On 14 March Hoddesdon Swimming Club’s junior para swimmers travelled to Sunderland to compete in the National Junior Swimming Competition which was held over the weekend of 14-15th March 2020. Disability Head Coach Janet Warrington said “as the coronavirus was heading towards ‘lock-down’ we were uncertain whether this competition would continue, I am glad it did,
This new fund aims to help community sport and physical activity organisations who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. More information
Swim England is making a ‘fantastic resource’ free of charge to swimming teachers for a limited time. The national governing body’s Expected Standards videos have already been viewed more than 46,000 times by those delivering the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. More than 100 on demand films showing the expected standards learner swimmers should
Special Olympics East Herts hosted their 5th Spring SOGB Eastern Regional Swimming Competition at The Herts Sports Village in Hatfield on Saturday evening 7th March 2020. Event organiser Janet Warrington said “we were so lucky that we were able to let this event go ahead. It was one of the last regional competitions to be
Due to the current ongoing situation with Covid-19 and the advice coming from Government and Swim England the following Swim England Hertfordshire events are cancelled for 2020. Masters Championships Open Water Training sessions & Championships 1-Direction Training Camps
Swim England have issued new guidelines for coaches delivering on behalf of a club can deliver online / virtual training and ensure that they are operating within Swim England parameters and the club is covered by their Swim England insurance policy for this activity. Read the full guidelines
Mike Parker (Swim England Open Water Technical Lead) has released a video to help clubs develop on line tools to help their members. Swim England are releasing a number of online resources to help clubs, athletes and volunteer build on their skills and remain active. These will add to the already wide range of online
Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has issued the following statement after the Government ordered the closure of leisure centres due to the coronavirus outbreak. “As a lifelong swimmer who is passionate about our wonderful sports, it is a very sad day to see the nation’s pools closed. “However, the nation’s health and wellbeing is
Swim England/Institute of Swimming have published some FAQ’s that will help clubs and athletes. The article applies the latest Government and NHS advice to every aspect of our sport. Please read the article as it could saves lives.
The qualification window for the British Summer Championships and Swim England National Summer Meet has been altered following the coronavirus outbreak. Both the British Summer Championships and the Swim England National Summer Meet are, at this time, still scheduled to go ahead in July. As the spread of coronavirus has led to a number of
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 carrying out any unnecessary travel. All competitions organised by the national governing body that are scheduled to be held between now and
To help clubs ensure they have good with child welfare procedures Swim England have produce a new edition of Wavepower, their child safeguarding policies and procedures publication. Wavepower must be adopted by all Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations. The aim of Wavepower is to safeguard all children in line with current legislation, regulations and
