Blackpool Polar Bears would not be able to run without the constant support from:

  • Blackpool Council, by applying a discount for the hiring the swimming pool and supplying 4 qualified swimming teachers.
  • Additional support and funding in the past year has come from:
  • Big Lottery Fund Big Lottery Fund     
  • Glasdon UK LtdGlasdon UK 
  • The Sandcastle Water Park Sandcastle 
  • Morrisons FoundationMorrisons Foundation  
  • URENCO  URENCO 
  • Sport England  sport england
  • We have also received numerous anonymous donations as well as raffle prizes from individuals and local businesses 

We would like to give a big thank you to all the committee members and helpers who give up their time to support the club. Without these people, the club would not be a success 

If you would like to get involved or become volunteer, please contact us, or see a member of the Executive Committee.  

 

 

CLUB RULES

ALL children and vulnerable adults MUST be accompanied by a PARENT / GUARDIAN OR remain with the member at ALL times unless agreed otherwise.

ALL Parents / Guardians/ Adult Carers MUST remain in the Spectator Area whilst their swimmer is in the water.

If Blackpool Council cannot provide the agreed number of swimming teachers due to sickness / absenteeism then lessons may have to be cancelled at short notice. Blackpool Polar Bears is not responsible for such failures, but we will try our utmost to contact you when circumstances like this arise.

For health and safety reasons all members must REGISTER ON ARRIVAL at each Swimming session. ALL swimmers MUST be punctual for their lessons. If members arrive more than 10 minutes late then they will NOT be allowed to swim.

If a member is UNABLE to attend the weekly session then their absence should be notified to the Chair or Membership Administrator on the numbers provided.

If a member fails to attend for 4 consecutive weeks, WITHOUT a genuine reason (prolonged sickness, holiday etc) and without notification, then they will not be allowed to swim and their membership may be terminated.

ANY changes in the personal information such as: ADDRESS, HOME AND MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBERS, MEDICATION AND BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS, must be notified to the Membership Administrator.

Blackpool Polar Bears have a Public Liability Insurance Policy, If personal insurance cover is required then this must be arranged separately by the member or their parent, guardian or responsible carer.

Blackpool Polar Bears, operate an “Incident and Behavioural Book” run in conjunction with Blackpool Council Guidelines. If a member is involved in an incident with any member of staff / volunteer or other member, then the swimmer will be removed from their lesson immediately and the incident recorded. The Chair or Vice Chair (Swimming and Social Committee) will determine the severity of the incident.

If the incident is MINOR a written warning will be issued following discussion with the member and their parent / guardian / adult carer.

If the incident is MAJOR or a member receives 3 written warnings within a year then this will be brought to the attention of the Swimming and Social Committee and Trustees.

Under these circumstances members will not be allowed to swim and their membership may be terminated.

We organizes activities throughout the year. These include

Club Galas

We normally host two themed club galas each year. These are arranged in two parts with Gala 1 for swimmers and Gala 2 for non-swimmers.   Each swimmer is encouraged to try and beat the time they swan in the first gala when they swim in the second.  Swimmers can then take part in Regional and National competitions hosted by affiliated organisations, such as Special Olympics and NASCH.

Social Activities

We hold a Christmas Party each year where members receive a present from Father Christmas.  

The Annual General Meeting

followed by the Presentation of Awards and disco takes place in February.

In recent years we have also held

Two children in Halloween costume Halloween party game

Girl on zip-wire Group of members in rowing boats

Moor Park swimming pool has been refurbished to a high standard. There is a large, 25 metre, main pool and a smaller learner pool. A spectators' area offers a view of both pools for parents and carers and some snacks and drinks are available from the vending machines there.

There is a large car park to the rear of the swimming pool and leisure centre. As you enter the atrium from either the front or rear door you will see the reception desk, past the reception a small ramp takes you to the swimming pool and changing area. Access to the changing area is through a set of double doors to the left, spectators turn right going through another set of double doors into the spectators area.

The first set of changing cubicles contain 6 double cubicles and 4 single cubicles. Parallel to those are 14 single changing cubicles and directly in front of them a further 8 double cubicles.

There are 2 changing rooms which are fully fitted with changing beds and hoists reserved specifically for wheelchair users. By the poolside, two hoists enable access to the water for disabled swimmers - one of these is a "dipper" hoist for use with a sling.