ASA East Midland Region

Annual Report & Accounts April 2014 - March 2015 Regional Achievements Regional Achievements President of ASA East Midland Region Message from the Chair

I can’t really believe that it’s 12 months Looking back on the achievements over the past year I would like to offer my thanks to the Board members, club volunteers and regional staff for all the hard work, time and dedication they put into our sport which has made all of since I stood in front of you to give my this possible. Presidential speech, how quickly the time has gone by.

I have to say I have enjoyed my time as President of Ralph Shepherd the ASA East Midland Region where I have met a lot of Retiring President ASA East Midland Region I would like to highlight some of the key achievements other Regional Presidents including the ASA President of our region: Ray Hedger. I have visited most of the region’s County • The aquatic disciplines have development plans • Regional grant aid continues to support a number Championships where I enjoyed some fantastic races in place which are supported by regional funding. of our club volunteers through their teaching Progress is being reported back at the board and coaching qualifications and the ‘Club Offer’ and it seems to me that in the East Midlands meetings. coaching courses have proved popular within the is on the way up. • Regional finances are healthy and we were able region. I have also had the opportunity to attend water polo, to appoint a second Regional Club Co-ordinator • Swim21 and club networks are key work areas synchronised swimming, masters and open water in the autumn. for our Club Officers and I’m pleased to note swimming events which are aquatic activities I had not • The region supported development days for that Green Arrows SSC are the first synchro club in the region to achieve accreditation and that been to before. Masters, Synchro and Water Polo throughout the year and a regional swimming camp, as well as Derventio eXcel will be accredited at Performance I didn’t know a great deal about the rules of these coach development workshops and a number of level in June. Five club networks are working well events and I’m not saying I know a lot more now but I volunteer courses. and joint working has delivered some positive outcomes. thoroughly enjoyed them. I have travelled a fair distance over the last year, the longest being to visit the Lincolnshire Championships at Louth but the journey was well worth it as it’s the first time I have sat on the poolside on a comfortable settee. I am very proud of the awards achieved by some of our clubs and volunteers – BBC Unsung Hero Award for Jill I said last year that I would try to get some officiating Lisa Topliss Stidever who has dedicated many years to swimming; done as well which I achieved by arranging with the Chairman ASA East Midland Region West Midland President that if she did all the Saturday Mel Marshall for BSCA Coach of the Year following the sessions at the Midland Championship events then I achievements of ; Community Sport and Recreation Award for Retford SC to name but a few. would do all the Sundays, which left me free to officiate on the Saturday sessions. The ASA has a new CEO, Adam Paker, at its helm and I would like to thank all the counties for the hospitality he is definitely settling into the role. He has been key in given to me on my visits to their championships and promoting the School Swimming Charter and launching lastly I would like to congratulate Kate Bull on being the ASA Manifesto for Aquatics. Whilst the Active People survey reports that fewer people are swimming elected as ASA East Midland President for 2015/2016 regularly, our local leisure providers are reporting that and wish her the best for her forthcoming year of office. pools are busier and club membership has increased. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did. The Region, as well as our clubs and counties, cannot Thank you exist without its volunteers and I would encourage anyone to look at offering some of their time and skills to supporting our sport – it is very rewarding!

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Aquatic Officers Learning to Dive project

As Divisional Business Manager for the Central Division which includes the East Key achievements: Midland Region, I am responsible for the delivery of the ASA Strategy. • Fourteen leisure providers are signed into PPP (Partnership Provider Programme) agreements This year the team have worked in partnership with Local Authorities, Operators, Trusts and schools to • Fifty seven sites have Swimfit boards in place ensure that swimming pools remain relevant and • Swim School/School Swimming Engagement Day sustainable, with a particular focus on: attended by thirty three swimming co-ordinators • Participation day to help operators increase • Producing aquatic improvement plans which participation attended by forty two pool operator Six Northamptonshire Districts launched Aquatic Skills include the work areas of Learn to Swim, framework Flip n Fun stages 8, 9 and 10 in September Participation and Structured Sessions, Workforce staff with the aim to create and strengthen the grassroots Development and the development and support • Ten Swimfit activators attended an Introduction to for learning to dive in the county. to our affiliated clubs Swimfit Gym workshop Fifteen teachers attended a Flip n Fun CPD and eleven • Support partners with pool programming • Ninety five attendees at the ACM CPD and of these attended a UKCC level 1 diving course through • Utilising research and insight to guide the decision workshop day making process Sportivate funding. • Seven people upskilled on CPD Presenter Project The newly trained teachers also had the opportunity The ‘Clubs’ team have been focussed on building, to include Synchro and Competitive Swimming to attend mentoring sessions with the Head Coach developing and maintaining quality, sustainable club • Aquatic Officer support to targeted areas of Derby, for diving at Corby East Midlands International pool. networks with a particular focus on: Leicester, Nottingham and Northamptonshire Taster sessions were introduced at the pool for learners • Swim21 Accreditation to have an opportunity to dive from diving boards. • Club Networks 120 learners have attended the new Flip n Fun sessions • Supporting the ASA Counties across Northamptonshire. • Regional Development Plan Lesley Hill Divisional Business Manager - Central Division I am pleased to be able to report that all of the team, volunteers, Club Officers and Aquatic Officers have all Strategic Facilities project worked tirelessly to move all areas of the Sport forward.

We will continue to face many challenges and budget Chesterfield Borough Council was awarded £2 million cuts for Local Authorities will continue to put pressure funding from Sport England’s Strategic Facilities Fund on the industry and the landscape that we work in. to go towards the development of the new Queen’s However, we are committed to work collaboratively Park Sports Centre. with partners to ensure that swimming continues to be the number one participation sport, that our clubs thrive The £2 million boost for Chesterfield Borough Council and develop, and that our swimmers are having the allows previously approved plans for the new Queen’s best possible swimming experience and opportunity. Park Sports Centre to be expanded. It means the venue is now able to create additional I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank activity space for the community by increasing the the Regional Management Board colleagues, counties main swimming pool from six to eight lanes, increase and clubs for all the hard work and support throughout the size of the learner pool, raise the number of sports the year. courts and create additional studio space and spectator seating in the swimming pool hall and sports hall.

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World Class Performance Roll of honour Programme 2015 Licensed meets Open Water

The Region’s clubs held 54 licensed open meets during Midland Championships July 2014 5k Freestyle Podium Programme the year (8 level 1, 3 level 2, 43 level 3) resulting in a • Oliver Bitowt (Loughborough University) – senior Adam Barrett – Loughborough 20% increase on the previous year. Adam Peaty – City of Derby champion Francesca Halsall – Loughborough In addition 35 clubs (vs 20 in 2013-14) licensed a total • Jack Duff (Corby) - silver medal junior of 106 Club Championships and internal club time Georgia Davies – Loughborough Adam Peaty • Emily Walsh (Lincoln Vulcans) – bronze medal trials at level 4. Jack Burnell – Loughborough junior Molly Renshaw - Loughborough European Juniors Championships July 2014 – Derventio Excel Potential Programme Rosie Rudin – Nova Centurion John Hidle Wendy Coles Licensing officer Open Water secretary Abbie Wood – Derventio Excel European Championships August 2014 Caleb Hughes – Loughborough Adam Barrett – Loughborough Charlotte McKenzie – Loughborough Adam Peaty – City of Derby Danielle Lowe – City of Derby Francesca Halsall – Loughborough Harriet Cooper – City of Derby Georgia Davies – Loughborough Rachael Kelly – Loughborough Molly Renshaw - Loughborough Rosie Rudin – Nova Centurion Roberto Pavoni - Loughborough Masters August 2014 England Etwall Eagles masters swimmer Clive Smith Eight regional records Adam Barrett – Loughborough successfully completed a marathon Lake Zurich broken Adam Peaty – City of Derby swim in 10.5 hours and raised £2,280 for the Derby – Loughborough Hospitals Charitable Trust. Daniel Fogg - Loughborough Rosie Rudin (Nova Centurion) Danielle Lowe – City of Derby 1 Senior record and 2 Junior records Elena Sheridan – Loughborough 400m Individual Medley LC (twice) James Wilby – Loughborough Francesca Halsall – Loughborough Daniel Savage (Northampton SC) Liam Tancock - Loughborough 3 Junior records Molly Renshaw – Loughborough 50m Butterfly LC Rachael Kelly - Loughborough Key achievements Roberto Pavoni - Loughborough A Regional Masters Development Day was held 100m Butterfly LC (twice) at Loughborough University attended by 41 Wales • 6th EMASA Masters Challenge Trophy at Masters swimmers with lectures on ‘Planning Sarah Vasey (Derventio Excel) Georgia Davies – Loughborough Waendel Leisure Centre won by Derbyshire and preparation for competition’, ‘Strength 1 Senior record Tom Laxton – Loughborough conditioning and injury prevention’ and ‘Technical 100m (LC) • 42 male, 31 female and 12 relay short course Scotland records broken rules update’. The coached session was based on starts and turns and specific training for individual Rachael Kelly (Loughborough University) Adam Peaty – City of Derby • 22 male, 12 female long course records broken medley and distance events. 1 Senior record Francesca Halsall – Loughborough • Helen Gorman (Long Eaton) broke 2 long course The guest coaches and speakers were: 100m Butterfly World Championships Dec 2014 (200m breaststroke and 200m IM) and 2 short David Hemmings (Loughborough NC) Adam Barrett - Loughborough course (100m and 200m breaststroke) European Ian Gunter (Melton Mowbray SC) Adam Peaty – City of Derby records David Akers (Long Eaton SC) Abbie Wood Francesca Halsall – Loughborough Callum Henley (Long Eaton SC) Regional Camp Georgia Davies – Loughborough • British record breakers were: Ted Evans (City of Derby) Richard Roberts (Nova Centurion SC) 28 swimmers were selected to attend a regional camp Sharon Lock (ASA Masters Officer) two 2-hour pool sessions, workshop and strength and Helen Gorman (Long Eaton) at De Montfort University run by Lead Coach Cathy Ben Harkin (Chesterfield) conditioning session. Pritchard, support coaches Laurence Mills, Spencer Nicola Latty (Oundle) George, Andy Sharp, Hugh Dockter and Richard David Rush Nottingham Leander 120yrs+ team Jim Peto Pilcher and Physio Grace Cowley. The camp included Swimming secretary Masters secretary

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Ellie Simmonds Inter-regional water polo Key achievements Key achievements championships

• Three swimmers attended the IPC European Championships in Eindhoven: • Development plan reviewed and evaluated In November 2014 a team of 10 girls from the Eleanor Simmonds (Loughborough University -3 gold and 2 silver medals • East Midlands and West Midlands working Midlands travelled to Liverpool for the 2001 Inter- together in the areas of player development and Oliver Hynd (Sutton in Ashfield/Nova) - 2 gold medals regional championships along with six other teams. regional competitions. James Hollis (Loughborough University) – 1 silver and 1 The girls played three games on day 1: bronze medals as part of the men’s 34 point relays • Club Development – clubs continue to develop with increased participation amongst young 12 – 12 draw against East Angels • World records achieved by: players across the region. Clubs sharing good 13 – 9 win against Sharks Oliver Hynd – 200m Freestyle L practice and working together more effectively. 16 – 3 loss against North West. Eleanor Simmonds – 200m Individual Medley LC • Coach Development – Two well attended coach Day 2 – finals: Eleanor Simmonds – 200m Individual Medley SC development sessions held in the region. Level 19 – 2 win against Scotland meant that the team 1 coaching water polo course held in January • Lewis White (City of Derby) selected to compete at the 2014 Brazilian School Games finished in 5th place. 2015 for 15 candidates. • Regional Disability Championships in June 2014 at University of Nottingham attended by 40 swimmers • Player Development – a remarkable improvement in the level of RTC players and in their commitment to training and competition. World Class Podium Programme Hub Clubs • Competition structure – Progression continues Oliver Hynd Nova Centurion Derbyshire Leicestershire with the junior competition structure with Charlotte Henshaw Nova Centurion Chesterfield Leicester Penguins participation of players under 16 increasing. The East Midland ladies league has successfully Eleanor Simmonds Loughborough University City of Derby completed its first season. Lincolnshire Northamptonshire • Officials Development – 15 attended FINA World Class Podium Potential Deepings Northampton City of Lincoln update, 10 Table Officials and 14 Grade D course Programme Pentaqua Benjamin Foulston Nova Centurion Nottinghamshire Lewis White City of Derby Nova Centurion Sarah Dunsbee Water Polo secretary Eleanor Robinson Northampton Team members were: Development Eve Tuckwood (Falcon), Rebecca Goose (Hucknall), Home Nation Development Alex Barnett, Amelia Peters, Maddy Barnes (Grantham), Programme Two regional camps were held jointly with Vicky Patrick, Charlotte Smith (Northampton) and the West Midlands: Synchro Abi Martin-Hicks, Pia Tonks, Sancha Tonks (West Hayley Milne Grantham • June at Nottingham University prior Midlands). Maisie Summers Newton Wellingborough to the regional championships Sophie Woodward Nova Centurion with a focus on taking part in Key achievements competition, equipment (kit), Home Nation Spotlight nutrition and pre-pool warm up • New synchronised swimming club in the region • Green Arrows Synchro club held annual and stretching – Bramcote Aquastars competition inviting seven other clubs to compete Programme • November in Rugeley leading • Two development days held for swimmers and coaches from all four clubs in region, including • Rykneld Synchro club’s annual competition in up to the national short course Harvey Phillips Louth stamina, strength, flexibility, figure work and June was well attended competition where the focus was routine work Isobel Dean Leicester Penguins on starts. Levi Codling Leicester Penguins • Entries for Midland Championships Synchro Carl Cooper Age Groups and Championships in October up Carole Henson Miki Lin Gao Deepings ASA Para-Swimming Pathway Officer on previous years Synchronised Swimming secretary

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Education Courses

L1 L1 L1 L1 L2 Aqua Adult Aquatic CPD* Pool Teaching Coaching Diving Water Teaching & Child Helper Plant Polo Courses No. of 23 3 1 1 22 1 3 9 38 9 courses Volunteer training Young Volunteers

No. of 336 41 15 15 235 9 61 89 654 116 learners • 79 Team Managers 136 training opportunities were available for Young • 13 Time to Listen Volunteers aged 11 – 25 years including the following * Continuous Professional Development courses: • 7 Aquatic Helper presenters • 1 Young Aquatic Leader presenter • 62 Aquatic Helper • 3 Workforce Co-ordinator training • 5 Club Captain e-learning Regional grant aid of • 1 E-learning • 25 Officials training £12,240 awarded to 41 • 33 Positive Behaviour Workshop • 3 Team Manager swim21 accredited clubs L1 Teaching Aquatics • 1 other • 26 Young Aquatic Leaders Course • 6 Young Aquatic Organisers Award • 9 Other L1 Coaching Swimming

L1 Coaching Synchro

L1 Waterpolo

L2 Teaching Aquatics Officials Training

L2 Coaching Swimming SWIMMING WATER POLO • 14 Timekeepers 39 candidates attended FINA update, Table officials L3 Coaching Swimming • 83 Judge Level 1 and Grade D referee courses • 37 Judge Level 2 SYNCHRO • 11 Judge Level 2S 2 Basic Judges • 3 Referees • 76 CPD courses (including Contemporary Coach Development Workshops Issues, FINA updates, Disability)

57 East Midland coaches attended 3 Coach Development workshops delivered by Lindsay Dunn (Coaching Behaviours), Fred Furniss (Developing Age Group Swimmers) and Mike Parker (Skill Development in the Daily Training Environment). The Region has a total of 487 licensed officials

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Aquaforce Awards 2014 - Regional Winners

Club Volunteer of the Year – Cheryl Hendel (Lincoln Vulcans) Reg Smith received British Empire Medal for services to Matlock Water Polo. Outstanding County or Regional Contribution – Ian Manning (Wellingborough) Services to Officials Development – Roy Crampton (Nottingham Northern) Volunteer Teacher/Coach of the Year – Jim Peto (Wellingborough) Outstanding contribution by a Young Volunteer – Ben Willetts (Nottingham Portland)

Jill Stidever MBE was awarded the East Midlands Mel Marshall won the Today’s Unsung Hero 2014 award, whilst this was an British Swimming Coaches achievement in itself, she topped this to be named Association Coach of BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero Award 2014 at the the Year award – the first Sport Personality of the Year Awards. woman to receive the “For a swimming accolade. official to be recognised at this level is wonderful for the sport” - Roy Crampton

Roy Crampton was awarded Official Coach/Mentor of the Year at a prestigious national ceremony held by “I am truly humbled to receive Sports Officials UK (SOUK). the award and huge thanks to City of Derby SC for all their The Nottingham Northern Swimming Club member support” was nominated following his unreserved ongoing commitment to officiating and mentoring young - Mel Marshall Photo courtesy of BSCA officials.

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Club Officers

Following a period of change over the past year, the region now has a dedicated Club Officer covering each of the Retford Swimming Club was recognised for their five counties. excellence in volunteer management at the 2014 swim21 is a key focus for the Club Officers and all clubs have transferred onto the new swim21 online portal. Hinckley Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Swimming Club and Green Arrows Synchronised Swimming Club achieved swim21 Essential accreditation for the first time. The Region’s Performance clubs are working towards swim21 Performance with Derventio Excel being the first of these clubs to go forwards for accreditation at the June 2015 panel. “The club is delighted to have won such a prestigious award, highlighting the hard work The Region now has a number of established networks: The Regional Panel met on four occasions during and commitment of all our volunteers”. the year to review the swim21 submissions and a • Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire (5 clubs) – focus Lucy Palfreyman total of 57 clubs were reviewed. Clubs continue to on strengthening the performance pathway and Retford SC committee member. increasing disability swimming opportunities maintain their high standards which is a credit to through club and coach education. Working those involved. towards swim21 network accreditation The aim of the Region for the coming year, with • East Lindsey (3 clubs) – Development plan, TNA the help of our Club Officers, is to encourage and and MoU in place. Working towards swim21 increase the number of clubs not yet accredited. Performance funding programme Skegness fundraising for new network accreditation Financial benefits to swim21 Clubs include £100 British Swimming launched a new performance starting blocks • Lincoln (6 clubs) – currently delivering a network of IOS vouchers towards course/CPD costs per funding programme targeting investment at athletes Over the past year Skegness ASC has been busy development plan and TNA annum, 5% discount on ASA Awards and discounts and programmes. at ASA Club Conferences and events, County raising £6,500 to purchase 6 new starting blocks to • South Lincolnshire (5 clubs) – currently delivering City of Derby was one of seven clubs to receive Association Grants/Bursaries. Accreditation can use during training sessions. a network development plan and TNA funding for 2014/15. also help with eligibility towards sports specific The committee identified various fundraising activities • Nottingham City (8 clubs) – supported by funding pots, grant application support and including raffles, bag packing and a bingo night to Nottinghamshire ASA and Nottingham City “Performance club funding ensures that key clubs prioritisation. name but a few. The club was also successful in have the support they need to provide a quality training Council. Increased communication on facility receiving £500 from the Lloyds Bank Community environment for World Class Programme athletes” development. Working on a TNA and sharing Challenge, £1000 from the East Lindsey Councillor’s good practice between clubs. Grant, £300 from Lincolnshire Co-operative Society Ursula Beck and £250 from HSBC. The new starting blocks were swim21 panel Adam Clarke delivered in April 2015 and were kindly installed at the British Swimming Head of Performance Services pool by the pool providers Magna Vitae. A number of level 1 and level 2 coaching courses have been successfully delivered at a ‘Club Offer’ price, supported by regional and county grant aid, helping “Working towards swim21 has been beneficial clubs to increase the level of qualified workforce. to the club as it has encouraged us to get more parents and swimmers involved with the As part of the alignment between England Programmes running of the club and trained to a higher level. and the regions, a series of three coaches workshops This will allow us to take on more swimmers in and a 2 day swim camp were delivered, supporting the future” the development of both coaches and swimmers. Green Arrows SSC Fiona Conway, Emma Irlam-Carter, Holly Powell, Sue Paget

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF AMATEUR ASA EAST MIDLAND REGION: INCOME & EXPENDITURE 2015 2015 2014 2014 SWIMMING ASSOCIATION - EAST MIDLAND REGION ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015 £ £ £ £

I report on the accounts of The Amateur Swimming Association East Midlands Region for year ended 31 March 2014 Income which are set out on pages 17 - 19. Affiliation fees 65.650 64,632 Licensing of Open Meets 19,377 17,260 RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER Midland Championships and Zone Meet 9,000 9.504 As the Management Board of The Amateur Swimming Association East Midlands Region, you are responsible for the Bank interest 673 977 preparation of the accounts; you consider that no audit requirement applies to The Amateur Swimming Association East Other income 20 - Midlands Region. You have requested that I carry out an Independent Examination of the accounts of The Amateur Regional Club Officer funding 6,000 15,000 Swimming Association East Midlands Region. It is my responsibility, to state whether particular matters have come to Operational Plan 16,819 15,398 27,658 34,464 my attention. Funding projects Total Income 145,197 157,235 BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT Expenditure An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the accounts Regional club officer expenditure 39,300 70,562 presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and Travel 4,100 1,880 explanations from you as the Management Board concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not Rooms and subsistence for meetings 59 894 provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the Administrative costs 3,442 6,387 view given by the accounts. Irrecoverable debts written off 340 - Professional fees 11,105 3,500 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT Operational Plan 36,693 63,183 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Funding projects 29,154 22,674 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting 124,223 169,080 records; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met; or (11,845) 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to Surplus for the year (deficit for the year) 20,974

be reached. Fund balances at 1 April 2014 320,773 332,618

Fund balances at 31 March 2015 341,747 320,773 D J Clark 1st Floor Church House 61 College Road Bromley ASA EAST MIDLAND REGION : BALANCE SHEET 2015 2015 2014 2014 Kent AS AT 31 MARCH 2015 £ BR1 3QG £ £ £ Note Debtors – due after more than one year ASA East Midland Region - Finance Report Loan to joint Championships 4 5,000 5,000 Year ended 31 March 2015 Current assets Trade debtors 11,896 16,880 There was an overall surplus for the year of £20,974 compared to a budgeted surplus of £3,800 and a deficit for 2014 Bank/building society balances 332,166 305,870 of £11,845. Other current assets and prepayments 9,685 7,528 The fund balance at the end of the year stands at £341,747 (£320,773 last year). 353,747 330,278 Affiliation fees have increased by 1.58% on last year reporting income of £65,650 (2014 £64,632 and 2013 £54,606). Current liabilities Trade creditors - 743 The bank balance remains healthy at £332,166, an increase to that at 31 March 2014 of £26,296. Other liabilities and accruals 17,000 13,762 The accounts show a healthy financial position for the region with results improving on last year and exceeding 17,000 14,505 budget. There is now a structure in place to carefully monitor the development fund and the surplus cash is in the process of being invested more efficiently. These were objectives set when the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014 were prepared. Net current assets 336,747 315,773 In the coming year, the investment of the surplus cash will have been completed and will be monitored to assess the return and suitability. Budgets have been set and results will be monitored to evaluate the performance of the region Net assets 341,747 320,773

on a monthly basis. Reserves 341,747 320,773 Deborah Dean Finance Manager Finance Finance

ASA EAST MIDLAND REGION : NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED ASA EAST MIDLAND REGION : NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015 31 MARCH 2015

1. Accounting basis The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis as modified by the revaluation of certain assets in accordance with applicable accounting standards and with the Constitutional Rules of Amateur Swimming Association East Midland Region. 2015 2015 2014 2. Income £ 4. Debtors – due after more than one year £ £ Operational Plan Loan - To Joint Championships Workforce Development 11,757 Loan – to Joint Championships 5,000 5,000 Disability 1,785 Synchronised Swimming 185 Water Polo 1,874 5. Operational Plan Swimming 603 During the year £28,000 was allocated to the Masters 615 operational plan of which £19,874 was spent and 16,819 shown in the income and expenditure account. The amount allocated in the management accounts and 2015 2014 carried forward to the following year is £8,126. The 3. Expenditure £ £ carried forward amount has not been included in Regional Club Officer expenditure these accounts. Wages, salaries and administration 39,330 70,562 2015 2014 Travel 6. Ring Fenced Funds – Funding Projects £ £ Travel 4,100 1,880 Ring fenced funds included in fund balance at 31 March 39,753 39,738 Rooms and subsistence for meetings Rooms and subsistence for meetings 59 894

Administrative costs Printing 1,501 1,056 Accommodation 183 181 Bank charges 514 451 President’s expenses 875 1,364 Training - 978 Miscellaneous 69 475 Regional ACM 202 1,610 ASA ACM - 171 ASA membership and management charges 98 101 3,442 6,387 Irrecoverable debts written off Bad debts 340 -

Professional fees Accountants fees 9,105 2,000 Independent examination fee 2,000 1,500 11,105 3,500 Operational Plan Grant aid 12,360 13,120 Education, IoS & CPD 10,460 35,059 Volunteering 690 1,004 Seminars 332 629 Travel 17 149 Swimming 2,047 1,623 Water Polo 5,065 5,243 Masters 1,674 1,727 Synchronised Swimming 836 1,236 Disability 3,212 3,374 Diving - 19 36,393 63,183 Funding Projects Funding Projects 29,154 22,674 ASA East Midland Region Unit 7 Basepoint Business Centre Isidore Road Bromsgrove Enterprise Park Bromsgrove B60 3ET Tel: 01527 888929 Email: [email protected] Website: www.swimming.org/EastMidland