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• J1 Officials' Training Timescale

  18th March 2020

  A small number of you have contacted me to express your concern that candidates for the Judge 1 training may not have the opportunity to complete their poolside training within the prescribed timescale, be that 31 July for those on the “old” scheme or within 11 months for the online...

• Swim England clarifies reasoning over coronavirus advice

  18th March 2020

  The chief executive of Swim England has clarified why clubs and swim schools have only been advised to cancel activities during the coronavirus outbreak rather than being told to stop. Jane Nickerson said Swim England’s affiliated clubs could find themselves at risk of not being correctly...

• Swimming Development Camp postponed

  17th March 2020

  Dear Swim Camp parent Following a decision by the Government yesterday to advise the restriction of public gatherings, non-essential travel and contact, Swim England has updated its policy on swim camps and competitions to include “We do not recommend training camps or competitions...

• The Masters Kent v Sussex Competition falls victim to coronavirus

  17th March 2020

  In line with Swim England guidance, we have sadly had to cancel the Masters Kent v Sussex competition later this month.  With all the upset to the aquatic calendar and potential date conflicts when this current situation eases, we feel that it is better to completely cancel it for this year...

• Swim England cancels events due to coronavirus outbreak

  16th March 2020

  16 March 2020 Swim England has cancelled a number of forthcoming events due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The decision has been taken following the Government’s announcement to implement increased social distancing, avoid crowds gathering and...

• Become a qualified licensed open water official

  15th March 2020

  Dear Swimming Official Would you like to stand on the side of a beautiful lake on a lovely sunny day instead of a hot pool? Fancy doing something a little different? Why not train to become a qualified licensed open water official! Whilst we can’t really guarantee...

• 2020 Swimathon Foundation Community Grants Scheme

  13th March 2020

  The Swimathon Foundation Community Grants Scheme offers funding to groups and individuals who provide and promote swimming in their local community.  Grants range from £300 - £2500, and are awarded to organisations supported by pools taking part in the main Swimathon event.  Please...

• Join Swimming Talent for the Sport Science | Sport Medicine Conference 2020

  8th March 2020

  Following a successful conference last year based on focusing on how to develop skills to improve starts and turns, we would like to invite you to this year’s Sport Science and Sport Medicine Conference. The conference will focus on the practical ways to implement the...

• Kent's own Ben McDonald named as the new SE South East RCDO

  29th February 2020

  Ben McDonald has joined the team of Club Development Officers in the Region. Since completing his Sport Coaching degree at University of Gloucestershire he has held a number of aquatics roles including managing a swim school. He is also a swimming and and water polo coach with his local...

• 'Artistic swimming' replaces 'synchro' in England as sport aligns with FINA

  28th February 2020

  Synchronised swimming in England is getting a new name ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In line with world governing body FINA, the sport will now be known as artistic swimming. The change is being introduced in a bid to capitalise on the expected interest that will surround artistic...

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