Herts step up to the top division

With some fantastic swimming our team at the County Team Championships 2025 finished second in their division to gain promotion to the division 1 in Sheffield. The squad, led by top girl Summer Miller and top boy Rafe Lawson (main picture) swam their hearts out to finish 3rd in division 2 to gain the promotion. … Read more

Flourishing in Coaching Strategy

Swim England has developed a new framework that marks a new era for coaching in aquatics – one where coaches, athletes and participants are flourishing. Co-created with the coaching community, clubs and coaching stakeholders, Flourishing in Coaching has been developed by and for the community. It reflects where we are and the voices we’ve heard … Read more

Regional Chair and Welfare Officer Conference

On Saturday 6th September 2025, the Region will be hosting its first Chair & Welfare Officer conference at the lovely setting of Stapleford Granary in Cambridgeshire. The day will run between 10 – 4pm with inputs from SE Safeguarding, the National Welfare Officers, Governance, Active Sports Partnerships and more! Lunch is included and it is … Read more

Swim England opens nominations for National Awards 2025

Swim England has announced that nominations are now open for the Swim England National Awards 2025.  The annual ceremony is a highlight of the Swim England calendar, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements, dedication, and passion of the aquatics community across the country.  This year’s awards will honour contributions of the past year across a … Read more

Panorama documentary – The Dark Side of Swimming Clubs – Swim England statement

The Panorama documentary, The Dark Side of Swimming Clubs, was broadcast earlier this evening on BBC1. Swim England was not been able to view the programme in advance but have been given the opportunity to respond to some elements of its content.  Swim England have also issued the following response:   The experiences that will … Read more

Masters Championships 2025

(Held under Swim England Regulations and Technical Rules) Sunday 1st July 2025 This year’s master’s competition will be held at: Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1JS Conditions and entry files

Mark Horrod installed as President

At the Annual Council Meeting on 18th March, Mark Horrod became the Swim England Hertfordshire President 2025-2026. Congratulations to him. Congratulations also to the recipients of the annual county awards which were announced at the meeting. The Wilkinson Sword was awarded jointly to Louise Fiddes and Grace Harvey in recognition of their huge success at … Read more