Aims

The primary objective of The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme (BOSSS) is to:

  • Strive for excellence in supporting our swimmers, provide a gateway to competition at County Level and above through access to higher level training facilities and the best possible coaching
  • Be recognised for providing the best possible opportunities for swimmers from this region to reach their full potential and succeed in achieving their personal goals
  • Ppromote team spirit and companionship and make sure than everyone has the opportunity to enjoy swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle

Success is a journey not a destination.

BOSSS is a training scheme, as distinct from a recognised swimming club. The aims of BOSSS are "to promote.. success through competitive swimming at Regional and National level and .. to provide a gateway to competition at County Level and above .. through access to higher level training facilities".

Aspiring competitive members of the participating swimming clubs will benefit from equality in terms of access to training facilities, coaching and advice. Swimmers who are members of the Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme must be members of a swimming club within the Borough of Stockton which will act as a base club. Base clubs will allow members retiring from regional and national level competition to return to a lower level of competition.

The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme will not compete at the same level as the base clubs, which in turn will provide a 'nursery' for swimmers wishing to compete beyond county level.

In order to achieve these aims, it is important that swimmers train in accordance with the programmes devised by the BOSSS coaches so that they attain the levels of fitness and technical ability required for progression towards higher level competitive swimming. The coaching staff and committee believe that this cannot be achieved through swimmers training only once or twice per week and it has been decided to set a minimum attendance requirement for all BOSSS Swimmers.

Equity Statement

The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme is committed to everyone having the right to enjoy their sport in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.

The Borough of Stockton Swim Scheme is committed to treat everyone equally within the context of his/her activity.