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Michael Gunning and Leon Taylor to host Swim England National Awards 2023

Two stars of the aquatics world will combine to present this year’s Swim England National Awards. Olympic medal-winning diver Leon Taylor and former Great Britain and Jamaica international swimmer Michael…continue »

Nicola Hughes hopes her Manchester 2023 experience encourages more to volunteer

Swim England Ripple Effect Project Officer, Nicola Hughes, recently volunteered at the Allianz World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester in what was her first ever world level event. Nicola heads…continue »

Amber Keegan: How low energy availability impacted my life

Amber Keegan is dreaming of representing Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after overcoming serious injuries and mental health struggles. Here, in the second of three articles, the…continue »

OIympic hopeful Amber Keegan: City of Sheffield Swim Squad was my lifeline

Amber Keegan is looking forward to an ‘exciting’ year as she bids to qualify for the open water competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here, in the third of…continue »

Amber’s Paris dream after swimming helped her recover from eating disorder

When marathon swimmer Amber Keegan’s mental health was at its lowest point as she battled an eating disorder, she believed her Olympic dream was over. Now, she has her sights…continue »

A day with Durham Country Council: What’s the latest progress?

When collaborating with an operator, we (Swim England) visit the operator sites and engage directly with the key deliverers. This allows for hands-on collaboration and a direct impact on shared…continue »

New guidance to help identify warning signs of low energy availability

New guidance to help coaches, athletes and parents identify the warning signs of low energy availability has been published by Swim England. Two documents have been created to help raise…continue »

How GoCardless is making life easier for aquatic clubs

Bank payments company GoCardless has been praised for helping to make life ‘immeasurably easier’ for the treasurer and finance team at one of England’s biggest swimming clubs. City of Coventry…continue »

Swim England Club Health Tracker to re-open for year two

Swim England’s Club Health Tracker will re-open in October 2023 after a successful first year. The tracker, delivered by Sporting Insights, is an online tool for clubs to easily examine…continue »

Open Minds Active breaking barriers but investment and increased access needed

Open Minds Active have been breaking down barriers to participation since May 2020 – but investment into facilities and increased access to more blue spaces is needed to ensure ‘everyone…continue »