Water Polo performance director stands down
22nd March 2009British Swimming has announced Nick Hume has stood down as National Performance Director for Water Polo.
Nick informed British Swimming Chief Executive David Sparkes of his intention to resign citing a shortfall in funding of the sport through to London 2012 as being a major factor in his decision.
"Following the announcement of funding for water polo through to London 2012, which resulted in a 75% cut of planned investment for the sport, I have been giving my future and the future of the sport careful consideration," said Hume.
"I have enjoyed my time with British Swimming and during the last six years the sport has made huge strides, the creation of a full time water polo programme based in Manchester has enabled the senior men and women's teams to train professionally for the first time in the sport's history.
"I hope my decision to step down will give the athletes the best possible chance of success for 2012."
Commenting on Nick's decision, Sparkes said: "We are disappointed with Nick's decision to leave Water Polo at this time. Lack of funding for water polo is a big concern for all of us but we have been making good progress to address the issue. For instance, the recent investment by British Gas will go some way to assist us with funding water polo.
"However, we respect Nick's decision and we wish him well with his career and thank him for his significant contribution."