{"id":121572,"date":"2023-06-02T19:25:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T19:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/si.getirelandswimming.ie\/?page_id=121572"},"modified":"2023-07-04T09:23:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T09:23:10","slug":"international-permit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swimireland.ie\/membership\/club-resources\/international-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"International Permit"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”50″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”4″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”121558″ back_position=”center center” overlay_color=”color-210407″ overlay_alpha=”0″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ enable_bottom_divider=”default” bottom_divider=”gradient” shape_bottom_h_use_pixel=”true” shape_bottom_height_percent=”100″ shape_bottom_color=”color-210407″ shape_bottom_opacity=”50″ shape_bottom_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”353129″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_bottom_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”bottom” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ medium_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_font=”font-136269″ text_size=”fontsize-338686″ text_height=”fontheight-179065″ sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”192727″]International Permit[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”109978″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ font_family=”font-165032″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ column_width_pixel=”800″][vc_column_text text_lead=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”214207″]It is a requirement of World Aquatics, that Members of Affiliated Clubs proposing to train or compete in another country, obtain a Permit from their National Governing Body, before leaving the Country. The details of the requirements, binding on all members of FINA can be found on the World Aquatics Web site<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 General Rules GR2, GR3 & GR 4 apply.<\/p>\n

Anyone intending to train or compete abroad should therefore make application to Swim Ireland at least 28 days prior to the date of departure, outlining the arrangements. All applications need to be made by completing the International Permit Juniors<\/a> or the International Permit Masters<\/a>\u00a0& emailing it to\u00a0gillianholland@swimireland.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have a query about permission to swim abroad? See if our FAQ below answers your question. If not please contact your Regional Support Officer[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”0″ style=”inherited”][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”4″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”938034″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”130980″ column_width_pixel=”800″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”147815″]Frequently Asked Questions[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=”yes” sign=”plus” active_tab=”0″][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”What is required from a member\/club\/squad who is wishing to compete or train abroad?” tab_id=”1538601965-1-23f58b-4bc1d8f6-e9c27a68-b2fc”][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”304725″]<\/p>\n

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Members, groups of members or affiliated clubs wishing to compete or train in countries outside Ireland must apply for permission to do so by completing an International Permit Form. Download the International Permit Form or contact your Regional Support Officer. Please remember to apply for an International Permit at least 28 days before leaving the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, all team staff must have completed level 1 safeguarding. Teams travelling with athletes under 18 must have at least 1 qualified team manager. Additional team staff must be qualified for the role they hold \u2013 coaches, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, all team staff must current Garda vetting or Access NI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An approved copy of the Permit application will be emailed back to the club secretary, please retain for your own records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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