Swimming Operations Update

Dear Parents and Carers 

We want to acknowledge the recent disruptions to our swimming program, including the cancellation of lessons. We understand this has caused uncertainty and inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise for the impact this has had on families. 

For the most part, the disruptions have been due to the lack of coach availability, particularly given the recent resignation of our Head Swim Coach. Please be assured that we are working hard to stabilise our processes and ensure a consistent and safe swimming experience through to the end of term. Your patience and understanding as we navigate this period are appreciated.

To help streamline communication moving forward, please refer to the following contacts:

• Finance-related queries (including invoices and direct debits): accounts@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
• Lesson enquiries or coach-related matters: swimming@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
• Urgent matters: Main Reception on 3262 0262.

• Swimming Kiosk Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

   

For specific queries:

• Primary Curriculum Swimming (HPE Lessons): Mrs Chantal Carter, Head of Business, Entrepreneurship and Performance via ccarter@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
• Learn to Swim Lessons (non-HPE): swimming@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
• Squad Swimming (excluding QGSSSA, Britton Shield or Andrews Cup): swimming@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
• QGSSSA, Britton Shield or Andrews Cup Enquiries: Clayfield Sport Team via sport@clayfield.qld.edu.au.  

Clayfield College Swimming

QGSSSA and Secondary Boys Program 

Swimming sessions are being coached by Sam Sharp and Charles Williamson (Willow) who are both from Nudgee Swimming supported by Cooper Carswell (Clayfield College).  Training will continue on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00am to 7:15am, Week 5 through to Week 9.

Andrews Cup and Britton Shield Program 

Swimming sessions are being coached by Sam Sharp and Charles Williamson (Willow) who are both from Nudgee Swimming supported by Cooper Carswell (Clayfield College).  Training will continue Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am to 8:00am, Week 5 through to Week 9.

Primary Curriculum Swimming (HPE Lessons) 

The program will continue to operate in accordance with coach availability.  We adhere to coach:student ratios as recommended by Swimming Australia and safety is our highest priority. We will only cancel classes as a last resort if we are unable to meet the required ratios.  

Clayfield Swimming

Learn to Swim Classes (Level 1 to 4)

Continue to operate as per the schedule. We are currently running classes on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so that essential maintenance can be prioritised on a Thursday and Friday.

Squad Sessions

We are currently recruiting for a new Head Coach. In the meantime, we regrettably need to cancel all squad sessions, including Mini, Junior, Development, Competition and Adult squads, for the remainder of Term 4. The Clayfield Swimming Team will be in further communication regarding invoicing matters.   

We will continue to keep you updated. 

Thank you again for your continued support. We are committed to providing an enriching swimming program for all. 

Kind regards