Supporting and enabling the delivery of enjoyable aquatic experiences in a safe and inclusive environment.
Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swim, returns once again in 2018. Over the years, Swimathon’s mission of uniting swimmers around challenges and fundraising has prompted more than 700,000 swimmers to take part at their local pool and raised more than £48 million for charitable causes. Swimathon 2018 will be returning for 2018 and will take
Saturday 27th January – 10.00am – 4.00pm: Judge Upskill – this session will be aimed at Judges but anyone is welcome. The session will explain the proposed changes to the Judging system followed by information about the new Fina Age Group figures and new Fina Technical Elements and how they are judged. Sunday 28th January – 10.00am – 6.00pm: Coaches Update
Please find attached a brochure listing the open water coaching courses for 2018. Open Water 2018 Course Booklet
Freda Streeter from Nutfield, Surrey, has received an MBE for services to Open Water Swimming. The swimmer and coach, who was inducted as an Honour Coach into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 2005, has dedicated her life to outdoor swimming. She has trained many aspiring English Channel swimmers including her daughter, Alison Streeter MBE,
Our under 14yrs team made huge improvements at the Inter Regional Championships in Walsall on 9 & 10 December. Read the full report.
A number of changes in the governance of British Masters, particularly in British Swimming, have been implemented with the support of the Home Countries. Read the full statement by British Swimming.
Swim England is committed to equality and diversity in all its functions. This includes affiliated clubs and their members. To help you honour the practices and principles of equality and diversity Swim England have brought together guidance, both internal and external. You access this here.
The U14 Girls Inter Regional Championships took place in Walsall on 02/03 December. The South East Water Polo girls punched above their weight to put in a second great medal winning performance in 2017, having also bronzed at Blackpool with the Under 18s in January. Please click here to see the full report from the
The 2017 UK Coaching Awards took place last night. John White from Thanet SC was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. After receiving the Award John said: “I am shocked to have been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. It’s a great honour to have even been nominated with some of the greatest coaches in the country.
Following the recent Synchro Leadership Meeting, some changes have been made to the competitions. Please see the below document with a summary of the changes and dates for 2018 national events. 2018 Competition Plan Nov 17 v2
A major synchronised swimming conference is taking place in January 2018, offering the chance for coaches, judges and administrators involved in synchro in England to learn about the new FINA changes and how it will affect you. For more details or to book please click here.
