Following on from the success of the 2006 and 2007 Aquaforce Volunteer Awards the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is delighted to announce that the 2008 nominations are now open.
The Awards are a celebration of the role that volunteers play within the association and are also an opportunity for the ASA to say thank you to the volunteers who give their time and commitment so willingly.
For 2008, we are pleased to be able to add one new category, with the Young Volunteer Award being added for Under 18’s, with a second category recognising 18-25 year olds who are involved in volunteering..
There are five categories in total which include:
- Outstanding contribution to club
- Outstanding contribution to county or region
- Long Service Award
- Young Volunteer - under 18 year
- Outstanding contribution by a 18-25 year old
All nominations should be made to your ASA Regional Office by 1st July. After the regional winners are chosen they will automatically be nominated for the National Awards.
ASA Volunteer Co-ordinator, Yvette Heywood was keen to express the importance of the awards.
"Without our volunteers, the ASA would not be able to do many of things it does, as would clubs around the country," she said.
"I think it's vital that we play our part in recognising the valuable work our volunteers do, and thank them for their contribution to the sport."
To nominate someone is a simple process. All you need to do is complete the nomination form and return it to your regional office by 1st July 2008. CLICK HERE to download.
Please direct any questions to volunteering@swimming.org
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For more information contact ASA Media Assistant Stephanie West on 01509 632236, 07917 876 459, or email stephanie.west@swimming.org
The Amateur Swimming Association is the English National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Open Water, and Synchronised Swimming. It organises competition throughout England, establishes the Laws of the Sport and operates comprehensive certification and education programmes for Teachers, Coaches and Officials as well as its renowned Learn To Swim Awards scheme. The ASA supports 1,220 affiliated swimming clubs through a National/Regional/County structure. The ASA aims to ensure everybody has an opportunity to learn to swim.
www.britishswimming.org
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