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[email protected] Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Local disabled swimming club continues to go from strength to strength through the water, something that is often unique to each swimmer depending on the nature of their disability. As the swimmer gains in confidence and ability they progress through a badge scheme and are also able to take part in group activities and games. “The key emphasis is always on two things,” added Ian, “being safe in the water and having fun. We’re not here to teach butterfly stroke, though we can do that if it is appropriate for the swimmer. Rather the club is about giving people the time and space to be able to enjoy the water in their own way, something they may not feel A disabled swimming club in Potters Bar has comfortable doing in a normal public session.” seen its numbers swell in the year since the NEWS The club is run on an entirely voluntary basis, Olympics and Paralympics. The Barracuda with swimmers contributing just a £5 annual Swimming Club, which meets every Sunday at administration fee. As such the club is 11.30am at the Furzefield Centre, has seen its dependent on the support of its volunteer numbers nearly treble in the past 12 months. instructors to help out in the water. Volunteer “The club has always had a core group of very instructors come from all backgrounds and dedicated swimmers,” commented Chief cover all ages, with the only requirement being a Instructor Ian Goldsworthy, “but recently we’ve good level of swimming ability and a positive seen a whole host of new members joining, as attitude.