Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
Swim England’s affiliated clubs and swim schools are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding available from the Swimathon Foundation. The registered charity, which stages the popular Swimathon events, distributed a total of £50,000 to small swimming and aquatics organisations last June in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Now it has launched
The South East Region Water Polo Coaches have been working hard over the past months on developing official attendance criteria/guidelines for Regional Water Polo training. This will come into effect as soon as regional training can safely recommence. We are pleased to be able to publish the full criteria now which can be read fully
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. A digital certificate of attendance will be issued shortly afterwards. Date – Sunday 7th February 2021 Athletes: 9:30am – 1pm (Coaches
To support the clubs in the region we will be hosting two Sport England, Club Matters workshops on the 25th January and the 9th February 7-9pm Planning for your future By the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to: Understand what constitutes a business plan, its value, function and who should be involved in the process. Begin developing a business
Following the successful completion of Stronger Affiliation. It is the perfect time for clubs to go on to achieve the Full SwimMark accreditation. To assist clubs with this process we will be running two SwimMark workshops; Thursday 17th December 7-8pm Thursday 7th January 10-11am If you would like to come along to learn more about
As Swim England launches a new #YourMembershipCounts campaign, chief executive Jane Nickerson pens an open letter to members. It is in times of adversity that we reflect on the moments that so often quickly pass us by during our hectic lives. It is only when we are denied the opportunity to engage in something that
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that entries for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021 are now open, with cash prizes and national recognition up for grabs. For over 25 years, they have been running our awards programme which focuses on celebrating the very best projects and initiatives at the grassroots
Date – Sunday 13th December. With Regional Training opportunities not available at the moment, Swim England are running a National Para-Swimming Pathway Engagement Day online over Zoom. The day is split into two sessions (full timetable is below). Athletes: 9:45am – 1:00pm (Coaches are welcome to observe) Coaches and Club Administrators 2:00pm – 4:30pm The
Are you aged between 13 and 17 years and looking for training opportunities to volunteer within aquatics? This new program aims to: To engage young people in a wider range of volunteering experiences at club and event level To provide young people with the opportunity to access high quality, accessible volunteer training which develop transferable
Swim England are currently seeking more volunteers to become Swim England Friends. What are Swim England Friends? Swim England Friends are volunteers who are available to give impartial assistance and guidance to Swim England members or their parents on matters involving the Swim England Judicial Regulations, Club Constitution / Rules and the Swim England Code
We have organised another workshop designated for Covid-19 club leads. The workshop will cover current Swim England guidance and share good practice. It is also an opportunity for clubs to ask any questions they may have. Date – Wednesday 28th October Time – 19:30 – 20:30 Please book onto to Covid-19 lead training by using
An ‘exciting new concept’ where swimmers will pit themselves against others from across the country without leaving their home pool has been officially launched by Swim England. Level X Racing gives club swimmers the opportunity to take part in a series of time-trials using all strokes at varying distances and then submit them to Swim
