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‘Special moment’ for Michelle Weltman after being awarded MBE during Pride Month

The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 was recently published – and members of the aquatics community have been recognised for their services to sport, including Michelle Weltman. Michelle Weltman’s commitment…continue »

New Swim England film encourages nurses to consider ‘Swimming as Medicine’

Swimming and aquatic activity can offer significant benefits to the health and wellbeing of individuals. Nursing staff can make a real difference by referring and signposting to services and communities,…continue »

Tributes paid to perfect gentleman and dedicated volunteer, Alan Bartlett

Dedicated, remarkable, special and a perfect gentleman – just some of the accolades bestowed on long-standing volunteer Alan Bartlett, who has died at the age of 79. Alan devoted his life…continue »

Swim England to extend it’s popular Club Links programme

A pilot project set up to help bridge the gap between learn to swim programmes and clubs has proved to be so popular it is being extended. The Swim England…continue »

Aquatics Coach Mentoring Programme 2024 – 2025

Swim England’s Aquatics Coach Mentoring programme for 2024-2025 provides an opportunity for coaches across all areas of the sport to work with an experienced coach mentor. The purpose of the…continue »

It came as an absolute shock … emotional Tony honoured by King Charles

The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 has been published – and members of the aquatics community have been recognised for their services to swimming, including Wolverhampton’s Tony Ward. Technical official…continue »

Swimming keeps me young, says surprised Birthday Honours recipient Audrey

The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 has been published – and members of the aquatics community have been recognised for their services to swimming, including Lewes-based Audrey Taylor. At the…continue »

Swim England attend London Royal Dock’s second annual Pride Swim

Last weekend, Swim England’s People Development Director, Marie Cooper, officially opened the London Royal Dock’s second annual Pride Swim. Here she explains her experiences of the event and her hopes…continue »

Integrating GoCardless with your current aquatics club or swim school software

If you’re currently managing your club’s finances through club management software and spending countless unnecessary hours on financial administration, GoCardless could be the solution that you and your team of…continue »

Swim England signs letter to political leaders backing #TakeTheLead campaign

Swim England is one of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities which has signed an open letter to political leaders calling on them to use the General Election…continue »

Listening Report is foundation for a new approach to everything we do

Swim England chief executive Andy Salmon gives on update on the organisation’s work to meet the recommendations in the Listening Report – and offers a sincere thank you. The publication…continue »

Ellesmere College affiliation application

Swim England has appointed an independent King’s Counsel, Katherine Apps KC, under terms of reference, with experience in regulation and safeguarding, to review and decide the outcome of the application…continue »

Swim England attends prestigious European Congress for Adapted Physical Activity

A representative of Swim England has been invited to attend the prestigious European Congress for Adapted Physical Activity in Spain. The bi-annual scientific conference is organised by the European Federation…continue »

Swimming Alliance aims to tackle common challenges facing sector

A new group has been formed by key organisations to tackle common challenges facing the entire swimming sector. The Swimming Alliance will offer a single, cohesive voice on crucial issues…continue »

Swim England to Elevate aquatic activity at national trade show

Swim England is to exhibit at the country’s largest fitness, sport and physical activity trade show – which has its own dedicated aquatics section. More than 5,000 visitors are expected…continue »

How Swim England is getting involved in Pride Month 2024

At the start of Pride Month 2024, we sat down with Swim England’s Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Mike Hawkes, to discuss how everyone in aquatics can get involved. Pride…continue »

Nominations open for the Swim England National Awards 2024

Swim England are pleased to announce that nominations for the Swim England National Awards 2024 are now open. The awards recognise members and organisations from across the aquatics community who…continue »

Swim England to consult with clubs and stakeholders as part of SwimMark review

Swim England is to carry out a consultation with clubs and key stakeholders in June as part of its comprehensive review of the SwimMark accreditation scheme. The insight gathered will…continue »

Cumbria 50th Event – 20h July – Swimmer Availability

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Swim England, RLSS UK and STA are joining forces to bring aquatics to Elevate 2024

Swim England, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and the Swimming Teachers Association (STA) have teamed up to sponsor an aquatic theatre at Elevate 2024. This initiative provides…continue »