| Founded: | 1976 - The founder members were Margaret and Brian James who were both Councillors at that time |
| Location: | Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7HA (see map) |
| No. of Members: | 276 |
| No. of Swim Classes per week: | 12 |
| Other Pools Used: | Langley (33 1/3 yards) |
Haden Hill Swimming Club has it's training and teaching base at Haden Hill Leisure Centre. It uses the 25 metre pool as the training environment for the competitive squads each day of the week except Wednesday and Saturday and the 20 metre pool for the teaching and developing swimmers groups on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
It is an inclusive Club which offers, wherever possible, and whenever there is a vacancy, teaching and competitive opportunities for able bodied and disabled swimmers.
Enquires about vacancies and trials should be addressed to key volunteers. For:-
Teaching - teaching@hadenhillasc.org.uk
Competitive opportunities - enquiries@hadenhillasc.org.uk
Disability enquiries - Paula Overfield
The busiest night of the week for the membership, and probably the most interesting night for visitors, is Thursday night when officers and volunteers with key responsibilities will usually be in attendance and available to answer questions about membership and swimming opportunities at Haden Hill. If you are considering Haden Hill SC for your swimming needs, it may be advantageous to contact Malcolm Oates and talk through any specific issues you would like to raise so that the appropriate person to deal with your enquiry will be available on your visit.
What swimming activities do we offer?
A learn to swim programme
A developmental scheme designed for those who wish to enter speed swimming
skill development programme and competitive opportunities for the committed swimmer
Does the ASA monitor standards?
Affiliated to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) England’s Governing Body for Swimming based at Harold Fern House, Derby Square, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5AL. The asa ooperates an accreditation programme known by the kite mark Swim21. To achieve this kite mark it has to be satisfied that the Club’s activity programme is developmentally based and is operated by professionally qualified personnel in safe and appropriate settings.
Has the Club obtained Swim21 accreditation?
Haden Hill Swimming Club carries the Swim21 kite mark for Skill Development at the silver standard level.
Are these activities subject to scrutiny?
The asa monitors our activities through its Swim21 accreditation panel in May of each year.
You can check for Swim21 accreditation on the asa website or by contacting the asa on 01509 618700.
What will you have to pay?
Annually
A membership fee to HHSC due by 30 September each year. This fee incorporates the affilition fee to the Regional and County bodies.
A membership fee to the asa. That figure is set by the asa and is paid to the Membership Secretary of HHSC by the 1 March each year.
Monthly
The appropriate training fees according to squad placement. Fees are set by the Management Committee and are due on the first Thursday of each month.
Teaching
Teaching is in blocks of 12 week and fees are due in advance.
Management
The Club operates under a constitution approved by the asa and managed by volunteers with an Annual General Meeting in June.
What to do if you have a complaint?
The Club has a set complaints procedure which is designed to be responsive to any level of aggravation and affect a speedy resolution. Any complaint that cannot be settled internally will be referred to the asa and dealt with under it’s judicial rules.
Contact for further information
The Hon Secretary HHSC at Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7HA, Tel 01384 564811 or please use the link below to email.
Last updated: 8/4/10