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The Changing Strokes – Part 1 – The 13 Racing Styles
BSCA Zoom presentation - Wed 6th January 2021, 12 noon - lasting 60 minutes We hope all members have been able to enjoy some positivity during the Xmas week, in these difficult, difficult times. To help all keep focus the BSCA are pleased to offer members the...
Redefining training demands during a pandemic at PSV Eindhoven
From our friends at Science for Sport… 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' - Albert Einstein When circumstances change, our approach needs to also. This statement remains true for athlete physical preparation...
Exiting furlough – how do we exit and what is next?
Given the excellent news of pools reopening on 25 July, our members who have been furloughed can now start preparing for a return to the pool. We ask that members continue to consider the BSCA Guidelines as part of their planning and be cognisant of the information...
To Return or Not to Return – that is the question?
Today we await the announcement from the Prime Minister about the latest relaxations since the lockdown in March. We hope above hope that July 4th sees a return to not only pubs, restaurants & cinemas but also leisure centres and indoor pools too. The BSCA...
Paying expenses when employees are working from home due to coronavirus
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, the Government have advised the public to stay at home and thus many more people are now working from home. For some employees, this will be business as usual as they may already work from home one or two days a week. For...
Outdoor coaching and potential pool returns – Risk considerations for returning to work
The following is drafted in partnership with BSCA legal support and advisers, rradar; it should be read in line with advice previously issued and is intended for the consideration of BSCA members. As the sport awaits detailed guidelines from respective home...
BSCA response to Government COVID-19 update (10/05/2020)
The BSCA has noted the Prime Minister’s statement upon the latest COVID 19 restrictions of the 10/05/2020 and subsequent statements by a number of agencies following it and the clarifications that have been issued with respect to Open Water Swimming. Following these...
Webinar – High Performance Coach Development: supporting a learning culture
Please read the below from ICCE: Join us for our next ICCE Connect Webinar on 7th May at 12noon (UK) where our panel of experts will be discussing High Performance Coach Development: supporting a learning culture. There are 100 places available on a first-come,...
REVISED BSCA advice on how to best alleviate potential spread of COVID-19 within the swimming programmes and Clubs
As we now consider the impacts of the virus and behaviours to date, as well as a potential return to the pool, we now offer revised guidance & ask members to consider the following, as part of any risk assessment process they & their facility providers...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 30-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are sending us updates. You can find the latest advice FAQ from our legal advisers, rradar, below: Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 30-03-2020 (PDF) This article was...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 27-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are sending us updates. You can find the latest advice FAQ from our legal advisers, rradar, below: Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 27-03-2020 (PDF) This article was...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 25-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are sending us updates. You can find the latest advice FAQ from our legal advisers, rradar, below: Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 25-03-2020 (PDF) This article was...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 24-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are sending us updates. You can find the latest advice FAQ from our legal advisers, rradar, below: Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 24-03-2020 (PDF) Note: Advice that the...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 23-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are sending us updates. You can find the latest advice FAQ from our legal advisers, rradar, below: Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 23-03-2020 (PDF) This article was...
BSCA advice to members on how to best alleviate potential spread of COVID-19 within the swimming programmes and Clubs
We suggest such bodies consider doing the following: Coaches ensure that they maintain appropriate distance from colleagues, staff, swimming members and make good use of alternative safe communication means Coaches ensure they do not have any physical contact with...
BSCA Member to ride across Britain for Alzheimer’s Society
BSCA Member Paul Remmonds is taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain (Land’s End to John O’Groats) from 7th to 15th September 2019 to raise money for Alzheimer's Society. He'd really appreciate your support. He’s going to be raising money in memory of his late...