Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
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
Swim England has confirmed it is committed to doing everything it can to enable the ‘excellent’ County Age Group Swimming Championships take place in 2021. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, it is highly unlikely that these events will be able to take place in their usual January/February time slot. To that end, Swim
Congratulations to the following 12 year olds who have been selected to participate in a virtual development camp in September. The camp will be lead by Head Coach, Jason Keeler. Supported by skills coaches, Keiron Piper, Joe Evans, Alan Londesbrough, Emily Budzynski- Seymour and Greg Capper. The Strength and Conditioning sessions will be lead by
Following on from successful online workshops run earlier this year, Swim England are running a further two national workshops. Full info below please use the form to book your place Zoom details will be sent out 24 hours before workshop. Any questions please email Ben McDonald ([email protected]). Topic: Developing Physical Literacy in Para-Swimmers Date: Tuesday
Swim England is advising its affiliated clubs and members to carry out a full risk assessment before applying for an international permit and booking any training trips abroad. The warning comes following the Government imposing quarantines on travellers returning from certain countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Swim England has not banned international travel,
Nominations are now open for a prestigious awards ceremony which aims to ‘honour and reward’ great coaching across the country. Nine gongs are up for grabs at the UK Coaching Awards 2020 and entries need to be submitted by noon on Thursday 10 September. Mel Marshall, who is part of Team GB’s coaching staff for the
Swim England is encouraging its affiliated clubs to take advantage of a unique way to boost funds. By shopping online, clubs can gain a much-needed cash boost through the easyfundraising website. Easyfundraising has created a three-step plan to show how simple it is to raise funds throughout the coronavirus pandemic when traditional money-making ventures can’t
