Ensuring our region is a place where clubs, athletes and volunteers can flourish
Swim England issues updated guidance on minimum pool depths for racing FINA regulations which change the minimum depth of water required for swimmers to dive into a pool are to be implemented by Swim England. Following a health and safety review, the international governing body’s guidance states the minimum depth for racing entries should be
For the first time in the competition’s history Devon took the top spot. Winners of the South East round, Hampshire, were second and Middlesex, who competed in the South East competition coming in third. Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire took fourth place with Surrey and Sussex coming in 8th and 10th respectively. Kent, just missed out
The region is delighted to be able to send a team to represent the South East at the Luxembourg Euro Meet from the 27th – 29th January. The confirmed team is as follows; Males; Albert Branch Sevenoaks Swimming Club Aran Bissett RTW Monson Chris Finch University of Surrey Daniel Cox Wycombe District Swimming Club Dominic
Rosa Gallop has paid tribute to her family after being named the winner of the Alfred H Turner award. After an incredible career in swimming, Rosa said that she couldn’t have done any of it without their support. She said: “I’m really chuffed (to win the award) but I would like to say without my
Swim England is encouraging its members, clubs, swim schools – and everyone who uses a pool, to get behind our campaign and support our efforts to ensure the Government provides additional support for swimming pools and leisure centres. These facilities are crucial parts of local communities. Not only are they the homes of our swimming,
Ranjuo made history in 2022, by becoming the first-ever male to compete for Great Britain in a solo artistic swimming event. The young star went on to win silver at the European Junior Championships with an incredible routine that scored 76.8668 to finish just ahead of Italy. He also won bronze in the Mixed Technical
In January 2023 the region will be sending a team of 26 athletes to represent South East England at the Luxembourg Euro Meet. We are now recruiting for an Assistant Head Coach and Development Coach to work with Head Coach Paul Lloyd and our regional team managers. We invite applications using the form provided, job
Following a review, Swim England’s Swimming Leadership Group have voted to change the qualification period for the 2022 Swim England National Winter Championships. The decision has been taken after feedback from coaches and swimmers noted that the opportunities to reach the qualification times have been severely restricted by the Covid-19 lockdown period. There was little
The second of Swim England’s Financial Sustainability webinars takes place at 6pm on Monday 14 November. Fundraising, Sponsorship and Grant Funding will be the focus of the webinar which looks to support clubs and provide guidance during these economically challenging times. The sessions were set up following the launch of the Club Financial Toolkit back
The Young Volunteers of today are the future Coaches, Team Managers, Club Volunteers of our sports. Are you aged between 14 and 18 years and looking for training opportunities to help you volunteer within aquatics. This programme aims to: Engage young people in a wide range of volunteering experiences within clubs Provide young people with
Kent won their first National County Team Championships title after a nail-biting race for the top spot which went down to the wire. Victory in the final event of the competition ensured they finished top of Division One by the narrow margin of four points from second-placed Yorkshire. Kent had held a slender lead throughout
The annual British Masters Championships will return to Sheffield for the first time in seven years in 2023. More than 800 masters swimmers from across the home nations are expected to compete at Ponds Forge International Pool from 2-4 June. The event, which takes place in a long course 50m pool, rotates between the Home
