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Swim England cancels events due to coronavirus outbreak

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

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Wavepower 2020-23: Child safeguarding policy and procedures for clubs

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

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Swim England advice and guidance regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Swim England has issued the following advice regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and wellbeing of anyone who takes part in any aquatic activity is of paramount importance to everyone at Swim England. This is a fast changing situations so please checks regularly for the latest information. You can also sign up for email alerts from

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2020 Championships feedback

We received 105 responses to our County Championships online survey. What you told us was very helpful and gave comfort that we were doing quite well but not everything was as you wanted it to be. The Event Management Team have reviewed the feedback and have now prepared the response below. Your comments answered.

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County presents half colours to 2019 team

Swim England Hertfordshire recognised more of their swimmers achievements at the weekend. The members of the 2019 team for the National County Team Championships were presented with 1/2  colours. One swimmer Valeria Giron (Hatfield) was not present at the weekend but will be presented later, while Michael Klimaszewski received his the previous weekend. The colours

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Michael Klimaszewski receives county colours

Michael Klimaszewski (Hatfield) was presented with 1/2 County Colours for representing Swim England Hertfordshire at the 2019 National County Team Championships and Full colours for his call up to the Swim England Junior Squad heading to Nice for the FFN Golden Tour in February. Read the full story. The presentation was made by Mr. Tom

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Important information about the County Championships

Door Opening Times (Coaches/Team Managers/Chaperones/Helpers/Volunteers): Saturdays 13:00 Sundays 07:30 Tuesdays 17:45 (Swimmers & Spectators): Saturdays 13:30 Sundays 08:00 Tuesdays 18:00 Please note: For the first session of each day of competition, each coach/team manager/chaperone/helper going on poolside MUST go to the officials’ room where there will be an accreditation desk for them to collect their

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Nathan Hughes receives a Swim England National Award

At the Swim England National Awards 2019 on 30th November, Nathan Hughes received the Talent athlete of the Year award for the discipline of Open Water. These talent award recognise athletes from each of the aquatic disciplines who are excellent ambassadors for the sport and have produced outstanding results over the past twelve months The

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Aqualina success at Synchro Masters’

On Saturday 16th November, a team of nine swimmers representing Aqualina, from Stevenage in Hertfordshire, attended the Swim England Synchronised Swimming National Masters Championships 2019 at the K2 pool in Crawley, Surrey. This year saw the highest-ever number for entries, with ages ranging from 18yrs to 75yrs plus. Aqualina followed the trend, having their highest-ever

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