Club Kit

The club kit consists of:-

  • Swimming trunks or costume (black)
  • Swimming hat (purple with yellow club name/logo)
  • Tee-bag (mesh style top) for use during galas on pool-side (purple, yellow and black with club name/logo)
  • Tracksuit jacket* (Purple, yellow and black with club name/logo)
  • Tracksuit trousers/shorts (black) – optional

*Only available for Speedo/junior league squad members, issued on loan for £15 returnable deposit.Club T-shirts/bags must be worn on poolside when swimmers are competing in galas.Club tracksuits should be worn at all meetings, when representing the club.

 

Discipline and Safety

  • Swimmers arriving late for training may not be allowed to start that session. (Permission granted at the discretion of the session coach/organiser).
  • ‘Millfield’ training is only available as additional training, not instead of standard/regular training sessions.
  • Swimmers must inform Teachers/Instructors if they wish to leave the pool at any time during training.
  • Always walk, never run, on the poolside.
  • Never push anyone into the water.
  • Do not wear jewellery in the water.
  • Always listen and obey instructions from your Teacher/Coach.
  • Four blasts from the whistle means leave the water as quickly as possible.
  • Do not dive into the shallow end of the pool unless under the supervision of a teacher or coach.
  • Never enter the pool until instructed to do so.
  • Always check before jumping or diving into the pool, there may be swimmers below you.
  • Misbehaviour will not be tolerated. It could result in suspension or expulsion from the club.

 

Health

  • Do not swim if you have an illness… it’s not good for you or others in the pool.
  • Do not swim with any form of open wound or sore. It may spread infection.
  • Infections such as verrucas or athletes foot must be treated and precautions taken before swimming (consult your teacher/coach)
  • Always shower, use the toilet, blow your nose and use the footbath before entering the pool area.
  • Swimmers with long-medium length hair must wear a swimming hat.
  • Never eat sweets or chew gum when swimming.
  • Do not bring food or sweets onto the poolside.
  • Never wear outside shoes on the poolside.