Rules / Policies

King’s Cormorants Swimming Club (KCSC)

POLICIES & DOCUMENTS OVERVIEW (October 2025)
This page outlines the key governance and policy documents for King’s Cormorants
Swimming Club (KCSC). All members, swimmers, coaches, and volunteers are expected to
be familiar with and follow these documents. The Club operates in line with Swim England’s
national safeguarding and welfare framework (Wavepower)

Swim England – Safeguarding & Welfare Framework
As a Swim England–affiliated club, KCSC fully adopts and complies with Swim England’s
Wavepower Safeguarding and Welfare Policy. Wavepower sets out how clubs, coaches, and
members must safeguard and promote the welfare of all participants in aquatics.
Swim England Wavepower Safeguarding & Welfare Policy

Club Constitution & Rules
The Club’s Constitution defines our objectives, membership structure, governance, and
operating procedures.
KCSC Club Constitution & Rules (2014)

Codes of Conduct
All members of the club agree to follow the Codes of Conduct listed below. These ensure a
safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone involved in the Club.
Swimmers’ Code of Conduct
Coaches’ Code of Conduct

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
KCSC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of club activity. We
follow Swim England’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion standards and expect all members to
support these values.
KCSC Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy (2025)

Club Safeguarding Policy
Our Safeguarding Policy aligns with Swim England’s Wavepower a
KCSC Safeguarding Policy (2025)

For any questions about club policies, please contact the Club Secretary or Welfare Officer
via

LANE ETIQUETTE
To ensure that all swimmers can train safely and effectively, the club follows a set of lane
etiquette principles. These guidelines apply during all training sessions and are designed to
maintain safety, respect, and smooth lane flow. When in doubt, Ask.
Key points include:

• Stay to the side of the lane, especially when turning.
• Leave at least five seconds between swimmers when setting off.
• Turn in the centre of the lane and avoid blocking others.
• Rest respectfully on one side of the lane if stopping mid-set.
• Limit resting swimmers to one per wall at a time.
• Finish cleanly and move aside after each rep to allow others to continue swimming.
  For visual reference, please see the infographic below which summarises our lane
  swimming etiquette.

Email membership@kcswimmingclub.org.uk for more information