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Connecting with Coaches Workshops

Online, accessible, both performance-level and development level sessions taking place every two months. The topics of the sessions will alternate between swimming-specific material and generic topics that can be applied…continue »

Talent Development Programmes

Our County and Regional Swimming associations in collaboration with the Swim England National Talent Team deliver a series of talent pathway programmes for aspiring young athletes. Whilst these initiatives are…continue »

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 »