About Us
Sea Lion Swimming Club was formed in 1958 so that anyone of any age with a temporary or permanent disability could swim in safety and to promote their enjoyment of the water. Swimming is an excellent sport for improving stamina, suppleness and strength. Restrictions you may have on land are released as the water supports the weight of your body. It is one form of exercise that allows anyone who has a disability to benefit from the freedom provided by the water.
The club benefits from an excellent group of volunteer helpers who are available to provide assistance and support to all members, as required. They organize fun activities in the second half of the session for those who wish to join in.
The club has a comprehensive range of specialized equipment, including a wide range of flotation aids and a hoist to assist members in and out of the water.
The President of Sea Lion Swimming Club is Chairman of Watford Council.
Opened in 2008, Watford Leisure Centre - CENTRAL has a main pool and a learner pool. The main pool has 6 lanes x 25 metres and has a 1.0m - 1.8m depth. The learner pool depth is 1.0m - 1.2m. A hoist is available for those who need it. Wet and dry changing rooms are available and lockers are £1, refundable. Sea Lion Swimming Club have exclusive use of both pools.
There is free parking available at the site for a maximum of 3 hours stay. Visitors are asked to take a ticket which must be displayed in the vehicle, when exiting the car park an exit code must be entered at the barrier which can be obtained from reception.
The club benefits from an excellent group of volunteer helpers who are available to provide assistance and support to all members, as required. They organize fun activities in the second half of the session for those who wish to join in.
The club has a comprehensive range of specialized equipment, including a wide range of flotation aids and a hoist to assist members in and out of the water.
The President of Sea Lion Swimming Club is Chairman of Watford Council.
Opened in 2008, Watford Leisure Centre - CENTRAL has a main pool and a learner pool. The main pool has 6 lanes x 25 metres and has a 1.0m - 1.8m depth. The learner pool depth is 1.0m - 1.2m. A hoist is available for those who need it. Wet and dry changing rooms are available and lockers are £1, refundable. Sea Lion Swimming Club have exclusive use of both pools.
There is free parking available at the site for a maximum of 3 hours stay. Visitors are asked to take a ticket which must be displayed in the vehicle, when exiting the car park an exit code must be entered at the barrier which can be obtained from reception.
Don't fancy swimming?
In addition to our swimming activities the sports hall is now available to us every week during the Saturday swimming session for badminton (racquets and shuttlecocks supplied) and a variety of other games and activities. Consult our noticeboard in the foyer or ask one of the helpers for details.
Note: you will need to bring appropriate clothing for these activities (including shoes with non-marking soles).
Note: you will need to bring appropriate clothing for these activities (including shoes with non-marking soles).
Social Activities
Each year Sea Lion Swimming Club organize social activities outside swimming sessions such as summer trips, swimming galas and parties . Notifications of these activities are posted on this site and notified to members via email.
Mission Statement
To provide a weekly swimming session in Watford for people with a disability and their families.
- Organise a range of fun and therapeutic activities in the pool.
- Ensure that the swimming sessions are safe.
- To ensure that membership of the Club is open to people with all types of disability including both permanent and temporary disabilities.
- To provide trained helpers to:
- Organise a range of fun and therapeutic activities in the pool.
- Ensure that the swimming sessions are safe.
- To provide a range of related activities such as swimming galas tailored to people with a disability.
- To provide a range of social activities to promote friendship between the Clubs members.
- To gain the greatest possible awareness of the Club amongst the local community.
Equal Opportunity Policy
We will treat all members with dignity and respect, we are committed to ensure we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, religious belief and other areas, in relation to the services we provide. Harassment, discrimination or victimization is not tolerated.
Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy Statement
The Sea Lion Swimming Club is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children, young people and vulnerable persons to practice swimming.
We do this by:
Related documents:
Registered Charity No. 1069097
We do this by:
- Recognizing that all children and vulnerable persons have the right to freedom from abuse.
- Ensuring that all our volunteers are carefully selected and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children and vulnerable persons in their care.
- Responding swiftly and appropriately to all suspicions or allegations of abuse, and by providing parents, carers, children and vulnerable persons the opportunity to voice any concerns they may have.
- Appointing a Child Protection Officer who will take specific responsibility for child safety and act as the main point of contact for parents, carers, children and vulnerable persons and outside agencies.
- Ensuring access to confidential information is restricted to the Child Protection Officer or the appropriate external authorities.
- Reviewing the effectiveness of our Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection Policy and activities each year at the Annual General Meeting.
Related documents:
- Anti Bullying Policy
- Safe Guarding
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- data Protection Policy
- Helper Application form
- Membership Form
Registered Charity No. 1069097