About Us
History
Carnegie Swimming Club is one of the
leading swimming clubs in Scotland and has a long and impressive
tradition of sporting achievement. The club was established in 1877,
making it one of the oldest swimming clubs in Great Britain.
Activities
Carnegie Swimming
Club is a registered charity (Charity No. SC 030974).
It endeavours to provide a warm and caring
environment for youngsters to meet, learn how to swim, and progress to
competitive swimming. The club has a number of swimmers who compete at
the highest levels, both nationally and internationally.
Location
The club is based in Dunfermline in Fife,
Scotland and provides swim coaching for swimmers from Fife and
surrounding areas.
Organisation
Club Committee
The day-to-day management of the club is run
by a management committee, which is re-elected each year at the Annual
General Meeting. The management committee are all volunteers and are
predominantly current or previous parents of swimmers within the club.
There are various roles within the Committee ranging from President,
Treasurer, Squad Reps, Gala Convenor, etc.
Coaching Team
The club has swimming coaches engaged on a
self employed basis and also a voluntary basis. Lead by the club's Head
Coach, John Szaranek the coaches are all qualified and experienced in
swimming teaching and coaching.
Swimming Squads
The club is organised into four main areas,
which are further subdivided into training squads. Swimming coaches are
allocated to each squad and training session. The club is structured by
swimming squads, as shown below:
Performance
Performance Development
Development
Beginners / Novice
Swimmers move between the squads based on
performance and ability as advised by the Head Coach after discussion
with the Squad Coach.
The club also has swimming beginners classes
at various locations throughout Fife for those wishing to learn to
swim.
Squad Reps
Each Squad has a representative from the
committee allocated to it who are known as Squad Reps. The Squad Reps
liase with parents & coaches and take information to and from
committee meetings which are normally held on the first Wednesday of
every month.
Club Activities
The club organises a number of swimming
related and social related events throughtout the year. These include:
- Three swimming galas, catering for different
age groups and abilities
- Club Championship
- Club Presentation Night
- Swimming Training Camps
- Time Trials
- Fife Swimming League participant
- Annual Christmas Party
