In light of the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Swim England South East has reviewed its current position, and issues the following statement to share information to ensure all possible precautions are taken:
Please take note of the latest information from the Government and Public Health England regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
We would like to take this opportunity to remind participants, coaches, volunteers and spectators of the latest NHS guidance and hygiene precautions that can help reduce the spread of infection.
The Pool Water Treatment and Advisory Group (PWTAG) has been in contact with Public Health England regarding novel coronavirus.
A spokesperson for PWTAG said: “Public health opinion is that it is generally safe to go swimming at this time. Water and the chlorine within swimming pools will help to kill the virus.
“However, visitors to swimming pools are reminded to shower before using the pool, to shower on leaving the pool and to follow the necessary hygiene precautions when visiting public places to help reduce the risk of infection.”
As government advice changes, members and spectators should be aware that Swim England South East cannot offer any refund or recompense to athletes, coaches or spectators for any expenses incurred in relation to an event cancelled due to coronavirus other than entry fees.
Swim England South East will be reviewing all our events and assessing risks whilst taking advice from Government and Swim England.
Please check back for updates as the situation develops.
You can also sign up for email alerts from Gov.UK.
Planned events
21 March – Para Coach and Swimmer Development Day – ACS International School, Cobham This event has been cancelled
22 March – Swim England South East Region Para Swimming Open Competition – The Quays This event has been cancelled
18 April – Water Polo Men’s South East Division 2 Competition – Basingstoke Aquadrome This event has been cancelled
25/26 April – Swim England South East Championships 2020 – K2 Crawley This event has been cancelled
25/26 April – Diving Age Groups 2020 (Springboard) – Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre This event has been cancelled
1-4 May – Swim England South East Championships 2020 – Wycombe Leisure Centre This event has been cancelled
3 May – Diving Age Groups 2020 (Platform) – The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex This event has been cancelled
9-10 May – Swim England South East Championships 2020 – K2 Crawley This event has been cancelled
16 May – Water Polo Men’s South East Division 2 Competition – Basingstoke Aquadrome This event has been cancelled
23 May – Diving Skills Competition 2020 – K2 Leisure Centre This event has been cancelled
20 June – SER Masters and senior age group 1,500m – K2 Leisure Centre- This event has been cancelled
28 June – Swim England South East 2020 Open Water Championship, Age Group and Multi Disability Competition – Westhampnett Lake Chichester This event has been cancelled
3 October – Masters and senior age group short course competition – K2 Crawley – This event has been cancelled
