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• Update on return to competition

  8th May 2021

  I recently met with a number of county colleagues from several disciplines to establish a plan for a return of county competition. It was clear that both Artistic Swimming and Water Polo have plans in place and discipline managers, Erica Moo and Ben McDonald are working closely with clubs across...

• Funding and back-to-the pool support

  8th May 2021

  We are only too aware of the issues as clubs struggle to get up-and-running at the same levels as before Covid-19 closed down our clubs and pools. As a county, we are working on providing grants to all our affiliated clubs to be used for initiatives to increase membership and get as many people...

• Kent Masters Swimmer Sandra Vincent

  8th May 2021

  Sadly, Kent and Black Lion Masters swimmer Sandra Vincent passed away earlier this year after spending nearly a week in Wisdom Hospice. She was a talented and passionate swimmer, gaining all the Kent freestyle records (and many others) for her age group and even became 6th in the world for her...

• City of Canterbury have an opening for a Director of Swimming

  8th May 2021

  We have an opening at City of Canterbury Swimming Club for a Director of Swimming. This is a huge opportunity to join our team and become a member of one of the most competitive swimming clubs around. Please do get in touch for more information - I look forward to hearing from you soon. ...

• Swim England Foundation Coach Conference 2021

  24th April 2021

  Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Swim England Foundation Coach Conference 2021.  The closing date for ticket applications is 18 April 2021 Open to coaches and teachers, the conference will feature the chance to quiz elite athletes who will share their club experiences, top tips for...

• Swim England South East Officials Survey – Closing date 16 April

  16th April 2021

  The world of swimming is now able to look forward to a resumption of club activity and competition.  Swim England South East needs reliable information about the likely availability of officials to support a return to competition at all levels. We have prepared a short online survey...

• Swim England to begin issuing licenses as Return to Competition guidance published

  13th April 2021

  Swim England is to begin issuing licenses for level four single club competitions in time for Step 3 of the Government’s roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown. It means the recognised national governing body’s affiliated clubs will be able to stage competitive events once again, subject to...

• Sad news about Tony Smith, Canterbury's long-time Head Coach

  17th December 2020

  Tony Smith sadly passed away on Sunday 22 November 2020. The funeral is to be held at 3:00pm on 17 December at Bobbing Cemetery, Sheppey Way ME98GZ.  Please note that the funeral is for family and close friends only, due to Covid restrictions. Flowers are only to be sent by family and...

• Swim England confirms alternative window for 2021 County Age Group Championships

  31st October 2020

  Swim England has confirmed it is committed to doing everything it can to enable the ‘excellent’ County Age Group Swimming Championships take place in 2021. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, it is highly unlikely that these events will be able to take place in their...

• Para-Swimming National Coach Development Programmes 2020-2021

  17th October 2020

  The National programmes provide coaches with an opportunity to learn and further develop their coaching skills to enhance their knowledge and experience of working with Para-Swimmers. The National programmes will provide support to coaches working with Para-Swimmers and are centred on the...

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