Captain/Vice Policy

Background

The club each year will appoint:

  • Girls Captain (Senior)
  • Boys Captain (Senior)
  • Girls Vice-Captain (Senior)
  • Boys Vice-Captain (Senior)
  • Girls Diddy League Captain (11/Under)
  • Boys Diddy League Captain (11/Under)

Appointments will last for 1 year.

Selection

Senior 

Selection will be made and based on the following:

  • Chosen by an overall majority of ‘A’ Squad qualified coaches
  • If an overall majority cannot be reached the decision will be made by the lead ‘A’ Squad coach (Currently D.Fell)
  • Captains will be chosen from the older age group of ‘A’ Squad swimmers.
  • Captains will be expected to compete / be present at the following events
    • Club Championships
    • External Galas
    • Cumbria County Championships
    • Other club events
  • Captains must be full time members of the club and paying squad fees in full.
  • Have an excellent attitude to training
  • Have excellent attendance of club training sessions
  • Not necessarily be the fastest ‘A’ Squad swimmer
  • Both Captain and Vice will be selected each year, the vice-captain will not be automatically be selected for the role of captain in the following year.

Diddy League

Selection will be made and based on the following:

  • Chosen by an overall majority of diddy league team managers.
  • If an overall majority cannot be reached the decision will be made by the senior member of group. (Currently M.Steele)
  • Captains will be chosen from the older age group of diddy league swimmers
  • Captains will be expected where possible to be able to swim in all rounds of diddy league within the year.
  • Have an excellent attitude to training
  • Not necessarily the fastest swimmer within the team

Should a swimmer leave or not fulfil the criteria , the club may choose to appoint new captain / vice-captain at any point.

Role of Captain

The Club Captain provides a central point of contact, and is the vital link, for athletes within the club. The role of the Club Captain is to represent the views of the athletes and contribute to the development of the club by providing thoughts and comments from an athlete perspective.

Duties of Captain

  • Be a person that all athletes can contact and talk to about any comments or questions they may have.
  • Provide a voice for athletes at the club and raise any issues to the committee when necessary.
  • Be a positive role model for all members of the club.
  • Communicate with fellow team members and provide support and advice where needed.
  • Encourage club members to be involved in social and voluntary activities.
  • Welcome new members to the club.

Skills required

  • Enthusiastic with a good knowledge of the club and athletes.
  • Be approachable and friendly.
  • Have the ability to seek and represent the views of others.
  • Be an excellent communicator with good verbal, written and IT skills.
  • Be a good listener.

Benefits

  • Having fun and working with others.
  • Learning and developing new skills and ideas.
  • Representing the views of young people.
  • Developing personal skills, e.g. confidence, team work, social skills.
  • Learning about the administration and structure of a voluntary organisation.
  • Adding this position and experience to your curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Knowing that you are helping others.
  • Progressing towards a qualification/award in volunteering and leadership. This could be:
    • Sports Leadership Awards and Young Leader awards (Sports Leaders UK).
    • ASA/SE qualifications in teaching, coaching, officiating.
    • Young Aquatic Helper Course or Young Aquatic Leader Certificate.
    • Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Date of Review September 2019