Swim Ireland Athletes’ Commission
Vision and Commitment
Established in 2022, the Swim Ireland Athletes’ Commission envisions unparalleled representation for Irish Swimmers, Divers, and Para Swimmers, and we aim to support Swim Ireland in fostering a positive sporting experience.
Our goal is to act as the bridge between our athletes and Swim Ireland by, providing a direct channel for athletes to celebrate successes, voice concerns or issues, and enhancing collaboration between Swim Ireland and its athletes.
We are committed to our athlete, and we want to hear and represent their voice at all levels within Swim Ireland while also providing educational supports to aid the transitions between sports and academics, by offering tailored assistance, resources, and guidance for success.
Future Strokes Career Planning Programme
The Swim Ireland Athletes’ Commission, in conjunction with the Life Skills team from the Sport Ireland Institute, present the Future Strokes Career Planning programme!
This programme is designed to help athletes prepare themselves for the future and a life after sport.
Carol Keenan, Career and Life Skills Coach, will deliver three online workshops which are completely free of charge for Aquatics athletes covering the following topics:
CV Interactive Workshop- 2nd November 11am-1pm
Use a CV template provided to complete a CV that shows all participant skills including transferable skills from swimming. The overall aim is to feel confident and identify areas in need of improvement.
LinkedIn Workshop- 23rd November 11am-1pm
The aims for this session are to understand why and how to use LinkedIn to enhance your career e.g. key words to use, how to enhance your profile, how to network on LinkedIn, being aware of the platform settings and privacy. This session should make you feel confident on how to make the most of the platform.
Job search and Future Planning Workshop- 30th November 11am-1pm
This session contains guidance on how to search for jobs, where to search as a graduate, what to be aware of when applying, and preparing for an interview. You will also look to developing a short term and medium-term plan. The overall aim is to feel more settled about the future and careers.
If you are interested in attending these workshops, you can register now through the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/pBRixjk1ag
We are committed to our athlete, and we want to hear and represent their voice at all levels within Swim Ireland while also providing educational supports to aid the transitions between sports and academics, by offering tailored assistance, resources, and guidance for success.
Meet the Team
Led by Co-Chair Gráinne Murphy, the Swim Ireland Athletes’ Commission comprises of Calum Bain, Clare Cryan, Patrick Flannagan, Adrianna Kazimierczak, Cadan McCarthy, Erin Riordan, and Adam Colgan.
This dynamic team, which represents the 4 provinces and multiple disciplines is committed to championing Irish athletes by bringing unique expertise to the table.
Action Areas
Hosting seminars to bolster athletes’ education and welfare, offering valuable insights for holistic development.
We want to hear and represent the voice of Irish Swimmers, Divers and Para Swimmers by understanding and communicating the needs of our athletes within Swim Ireland.
Establishing a directory connecting school-level athletes with peers in collegiate programs, fostering educational transitions.
Stay Connected and Engaged
Contact Information: To contact the Athletes’ Commission, please email athletescommission@swimireland.ie.
Swim Ireland Staff contact details can be found here
