 The Coaches, Teachers, Assistants and Committee at Chorley Marlins would like to thank everyone who has renewed their Swim England membership and in doing so committed their support to the club.
You will receive an email from SE confirming your renewal. It has been an uncertain and troubled year for everyone but hopefully things are progressing positively now. Unfortunately we don’t have an exact date for when we can return but as soon as we do we will contact you with training times and sessions. Be assured Mary and her team are working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly once we do return. With regard to 2021 Swim England membership renewal. We where on a tight schedule to submit our clubs renewal and understand anyone’s hesitation in making the decision to renew their membership in these uncertain circumstances. Because of this we unfortunately had to lapse any member who hadn’t renewed by 25 February. Please don’t worry, If you missed the renewal deadline and still wish to renew, you can contact Claire or Bev by email memberships@chorleymarlins.org.uk treasurer@chorleymarlins.org.uk who can process your renewal. Thank you again for your continued support.
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 Additional dates have been added for SENW's Sports Psychology Programme. Some swimmer have attended a recent session and found it beneficial. It has now been opened up for more swimmers but as places are limited it is recommended that you sign up as soon as possible.
In partnership with Lancaster University, Swim England North West have arranged a number of online workshops for athletes of all ages and disciplines. Please note all athletes under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent throughout the full session. Athletes will be put into break out rooms dependant on their age. Based on age as at 31st December 2021 please book on to the appropriate course: 10 to 12 years Individuals are required to commit to all of the following dates: Wednesday 3rd March 2021 – 7-8pm Wednesday 7th April 2021 – 7-8pm Content Workshops will cover the following topics: Goal Setting and Self-Talk Psychological Imagery and Anxiety Management Book here 13 to 15 years Individuals are required to commit to all of the following dates: Wednesday 10th March 2021 – 7-8pm Wednesday 14th April 2021 – 7-8pm Content Workshops will cover the following topics: Resilience, Brain Development and Processing Change Psychological Control and Anxiety Management Book here 16 and 17 years Individuals are required to commit to all of the following dates: Wednesday 24th March 2021 – 7-8pm Wednesday 28th April 2021 – 7-8pm Content Workshops will cover the following topics: Resilience, Brain Development and Processing Change Psychological Control and Anxiety Management Book here 18+ years Individuals are required to commit to all of the following dates: Wednesday 31st March 2021 – 7-8pm Wednesday 5th May 2021 – 7-8pm Content Workshops will cover the following topics: Resilience and Thriving in Times of Uncertainty Emotional Regulation Book here  Swimming inspired activities to support your children’s lockdown learning
If your kids are missing the pool and you want to use their love of swimming to motivate them while you are home schooling, the Institute of Swimming has created some activities for you. You can also find lots of activity sheets from Swim England here. Literacy Activities Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Write a water safety story If you need any ideas, use a scenario from the Swim England water safety worksheets below and expand the story. Equipment needed: Swim England – Boat capsized worksheet Swim England – Spot the dangers worksheet Swim England – Avoid the dangers worksheet Swim England – How would you help? worksheet Swim Safe activity sheet Pencil/pen Paper Write a swimming inspired poem This could be about your swimming lessons, swimming with school, or swimming with your family on holiday. Equipment needed: Pencil/pen Paper Numeracy Activities Key Stage 1: Key Stage 2: Swimming Pool Dimensions Science Activities Sink or float experiment Select different items which are suitable to put in water. Put them into two piles, 1 labelled ‘Floating’ and the other ‘ Sinking’ One item at a time drop into the water and see if you were right or wrong? Discuss why you think it floated or sunk. Equipment needed: Range of items for putting in the water Bowl or sink half full of water Fight the germs experiment Put some water in a bowl Sprinkle pepper in the water to represent the germs Place your finger into the water and see if any germs stick to your finger Put a blob of soap onto your finger and place into the water. What happened to the germs? Did you get any germs on your finger? Equipment needed: Bowl Pepper Soap Creative activities
We have extended the Swim England membership renewal deadline until Sunday 21st February.
Swimmers need to be registered and insured with Swim England to be able to swim once training resumes. Extending the deadline will give more swimmers the opportunity to return to training as soon as we are allowed to open up again, we are hoping for good news in Mondays announcement. The Club has decided that all swimmers should renew as a CAT1 member (£16.20) until competitions resume. Please complete the membership form and make payment of £16.20 by Sunday. Forms can be downloaded from here  Swim England membership renewals need to be completed and returned along with payment by Sunday 14th February. Until training resumes and to comply with the renewal deadline from Swim England, the Club has decided that all swimmers should renew as a CAT1 member (£16.20) until competitions resume. Once competitions and leagues resume, members who are over the age of 9 years or turn 9 years old in 2021 will be asked to upgrade their membership to CAT2. Swimmers need to be registered and insured with Swim England to be able to swim once training resumes. If any swimmers do not renew their membership, they will no longer be classed as Club members. To comply with the renewal deadline from Swim England, we have had to bring the deadline forward to 14th February. We hope to be back in the pool training as soon as we are allowed to. Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has confirmed to Swim England that the reopening of facilities as soon as it is safe to do so is a priority – as they are a ‘powerful defence’ against the coronavirus pandemic. The renewal form can be downloaded below. 
Below are details of some of the courses and events coming up in the region from Swim England North West.
Mary has seen a preview of the the Sport Rehabilitation course which she says looks very good. It does say that the 13-15 age group is fully booked but she still suggest swimmers try and book on as they may be able to slot them in a different age group. If any swimmers have any questions they can contact Mary - headcoach@chorleymarlins.org.uk Young Volunteer Award SENW have organised further Young Volunteer Awards to be ran online.
Sport Rehabilitation Programme – In Partnership with Liverpool Hope University Following an introduction seminar delivered in January 2021, please see further details of the programme and how to register your attendance. The programme will commence on 24th February. Further dates are included in the links before. Please note age is as at 31st December 2021.
Sports Psychology Programme – In Partnership with Lancaster University SENW have arranged an introduction seminar to provide an overview of the programme, and the benefits of sports psychology within the aquatic community 17th February 2021 at 7pm – click here to book your place |
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