The Amateur Swimming Association

The Amateur Swimming Association (“the A.S.A.”).is the governing body for swimming in England. They are responsible for promoting the teaching and practice of swimming, raising public awareness of the sport and for creating, publishing and enforcing the laws of the Sport.  Enclosed is a leaflet entitled ‘Welcome to the A.S.A.’

There is a requirement made by the A.S.A that all swimmers who compete in National, District, County and Open meet competitions or swim for the Club in league competitions must be registered with the A.S.A.

KRSC is committed to a competitive swimming programme and therefore, as a new member of the Club, you will need to complete the blue registration form. Your parent also has to sign this form if you are under 18 years of age.  The form is then sent to the A.S.A. via the Membership Secretary.

If you suffer from asthma and are taking medication a further form needs to be completed. The purpose of this form is to let the A.S.A. know what medication you are taking in the course of your treatment. They need to know this as part of the doping control measures introduced by them. Further information of the doping control procedures are available and can be provided by the Membership Secretary on request.  When the A.S.A have processed your application they will issue you with a registration card but this usually takes them some months, so do be patient. You need to sign this and keep it somewhere safe as you may be required to produce this card when you are taking part in an event.

The registration year runs from 1 April to 31 March. The registration fee is shown on the schedule of fees in this section and, if appropriate, is charged on the membership invoice.  Registration will need to be renewed each year. The fee for the forthcoming year’s registration will be collected in January when you pay your annual membership subscription.  The KRSC Membership Secretary will deal with the renewal procedure.

If you have any queries about registration please contact the Membership Secretary.

Child Protection Act

The ASA have strict policies concerning Child Protection and this involves registration of poolside staff and volunteers and is a mandatory agenda item at Executive Committee meetings.  The Membership Secretary is the officer within the Club responsible for any matters in this regard.

Video & Zoom Cameras

By ASA Law the Club must record the name and address of any person wishing to use video equipment or zoom photography at a gala or training session.  Please report to the Desk and provide your name and address BEFORE using any such equipment.