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Swimming News
Education Update
IoS Online
You may have already heard that the Institute of Swimming have introduced a brand new online home at www.theiosonline.com, the place to go for all your aquatic education and training needs.
Visit the site today and explore! You will soon start to see the benefits for yourselves:
Live information on course and seminar dates, availability and locations
Quick, simple and secure credit card payment
Instant booking confirmation
Download your course resources in advance
Create your own individual learning pathway at ‘My IoS’
Visit the library of resources to improve your aquatic knowledge
Access 15% discount on online learning options
In order to book and pay for a course you will need to create an account on the site by visiting the ‘My IoS’ tab. Don’t worry, the registration process is simple but should you have any queries please call the IoS on 01509 640640 or email iosadmin@swimming.org
ASA Aquafit Qualification
We are thrilled to announce that the ASA Aquafit Qualification has been revamped and is ready to go from April. We will be organising a course in your area and need to build a list of those candidates who are interested in attending the course.
Pre requisites:
Level 2 gym instructors OR Exercise to Music qualification.
Cost:
The qualification will be £400.
Duration:
The course will be 2 contact days plus a video assessment.
Future qualifications soon to be made available with your Aquafit qualification as the pre-requisite:
Aqua Jogging
Aqua circuits
Plus 2 new exciting bolt-ons to be announced at a later date!
Are you interested in becoming an ASA Aquafit Instructor? Please contact Jodi Adams on jodi.adams@swimming.org or 07824 389746.
Save the Date ...
West Midland Swimming will be holding a swim21 Club Conference on Saturday 18th June at Summerhill School, Kingswinford. Clubs will have the opportunity to attend some of the CPDs that are required for swim21 accreditation, such as Equity in Your Coaching, Coaching Disabled Swimmers and Team Manager Training. There will also be a swim21 support zone should clubs have any questions or want help with swim21: Online.
Further details will be available shortly, so watch this space!