Chris Bateman

[STA @STA_HQ]

From Water Safety Ambassador to Swimming Teacher! 🏊 💙

Six years ago, at just 11 years old, Meghan Willis began her journey as a young Water Safety Ambassador, sharing her passion for helping others stay safe in and around the water.

She first learnt to swim at Llantarnam Leisure Centre in Cwmbran with @chrisboy84. In a special full circle moment, Chris, who is an STA Swimming Teacher and Tutor, recently co-delivered Meghan’s teacher training through @CBTrainingWales alongside STA Tutor @rossothen_, also in Cwmbran.

Since those early days, Meghan has continued to inspire through her achievements as a para-swimming athlete and her commitment to making a positive difference within her aquatic community.

And now, we are so proud to celebrate her newest milestone. Meghan has officially qualified as a swimming teacher, ready to guide and support the next generation of swimmers with the same enthusiasm and heart she has shown from the very beginning.

Congratulations Meghan. Watching your journey has been inspiring, and this is only the beginning. 🙌💫

[STA @STA_HQ]

That’s a wrap on Elevate 2025! ✅

What an incredible two days of insight, innovation, and inspiration! It’s been a pleasure collaborating with our fantastic partners @ZoggsUK, and catching up with @swimsureuk Insurance and @KonfidenceUK. 💪

From thought-provoking sessions to brilliant networking opportunities, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed connecting with industry professionals and sharing ideas to drive the sector forward.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us.🙌

[STA @STA_HQ]

🆕 With career opportunities a plenty in lifeguarding, take a look at our most FAQs about the STA Award in Pool Lifeguarding qualification.

https://t.co/CbzfEUHl62

#leisureindustry #lifeguard #careers #leisureoperators

[CB Training Services @CBTrainingWales]

1 Day Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course at Henllys Village Hall, Cwmbran on Monday 5th February 2024 for just £84.00 per person.

To book a space please follow this link - https://t.co/ADw6zh1V4D

For more info, please email [email protected]

#FirstAid #CPR #Cwmbran

[CB Training Services @CBTrainingWales]

1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course at Henllys Village Hall, Cwmbran on Monday 12th February 2024 for just £84.00 per person.

To book a space please follow this link - https://t.co/ADw6zh1V4D

For more info, please email [email protected]

#FirstAid #CPR #Cwmbran

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@BabySwimExpert @PuddletheDuck Il be at the pool Friday if you’re around

[Bubble Tots @bubbletotswales]

Newport Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

Spaces available on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4-6pm for children aged 0-36 months

Course starts 7th/8th June and the 7 week term costs £77

For more info please send us a message or email [email protected]

[CB Training Services @CBTrainingWales]

🛟 Interested in becoming a lifeguard?

We are hiring 6 trainee Lifeguards and will be providing FREE @STA_HQ Pool Lifeguard training to the successful applicants this February half term (20th-24th February)

Please send us your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]

[CB Training Services @CBTrainingWales]

1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course at Henllys Village Hall, Cwmbran on Thursday 20th October 2022 for just £84

For more info, please email [email protected]

#FirstAid #Cwmbran #Torfaen #Newport #Pontypool #Caerphilly #Cardiff #Chepstow #Monmouth #Caldicot #Abergavenny

[CB Training Services @CBTrainingWales]

⭐️Pool Plant Course⭐️

Spaces available on our next 3 Day @STA_HQ Pool Plant Operators Course at The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on 20th-22nd September

Booking required

For more info, please email [email protected]

#CIMSPAEndorsedQualification #CIMSPAProfessionalStandards

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@BabySwimExpert @CBTrainingWales Well done Ali 🎉

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

Date night with this beaut 😘 #SMAwembley

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@Official_Geo_T @PlayCODMobile I need a team too. Uk master level

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@SophieKilgannon @PlayCODMobile From uk and need a team too

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@WolfableG @Anirudhrrb @PlayCODMobile Uk player ranked master 1 if you have a team?

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@StoneKid_OG @PlayCODMobile From uk too and master 1 and need a team. Anyone got any spots left in their team?

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@PlayCODMobile Need a UK team I’m master 1 level

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@Swim_England @imperialcollege @WaterBabies @RLSSUK Wasn’t this already proven by WHO in October 2020?

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@GeoffWadeSwim @adamcomfort @JMNSwimmer That’s exactly what myself and Adam are saying but again you don’t need 6 or 9 sqm per person. If you do the maths you need 3.14 sqm per person to maintain social distancing

[Chris Bateman @chrisboy84]

@adamcomfort @Scubasteve2183 @JMNSwimmer Couldn’t agree more. It’s 3sqm minimum not 6 or 9! As per this pic I knocked up on computer if everyone lays flat (like the arrows) you don’t need 6 sqm per person as everyone social distances 2m