SIG Roofing has donated £3,000 to North Yorkshire’s Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club (ASC) to support its fully inclusive performance swimming development provision.
Richmond Dales ASC was established almost 50 years ago and now boasts over 155 members, many of whom perform at national and regional level. The club offers broad provision for swimmers at all stages of their journey, from those graduating from learn to swim programmes, all the way through to those who are competing at national and international level.
Keith Hall, development officer and one of the Richmond Dales swimming coaches, said: “We are extremely proud of our Para Squad, which is regarded as one of the best of its kind in the country.
“Running a swimming club incurs many costs, but the expense has increased as our para-squad has grown, so we rely on local business donations and sponsorships for funding to keep parent fees to a minimum. We hold many of our training sessions at Richmond Swimming Pool, but now also at the Catterick Leisure Centre, where access is much easier for all our swimmers but the costs at this facility are higher.
“We also need to increase the coaching level to a coach for every 4 swimmers to support our Para Squad, ensuring we tailor our training to suit individual needs and maximise performance. The generous donation from SIG Roofing is much appreciated, allowing us to continue this important work.”
Graham Jennings, northern division managing director at SIG Roofing, attended a recent training session at the club to observe the swimmers in action. He explained: “Seeing the level of swimming and the hard work the mainstream squads and para squad put into their training was very impressive.”
Graham also shared that they became aware of this swimming club and its achievements through their local SIG Roofing Middlesbrough branch. This branch’s customer, Barclays Roofing, has staff with children who swim at the club. Graham emphasised the importance of supporting local initiatives like this, stating: “They are doing some great work, and it’s been a real honour to meet a selection of the club swimmers during their training.”
