About Nova

Nova Centurion Swimming Club is the competitive outlet of the Nottinghamshire County Council Swim Squad. The County Swim Squad was one of the first squads to operate in the country and formed a model for many similar type of squads across Britain. There are three main sites, Nottingham, Mansfield and Bassetlaw, all with a full-time qualified coach, so that no swimmer has to travel too far to get top quality training.

With the backing of the County Council the squad has become one of the most successful in the country, having won the Great Britain Club Team Championships and been the Top Team at both the National Senior and Age Group Championships on numerous occasions.

Nova is a Swim21 accredited club.

Management The Squad is the financial responsibility of the Notts. County Council Leisure Services Committee and the Bassetlaw and Mansfield squads are financed by their respective District Councils, with grant aid from the Notts County Council. All three head coaches are full-time employees. The management of the Squad is in the hands of a Management Committee, which comprises one representative of the Leisure Services Department, five invited from the Notts. ASA., the Chief Coach and the Administrator. There are also Management Committees for the Bassetlaw and Mansfield Squads comprising club representatives, parents, the local authority and the respective coach.	Committee 2009-10 Chairman: Mrs Josie Grange Secretary: Mrs Suzi Cleveley Treasurer: Mr Matt Earp Chief Coach: Mr Bill Furniss Elected Committee members Wendy Coles (Notts ASA), Ivan Colton (Nottingham A Squad), Margaret Holder (Nottingham A Squad), Helen Hynd (Mansfield A & B Squad), Carole Johnson (Bassetlaw), Sue Leffley (Bassetlaw), Dave Palmer (Nottingham A & B2 Squad), Roy Ross (Mansfield), Amanda Scotney (Mansfield A & B Squad), Colin Walton (Nottingham B1 & B2 Squad) Co-opted members Glen Smith Cathy Pritchard
Aims The initial terms of reference were based on the 'Martin' Report of 1969 and the Coventry Scheme 1972-73, and were as follows:- 1. To give an appropriate number of selected swimmers opportunity to take part in regular, well-organised coaching sessions in a good coaching environment at suitable times. 2. These swimmers to be able to train for between 12-20 hours per week, depending on their ability. 3. The whole scheme to be under the direction of a full-time, suitably qualified professional coach. 4. The swimmers to pay a realistic fee. The aim would be by these means to raise the standard of competitive swimming in Nottingham and the county, and thereby increase the prestige of all concerned in the swimming world.
Membership Membership to the Nottingham Squad may be by invitation from the Nottinghamshire County Council Leisure Services Department and the Notts ASA or by individual application, in which case swimmers will be asked to attend a trial evening. Membership is open to swimmers who reside in Nottinghamshire, swimmers residing outside the County will only be accepted if they are a member of a club affiliated to Notts ASA and compete in the Notts ASA Championships. In addition they must be nationally ranked in the top 15 in their age group. There will be an overall reorganisation of all swimmers each December for the new competitive year. In addition, after the County Age Group Competitions (i.e. May/June) the Squads will be reviewed by the Chief Coach and Management Committee. At these times (May and December) new applicants or recipients of invitations issued in conjunction with Notts ASA may attend a trial evening for consideration for acceptance onto the Squad. Membership may be reviewed at any time on the advice of the Chief Coach and/or Management Committee.
Child Protection Nova Centurion is committed to treat everyone equally within the context of their activity, regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion, disability or political persuasion. The Club believes that the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility and that all children and young people have a right to have fun, be safe and be protected from harm. It has in accordance with ASA Laws adopted the ASA Child Protection Procedures; and members of the Club shall in accordance with ASA Laws comply with the ASA Child Protection Procedures. As part of the ASA Child Protection Procedures, Nova Centurion Swimming Club is required to ensure that any adult who has personal contact, in any capacity, with any club members under the age of 18 completes and sends to the ASA Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) form. These people would generally include: Club Coaches Poolside Helpers Team Managers Chaperones "... Any person, by right of the job that Nova Centurion SC has given them, who, under that job description, has access to one-to-one private contact or handling..." should complete a CRB form. If you are already have a CRB check with your base club you will also need to complete one for your work with Nova. CRB forms are available from the Club Welfare Officer, Dave Palmer, and you should ensure that if the conditions mentioned above apply to you, that you complete a form. If a swimmer has any concerns or worries, or if any person is concerned or worried about the welfare of a swimmer, if appropriate, they should speak to one of the Club Coaches or to the Club Welfare Officer, Dave Palmer Tel mobile 07846 973761 Or ring ASA SwimLine on 0808 1004001.

Insurance

The ASA have arranged special Civil liability and Personal Accident Insurance in respect of any activity recognized and/or authorized by the Association anywhere in the world.

The cover embraces all Officials, Staff, Advisers, Committees and all members of affiliated Clubs (UK residents only) whilst participating in any ASA approved activity. These are listed as:

Training for competitive swimming
* Competitive Swimming
* Social activities
* Fund-raising activities
* Administrative activities

The cover includes Civil liability, Personal Accident, and Legal Expenses. The club also purchases Employers' liability Insurance.

Within Personal Accident insurance there is cover for death, loss of limbs, disablement which precludes attending work and reimbursement of emergency medical costs.

If members wish to participate in any activity under the auspices of Nova Centurion SC which is outside the core activities relating to the disciplines of swimming which we traditionally offer, which includes Open Water Swimming, advice should be sought from the Club Secretary in order that any requirements of notification to the insurers can be fulfilled.

Full details of the scheme can be found in the current on the ASA website.

Nova Centurion Swimming Club and all other ASA affiliated Nottinghamshire clubs are covered by this scheme. Clubs retain a certificate of insurance, underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc.