Oban Otters exists in the first instance to teach beginners and improvers to swim to the best of their ability.  A great deal of importance is placed on teaching technically correct strokes, often giving the impression that progress is slow.  But, at the end of the day, it is hoped that stronger, more proficient swimmers are produced.  As swimming is a competitive sport, the Club offers those who show interest and dedication the chance to move to the competitive side of Otters where more advanced training takes place and competitions to suit different abilities are available to those that wish to partake in them.

Children are eligible to enter the learn to swim school side of the Club from the age of 6 years.  Complete beginners will start in the learner pool and progress on through tanks 1, 2, 3 and 4 at their own speed.  An assessment will take place periodically by the Club Coach and teachers.  They discuss each swimmer’s progress and promotion. 

Promotion from tank 4 can go two directions, either into the lengths side of the swim school or onto the junior development squad in the competitive club.

Each class is taught by a SASA qualified teacher on a voluntary basis.  Because help is always needed, courses are held regularly to encourage new teachers to the Club.  If you could help in this way, please contact the committee for more information.

SESSIONS

All lessons are held at Atlantis Leisure Centre in Oban on Thursday evenings during school term time from five o clock upwards in 35 minute sessions as follows

PAYMENT OF FEES

Our membership year runs from April to March.  The annual membership fees are decided at the AGM and are payable during March. The membership fee covers the cost of club affliation to SASA, insurance, training of teachers and other ongoing costs.

Session costs are paid on the first Thursday of each term for the whole term.  A swimmer not attending for five consecutive weeks will forfeit his/her membership – except for injury or illness. Please inform the club if this should happen. 

DIARY

Winter term 2012 started. Term fees due.

Argyll and Bute coaching conference in February mainly on the 4th and 5th February. Courses available for all aspects of running a swimming club. Details available by folling link http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coachingchampions

NEWS

The AGM has just been held and a new committee elected. However if you are interested in joining please ask a current member as we are lways looking for people keen to help.

E-mail addresses: We are trying to improve the communications within the club by sending out news and information by e-mail rather than paper handouts.  It would be useful if parents of all children send their e-mail address to obanotters@aol.com