Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club

Canal Boat Rally, raising 80 for the club. Our upcoming events include the Summer Party, Christmas Party, and the Annual General Meeting. Macclesfield Seals also participates in the Barnaby Parade and offers volunteering placements for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club caters to individuals of all ages with any disabilities, as well as their families, caregivers, and volunteers aged 14 and above. Children and young people can register with the Cheshire Disabled Children's Database. Learning to swim is encouraged but not compulsory, and members can receive ASA accredited awards as they progress in their swimming abilities.

The swimming club meets every Friday evening at Macclesfield Leisure Centre Pool, which offers good accessibility for people with disabilities. The leisure centre has disabled parking bays and a poolside chair-hoist for those with mobility difficulties. The club organises various social activities and events, including Swimathon, where the team swam 142 lengths and raised 220 for the club.

Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club is a registered charity, with the charity number 515061. As a charity, the club does not charge for swimming sessions and relies on fundraising to cover the costs of social activities, equipment, and insurance. All volunteers are DBS cleared and trained in safeguarding and pool safety. Training opportunities in safeguarding awareness and first aid, as well as pool safety, are provided for volunteers.

To volunteer with Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club, individuals can contact the club via email or phone. The club welcomes volunteers who accompany and support people with disabilities during swimming sessions, ensuring a safe environment for everyone to enjoy. Volunteers play a vital role in helping members have fun, make friends, and gain confidence in the water.

For more information about Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club, individuals can visit their website at www. Macclesfieldseals. Org or find them on Facebook. They can also contact the club via phone or text at 07702 376937 or 01625 262619, or by post at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4AF.