DEAL TO AID DISABILITY SWIMMING
British Swimming and Disability Sport Events (DSE) have joined
in partnership to ensure Britain's athletes have the best
opportunity to prepare ahead of major international championships.
The national governing body and the delivery agency for disability
sport have formalised a longstanding relationship in order
to give Britain the greatest possible chance of medal success
at the London Paralympics and beyond.
The agreement, which also incorporates the English Federation
of Disability Sport (EFDS) - the umbrella organisation for
DSE, will ensure domestic championships are hosted at appropriate
times in the competition calendar and aims to attract top
international athletes to place the championships as one of
the best in the world.
It will also provide a clear pathway for athletes to progress
through regional and home country competition.
ASA Chief Executive David Sparkes is delighted to formalise
the relationship.
"The ASA and British Swimming have traditionally worked
closely with EFDS and DSE to ensure that we are a world leader
in disability sports provision," he said.
"This new partnership has cemented that relationship
and means swimmers benefit from a competition structure that
allows them to progress from regional meets through to national
championships and onto British squads.
"By working together we hope to develop a world-class
meet to attract world-class competitors and give our athletes
the best possible preparation in the run-up to London 2012.
"It will also allow us to equip staff and volunteers
with the necessary expertise in order to host the best possible
Paralympics and provide a lasting legacy from the Games."
The partnership will be officially launched this Saturday
(4 November) at the Nationwide DSE Short Course Championships
in Sheffield.
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