Pool Programming

Scottish Swimming Participation and Performance Conference 2014 Pool Programming

Pool Programming Welcome and Introductions Lynne McGregor - Scottish Swimming Regional Manager Suzie Higgins - Commercial Sports Co-ordinator Michael Garrett - Assistant Cluster Manager

Background •

Why Scottish Swimming became involved

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Support Provided

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Exit Strategy

Glasgow Sport Learn to Swim LTS Starfish - 3-5yrs Seahorse Turtle Penguin Otter Swordfish Shark

(Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 4) (Level 5) (Level 6) (Level 7)

Additional Adult and Child - 18mth-3yrs Adult Beginner Adult Improver 1:1 Disability Programme Equalities Programme Weekly Assessments

Currently have 748 classes per week co-ordinated by 2.5 FTE staff Future Plans Pre Club - bridging the gap between LTS and CoG Family Splash - alternative pre school programme Learn To Polo Alternative options for older children/Adults who wish Swim Britain to continue in aquatics out with a competitive programme

Water Management Plan Glasgow Club Bellahouston

Review of Existing Layout Level 1 / Level 3 Level 4 / Level 5 Level 6 / Level 7 Adults

Level 1 / Level 3 Level 4 / Level 5 Level 6 / Level 7 Adults

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Audit of Existing Provision Time Lanes/Units 07.00 - 07.30 07.30 - 08.00 08.00 - 08.30 08.30 - 09.00 09.00 - 09.30 09.30 - 10.00 10.00 - 10.30 10.30 - 11.00 11.00 - 11.30 11.30 - 12.00 12.00 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.00 13.00 - 13.30 13.30 - 14.00 14.00 - 14.30 14.30 - 15.00 15.00 - 15.30 15.30 - 16.00 16.00 - 16.30 16.30 - 17.00 17.00 - 17.30 17.30 - 18.00 18.00 - 18.30 18.30 - 19.00 19.00 - 19.30 19.30 - 20.00 20.00 - 20.30 20.30 - 21.00

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Closed Adult & Child Learn to Swim School Aged Children Learn to Swim Healthy Living Programmed Activity Club Activity Lane Swimming Recreational use Curriculum Swimming Lessons

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Principles of Our Pool Programming ● Programme as much water time as possible ● Establish and communicate the right culture for the pool ● Develop and update a strategic overview of the facilities in the area ● Consider the whole swimmer pathway when programming pools ● Develop swimming infrastructure through pool programming: ►

Grow meaningful participation with return customers

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Build performance development and performance

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Improve the quality of teachers and coaches

● Consider customer pathway and retention

Scottish Swimming Support Identified Gaps in Pool Space Consider existing pool layout - how this could be changed to improve provision?

Maximise teacher time - include more 1:1s and assessments to grow programme Consider Pathway for Each Evening Provide opportunities for all levels for each evening Minimise Customer Waiting time for siblings at different levels

New Pool Layout - 25m x 6 Lanes Layout 1

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Impact • Growth in programme • Introduction of pre 5 provision after 5pm and at weekends for working families • Increase in 1:1 lessons - waiting list reduced • Ability to offer weekly assessment times

Evidence Jan - Mar 2014

Mar - May 2014

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Total Lessons Available Spaces

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Challenges Staff:

- Additional Staff Required - Education of Staff - Changing the mindset of staff

Facility:

- Increased Lane Changes - Additional Equipment

Customers: - Education of Customers (new pool area/new times/new distances and depths)

Timelines • First meeting with Scottish Swimming October 2013 • Initial draft proposed January 2014 • Final draft agreed February 2014 • Staff Meetings February 2014 • New programme started March 2014 • Reviewed during summer 2014 • Continue for second block August 2014 • Second review due September/October 2014

Way Forward / Future Plans • Gradually roll out to all venues across the City: – Started with North Woodside (Aug 2014) – New Tollcross (Oct 2014) – Existing 4 venues (Jan 2015) – Existing 5 Venues (Mar 2015) – Increase opportunities for different disciplines – Create a multi skilled workforce

Tollcross Swimming Academy New programme to be developed for Tollcross Swim Academy This will include: • 40min lessons • Introduction of swim membership scheme • Direct Debit options for parents • Automatic and continuous Bookings

Questions?

Thank You Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions: Suzie Higgins Commercial Sports Co-ordinator (Swimming) 0141 287 5946 suzanne.higgins@glasgowlife.org.uk