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Current Term

We can announce that the Autumn Term will run on the following dates.

• Hazelwood School (Oxted)
  • Classes to start on Saturday 14th September 2024
  • The last class will be on Saturday 14th December 2024
• Warlingham School (directions to pool)
  • Classes to start on Sunday 15th September 2024
  • The last class will be on Sunday 15th December 2024
• Woldingham School (directions to pool)
  • Classes to start on Wednesday 11th September 2024
  • The last class will be on Friday 13th December 2024
    

Half Term week will be Monday 28th October through to Sunday 03rd November

Private lessons are also available at other times on request. Please call Vicky if this option suits you better.

The differing days and times of our lessons are detailed below.

How to join:

1. Telephone or e-mail the AMES UK Swim School office.

2. A brief conversation with an experienced member of staff, giving as much details as possible about your child’s previous experience in the water.

3. An Application form will be sent (this can also be downloaded) along with a welcome letter, inviting your child along for an initial assessment.

4. The initial assessment will determine which group your child will be placed in. You will NOT be charged for the initial assessment.

Download, print and complete the application form (new members).
Download, complete and print the renewal form now (existing members).

Book now for the next term

All AMES UK teachers are qualified through the Swim England (previously known as ASA) and some of them hold additional lifeguarding qualifications. Vicky Panagiotidou was the Greek National Breaststroke Champion between 1993 and 1996. She is also a qualified Sport Psychologist holding a BSc(Hons) and an MSc in this field.

Our aim is for your child to enjoy being in the water, to gain confidence, to learn good stroke technique and to build up their stamina. We insist on discipline and respect for not only the staff but all other swimming members as well.

Your child will be booked on for the same class for next term. If you need to change the lesson day or time please contact Vicky by email or by phone immediately

You will need to pay for your child’s place in full to guarantee his/her place. If you turn up to lessons during the first week, without having booked or paid, you may find that there are no spaces available. Due to increasing demand for classes, confirmations and payments should be received ASAP.

The cost per term will depend on the number of weeks and lessons it includes. Please contact Vicky for more details.

A first comes first serve basis is applied, so the earlier your confirmation and payment is received the better.

FULL PAYMENT must be made to AMES UK SPORT CLUB – please let Vicky know if you would prefer to make a bank transfer. Instalments will be considered in exceptional circumstances and offered to families with more than 3 children.

If you want to send us a cheque, the address is:

AMES Swim School
91 Commonwealth Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6LW

Please write your name or your child’s name in full (and class) on the back of the cheque. Please note that cheque payments will not be processed until just before course starts.

Important notice:

1. Pupils currently in the swimming programme will have priority on re-booking for subsequent courses.
2. In the interests of Health & Safety parents are NOT permitted onto the pool side, except where spectator facilities have been provided or a specific sessions require the attendance of a parent/guardian.
3. In the event or circumstances beyond our control lessons may be rescheduled or cancelled without prior notice.
4. Automatic refunds or extra lessons will not be given for non-attendance due to family holidays, sickness etc.
5. Where considered necessary the Club reserves the right to change the course details, i.e. day, time, course, instructors etc. without prior notice.
6. Claims for refunds will not normally be considered. However, certain requests may have merit and the Proprietor in colaberation with the Business Manager will deal with these matters.
7. Approx. 5 minutes per lesson will be allocated to the administration of registration and record of achievement for pupils.
8. All places booked on the swim course must be paid for in advance and, therefore, bookings cannot be taken without prior payment.
9. All information entered on this form will be kept strictly confidential.
10. For health and safety reasons, please make sure that your child hasn’t eaten anything for at least 2 hours prior to his/her lesson We need to respect the other clubs using the pool. If your child accidentality vomits inside the water, you will be liable for any payment requested by the Pool Operator.
11. All photographs taken on film or digital camera including mobile phones) and all types of moving pictures including video recordings (and video streaming) are prohibited in line with Swim England’s Regulations and in order to avoid potential sources of child abuse.
12. Swimmers need to arrive punctually. Late attendance may result in refusal of the lesson.

Child Protection Policy:

AMES UK Swim School staff have been checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in order to determine their suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults. The swim school follows all the procedures and guidelines produced by the Swim England regarding the Child Protection Act.

These guidelines cover:
Code of ethics
Good practice
Identifying any form of child abuse
Guidelines for use of photographic and filming children

Swim School Policy:

AMES UK Swim School requires all parents to accompany their children to and from the poolside. No filming and/or photographic equipment is allowed on the premises without prior permission. Children, parents and staff should show respect to all. No verbal abuse will be tolerated. All lessons must be paid for in full in advance. The Swim School does not take responsibility for any stolen and/or lost items.

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Next Term

For the Autumn Term 2023 we are pleased to announce that we will have two venues running these being Woldingham School and Warlingham School.

• Warlingham School
  • All Classes to start on Sunday 15th September 2024
  • The term will end on Sunday 15th December 2024
• Woldingham School
  • All Classes to start on Wednesday 11th September 2024
  • The term will end on Friday 13th December 2024

Half Term week will be Monday 28th October through to Sunday 03th November

Stay Strong and Stay Safe.