paralympics gb staff - sportcentric
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However, due to the need to recover by ‘’swimming down’’ in another pool immediately after an event, this time will<br />
be limited - especially between heats and finals - and it is envisaged the media will collect at a suitable vantage point<br />
to be informed as a group rather than as individuals.<br />
Amanda Smith will try to obtain quotes from swimmers if, for whatever reason, access to the athlete has been limited<br />
further. These will hopefully be provided before swim-down, lactate or drug testing. If it is not possible to meet these<br />
needs then interviews will have to take place following the swim-down / medal presentation.<br />
If a swimmer has achieved a notable result their specific coach will make themselves available to the media at the end<br />
of the session. It is envisaged the media officer or PD Tim Reddish will be present during interviews where possible.<br />
Media not present at the Paralympic Games<br />
Not all media will be accredited for the Paralympic Games. Media wishing to make enquiries by telephone can do<br />
so via the BPA press office in the UK (01225) 383518 or via the British Swimming media team on 01509 632237.<br />
Swimmers, <strong>staff</strong> or the PD should not be contacted directly. Their time is limited and therefore the various press<br />
offices will arrange for information to be forwarded at a convenient moment.<br />
British Swimming encourages the sport to be covered by all media, present or not present. However, all media should<br />
understand that priority has to be given to those who are in attendance at the Paralympic Games. Efforts will be made<br />
to meet all requests and British Swimming asks that the protocol be respected at all times.<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
All media requests will be considered on their individual merits and decisions made in the best interests of the British<br />
Paralympic Team. Several requests for separate interviews at the same time will be dealt with in order of deadlines.<br />
Media with the tightest deadline will be dealt with first.<br />
If photographers require access to members of the British Paralympic team or non-action shots away from the<br />
competition then all requests should be made through the British Team Press office or British Swimming media office.<br />
All media enquiries should be made to the British Paralympic Team Press Office or via Amanda Smith at the venue.<br />
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