Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
The Activity Alliance National Junior Para-Swimming championships are taking place in Liverpool on 2nd – 3d March and offer a great opportunity for younger athletes S1-S15 to swim at a National Championships. Full details about the event including the entry pack can be found here. The event is delivered by Activity Alliance who have an
The Region are inviting applications from swimming coaches, level 2 or above, wishing to develop through the regional pathway camps 2019. This is an opportunity for coaches to gain knowledge and experience through a camp setting. Ideally applicants will have worked for 2 years on their relevant county programmes previously. Coaches will need to commit
The region, in conjunction with Swim England Talent, will be hosting a conference on Saturday 16th March 2019 at Leatherhead Golf Club 9.30am – 4pm The agenda will include; Optimal Athlete Development Framework Awareness of the framework, what is it, how does it work and what is our role? Swim England Club Awards Awareness of
The Institute of Swimming are reducing the prices of all their January Level 1 and 2 Teaching Swimming and Pool Plant Operator courses by up to £79. The offers are: Course Was Now Saving Level 1 Swimming Assistant £395 £316 £79 Level 1 Swimming Assistant – Blended Learning £375 £296 £79 Level 2 Teaching Swimming £680
Swim England is launching a Coaching and Teaching Register in 2019 that will bring benefits to clubs, coaches, teachers and participants. From January to March 2019 all clubs will be required to provide basic information on all active coaches and teachers, regardless of qualification or discipline for inclusion on a new Swim England Coaching and
Judge 1 Course Presented by Ian Macleod – Sunday 20 January 10am-4pm. The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex, Southampton. This theory-only course is part of the new Swim England Judge Pathway and will cover the current FINA Diving Rules 2017 – 2021 on individual and synchronised diving. The course will qualify candidates to judge at
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The synchro coaches clinic is being held at SportPark, Loughborough on Saturday 8 December from 10.30am – 4pm. The cost is £30 per person which includes a buffet lunch. Please note: The £30 fee is payable by cheque only. The closing date for bookings is midnight on Friday 30 November 2018. Please click here for
Nominations are welcomed for the prestigious Mary Black Award to acknowledge a member of the Synchro Community for their services to the sport. The Mary Black award has been in existence for 40 years and is one of the most prestigious trophies and previous winners have been athletes, officials, coaches and administrators – all of
The region have organised two swimming coach development days in conjunction with Swim England Talent; Saturday 1st December – Ashford School, Kent This day will consist of two workshops; Strength and Conditioning for Youth Swimmers Nutrition Saturday 16th February 2019 – Arun Leisure Centre, Bognor Regis This day will consist of two workshops; Strength and
Swim England has produced the below guidance for Aquatic Clubs. Gift Aid can be used to generate a tax rebate for clubs through Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) but we would ask all clubs to exercise caution in this matter to ensure they are applying it correctly. The only clubs that should be considering
Undefeated Worthing proved to be worthy winners of the Swim England National Age Group Championships U15s boys competition. Following a hard-fought tournament at the Manchester Aquatics Centre, the South East side maintained their unbeaten run with a 10-2 victory over Watford A in the final. Full report
