Terms & Conditions

New Registration

Membership enquiries are welcome at any time. All enquiries will initially be discussed by email or telephone and completion of a new enquiry form. Details may be held on a waiting list if an appropriate place is not available immediately. When a suitable place is available, Momentum Swimming will notify the new member. To accept the place offered, payment must be made and a member registration form completed.

Payment for classes must be made in advance and prior to any deadline date specified. Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash - please note that cheques are not accepted.

Renewal

Towards the end of each term, existing swimmers will be sent a renewal invitation giving notice to renew their place for the following term. To secure the offered place, confirmation of renewal and payment must be made prior to the renewal deadline date specified in the invitation - either by bank transfer or cash (please note that cheques are not accepted). If this date is missed swimmers should contact Momentum Swimming direct to check on availability.

Existing members will be given priority for renewal and they will be notified of any changes in class or venue before the payment deadline date.

Cancellation Policy

If existing members do not wish to continue, notice should be given as soon as possible, at the latest by the end of the current term when renewal notices are sent out. Failure to notify Momentum Swimming of cancellation, may result in swimmers being liable for a term's fees.

If a swimming teacher is absent for any reason Momentum Swimming will do it's best to find a replacement, but there will be times where unavoidable circumstances occur at late notice. If a suitable replacement teacher is not found, Momentum Swimming reserves the right make a poolside judgement to ensure all swimmers are catered for to the best of our ability. Momentum Swimming will always put the health and safety of all our swimmers first when making any such judgement.

Momentum Swimming hires various facilities, therefore we are not responsible for the cleaning, maintenance or general condition of the facilities. If any of the facilities are deemed to be in an unsafe or potentially harmful condition, Momentum Swimming will consider the health and safety of our participants first and may have to cancel a session. Equally if a technical or administrative problem occurs at the facility, the session may be cancelled at short notice. In either case, members will be notified as soon as possible by email, text and or phone call to advise them of the cancellation and the date(s) of any replacement session(s) that will be provided.

Class Progression

Momentum Swimming follows Swim England’s Learn to Swim Programme and Framework from the Foundation Stage (Pre-school) to Stage 10 (Competitive Swimming).

Each stage throughout the programme has different skills criteria that the swimmer has to accomplish three times in comfort before proceeding to the next stage. The lessons allow for continuous progression once a swimmer has passed each skill at their respective swimming stage. The teaching staff will recommend which stage a swimmer should join for the following term or during the term. However, places in other swimming stages at a similar time slot or location cannot be guaranteed and are also subject to availability.

Class Structure

Momentum Swimming promotes small class sizes and in doing so creates the best learning environment. Coach to Swimmer ratios may vary with age and ability. Momentum Swimming will provide most swimming equipment but adults and those in the training groups will be asked to provide their own training fins, and any other specialist equipment required.

Teaching Team

All teachers and coaches for all activities are DBS (Disclosure Barring Scheme) checked and have nationally recognised teaching, coaching, lifesaving and first aid qualifications as appropriate to the activity. Our Child Safeguarding Policies are in line with Swim England recommendations as set out in Wavepower 2016/19.

All teachers and coaches are encouraged to participate in continuous professional development (CPD). This ensures that all our programmes are delivered to the highest standard.

Kit Requirements

All swimmers should wear a swimming hat, goggles and close fitting trunks or costumes. A

kit list for specific activities may be provided. The wearing of baggy shorts in the water is not advised as they cause excessive resistance and prevent the optimum acquisition of skill.

Momentum Swimming will provide pull buoys, kick boards, noodles as appropriate, however,

if swimmers may use their own if they wish.

All adult swimmers and swimmers in Training sessions 1 - 4 should bring their own training fins and will be advised by the coach if any other equipment is required.

All swimmers are encouraged to bring a drink of water onto the poolside, please avoid sports/fizzy drinks. NO glass bottles or cans will be permitted. Drinks are highly recommended for swimming classes of more than 30 minutes.

Parental Responsibility

Parents and carers are responsible for the health, safety and well-being of their children under the age of 16 before and after the time of the child's activity. Parents of any children under 8 years of age are requested to remain available for the duration of the lesson and will be required to care for their child's needs if they have to return to the changing rooms for any reason. Once a child is over 8, the coach will assume they are able to go to the changing rooms, toilets unaccompanied. If this is not the case, parents/carers must remain

available.

Parents and carers should ensure that children are taken to poolside or the agreed activity start point, in good time for the start of their lesson and be ready to collect them at the end of the session. Momentum Swimming will not be responsible for any children in the changing areas.

Parents and carers are entirely responsible for any siblings or other children who are around the activities. Please ensure they are well away from the pool and are not distracting to the lessons / activities taking place. No-one should distract or interrupt the teacher during a swimming lesson for health and safety reasons. Momentum Swimming will always put the health, safety and well being of our swimmers first.

Please do not leave personal belongings in the changing cubicles where possible. Use lockers where available. This enables others to use the cubicles in the following lessons. Please do not leave any valuables in the changing areas, participants can put them on poolside. Momentum Swimming is not responsible for the loss or theft of any personal items left in the swimming pool facility or any other facility in use.

Medical Conditions

All existing medical conditions must be included on the registration form. In addition, Momentum Swimming must be notified of any new or changes to any existing condition as soon as possible if this occurs once a swimmer is registered. Swimmers requiring medication before, during or after any swim session must notify the coach and have the appropriate medication on poolside if required.

Feedback

Please direct any requests for feedback to the Poolside Manager on duty. All coaches and teachers will provide as much feedback as they are able, via the Poolside Manager, without impacting on the ongoing classes. Parents and Carers should not interrupt any class to give or request feedback. This is a health and safety issue as it may distract the coach from the swimmers and put them at risk. If you would like to give or receive any feedback, please speak to the Poolside Manager in the first instance or drop an email to the Team, momentumswimming@gmail.com.

Spectators

Parents, carers, siblings and others are allowed to watch as appropriate to the venue and activity taking place. All spectators will be expected to comply with instructions given by the coach at the time. Please ensure that the noise level and activities of those watching does not distract or interfere with the activity taking place. Parents are requested to keep younger children seated and away from any hazards.

Please adhere closely to our photography policy.

NO food or drink will be allowed on poolside, ONLY members and coaches are allowed drinks on poolside.

Photography

All members will sign an agreement to photography when they enrol with Momentum Swimming. ALL photography carried out by Momentum Swimming will be in accordance with the child safeguarding policies. Any photographs will only be used by Momentum Swimming and will not be passed to anyone else.

In line with all child safeguarding policies, it is essential that NO photographs are taken by spectators before, during or after any session without the permission of Momentum Swimming. This policy will be enforced by all teachers and coaches, anyone wishing to discuss this should contact Momentum Swimming direct at momentumswimming@gmail.com.

Parking

Parking is not provided by Momentum Swimming. There is free parking at the majority of our venues. Parents, carers and all swimmers much observe any parking regulations or restrictions that are in force at any time. Please park and use the facilities in a courteous manner and show respect for all other users of the facilities. There is no guarantee that on-site parking will be available, please allow yourself enough time to park and get to the 

session on time. Momentum Swimming is not responsible for any parking related issues, these should be discussed with the venue directly.

Privacy Statement

Our Privacy Statement sets out how we use and protect any information that you provide to us. The policy includes information on the data we hold for you, how we use it, and your rights.

Amendments to Terms and Conditions

Momentum Swimming reserves the right, at its discretion, to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time, and you agree to abide by the most recent published version.

Momentum Swimming

April 2019