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The ASA dismayed at delays to Birmingham’s pool

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April 15 2010

The ASA is dismayed to learn of yet further delays in the building of a 50m pool in Birmingham – this is Swimming’s number one priority.

David Sparkes, the Chief Executive of the ASA, said it’s a national disgrace that Britain’s second city still does not have a 50m pool linked to a co-ordinated sports strategy.

He calls upon the political leadership in Birmingham to address the need for a 50m pool now and a find a way of delivering this facility before the London Olympics as promised.

“We all recognise that the council’s finances are under threat but swimming has demonstrated that it has the capacity to build social cohesion and healthier communities.

“Birmingham has long claimed to be Britain’s city of sport, now we call upon the council’s political leaders to step out from the shadows and deliver their community this much needed facility.

 "The West Midlands ranks bottom of the swimming provision league. It’s not surprising that swimming participation in the West Midlands also lags at the bottom of the British league table.

 “It is now time for Birmingham to take decisive action.”

For more details please contact the ASA media team on 01509 640262.

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Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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