Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain (DSS-GB) affiliation to Swim England

We are delighted that DSS-GB is now formally associated with the East Region as an affiliated swimming club with Swim England.   

With the added bonus of the Club’s affiliation to Swim England, we are able to adopt and abide by their comprehensive policy and procedures for child and adult safeguarding, which are contained in the Wavepower manual.

Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document.

Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance.

All Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations must adopt Wavepower and the current version can be downloaded from the link below.

This is part of Swim England’s commitment to create a culture in our sports and activities which makes everyone feel protected, included and welcomed – and that the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all participants is ingrained throughout our affiliated clubs and organisations.

All Swim England Safeguarding information can be found in the link here.