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Kent County Open Water Championships 2026 - Dates and Locations
1st April 2026
This year the Kent Swimming Association will hold its Open Water Swimming Championship, for the first time in several years as two separate events within the London and South-East Open Water Swimming championships. These events are used by the regions as national qualifier events for age group...
Dates For Kent County Swimming Meets 2026-2027
20th March 2026
Kent County Relay Championships 2026 12th September 2026 – London Aquatics Centre We are excited to announce that the Relay Championships will take place at LAC this year on 12th September 2026, enabling us to recreate the atmosphere of the County Champs from earlier this year, complete...
Swim England London Region are looking for new Board Directors
6th March 2026
Swim England London Region are currently looking for new Directors for their Board The Board has 3 upcoming vacancies which will be elected at the AGM in April, and we are actively seeking nominations from Swim England London members. We are particularly interested in candidates from diverse...
Assistant Coaches required for National County Team Championships in Sheffield 3rd-4th October 2026
4th March 2026
KCASA are looking to recruit two Assistant Coaches to support the Kent team at the National County Team Championships at Ponds Forge on 3rd-4th October 2026. The Assistant Coaches will report to the County Head Coach for the duration of the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in...
Update on Kent County Championships 1500m FS event
24th February 2026
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Sevenoaks SC inviting applications for Head Coach
19th February 2026
Sevenoaks Swimming Club is seeking an ambitious, inspirational Head Coach to lead one of the South East’s most successful competitive swimming programmes into its next phase of growth. We are a large, successful and friendly Swim England affiliated performance club with 300+ swimmers and a...
White Oak Swimming Club are advertising a Level 2 Swimming Coach vacancy
16th February 2026
White Oak SC is run entirely by volunteers, together with a small paid coaching team. We offer lessons, coaching and competitive swimming for swimmers aged seven to over 18 in one pool. We are proud of our team spirit and our family-feel to the club for all of our swimmers ranging from our...
Swimming Championships 1,500m further update
14th February 2026
Championships1500m Freestyle Cancellation We were all disappointed at not being able to complete the 1500M session last Saturday at K2 Crawley due to a health and safety issue. Since then, we have been actively exploring how to complete the 1500m session, not only in terms of facilities but also...
Swimming Championships 1,500m update
8th February 2026
Unfortunately, the final six heats of the Mixed 1500m Freestyle were unable to be completed on Saturday evening due to a swimmer being unwell in the pool. The decision was made in accordance with the Health & Safety requirements of Centre Management. We apologise for the disruption this...
Important information for Swimming Championship Spectators
23rd January 2026
Entry to the spectator gallery at all venues will only be by displaying your ticket order confirmation email on your phone or other device, so you will need to make sure that it is easily accessible . If you have not bought a ticket in advance, you will be asked to make an online purchase using...
Championships safeguarding update - music over headphones
23rd January 2026
We have received a query regarding music over headphones in the call room. Please find the guidance approved by the County Welfare Officer below. Listening to music over headphones is permissible in the call room, however under Swim England's Wavepower guidance, mobile phones must...
Pre-Book your Swimming Championship photographs!
13th January 2026
Kent ASA is delighted to have again secured the services of professional swim photographer Jason Shepherd. This is a chance to pre-book exclusive commission photography of your swimmer in action. Bookings are open now on a first-come, first-served basis. With limited slots, book...
Swim England Competitions Review (all Disciplines) - have your say! Closing date 23 November.
16th November 2025
Swim England is embarking on a comprehensive review of its competition structure across all of the Swim England aquatic sports. The first phase of this is to gather insight from our members, clubs and stakeholders to better understand the current competition experience and shape the future of...
Kent Swimming Championships - Update 1
8th November 2025
Everything you need to know, including conditions, the programme, qualifying times, entry fees, spectating, photography, etc can be found here ...
Kent crowned back-to-back Counties champions!
7th October 2025
Kent has once again demonstrated its dominance in county swimming by securing the Division 1 title at the 2025 GoCardless Swim England National County Team Championships. This marks Kent’s third title in four years and a remarkable back-to-back triumph, reinforcing its reputation as one...
Urgent: Relay Champs final swimmer seating, parking and volunteer information
13th September 2025
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Relay Championship final information is here
12th September 2025
Make sure you are completely up-to-date with the arrangements for the day - from timings to cafe and parking arrangements and the 'no phone' reminders for the changing rooms. Live results will be available here or by using the link on the home page Spectator tickets for sessions are...
All Relay Championship entries have been accepted ...
2nd September 2025
Good news! All relay entries have been accepted - click here to view the list - and confirmed session times and warm up slots will be circulated as soon as possible. For full details about the event, click here ...
Kent's team for this year’s National County Team Championships announced
25th August 2025
We are delighted to announce the County Team for this year’s National County Team Championships at Sheffield on 5 October. Congratulations to all those selected! The 2025 team is as follows: ... more ...
New Kent Swimming support appointments!
31st July 2025
Following an open recruitment process, I am delighted to let you know that Kent Swimming has secured the services of two individuals to undertake the following roles as of 1 August 2025. Firstly, we welcome Matt Clapson, who joins us as KCASA Administration Manager. Matt's primary role will be...
Breakfast meeting for coaches
31st July 2025
Date: Sunday 7 September 2025Time: 09:30-11:00Venue: Holiday Inn Express, London Road Wrotham Heath, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks TN15 7RS This free breakfast meeting - yes, it includes a free breakfast - is open to coaches working within Kent's clubs to discuss the various concerns you face within...
Kent Swimming Events Updates
13th July 2025
Kent Team Championships (Relays): 14th September 2025 There is a typo in the Conditions. For the avoidance of doubt the closing date is 31 AUGUST 2025 and the entry file has been updated. Please see the Relays page Kent Junior Meet: 25/26th October 2025 Just a reminder the closing...
IoS Land Training Course for Level 2 Coaches (and above)
6th July 2025
The Institute of Swimming has, at last, organised a land training course for the South East after many years of not having tutors to deliver it. South East Region bursaries can be used for this course by SwimMark clubs - note that you will need to contact the region before signing up for...
Para-Swimming opportunity at the East Region Para-Swimming Meet on 21 September 2024
27th June 2025
East Region's Para Swimming Meet will be on Sunday 21 September 2025 (Licence Number 3ER250576), and is being held at the home of horse racing at Newmarket, Suffolk. The conditions are here, and the meet is open to swimmers that have a Para Swimming Classification or are awaiting...
Applications wanted for a Kent Head Coach and two Assistant Coaches for the National County Team Championships 2025
3rd June 2025
Following the County’s success at last year’s Championships Jordan Honour is stepping aside as Head Coach for the 2025 Championships. We are therefore inviting Coaches throughout the County to apply for the role of Head Coach and the roles of two assistant coaches at this year’s National...
Regional and National Open Water Championships for Kent Swimmers 2025
27th May 2025
The Open Water Championships of both the Swim England London and Swim England South East provide the only opportunity for qualifying for the Swim England National Championships. In both cases, the top three swimmers (representing a club affiliated to the respective region) in...
Be part of the team! Kent Swimming is looking to appoint two individuals to two newly-created remunerated positions
13th May 2025
About us Kent County Amateur Swimming Association (KCASA) was founded in 1891 by E J Plumbridge, and is a County Association in Swim England South East Region and Swim England London Region. The Association consists of two sub-Associations, Kent London Swimming Association (13 affiliated...
Kent Swimming Team Championships 2025 Update
16th April 2025
These will be held at the Dover Leisure Centre on Sunday 14 September 2025. Links to the conditions, programme and entry file are below: ConditionsProgrammeEntry FileEntry Summary (to accompany the entry file) The exact details are in the Conditions and Programme but please note the...
2026 Kent Swimming Championship dates confirmed
16th April 2025
The confirmed dates for next year’s Championships are: Long Distance at K2 17 January and 7 February 2026 Remainder of the events at the LAC on 24/25 January and 31 January/1 February 2026. Updates will be posted here as appropriate ...
White Oak is advertising for a 'Gold Squad' Level 2 Swimming Coach
10th April 2025
White Oak Swimming Club is run entirely by volunteers, together with a small paid coaching team. We offer lessons, coaching and competitive swimming for swimmers aged seven to over 18 in one pool. We are proud of our team spirit and our family feel to the club for all of our swimmers...
Funding for assistant/coaching courses (all disciplines)
28th March 2025
Here at Kent Swimming, we are only too aware of the issues as clubs struggle with increased financial pressures. As a county, we are again working on providing grants to all our affiliated clubs to be used to increase the number of our discipline coaches to help meet Swim England governance best...
Regional Water Polo Referee Training Day
7th March 2025
Venue: Sevenoaks School, Kent Date: Sunday 23 March Time: 10.00am -2.30pm https://www.southeastswimming.org/water-polo-official-training/ We very much hope that you will be able to attend and that you are able to share this information within your club so that we can train coaches,...
Pamela Mills of Tonbridge SC: sad news
7th March 2025
Pamela Mills (1939-2025) It is with great sadness that we announce that our Tonbridge S.C. President Pam Mills passed away suddenly on Thursday 27th February. Pam was the essence and backbone of Tonbridge Swimming Club from 1978 to date (those dates are from our SCM records, but we believe...
Kent Swimming Championships: Important Safeguarding Information
26th February 2025
Following a significant increase in the number of swimmers that are having photos/videos taken of them under/over changing cubicles, the Swim England National Safeguarding Team have asked for additional procedures to be put in place to protect our athletes. Therefore, the following procedures will...
Swim England Member-Nominated Director - Call for nominations
28th January 2025
Swim England are seeking a nomination from South East Swimming for a member-nominated Director of Swim England. This is an exciting opportunity to provide inclusive and inspirational leadership and guidance to the Board of the English National Governing Body for swimming, artistic swimming,...
Four Kent Swimmers are heading to Luxembourg on 31 January-2 February to represent the region at the Euro Meet 2025!
27th January 2025
Following South East Swimming's short course championships they have announced the team heading to Luxembourg on 31 January-2 February to represent the region at the Euro Meet 2025. The following Kent swimmers will be part of the team: Grace Cummings - Thanet Imogen Myles -...
Kent Masters Swimming Championships dates for 2025
26th January 2025
Championship dates for 2025 are: Day 1 - 18 May 2025 - Distance Events (200m+) hosted by Erith & District SC at Crook LogDay 2 - 22 June 2025 - Sprint Events (50/100m) at Medway Park Use this link to access full details ...
The victorious Kent team received their awards at the Swim England National County Team Championships
26th January 2025
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Kent Swimming Championships London Aquatic Centre Parking Update
24th January 2025
If you intend to park in the car park at the Aquatics Centre you must register your vehicle in reception on the ground floor on arrival (it is the touch pad on the pools side of the reception desk). If you do this you will get the member’s car parking rate. You must still enter your...
Celebrate a Swimming Legacy: Kim Longland's Extraordinary Journey in Aquatic Excellence by Pete Withey
22nd January 2025
From competitive swimmer to visionary Tier 1 coach and educator, Kim Longland's 60-year journey as man and boy in aquatics exemplifies passion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence - with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour that enables everyone around him to stay grounded. ...
Long-time Kent Official - Trevor Oliver
12th January 2025
Trevor Oliver, passed away on 21 December, after a long period living with Parkinson's and dementia. Prior to his diagnosis he was heavily involved in officiating in Kent, starting when we (his three elder children) all swam with Orpington Ojays. He not only volunteered as a timekeeper and Judge...
Update: Swimming Championships LAC Events including 12 year old pathway parents talk
8th January 2025
EVENTS at the LAC: Acceptances will be published after the closing date next month Spectator tickets for the LAC sessions are available for purchase at £6.50 a session here and the number is limited to 1,200. Once that number is reached no further tickets will be sold and anyone without a...
Update: Swimming Championships 800m Freestyle - 11 January – K2, Crawley
8th January 2025
ACCEPTED ENTRIES: Here are the list of accepted entries and the reserve list for the 800m freestyle. The details have already been sent to the clubs. 800m Free Accepted Entries800m Free Reserve List WITHDRAWALS AND RESERVE LIST: Any withdrawals prior to Saturday 11 January may be notified to...
Kent Swimming Championships spectator tickets
19th December 2024
Spectator tickets are now available using this link. Please note the following details: Tickets are limited to 1,200 per session for all events at the LAC. There is no spectator limit for events at K2.Please check that the details entered are correct - especially your email address - as any...
Kent Swimming Championships - Urgent update to Female 17+ 50M Butterfly consideration time
19th December 2024
Due to an inconsistency between the Female and Open/Male times for this event the consideration times have relaxed for the Female 17+ 50m Butterfly. The Long Course Consideration time will now be 33.80 and the Short Course Consideration time 33.20. Please continue to use the existing entry...
Pre-book your Kent Swimming Championship photographs here!
14th December 2024
Kent Swimming is pleased to announce we have again secured the professional photography services of Jason Shepherd Photography - Sports & Event Photography Please note that photography will be on a pre book basis only. This is exclusive commission photography of your swimmer. With limited slots...
50m Pool for Kent Petition and Survey
21st November 2024
My name is Callie. You may or may not be aware that I am a Kent Paralympian and was so overjoyed to win a Silver Medal at the last Paralympics in Paris 2024. My club journey started back in 2007 with Maidstone Swimming Club and for the last year or so I have been with RTW Monson Swimming Club. ...
Kent Swimming Championships 2025
21st November 2024
Full information including closing dates and championship hoodies, T-shirts and hat pre-ordering from SwimPath is here ...
Swim England South East Masters Long Course Competition 2025
24th October 2024
When: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 January 2025 Where: K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ Entry Date: 1 November 2024 with entries restricted to Swim England South East swimmers and those from Surrey London and Kent London only, until 2...
And more J2 workshops
15th October 2024
Kent Swimming Officials J2 SECOND classroom session, for those officials who have already attended a first classroom session of the J2 course is being arranged for: Monday 11 November 202419:00-21:00Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham ME7 1HF Email John Burdett to reserve a place. Kent...
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