March 9th, 2010
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Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th February saw Year 3 & 4 pupils from Frome First Schools attending their first aquatic festivals at Frome Leisure Centre. |
| In the past pupils have taken part in a traditional swimming gala, however this year, Frome SSCos and Karen Pinnegar from Somerset ASA decided to follow the new National Competition guidelines for swimming by changing to an Aquasplash festival. |
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| Aquasplash festivals are designed to cater for both non-swimmers and swimmers. They are based upon recognising and celebrating the skills achieved at swimming lessons and is a fun, inclusive, multi-skill, multi-event activity. The design encourages young people to demonstrate their skills as individuals and teams, experience a fun based festival and signposts them to other aquatic activities in the community. |
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| 130 pupils took part this year, a large increase in numbers compared to the traditional style-swimming gala. The new format also allowed Frome College swimming leaders to volunteer at the event as part of the Step Into Sport Volunteers Programme. The leaders were involved in team management and supporting pupils in the water. |
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| Both afternoons were filled with cheering, laughter and smiles as the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the activities in the water. All pupils were given letters signposting them to aquatic opportunities within the local community. Potentially talented pupils were identified and asked to contact Frome Swimming Club. |
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