaviour Policies Complaints Procedures Curriculum Policy Drug Offences Health and Safety Expulsion, Removal and Review Policies Pupil e-safety and ICT acceptable use Policies Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies Smoking Policies Additional Information; Competitions Calendar ECT Training Timetable - ECT Records - ECT Physiotherapy Information - ECT Training Equipment