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Mike Beard

Born: 24 July 1942 Mike Beard Dedicated volunteer Mike Beard has made an outstanding contribution to swimming and water polo. He joined Stourbridge Swimming Club at the age of seven,…continue »

Born: 7 December 1940 Terry Denison It was an all-night conversation which ultimately led to Terry Denison becoming one of Great Britain’s most successful swimming coaches. A history teacher at…continue »

Tim Reddish

Born: 12 April 1957 Tim Reddish Tim Reddish has made an outstanding contribution to para-swimming, both as an athlete, coach and administrator. Having being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare,…continue »

Ripple Effect volunteer Allyson Irvine wins ‘This Girl Can’ Inclusion Award

Swim England Ripple Effect volunteer Allyson Irvine recently won the ‘This Girl Can’ Get Out Get Active Nottingham Inclusion Award for her voluntary work across the area. The awards aim…continue »

How to follow the GoCardless Swim England National Winter Championships

Spectators are set for an early Christmas present this year, with the GoCardless Swim England National Winter Championships 2023 poised to serve up some sensational swimming. After the announcement earlier…continue »

Swim England clarifies its position on the use of pop-up pools

Swim England has clarified its position on pop-up pools following a rise in the popularity of their use. Temporary pools are being used at dozens of sites across the country…continue »

Swim England welcomes ‘encouraging’ Active Lives data

New statistics which show the number of younger primary school children who can swim 25m unaided is on the rise for the first time since the end of the coronavirus…continue »

Looking back at the important diversity and inclusion work done so far in 2023

To celebrate International Day of Disabled People 2023, Swim England takes a look back at the year so far and the important diversity and inclusion work that has taken place.…continue »

Heart of Aquatics: Why it’s been important for us to listen

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 famous TV advert once…continue »

John Davies’ ‘special moment’ to join wife Jane as Alfred H Turner Award winner

John Davies joined his wife Jane as a worthy recipient of the Swim England Alfred H Turner Award after more than 40-years of dedication to the sport. The couple have…continue »