Kate discusses the Challenges and Adversities of Club Level Swimming at the Connacht Coaching Conference 2023
Kate has been working with Swim Ireland as the Head of Safeguarding and the National Children’s Officer for 17 years, overseeing changes to legislation and safeguarding practices to ensure Swim Ireland Safeguarding Policies are up-to-date and relevant for our sport. As the Head of Safeguarding, Kate reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer in Swim Ireland and, through the CEO, to the Swim Ireland Board. Kate also works closely with the Swim Ireland Athletes’ Commissions advising on safeguarding matters to ensure the protection and confidentiality of athlete information is maintained and concerns are dealt with in the correct manner.
Kate currently holds a Master’s Degree in Child Protection and Welfare and is writing a thesis on understanding the stressors and challenges of club level swimmers for a Professional Doctorate in Childhood Studies. Kate also sits on the strategic groups for safeguarding children in sport in both Sport Ireland and Sport NI.
Meet Kate at the Connacht Coaching Conference 2023
Saturday 25 November: Challenges and Adversities of Club Level Swimming
Swim Ireland Connacht 
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