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- Club History
- Club Officials for 2008-2009 Season
- Introducing Our Coaches
- Code of Conduct
- Grievance Procedure
- Club Discipline Procedure/Steps
The Mandurah Swimming Club was formed in 1967 at a Public Meeting held by 39 local residents. The meeting was chaired by Athol Purchas and the Inaugural President was Tom Green. The first Annual General Meeting followed. The club was named Mandurah Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club. It was decided that the club colours were to be green and gold.
Membership was set at
- Seniors $2.40
- Juniors $1.40
- Juvenile $1.20
- Social Members $41.00
Ropes and corks were later purchased and a busy bee organized to paint and assemble them for time trials. These were held at what was then known as Robert Day Memorial Pool, which was not actually a pool as our children know, it but the area between two jetties at the foreshore where swimming lessons were taken. (for those of you that remember the early days in Mandurah.) I suppose technically we could say that Mandurah did once have a 50 metre pool.
Time trials were run on a Friday night. As a swimmer you always prayed that the stingers were not going to be out in force. It wasn’t the best motivation for a P.B.
The junior swimmers were then known as “taddies” (tadpoles) and were waded out to the 25m mark to begin their races. Boards were dropped off the front of the two jetties for starts and finishes. Six lanes were used. The night usually finished off with fish and chips. Some things don’t change, a number of our swimmers can still be found at the takeaway outlets around Mandurah on a Friday night after Time Trials.
An interesting story was found on looking back at the early minutes. A Mr J. Barrow tendered his resignation at a committee meeting with regards to problems at Time Trials.” The children are very hard to control and splashed consistently” The president suggested to Mr Barrow that he change ends for a few weeks and see how he goes.
The Mandurah Swimming Club was very competitive even in the very early years. In 1968, 42 children competed at a swim meet in Rockingham. Nominations were 10c an event. Other venues for competition were York, Kalamunda, Bunbury, Kwinana and Narrogin. Mandurah also ran its own very successful meet annually as part of the Kanyana Carnival.
Club Championships have been ongoing since the club’s inception. Swimmers initially had to swim 3 time trials in a season to qualify. This was later amended to 8 swims. An interesting point to note is that advice was sought from other swimming clubs on many issues and procedures. A name that comes up often in the minutes as far back as 1978 is Bill Pringle. The then President of the Kwinana Club. Bill still continues to show his support of our club in his role as President of Country Swimming, Vice President Of W.A.S.A. and as an official at meets and time trials.
In 1980 the Mandurah Swimming Club were involved as part of a working committee for the building of the new Aquatic Centre. The club minutes mentioned talks of the new pool being built. The initial plans were for a 50m pool Plans were viewed by the committee with some recommendations being made as a result of experiences from other pools visited by the club. A representative was to take these recommendations to a Shire Meeting. This meeting was however cancelled. Council had apparently already met at an earlier date and had instructed the architect to discontinue with plans for the 50m pool and proceed with plans for a 25m heated pool. The inadequacy of a 25m pool was highlighted by not only the Swimming Club and local members but also by the schools in the district. There were 5 schools in total in the district then .A number of public meetings was held on the issue. A request for a list of towns with 25m pools was made The towns named such as Wickepin and Trayning had populations of approx 1000 people. Mandurah at that time had a population of 16,000. The clubs and schools strong opposition to a 25m pool was to no avail. It was even suggested by Bill Pringle to send a technical Officer /Engineer to the Public meeting to support the Club in recommending a 50m pool.
In 1993 a very strong Mandurah Swimming Club Committee was responsible for the building of the clubrooms. This great facility, which we all enjoy the use of today, is located near the outside pool.
For the last few years, the Club has consistently enrolled over 100 competitive members. We also have an affiliated group of disabled swimmers called the Manta Rays. We continue to be the very strong club that was established in 1967 and has continued to operate smoothly. Some things have changed, we’d love to bring back the 10c nomination fee for events and those cheap club fees but that’s not going to happen. Some of the problems that faced our predecessors such as the need for a 50m pool and those kids splashing us haven’t gone away but are things that we can only hope to resolve in the future years of Mandurah Swimming Club.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
- President - Darren Lee
- Vice President - Sian Pritchard (Semple)
- Secretary - Linda Garrett
- Treasurer - Anne Crock
- Registrar - Donna Bowman
COMMITTEE POSITIONS (5):
- Vera Reicheld
- Jackie Wren
- Gaynar Sanders
- Josie Martelli
- Joanne Triffett
NON COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
- Assistant Treasurer - Mel Brokate
- Assistant Registrar - Sheryl Hamilton
- Recorder - Megan Hollow
- Assistant Recorder - Sheryl Hamilton
- Press & Publicity - Donna Eliassen
- Newsletters - Donna Eliassen
- Merchandise - Josie Martelli
- Maintenance - Neil Bowman
- Coaching Coordinator - VACANT
- Risk Management Officer - VACANT
- Social Officer - VACANT
- Fundraising Officer - VACANT
If you would like to volunteer for one of these vacancies, the Committee would be delighted to hear from you. For some vacancies, one person need not take on the full responsibility – you can share it if more than one is interested. Please let a committee member know of your interest.
Committee Meetings
The Mandurah Swimming Club holds committee meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. All club members are welcome to attend. They begin at 7:30 pm in the Clubrooms.
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Head Coach & Jr. State Coach: Gaynar Sanders |
Marlins Coach: Kerrie Williamson |
Asst. Marlin's Coach Glen Boddy |
(L) Dolphin's & Nemo's Coach Robyn Chaisty & (R) Jr State Squad Coach Gaynar Sanders |
Otter's Coach Lorraine Henworth |
(L) Robyn Chaisty & (R) Seals Coach Debbie Hawkins |
We request all new members read and understand the Parent Handbook as well as read, accept and sign the following Code of Conduct:
Mandurah Swimming Club
Athlete Code of Behaviour:
- Play by the rules
- Never argue with an official, always use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute
- Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other athletes, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport
- Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team
- Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether they are made by your team or the opposition
- Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
- Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents
- Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment not yours
- Encourage children to participate, do not force them
- Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing
- Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreement without resorting to hostility or violence
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition
- Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skillful plays by all participants
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities
- Respect official's decisions and teach children to do likewise
- Show appreciation for coaches, officials and administrators, without them your child could not participate
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
Swimming Australia Ltd endorses the following code of conduct for members, service providers and employees, particularly those responsible for activities involving members under the age of 18.
As a Swimming Australia Ltd member, service provider or employee you should meet the following standard of conduct:
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
- Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings
- Be professional in, and accept responsibility for , your actions
- Make a commitment to providing quality service
- Understand the possible consequences of breaching Swimming Australia Ltd's member protection policy
- Refrain from any form of abuse and harassment towards others
- Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adherence to Swimming Australia Ltd standards, rules and policies
- Operate within the rules of swimming including national and international guidelines that govern Swimming Australia Ltd
- Immediately report any breaches of the Australian Swimming Australia Ltd member protection policy to the appropriate authority
- Refrain from any form of discrimination and victimisation towards others
- Refrain from intimate relations with members with whom they have a supervisory role or power over
- Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant Swimming Australia Ltd policy
- Show concern and caution towards others that may be sick or injured
- Be a positive role model
Swimming Australia Ltd expects all members, service providers and employees to abide by this code of conduct which upholds the principles and values of the organization. They should recognize that at all times they have a responsibility, and duty of care to other members, service providers and Swimming Australia Ltd employees.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
ORIGINAL POLICY: MAY 2007
LAST REVIEW DATE: DECEMBER 2007
LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 2008
1. What is a Grievance/Complaint?
(a) The interpretation of any SWA Policy or Procedure.
(b) A communication of interpersonal conflict.
(c) A member protection issue.
(d) An allegation of discrimination (within the meaning of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977),
including harassment.
(e) A perception by any member that equity has not been applied in any decision of the
Association or its Committees.
KEY PRINCIPLES:
Confidentiality: Only the people directly involved in the grievance or complaint can have access to
the information relevant to that complaint. Your details will be kept completely confidential should
it be possible however the principle of natural justice may require disclosure of your details to the
party you are making an allegation against. Disclosure of your details is at the discretion of the
person handling the complaint.
Impartiality: All sides get the chance to tell their side of the story. No assumptions will be made or
any action taken until all relevant information has been collected and considered.
Free of repercussion or victimization: Committee take all necessary steps to ensure the parties
involved in a grievance or complaint are not victimized in lodging or assisting with information
concerning a grievance or complaint. Disciplinary action should be expected where victimization
or repercussion is sought against people involved in a grievance or complaint handling issue.
Vexatious or Malicious Complaints: Discipline should be expected if it is discovered that a party
used this process against a person where the facts given were found to be deliberately untrue.
Self Resolution: Opportunity may be given for the complaint or grievance to be resolved between
parties without intervention from the Mandurah Swimming Club representatives on an official basis.
Sensitivity: All grievances and complaints will be dealt with appropriately which means with
seriousness and sensitivity.
Timely: It is the objective of the Mandurah Swimming Club to deal with any grievance or
complaint as quickly as possible.
2. ALL GRIEVANCES SHALL BE IN WRITING, SIGNED AND DATED, TO THE:
The President
Mandurah Swimming Club
P.O. Box 216
Mandurah W.A. 6210
Or placed in the 'Comments Box' within the Clubrooms.
The envelope should be marked "Private and Confidential".
3. GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
The Grievance Committee shall consist of:
The Mandurah Swimming Club Executive Committee
4. ACTION BY CLUB PRESIDENT
(a) The Club President shall notify the Executive Committee on receiving a letter addressed to
him. Where the MSC President has received a grievance he shall, as soon as practicable, meet with,
or discuss the grievance with the aggrieved party. The MSC President may take whatever steps and
conduct whatever investigations necessary to determine the grievance is legitimate.
(b) Where the MSC President determines the grievance is legitimate they shall take all
reasonable steps to resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the complainant.
(c) Where the MSC President determines the grievance is not legitimate they shall advise the
aggrieved party in writing accordingly. If the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the Mandurah
Swimming Clubs President, determinations then they are entitled to request that the grievance be
referred to the MSC Executive Committee.
(d) Where the MSC President is unable to resolve a grievance, he shall report the grievance to
the MSC Executive Committee.
(e) All grievances received by the MSC President, and all information surrounding the
circumstances of a grievance which is discovered by the MSC President on investigation shall be
confidential and may be communicated only to the MSC Executive Committee by report at a
formal meeting.
(f) All communications regarding grievances received by the MSC President shall be recorded
and filed in a Grievance Register and the MSC President shall retain the grievance correspondence.
Steps for an investigation consistent with the principles of natural justice are:
1. The complainant is interviewed and the complaint documented in writing.
2. The allegations are conveyed to the alleged protagonist.
3. The alleged protagonist is given the opportunity to respond.
4. If there is a dispute over the facts, statements from witnesses and other relevant evidence is
gathered.
5. A finding is made as to whether the complaint has substance; and
6. A report documenting the investigation process, the evidence, the finding and the
recommended outcome/s is submitted to the MSC Executive Committee for consideration:
- Both parties are entitled to support through this process from their chosen support person/adviser
- If the report is endorsed by the decision maker, the organization then carries out the recommendations of the report. These may include such actions as an apology or counseling.
- Both the complainant and the respondent have the right to appeal against the findings of the investigator/committee or against the resulting recommended action if they have any concerns about procedure, bias or fairness. Appeals are handled by the Board of Directors of Swimming W.A.
- The Board of Management of Swimming W.A. can uphold the decision of the investigator/committee, reverse the decision of the investigator/committee, and/or modify any of the investigator/committees recommendations for disciplinary action or remedial measures.
- If the internal investigation, appeal and disciplinary procedures do not achieve a satisfactory outcome for the complainant, or if the complainant believes it would be impossible to get an impartial investigation within Swimming W.A., he/she may choose to approach the Australian Sports Commission to assist with a resolution.
- A grievance which raises an allegation of criminal conduct must be referred directly to the President of Swimming W.A. or his or her delegate.
Club Discipline Procedure / Steps
