If you have a Welfare issue or any concerns relating to a member of Darlington ASC, please email clubwelfareofficer@darlingtonasc.co.uk

Wavepower 2024

Wavepower 2024: The ASA Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures is the latest Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures publication which replaces all previous versions. Click here for a list of the main new changes for 2024, including the prohibited use of mobile phones within changing areas.

Wavepower is to assist in safeguarding and protecting children in our sport and must be adopted by all ASA affiliated clubs and organizations. Ensuring that children are safeguarded should be a key part of how all ASA affiliated clubs and swim schools operate and helps to provide a safe, happy and fun environment in which children can learn to swim and develop their skills. The responsibility to safeguard children does not belong to any one person, but instead belongs to everyone who plays a part in delivering our sporting activities.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact the Club Welfare Officer, clubwelfareofficer@darlingtonasc.co.uk.

Swimline 0808 100 4001

The ASA with the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) operates Swim line. 

Swim line was launched over 10 year ago and is a confidential free-phone number provided for anyone involved in aquatics, adults or children, who believe that the welfare of someone under the age of 18 is at risk. 

This concern could be neglect, abuse, bullying or fear of someone or anything that is worrying you and you don’t know who to discuss it with. When calling Swim line you will be put through to an answer phone where you will be asked to leave your name and contact details and if you wish some brief details of your concern. The ASA Safeguarding Team or a Swim line volunteer will call you back, listen to your concerns and agree a way forward with you. If there is an issue which causes concern the ASA will act to protect the child or children involved.

If you leave a message swimline aim to contact you back during the next working day. If you leave a message after 3pm on a Friday, or over a weekend they will contact you back on the following Monday. If you need to speak to someone immediately you can follow the instructions on the answer phone message and be transferred immediately to the NSPCC. The NSPCC counsellors will advise you directly if you choose this option.

Swim line calls are free and do not appear on an itemized phone bill unless your call is made from a mobile phone