Supporting and enabling the delivery of enjoyable aquatic experiences in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are excited to announce that the region will again be providing an international competitive experience for 24 swimmers, selected through our regional short course championships taking place in Winchester on the 1st and 2nd of November. The selection criteria can be found here This camp also serves as an important development opportunity for South
After many months of consulting within the community, Swim England have launched the coaching strategy “Flourishing in coaching” the full document can be read here; Flourishing in Coaching
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today announced a team of 16 swimmers among the the 54 athletes selected to represent Team GB at the Skopje 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Regional swimmers in the squad include: Gisella Silano, 15, (Guildford City SC), Darcey Smith, 15, (Portsmouth Northsea SC) and Patryk Przyczyna 15 (Eastbourne
The five UK sports councils are unified by a commitment to the wellbeing, enjoyment and fulfilment of every person involved in sport. With that in mind, the five bodies are empowering the sector to redesign sport to be safer for everyone in response to the Safe Sport report. Led by sport and for sport, the
Join us for a dynamic and engaging two-day event featuring some of the most influential voices in swimming. The packed programme has Keynotes, Workshops and pool-based sessions. The conference dinner speaker is Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Anna Hopkin. Jan Olbrecht – International Swimming Physiologist Steven Tigg – AGB Olympic Swimming Head Coach Rob Aubry
Swim England has announced that nominations are now open for the Swim England National Awards 2025. The annual ceremony is a highlight of the Swim England calendar, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements, dedication, and passion of the aquatics community across the country. This year’s awards will honour contributions of the past year across a
Roger Prior, a long time member of the Regional Management Board and senior referee was installed as Swim England President at the Swim England Annual Council Meeting on 20th May 2025. Roger, who was President of the South East Region in 2014-2015, is regularly seen on the pool deck at National, Regional and county competitions
The Panorama documentary, The Dark Side of Swimming Clubs, was broadcast earlier this evening on BBC1. Swim England was not been able to view the programme in advance but have been given the opportunity to respond to some elements of its content. Swim England have also issued the following response: The experiences that will
Swim England President Janice Whittle joined us in High Wycombe for the final day of our Long Course Youth Championships. She was welcomed by Regional President Peter Roycroft and also caught up with Swim England Vice President Roger Prior who takes over as Swim England President on 20th May. Whilst with us she recorded an interview
Rushmoor clinched the Richard Whitehead Trophy at this year’s GoCardless Swim England Artistic Swimming National Youth Championships after they finished on top in the 12 & Under Free Team event. It was a much closer affair this time around, with the Hampshire-based club edging out the City of Leeds by just over two points to
The qualification window for the 2025 Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships and GoCardless Swim England National Summer Meet has opened. It runs from Friday 7 March and through to Sunday 11 May. Selection for the summer competitions are by invitation only based on long course times achieved during the window. The 2025 season will see
Coaches, participants, parents and clubs are being given an invaluable opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of coaching in aquatics. Swim England is to launch a new coaching strategy in 2025 and the views of the aquatics community will be at its heart. The Co-creation of the Future of Coaching process
