Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
Some important changes have been made to the upcoming National Winter Championships which is shaping up to be a busy weekend of racing in Sheffield. Due to a large number of entries, racing will be split across two short course pools for the heats sessions with men in one pool and women in the other.
A number of ‘exciting clashes’ will take place at the U16s Girls’ Inter-Regional Championships at the beginning of next month. One week after the U16 boys’ championships, 10 girls teams will compete at the Walsall Gala Baths on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December. North West Thunder were the last winners of the U16 Girls
Congratulations to the Hampshire team who took the top slot in the regional round of the Senior Age Group and Masters National Team Championships that was held at Wycombe on Sunday. The points were: Hampshire 361, Berks & S Buck 327, Sussex 266, Kent 265, Oxford & N Bucks 146 and Surrey 144. Results from
Dozens of youngsters are set to take part in the first water polo Inter-Regional Championships in almost two years later this month. Ten teams will be in action at the Walsall Gala Baths in the U16s boys’ competition on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November. London, West Midlands, South West Sharks, North West Tigers and
Olympic and Paralympic heroes are being shortlisted for major awards after having an incredibly successful summer at the Tokyo Games. Alice Dearing, Ellie Simmonds, Tom Daley and Jane Figueiredo have been nominated for honours in the Women’s Sports Alliance Awards 2021. Dearing, who this year became the first black woman to represent Team GB at
Three swimming coaches have been named as finalists in the prestigious UK Coaching Awards 2021 after what has been a ‘testing year’ for our sports. Josh Atkins from Wycombe District Swimming Club and Matthew Puddy from Millfield School have been shortlisted for the Talent Development Coach of the Year award. Kieran Trimmer, also of Wycombe
Swim England has engaged with ‘more swimmers than ever before’ during what has been described as a ‘hugely successful’ National Development Camp. The camp took place from October 30 – 31 and saw 932 athletes taking part in online engagement days which focused on their holistic development both in and outside of the pool. The
Development coach workshop – Saturday 27th November The region will be hosting a coach workshop on Saturday 27th November at St George’s School, Ascot. This workshop is aimed at coaches working with 10 – 14 year olds and will look at the development of good technique for butterfly and breaststroke and starts. This workshop will
Swim England is looking to appoint several young volunteers (aged 16–25) to join their Youth Advisory Panel on a voluntary basis. Commitment: Attendance at four meeting per year (minimum) in addition to completion of group projects outside of these times This is an exciting opportunity working within the Youth Advisory Panel (overseen by the Sport
Swim England’s Diving Leadership Group is on the hunt for an ‘informed voice’ to help drive the recruitment of volunteers to the sport. The role has been created as part of the leadership group’s continued commitment to developing diving for its clubs and members. The successful candidate will hold the title of volunteering lead and
A cross-party group of MPs have vowed to raise the issue of potential pool closures with Government minsters in the hope they recognise the ‘unique value’ of facilities. The All Party Parliamentary Group for Swimming discussed Swim England’s Decade of Decline report at its recent meeting in Westminster. Swim England is warning there could be
Swim England has published new guidance on a return to competitive training and grade days for artistic swimmers. As the sport continues to return to full activity, the document focuses on the safe delivery of routine training and competitive activity for duets and teams, as well as a safe return for grading days. Gradings are
