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Coaching

Swim England’s dedicated coaching team works across the four aquatic disciplines. The team is committed to expanding and providing further support to the coaching workforce which will help to improve…continue »

‘World class’ facility in Sandwell Aquatics Centre set to open to public

With the Sandwell Aquatics Centre set to open its doors on Monday 24 July, the public will soon have access to a ‘world class’ facility, following its transformation. The venue…continue »

Prominence of swimming in updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan welcomed

Swim England has welcomed the ‘important prominence’ swimming and water safety lessons have been given in the Government’s updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan. The plan contains a number…continue »

Swim England helps Total Fitness rollout baby and toddler swimming lessons

It’s never too early to start swimming – and now leisure operator Total Fitness has teamed up with Swim England to ensure that’s the case for youngsters across its portfolio…continue »

Swim England proud to be involved with ‘fun and inclusive’ IGLA Championships

Swim England is proud to have been involved with the recent IGLA London 2023 International LGBTQ+ Masters Aquatics Championships and what was described as a ‘fun and inclusive’ event. The…continue »

We’re making good progress on Heart of Aquatics but the hard work continues

Richard Hookway, the chair of Swim England’s Board, gives a progress report on the national governing body’s safeguarding, welfare and culture plan, Heart of Aquatics. A little over four months…continue »

Swim England appoint Ally Whike as new sport development director

Swim England has appointed Ally Whike as its new sport development director. He will join the organisation on Monday 2 October to replace George Wood, who is leaving the role…continue »

Ripple effect volunteers share first experiences at a national event

The Ripple Effect project, funded by Spirit of 2012, aims to break down barriers for disabled individuals who want to become volunteers and encourage them to get involved with aquatic sports,…continue »

New Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan will help make aquatics accessible to all

Swim England’s affiliated clubs are set to play a vital part in helping to ensure that people from diverse communities see aquatics as a welcoming and inclusive space. A key…continue »

Swim England issue updated uniform guidance for officials

As part of Swim England’s commitment to make aquatics accessible for all, the national governing body are making changes to the technical officials’ uniform expectations when officiating at Swim England…continue »

Nominations open to find latest inductees into Swim England Hall of Fame

The search is underway to find the latest inductees into Swim England’s Hall of Fame. Launched in 2019 as part of the national governing body’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a total…continue »

Multi-million pound Swimming Pool Support Fund opens for applications

A multi-million pound fund to help local authorities keep afloat swimming pools struggling with soaring energy bills has been launched. A total of £20 million is available in phase one…continue »

Swim 10 Miles throughout July and support Breast Cancer Now

Swimmers of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to sign up for Breast Cancer Now’s ‘Swim 10 Miles’ charity swim. The charity is raising money to help fund their…continue »

Swim England turns weighing aquatic athletes guidance into policy

Swim England has taken the first steps to turn existing guidance into policy following a commitment made in its safeguarding, welfare and culture plan. The national governing body vowed in…continue »

International Learn to Swim Provider Membership communications

It is important for our providers to get the latest information on their membership and on all industry updates. The communications we send out to our International Learn to Swim…continue »

Kay Grimshaw and Eleanor Walsh awarded British Empire Medals in Birthday Honours

Swimming stalwarts Kay Grimshaw and Eleanor Walsh have been recognised by the King in the Birthday Honours list. They have both been awarded British Empire Medals for their services to…continue »

Swim England appoint inaugural members to its new Oversight Committee

Swim England has appointed eight members to its brand new Oversight Committee. The committee will report directly to the Swim England Board and will manage and oversee the national governing…continue »

Independent experts to conduct listening research as part of Heart of Aquatics plan

An award-winning research company is to gather the views of the entire aquatics community as part of Swim England’s pledge to create a better future for everyone in its sports.…continue »

New ‘Swimming as Medicine’ video launch with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

The latest video in the ‘Swimming as Medicine’ series, which focuses on physiotherapy, has been launched by Swim England and supported by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. The aim of…continue »

Deeper dive into the impact of the swimming teacher shortage across England

Less than 12 months on from a successful Commonwealth Games for swimming, and a nation surrounded by water, but yet thousands of children in each region may never learn to…continue »