CLUB SAFEGUARDING
Clitheroe Dolphins Safeguarding officers:
Martin Astle Nicola Chiltern Rebecca Hope Mark Parrington
As welfare officers for Clitheroe Dolphins ASC, our role is to ensure the safety, well-being, and overall positive experience of all club members. Our responsibilities range from safeguarding and child protection to mental health support and inclusion efforts. We are the point of contact for any concerns, complaints, or incidents within the club, and we are committed to working closely with coaches, volunteers, and parents to promote a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
As a Swim England affiliated club Clitheroe Dolphins has adopted the Wavepower safeguarding policy and procedures. Please click on the link here for more information.
If you have any questions, queries or would like to raise a concern, please email us at [email protected] or speak to a member of the team poolside.
Swimline: Protecting Children.
Telephone: 0808 100 4001
The ASA with the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) operates Swimline which provides an alternative and confidential way to raise a safeguarding concern.
Swimline was launched over 10 years ago and is a confidential freephone number provided for anyone involved in aquatics be they adults or children, who believe that the welfare of someone under the age of 18 is at risk. This concern could be neglect, abuse, bullying or fear of someone or anything that is worrying you and you don’t know who to discuss it with.
When calling Swimline you will get through to an answer phone where you will be asked to leave your name and contact details and if you wish some brief details of your concern. The ASA Safeguarding Team or a Swimline volunteer will call you back, listen to your concerns and agree a way forward with you.
If you leave a message they aim to contact you back during the next working day. If you leave a message after 3pm on a Friday, or over a weekend they will contact you back on the following Monday. If you need to speak to someone immediately you can follow the instructions on the answer phone message and be transferred immediately to the NSPCC. The NSPCC counsellors will advise you directly if you choose this option.
Swimline calls are free and do not appear on an itemised phone bill unless your call is made from a mobile phone.
- 26 Nov 2025Thank You Booths
We would like to say a huge thank you to Booths, Clitheroe for their generous donation to our club from their October book sales of £323.45!
It is greatly received and will help our little club to keep growing in strength - 14 Nov 2025Well done to the team at Ribblesdale
Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe has become the latest organisation in the UK to achieve Swim England's Water Wellbeing standard.
The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. It recognises the organisation’s efforts in making the pools more accessible and inclusive for people with long-term health conditions.
Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said:
“It’s wonderful to see Ribblesdale Pool achieve this national award. It’s a testimony to the hard work of staff and the enthusiastic support of the pool’s users.
“Swimming and water-based activities are well-known for their health benefits for people of all ages.” - 14 Nov 2025And the regional times are out
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the consideration times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2026. - 11 Nov 2025Lest we forget
. - 09 Nov 2025Masterly Swimming
On the back of Andy’s record breaking feat at British Nationals a few weeks ago it was another great day for Dolphins masters yesterday.
Ruth Parker made the trip to Sheffield to compete at the South Yorks masters open meet, coming home with Silver in the 100IM & 50 Breast, and bronze in the 50 Fly, posting three new PBs in the process.
Not only that but subject to the qualifying times being released we believe the time of 40.6 Ruth posted in the 50 Breast should be enough to qualify for the 2026 National Champs.
Well Done Ruth
The Masters have been back in action today as Ruth will be joined by Caitlin Wilson, Martha Smith and Sam Griffiths who have all been selected to represent Lancashire at the inter counties championships at Manchester.
Looking forward to todays stories
If you would like to hear more about our masters setup or come and join the fun book your trial online now - 02 Oct 2025Swim England teams up with club management systems for swim times
Swim England is proud to be teaming up with leading swimming club administration platforms – including Swim Club Manager and Swim Manager – to deliver a faster, more efficient way for clubs, coaches, and event organisers to access official swimming times. - 30 Aug 2025Thank you
A very big thank you to Tesco Clitheroe In The Community for their generous donation from their book sales in July!
Some of our swimmers & Paul our chairman went to collect the cheque today. - 21 Aug 2025Good Luck Everyone
We would like to wish all athletes across the North West all the best today if they are receiving their GCSE results today. - 14 Aug 2025National Recognition For Our Swimmers
Congratulations to Eva and Imogen who have been selected to take part in the Swim England National Age Group Development Programme - 10 Aug 2025Swim England North West Winter Championships 2025
Swim England North West are delighted to announce that the SENW Regional Winter Championships together with a Winter Development Meet will take place on the 1st & 2nd November 2025 at Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m).
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