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​AVSC Policies and Documents

On this page you will find documents related to club policies, safeguarding & welfare, our constitution and membership application.

​Safeguarding

We take safeguarding very seriously at AVSC. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
As an affiliated club, AVSC adopts the safeguarding and welfare policies set out by Swim England Wavepower. These can be read in full here.
The Club Welfare officer is Jane Carpenter ([email protected])
AVSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 
All of our Coaches and required volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.
Safeguarding Policy Statement (PDF)

AVSC Constitution

AVSC’s constitution (PDF)

AVSC Mission Statement

At AVSC, our mission is to develop competitive swimmers who strive for excellence in and out of the pool. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment where athletes of all backgrounds and identities are empowered to reach their full potential. Through high-quality coaching, teamwork, and a strong sense of community, we aim to cultivate resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship while ensuring that every swimmer feels valued, respected, and supported on their journey.

We are better Together!

Swim England Codes of Conduct

SwimEngland Code of Conduct ​(PDF)
Swim England Code of Ethics

AVSC Code of Conducts

Code of Conduct for Athletes 18 and over.
Code of Conduct for Athletes under 18
Code of Conduct for Parents or Guardians
Code of Conduct for Coaches and Teachers
Code of Conduct for Committee Members, Officials and Volunteers

AVSC Policies

AVSC Privacy Policy
AVSC Photography Policy
​Photographic Consent form (MS Word)
AVSC Injury Policy
AVSC Whistleblowing Policy
AVSC Drop off and Collection of Swimmers Policy

Membership Forms

Membership form to be completed when joining AVSC (Form)
Medical Information Form (to be completed by all members’ parent or guardian) (Google Form)
Coach Consultation Form (Form)

Leaving the Club

Any member wishing to leave the club should inform their coach and must send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] with the effective date they wish to stop their club membership.  A notice period of 30 days is required. In special circumstances, such as a long-term medical condition or an injury, membership can be suspended for an agreed period of time. 

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    • Our Coaches
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    • Squad Info (from September 2025) >
      • Performance Squads - P1, P2, P3
      • Development Squads - YD1, YD2, JD
      • Age Performance - A1, A2, A3
      • Academy Squads
      • Land Training
    • Contact Us >
      • Sponsorship
    • Club Records
    • Biathlon Trials >
      • Biathlon 2023 >
        • 2023 Results
        • 2023 Gallery
      • 2019 Biathlon Trials >
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        • 2019 Gallery
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  • About Us
    • Join our Club
  • Academy
    • Academy Team
    • Swimmer Info
    • Academy Competitions
  • Members
    • Go to Swim Manager >
      • Guides / How to
    • Let's Meet
    • Newsletters
    • Gym
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Meets and Galas >
      • AVSC meet programmes
      • ONB Counties >
        • ONB Counties 2022
        • ONB Counties 2020
        • ONB Counties 2019
        • ONB Counties 2018
        • ONB Counties 2017
      • Arena League - Senior
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        • AGM 2020
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        • AGM 2018
        • AGM 2017
        • AGMs Pre 2016
    • Club Officials-Volunteers
    • Club Captains
    • Member Resources >
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      • Suggestion Box
      • Photo Gallery
    • Swimmer Tips >
      • Technique Archive
      • Nutrition
    • Help!
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