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Disability Officials CPD Saturday 28th September 2019 The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Southampton Theory 11.00am – 3.00pm Practical 3.30pm – 7.30pm – lunch will be provided Practical session at the Regional competition (candidates must be able to do both theory and practical) Candidate expenses paid Cost – £10, returnable on completion of course Candidates
The Swim England South East Autumn Para Swimming Meet will be taking place on 28th September 2019 at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, Southampton. Full information and entry pack is provided here. Closing date for entries 21st September 2019. Closing date if swimmers require classification 14th August 2019.
The RPL Window is open again for the final time this year. The RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process is an assessment only process which assumes that you already possess all of the necessary knowledge and skills to perform as a Swim England Synchronised Swimming Assistant (Coaching) It is aimed at those who have experience
Swim England are looking to conduct some research with Masters swimmers of all ages and abilities The Swim England Masters Working Group (MWG) is a volunteer group which is responsible for organising and developing Masters swimming in England. We are planning to host a focus group at the Holiday Inn London Gatwick North, to better
Regional Coaches Forum Conference Sunday 8th September 2019 Reeds School, Cobham, Surrey 9.30am – 4.45pm Cost: £10 Swim Mark Clubs/ £20 non Swim Mark Clubs The content will be aimed at level 3 and experience level 2 The Evolution of Performance Swimming – Adrian Moorhouse, Olympic Champion 100m Breaststroke, 1988 My Journey – Tom Dean,
A Regional Para-Swimming Training Day was held at the Pool in the Park Woking on Sunday 16th June. The focus of the camp was streamlining and stroke efficiency and was led by former England Talent Coach Dave White, with support from coaches Gordon Dart, Amy French and Jordan Welsh. The day was a mixture of
On the 16th June, some of the most talented 12-16 years Open Water and distance swimmers from around the region came together to work on their Open Water Skills. The day started at the Excel Leisure Centre in Walton on Thames where the swimmers participated in a pool based open water skills session, workshops on
On the 8th June, 28 masters swimmers took part in the regional development day. The day was held at ACS International School in Cobham. The day started with a presentation on Strength and Mobility by Michael Peacock, the group then took to the gym to try out the exercises. Following lunch the focus in the
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Brian Harrison. Brian’s funeral is on: Thursday 20th June at 2pm Woodland Burial Ground St Mary Bourne Andover SP11 6BG His family have asked that no black is worn and that, if appropriate, swimming polos should be worn. We are advised that
Reading Royals have won the Redwood Trophy for the first time in almost 20 years, after a dominant day at the 2019 Swim England National Synchronised Swimming Junior and Senior Championships. With the coveted Redwood Trophy being awarded to the team with the highest combined score from the Tech Team and the Free Team, they
START Diving is a Swim England funded programme providing the opportunity for new audiences to try diving for the first time. It is open to any Swim England diving club or any operator delivering diving lessons. The programme is flexible in format allowing each club/centre to run the programme however they feel will most benefit
Swim England are piloting a Development Programme that is designed to support current Synchronised Swimming coaches within England who are wanting to increase their knowledge of athlete development. The programme will work with up to 6 coaches and support them to produce regional and national swimmers from grass roots programmes to club squads. It is
