Supporting and enabling the delivery of enjoyable aquatic experiences in a safe and inclusive environment.
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
Applications are requested from Coaches within the Region to join the Coaches Forum. The Forum has adopted standard Terms of Reference which provides for the recruitment of four further coaches to join the Forum and serve for an initial period of three years. The Forum meets five times a year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Swim England has praised the incredible patience and support of the aquatics community after swimming pools were finally given the green light to start reopening. Chief executive Jane Nickerson has also vowed that the recognised national governing body will now do everything in its power to support facilities that could be mothballed due to financial
Swim England has published its comprehensive Return to Pools Guidance ahead of the Government easing the current lockdown measures. Five detailed documents have been created and are based on the latest scientific advice and Government guidelines. The guidance includes robust recommendations for operators, casual swimmers, lane swimming, family-fun sessions, club activity, teachers and those attending swimming lessons.
The Regional Coaches Forum will be leading three weekly sessions from Wednesday 10th June, to discuss with both coaches and Club Chairs the re-entry into the pool. The meetings will be led by Richard Garfield, Director of Swimming, Guildford City and Ron Philpot, Director of Swimming, Crawley SC. To book your space please complete the
Swim England has issued new recommendations on land training and open water club activity after the coronavirus lockdown was eased by the Government. From Monday 1 June, Government guidelines allow groups of up to six people from different households in England to meet outside. This opens up the opportunity for outdoor land training with one
Swim England has announced all its remaining national events in 2020 have now been cancelled. The decision has been taken to allow the recognised national governing body to start planning for its competitions in 2021. It will also ensure athletes do not rush back to full fitness and potentially put themselves at the risk of
Ben Alcorn (Worthing SC & Invicta) has been names by the British Water Polo League Columbus Direct Most Valuable Player. has been a fixture in Invicta’s goal for a number of seasons, a player whose consistency was recognised when he joined the GB squad preparing for the 2012 Olympics. His introduction to the sport was
Ewan Partridge has taken the decision to stand down as Girls Head Coach for the South East Region after 10 years being in charge. We would like to thank Ewan for his continuous commitment to the Region and everything he has achieved during this time. A summary written by Ewan is here. We are pleased
Swim England have produced a handy guide to staying safe while using Zoom and other third party chat tools. As clubs are having to use technology to communicate with members during the coronavirus lockdown, the risk of cyber attacks has increased. There are several platforms available to use and it’s important you find the right
A free online course has been created for Swim England members keen to volunteer as a team manager for their aquatic club. The Team Manager 1 Course is aimed at those who are starting out on their volunteering journey and focuses on single day competitions or camps where there is no overnight stay. It covers
