News

BSCA advice to members on how to best alleviate potential spread of COVID-19 within the swimming programmes and Clubs

March 17, 2020

We suggest such bodies consider doing the following:

  1. Coaches ensure that they maintain appropriate distance from colleagues, staff, swimming members and make good use of alternative safe communication means
  2. Coaches ensure they do not have any physical contact with swimmers
  3. Coaches should not share hand held equipment such as stopwatches, clipboards or whiteboard pens, with colleagues or others
  4. Parents / guardians do not attend or observe training or swim sessions
  5. Coaches, Swimmers and Parents to not congregate in hallways and corridors outside of the pool hall or reception of facilities
  6. Parents to wait in open areas of facilities or on car parks in their vehicles
  7. Swimmers shower with soap before and after training
  8. Any swimmer who has a new cough or a temperature does not train or compete for 14 days
  9. Any swimmer who lives with a parent or sibling who is ill does not train or compete for 14 days
  10. Any swimmer with an underlying health condition does not train / swim
  11. Any swimmer with a sibling or parent / grandparent who lives with them, with an underlying health condition should not train or compete.
  12. Any swimmer or a family member who lives with them, who is confirmed as having COVID -19, should confidentially advise their club to allow contact tracing to take place
  13. Clubs should have accurate attendance records for each session to ensure the above is being adhered to.

Download as a PDF

More News

Research reveals mental health strain within swimming coaching

Research reveals mental health strain within swimming coaching

Two-thirds of UK swimming coaches report symptoms of depression and anxiety a new study has revealed. WATCH REPORT FINDINGS FROM NTU Research reveals mental health strain within swimming coaching Sport and exercise psychologists at Nottingham Trent University wanted...

Brit Bid Battle Takes Shape For 2036-40 Olympics

Brit Bid Battle Takes Shape For 2036-40 Olympics

From Craig Lord at State of Swimming+ Manchester is considering a Great Britain bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the Sunday Times revealed at the weekend, through a project called The Great North, a collaboration that includes the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy...

Important Notice to all BSCA Members

Important Notice to all BSCA Members

Dear Members, We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to inform you about some upcoming changes to our subscription fees and payment processing methods that were agreed at our recent AGM, effective from 1st September 2025. Subscription Fee Increase: The AGM...

RESOURCES

EDUCATION

COACH WELFARE

HALL OF FAME