Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
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
The winners of the Swim England National Awards 2021 have been revealed during a virtual ceremony. A total of seven awards were announced by Olympian Leon Taylor during a presentation on the Swim England Facebook page. Nominees from the South East won in two categories: Lewis Baybutt – Maxwell Swimming Club won the Swim England Inspirational Young
British Swimming has selected a total of 34 English athletes for its 2021-22 World Class Programme in what has been described as an ‘exciting time’. Swimmers from the South East Region included in the 55-strong squad as Podium Potential are: Eva Okaro (Sevenoaks SC), Kayla Van Der Merwe (Winchester Penguins SC) and Cameron Brooker (Wycombe
Sunday 17th October 2021 Athletes: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Coaches are welcome to observe) Coaches 12:30pm – 2:30pm Join the England Para – Swimming Talent Team for a FREE, fun day of workshops and activities, designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians, gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes. Booking deadline 12 noon
We are pleased to invite Swimmers and Coaches from around the region to attend the next South East Region Para-Swimming Training Day. This Para Swimming Training Day is intended to engage and support swimmers with an impairment to develop their skills, experience and knowledge through their journey as a Para Swimmer. The training day is
Since May 2020, Sport England have been running a successful crowdfunding initiative called Active Together, helping sports clubs and other organisations to set up and run their own crowdfunding campaigns to help sustain themselves through the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Initially with a £1 million budget from the National Lottery, Active Together was designed to help with
