Coaches, participants, parents and clubs are being given an invaluable opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of coaching in aquatics. Swim England is to launch a new coaching strategy in 2025 and the views of the aquatics community will be at its heart. The Co-creation of the Future of Coaching process … Read more
Four years ago Prisha Tapre, then a 12 year old swimmer at Watford SC, declared she wanted to swim 21 miles across the English Channel. That was a challenge set. She joined the club’s group training at Denham water-ski lake as well as continuing her normal pool sessions. Fast forward 4 years and Prisha, now a … Read more
We are offering ALL our athletes from all disciplines the chance to purchase merchandise celebrating what they do. These are no longer restricted to Championship qualifiers. T-Shirts, Tech Shirts and Hoodies available at our online shop Shop here
As many of you will know Steve Moren, longstanding Club Chairman of Berkhamsted Swimming Club died last month. His family have asked to pass on their thanks for the help and support they have received following his death: “Thank you to everyone who attended Steve’s funeral. It was lovely to see so many people from … Read more
Venue: Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich The Swim England Hertfordshire Open Water Championships 2024 will take place on 14th July within the Swim England East Region Open Water Championships. Information and conditions, together with entry forms can be found on the Regional Open Water competition page.
Hertford Swimming Club are introducing an all new junior water polo session on Thursdays from 7.30 to 8.00pm, at Hartham Leisure Centre, starting 6th June. This session will precede our existing adults water polo session. The session is for boys & girls from 10-15 years of age who can comfortably swim at least 100 metres … Read more
Swim England has published in full the findings of the independent listening research commissioned as part of its pledge to create a better future for everyone involved in aquatic sports. Read more
The Swim England Hertfordshire Annual Council Meeting (ACM) is scheduled to take place, via Zoom, on Monday 18th March 2024 at 8pm. Elections for members of the Management Board and other post holders are due to take place at the ACM. Nomination forms for Management Board members and for other post holders can be downloaded … Read more
Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document. Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance. All Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations must adopt Wavepower and the current version can be … Read more
Watford Ocean Warrior’s, better known as Team WOW. conquered the English Channel in a time of 9:40:29. The team, made up of six swimmers from Watford SC – Will Harris, Sam Trigwell, Megan Reader, Prisha Tapre, Felipe Irvine and Barney O’Donnell all swam their way into the Club’s history on this gruelling swim raising £15,500 … Read more
County Championships 2024 The County Championship Event Planning Committee has decided that Swim England Hertfordshire will follow the lead from Swim England regarding dress code for officials at County Championships 2024: White Swim England Hertfordshire Polo Top Black Trousers / Skirt Black footwear / training shoes Greys or other similar shades will not be acceptable. … Read more
A group of six Watford-based teenagers are preparing to tackle high tides, low temperatures and lurking jellyfish in a cross-channel relay swim, to raise money for their local hospice charity. The crossing, which is approximately 21 miles from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, will be made by members of the team swimming one-hour legs in … Read more
