The ASA Council Conference: 10th October 2009 - Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon

The ASA held its first Council Conference, entitled ‘Facing the Future Together’ to look at the current challenges it faces and to show its members and volunteers how together everyone can drive the organisation’s future development.

The free of charge event was designed for everyone involved in the ASA to be inspired, motivated and informed about the work of their association.

Sir Clive Woodward, England’s World Cup-winning former Rugby Union coach, who has now turned his attention to producing elite athletes for the Olympic Games in London 2012, gave the afternoon address.

The day also featured guest speakers from the ASA, workshops and a ‘market place’ to enable interaction between staff and delegates, with a chance for delegates to ask questions at various stalls on topics such as membership and insurance, employment issues within clubs and online entry to events.
         
Workshops:
Corporate Governance
County Network
One Accreditation
Satisfaction Survey
Talent Development
Workforce Development

Market stalls:
Awarding Body/Institute of Swimming (IoS) Delivery and UKCF 
Disability Swimming
County Swimming Co-ordinators
Everyday Swim Good Practice
Facilities
Learn to Swim
Legal
Membership/Criminal Record Bureau and IoS
New Headquarters
Sponsorship
Support for Volunteers
Swimming Times
Swimming Trust

Presentations from the workshops are below