https://www.swimwest.org.uk Swim England South West Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0100 en hourly 1 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/celebrating-130-years-of-community-spirit-at-devizes-swimming-club Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/celebrating-130-years-of-community-spirit-at-devizes-swimming-club Volunteers and swimmers at Devizes Amateur Swimming Club are celebrating the club’s 130th anniversary this summer - marking more than a century of community sport in Devizes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/celebrating-130-years-of-community-spirit-at-devizes-swimming-club https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championships-next-2-weekends-update Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championships-next-2-weekends-update We are pleased to confirm that spectator tickets for the final two weekends of the SESW Summer Swimming Championships 2026 are now available via our new ticketing platform, Orderwhizz. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championships-next-2-weekends-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-entries-now-open Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-entries-now-open Entries are now open for the Regional Open Water Championships, with swimmers invited to secure their place at this year’s highly anticipated event. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-entries-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-summer-championships-2026-update Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-summer-championships-2026-update The SESW Summer Swimming Championships 2026, delivered by Swim England South West, return this spring as our flagship regional competition. With Age Group, Youth and Para competitions across three exciting weekends, we look forward to welcoming swimmers, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-summer-championships-2026-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-join-the-swim-england-south-west-region-swimming-committee Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-join-the-swim-england-south-west-region-swimming-committee Are you passionate about the future of competitive swimming in the South West? Do you have your finger on the pulse of aquatic sports in your local area? Swim England South West Region is currently seeking dedicated and knowledgeable individuals to join our Regional Swimming Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to step up, make a difference, and act as the voice for your county in shaping the strategic direction of swimming across our region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-join-the-swim-england-south-west-region-swimming-committee https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-april-camp-14-16-year-olds Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-april-camp-14-16-year-olds Following the success of our first camp, the Region is pleased to confirm the second camp in our Development Programme for swimmers aged 14–16, once again delivered in association with AP Race. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-april-camp-14-16-year-olds https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-2026 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:48:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-2026 The SESW Summer Swimming Championships 2026 are nearly here — our flagship Level 1 long course meet delivered by Swim England South West and one of the highlights of the regional swimming calendar. We look forward to welcoming swimmers, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters from across the South West for three exciting championship weekends. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-2026 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-water-polo-manager-volunteer-website-advertisement Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-water-polo-manager-volunteer-website-advertisement Swim England South West is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to take on the voluntary role of Regional Water Polo Manager. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-water-polo-manager-volunteer-website-advertisement https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christmas-closure-south-west-office Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:39:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christmas-closure-south-west-office Our South West office will be closed for the Christmas break from 5:00 PM on Friday 19th December 2025 and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Monday 5th January 2026. During this time, our team will be taking a well-earned break and emails will not be monitored. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christmas-closure-south-west-office https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-news-swimming-summer-championships-qualifying-times-released Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:22:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-news-swimming-summer-championships-qualifying-times-released We’re thrilled to announce that the Swimming Summer Championships qualifying times and Para entry times are now available! | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-news-swimming-summer-championships-qualifying-times-released https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/member-elected-director-swim-england Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/member-elected-director-swim-england Swim England is seeking applications for the role of Member Elected Director on its Board. This voluntary governance position plays a key part in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring it operates with integrity, inclusivity, and effectiveness. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/member-elected-director-swim-england https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-for-14-16-year-olds Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:27:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-for-14-16-year-olds The Region is excited to announce a new Development Programme for swimmers aged 14–16, delivered in association with AP Race. This programme was initially filled on a selection basis, but we are now pleased to offer limited additional spaces to other eligible swimmers within the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-for-14-16-year-olds https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-swimming-championships-latest-information Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:49:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-swimming-championships-latest-information We’re looking forward to welcoming swimmers, coaches, officials, and spectators to the Winter Swimming Championships! All the key event details are detailed here — please read carefully and check back regularly for updates. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-swimming-championships-latest-information https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-young-volunteer-programme-2026 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:44:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-young-volunteer-programme-2026 The Region is launching its Young Volunteer Programme for 14–18 year olds (all disciplines). Running October 2025 – July 2026, it offers athletes the chance to complete 25 hours of volunteering through workshops, projects, and club/regional opportunities. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-young-volunteer-programme-2026 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-youth-panel Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:31:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-youth-panel We’re looking for passionate young people to join the SESW Youth Advisory Panel – a voluntary role where you’ll represent the voices of athletes and volunteers in aquatics across the region. The panel also links directly with the National SE Youth Advisory Panel. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-youth-panel https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-water-polo-inter-county-results-2025 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-water-polo-inter-county-results-2025 Competition results for the Water Polo Inter Counties results following the event at Millfield pool on Sunday 07.09.2025 can be found here | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-water-polo-inter-county-results-2025 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-top-up-sessions Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-top-up-sessions The City of Bristol Aquatics offers options for swimmers from other clubs looking to access additional training sessions, including valuable Long Course training and opportunities for coach development | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-top-up-sessions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-and-south-west-para-development-meet-in-reading-2025 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-and-south-west-para-development-meet-in-reading-2025 Please find the final event details below: Event Timings Access to poolside : From 2:30pm Warm up start : 3pm Event starts: 3:30pm | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-and-south-west-para-development-meet-in-reading-2025 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-sessions-2025-2026-season Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:08:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-sessions-2025-2026-season We’re excited to announce three Para Swimming training sessions for the 2025/2026 season! These sessions are open to all para swimmers, whether classified or not. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-sessions-2025-2026-season https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-coaching-opportunities-available-across-three-regional-swimming-programmes Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:09:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-coaching-opportunities-available-across-three-regional-swimming-programmes Swim England South West is now recruiting passionate and motivated coaches to support the next generation of swimmers as Regional Skills Coaches across three key development programmes. These rewarding roles offer an exciting chance to work with aspiring young athletes, collaborate with experienced coaching teams, and make a real impact on swimmer development in the region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/exciting-coaching-opportunities-available-across-three-regional-swimming-programmes https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dive-into-summer-with-open-water-swimming Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dive-into-summer-with-open-water-swimming Summer is on the horizon – and that means it's time to head back to the lake for some exhilarating open water swimming! Whether you're looking to build stamina, sharpen your open water skills, or just enjoy the unique thrill of swimming outdoors, Bristol & South Gloucestershire SC (formerly Bristol Penguins) invites you to join our 2025 open water sessions at the beautifully clear waters of The Lake, Cromhall (GL12 8AA). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dive-into-summer-with-open-water-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christine-merrifield-honoured-with-prestigious-mary-black-award Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christine-merrifield-honoured-with-prestigious-mary-black-award Kernow Artistic Swimming Club is thrilled to announce that our very own Christine Merrifield has been awarded the Mary Black Trophy for Services to Artistic Swimming – one of the most prestigious accolades in the sport. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/christine-merrifield-honoured-with-prestigious-mary-black-award https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-artistic-swimming-squad-shines-at-se-regional-games Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-artistic-swimming-squad-shines-at-se-regional-games The South West Regional Artistic Swimming Squad, made up of talented swimmers aged 11–15, proudly represented the region at the annual SE Regional Games held at Hengrove Pool on Friday, May 30th. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-artistic-swimming-squad-shines-at-se-regional-games https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/join-the-leadership-team-at-swim-england-south-west-region Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/join-the-leadership-team-at-swim-england-south-west-region Now Recruiting: Regional Chair & Vice Chair Swim England South West Region is inviting applications for the roles of Regional Chair and Vice Chair to help lead the Region into an exciting future. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/join-the-leadership-team-at-swim-england-south-west-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/1km-event-added-to-regional-open-water-championships-22-june Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:14:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/1km-event-added-to-regional-open-water-championships-22-june We are pleased to confirm, on behalf of Swim Wales, and the East Midland, South West, and West Midland Regions, that a 1km event will be offered at this year’s Regional Open Water Championships, taking place on Saturday 22 June. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/1km-event-added-to-regional-open-water-championships-22-june https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-senior-swimming-coach-programme-applications-now-open Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-senior-swimming-coach-programme-applications-now-open Are you a dedicated swimming coach aiming to elevate your coaching career and make a significant impact on athlete development? The Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Programme is now accepting applications. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-senior-swimming-coach-programme-applications-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-roles-available-at-team-bath-as Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-roles-available-at-team-bath-as Team Bath AS are recruiting a Lead Squad Coach and a Swimming Coach based at the Sports Training Village at the University of Bath. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-roles-available-at-team-bath-as https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-nominations-now-open Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:44:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-nominations-now-open NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Now’s your chance to shine a light on the people making a difference in your clubs! | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-nominations-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-recruiting Thu, 22 May 2025 14:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-recruiting Team Bath AS are looking to recruit a Development Coach to work at their hub located at the Dragonfly Leisure Centre, Midsomer Norton and a Lead Coach to work at the STV at the University of Bath | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-recruiting https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships Thu, 15 May 2025 07:03:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships The 2025 Open Water Championships will be held on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at Lake 86, Cotswold Water Park. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-3-at-hengrove-leisure-centre Thu, 08 May 2025 10:41:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-3-at-hengrove-leisure-centre Swimming Championships Weekend 3 at Hengrove Leisure Centre meet information | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-3-at-hengrove-leisure-centre https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/introduction-to-officiating-at-events-cpd Tue, 06 May 2025 14:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/introduction-to-officiating-at-events-cpd The CPD is an introduction to officiating at events that include swimmers with a disability, aimed at swimming technical officials, Judge Level 1 or above. This CPD will give an overview of Functional Classification System, Terminology & Sport Class Overview including knowledge of World Para Swimming (WPS) rules and rule exceptions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/introduction-to-officiating-at-events-cpd https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-2-at-plymouth-life-centre Thu, 01 May 2025 14:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-2-at-plymouth-life-centre Swimming Championships weekend 2 at Plymouth Life Centre meet information | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-weekend-2-at-plymouth-life-centre https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2 Our combined open Water Championships are making a return again this year to Lake 86 at Cotswold Water Park.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-vacancies Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-vacancies We still have two key roles to fill on the Swimming Committee, these are the Swimming Manager and the Swimming Coordinator. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-vacancies https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-asa-launch-new-masters-meet Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-asa-launch-new-masters-meet Somerset ASA are venturing into the world of Master meets! The aim is to raise the profile of swimming and Masters swimming in Somerset, the South West and the wider Masters community. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-asa-launch-new-masters-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/severnside-tritons-are-looking-for-a-director-of-swimming Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:50:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/severnside-tritons-are-looking-for-a-director-of-swimming Severnside Tritons is a competitive swimming club, dedicated to developing our swimmers’ skills, confidence, and a lifelong passion for the sport. They are currently looking to recruit into a number of roles in the club coaching team. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/severnside-tritons-are-looking-for-a-director-of-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swindon-asc-para-squad-have-a-visit-from-a-paralympian Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:56:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swindon-asc-para-squad-have-a-visit-from-a-paralympian On Sunday 16th March, Swindon ASC Para Squad had a very special treat when Stephanie Millward Mbe visited their training session at Highworth Pool. The former Paralympian has represented Great Britain in four Paralympics, Beijing (2008), London (2012), Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020) and won an astonishing 10 medals including two gold medals. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swindon-asc-para-squad-have-a-visit-from-a-paralympian https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-swimming-summer-championship-meet-pack-now-available Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:51:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-swimming-summer-championship-meet-pack-now-available We are pleased to be able to release the Swimming Summer Championships Meet Pack and Hy-Tek entry file for 2025. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-swimming-summer-championship-meet-pack-now-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/interested-in-becoming-an-open-water-technical-official Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/interested-in-becoming-an-open-water-technical-official If you are interested in becoming an Open Water technical Official Swim England have released a link to register your interest. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/interested-in-becoming-an-open-water-technical-official https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-agm-date-change Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:35:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-agm-date-change Due to calendar clashes we have had to change the South West AGM from Wednesday 26th March to Wednesday 9th April 2025. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-agm-date-change https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-our-2025-regional-president Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:41:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-our-2025-regional-president We would like to welcome Maurice Cleaver into the role of the Regional President for 2025 after being nominated by Wiltshire County ASA. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-our-2025-regional-president https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-members-given-invaluable-opportunity-to-help-shape-new-coaching-strategy Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:55:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-members-given-invaluable-opportunity-to-help-shape-new-coaching-strategy 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 aims to reconnect and redefine the purpose of coaching, build on existing good practice and create a thriving and flourishing coaching culture. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-members-given-invaluable-opportunity-to-help-shape-new-coaching-strategy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-with-swim-england-south-west-ltd Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-with-swim-england-south-west-ltd Swim England South West is looking to appoint a volunteer Independent Board Director responsible for Safeguarding in Welfare in the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-opportunity-with-swim-england-south-west-ltd https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting-2 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting-2 Bristol Penguin Olympic Swimming Club have two exciting new opportunities for Coaches looking for work. They are looking for a Swimming Coach and a Masters Swimming Coach. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-para-swimming-training-sessions Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:41:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-para-swimming-training-sessions We are pleased to be able to release bookings for two Para Swimming Training Afternoons which will be held on the following dates and locations: 19th April 2025 - Taunton School 12th July - Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-para-swimming-training-sessions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-national-inter-county-competition Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:14:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-national-inter-county-competition Congratulations to Devon County ASA who regained their title after the results from all five nationwide events were added together. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-national-inter-county-competition https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-events-updates Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-events-updates We have the following updates for various events in the SW. Consideration times have been released for the Summer Swimming Championships 2025 Meet programme for the upcoming Masters Inter County Competition this weekend (10.11.25) Results from the South West Winter Championships are now available. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-events-updates https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-ar Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:22:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-ar Bristol Penguin Olympic Swimming Club are looking to appoint a swimming coach to lead their well established Masters Squad. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-ar https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-winter-regionals-2024-merchandise Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:52:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-winter-regionals-2024-merchandise Swim England Winter Regionals 2024 - Merchandise | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-winter-regionals-2024-merchandise https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-short-course-winter-championships-2024-meet-pack-and-conditions Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-short-course-winter-championships-2024-meet-pack-and-conditions SWR Short Course Winter Championships 2024 Meet Pack & Conditions | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-short-course-winter-championships-2024-meet-pack-and-conditions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-leadership-group-coaching-lead-advert Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-leadership-group-coaching-lead-advert The Water Polo Leadership Group is currently looking out for a coaching lead to join the group. The Coaching Lead will support in all matters related to coaching and coach delivery by providing insight in to community requirements and work proactively to support the Swim England Sport Development Directorate and Communications Team. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-leadership-group-coaching-lead-advert https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/matt-richards-swim-clinic-2024-millfield Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:20:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/matt-richards-swim-clinic-2024-millfield Off the back of a very successful second Olympics, Matt Richards and his 509 Swim Clinics Team are running a swim clinic on 9th November 2024 in Millfield for the second year running! They are delighted to be holding it in the South West and the day will consist of 2x pool sessions, a land based session, Q&A for swimmers, Q&A for parents and a chance for photos, autographs and the trying on of Matt’s international medals! These will include his recent Olympic Gold and Olympic Silver from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/matt-richards-swim-clinic-2024-millfield https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-taster-afternoon-24 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:27:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-taster-afternoon-24 Para-Swimming Taster Afternoon - 31.08.24 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-taster-afternoon-24 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 Regional Development Programme Selection Guidance 2024-25 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:02:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 Regional Distance Development Programme Selection Guidance 2024-25vv | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme-selection-guidance-25 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-sw-se-joint-para-swimming-development-meet-2024 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-sw-se-joint-para-swimming-development-meet-2024 SE SW.SE Joint Para-Swimming Development Meet 2024 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-sw-se-joint-para-swimming-development-meet-2024 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-meeting-minutes-24 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-meeting-minutes-24 Regional Management Board Meeting Minutes 16.07.24 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-meeting-minutes-24 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-and-district-swimming-club-l2-coaching-advert Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-and-district-swimming-club-l2-coaching-advert Street and District Swimming Club based in Street, Somerset, wishes to appoint a suitably qualified coach to take a significant role in the development of swimmers within our swim programme. The successful candidate will be required to work with a range of groups, from Level 6 through to those aiming for regional qualification. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-and-district-swimming-club-l2-coaching-advert https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inspired-to-try-toolkit-launches-for-clubs Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inspired-to-try-toolkit-launches-for-clubs With the Olympics and Paralympics just around the corner, we’re encouraging clubs to organise free taster sessions for July and August through our Inspired to Try programme. Our Inspired to Try toolkit contains great advice to make the most of your taster sessions and the heightened interest in our sports during the Paris Games. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inspired-to-try-toolkit-launches-for-clubs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/aquatics-coach-mentoring-programme-2025 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/aquatics-coach-mentoring-programme-2025 Applications are now open for the Aquatics Coach Mentoring Programme 2024-25 and they close at midnight on Monday 26th August 2024. Swim England’s Aquatics Coach Mentoring programme for 2024-2025 provides an opportunity for coaches across all areas of the sport to work with an experienced coach mentor. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/aquatics-coach-mentoring-programme-2025 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-artistic-swimming-coach-recruitment Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:44:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-artistic-swimming-coach-recruitment City of Bristol are looking for Level 2 and/or Level 1 Artistic Swimming Coaches to join their fantastic team!  Contact cobsynchrocommittee@gmail.com to find out more. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-artistic-swimming-coach-recruitment https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme Regional Development Programme 2024-25 Skills Coach Applications | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme Regional Distance Development Programme 2024-25 Skills Coach Applications | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-distance-development-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/penzance-swimming-association-and-water-polo-club-level-2-swim-coach-job-advert Wed, 29 May 2024 14:20:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/penzance-swimming-association-and-water-polo-club-level-2-swim-coach-job-advert Penzance Swimming Association and Water Polo Club are seeking a Level 2 Swim Coach to support our Head Coach and join us ready for the new season to commence in September 2024. The club has seen a growth in membership and now has a waiting list to join. We are England’s most South Westerly Swimming and Water Polo club with pool training sessions held at our local six lane, 25m gala-ready pool based at Penzance Leisure Centre in Cornwall. Following the successes of our swimmers over the last few years, we currently have a range of swimmers medalling at County, Regional and National Level, and are proud to be the Cornwall Interclub Champions 2023, representing the depth of talent in our pool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/penzance-swimming-association-and-water-polo-club-level-2-swim-coach-job-advert https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-champs-2024-results Wed, 08 May 2024 16:52:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-champs-2024-results Summer Champs 2024 Results | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-champs-2024-results https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-summer-championships-2024-para-results-and-positions Wed, 08 May 2024 15:21:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-summer-championships-2024-para-results-and-positions South West Regional Summer Championships 2024 Para Results and Positions | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-summer-championships-2024-para-results-and-positions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-weekend-3-plymouth Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-weekend-3-plymouth All relevant information and documentation for the SW Summer Championships 2024 Weekend 3 at Plymouth. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-weekend-3-plymouth https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-2024-weekend-2-millfield Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-2024-weekend-2-millfield All relevant information and documentation for SW Swimming Championships 2024 Weekend 2 at Millfield. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-championships-2024-weekend-2-millfield https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-chamionships-2024-weekend-1-hengrove Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-chamionships-2024-weekend-1-hengrove All relevant documentation for the SW Summer Chamionships 2024 Weekend 1 in Hengrove. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-chamionships-2024-weekend-1-hengrove https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-job-vacancy-at-trident-swimming-club Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:23:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-job-vacancy-at-trident-swimming-club Trident Swimming Club are advertising a vacancy for Head Coach based in Axminster and Chard. Details attached. Please check it out! https://www.swimwest.org.uk/file/jd-head-coach-trident.pdf | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-job-vacancy-at-trident-swimming-club https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-updates Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:03:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-updates The Psych Sheets for Summer Championships have been released and all clubs have been emailed with confirmed entries. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-swimming-championships-updates https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-officials-and-volunteers-needed Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:52:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-officials-and-volunteers-needed We are pleased to announce that the Open Water Championships will be returning to Lake 86, Cotswold Water Park on Sunday 23rd June 2024! This is again a joint event with the East Midlands and West Midlands Regions and ourselves. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-officials-and-volunteers-needed https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-officials-training-dates-released Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-officials-training-dates-released Swim England have released a number of Open Water Technical Official Theory Training Dates. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-officials-training-dates-released https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-recruiting Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:08:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-recruiting City of Bristol Aquatics are looking to recruit a Head Coach for their Artistic Swimming Section of the club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-recruiting https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-agm-2024 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-agm-2024 SE SWR will be holding their AGM on Sunday 24th March 2024 at 11am via Zoom | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-agm-2024 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-para-swimming-training-afternoon Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-para-swimming-training-afternoon We will be hosting our April Para Swimming Training Afternoon on Saturday 6th April at Taunton Prep School. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-para-swimming-training-afternoon https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-junior-para-swimming-championships-information-released Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-junior-para-swimming-championships-information-released News alert! British Junior Para-Swimming Championships is now live. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-junior-para-swimming-championships-information-released https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sad-news-in-the-region Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sad-news-in-the-region This is to inform you all of the sad, sudden passing of John Bolton who served Somerset ASA for many years on 7th February 2024. For further information please contact Mike Coles on mikecoles1956@gmail.com John was dedicated to his role and took great pride in his contributions to Somerset ASA. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sad-news-in-the-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-swimming-coach-needed-at-lydney-swimming-club Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-swimming-coach-needed-at-lydney-swimming-club Lydney Swimming Club is a competitive swimming club recruiting for a head swimming coach to work with swimmers of all ages. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-swimming-coach-needed-at-lydney-swimming-club https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-summer-championships-conditions-now-available Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-summer-championships-conditions-now-available The conditions for the Regional Summer Swimming Championships are now available, including para times and conditions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-summer-championships-conditions-now-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-region-launch-their-safeguarding-and-diversity-and-inclusion-action-plans Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:44:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-region-launch-their-safeguarding-and-diversity-and-inclusion-action-plans This January the Regional are pleased to announce that they have released a Safeguarding plan for 2024 and the Regional Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for 2024 and beyond. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-region-launch-their-safeguarding-and-diversity-and-inclusion-action-plans https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-coach-vacancy Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:06:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-coach-vacancy Brockworth Swimming Club is looking to strengthen our coaching team with an enthusiastic and committed coach focussed on our senior squads. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-coach-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-head-coach-position Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-head-coach-position North Dorset Turbos are seeing to appoint an inspirational and committed Head Coach to Lead their coaching team and motivate their swimmers to maximise their full potential. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-head-coach-position https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-summer-2024-consideration-times Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:53:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-summer-2024-consideration-times We are pleased to be able to release the SESW Swimming Summer Championships 2024 Consideration times. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-swimming-summer-championships-summer-2024-consideration-times https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-documents Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:16:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-documents Please find here the warm up schedule, the session reports and meet programme for Winter Champs this weekend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-documents https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023-psych-sheets-for-all-sessions Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:08:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023-psych-sheets-for-all-sessions Please find attached the Psych Sheets for the Winter Championships weekend November 2023 All clubs will also be notified of entries and scratches. Please can we ask for Officials to offer their support and sign up to assist via the normal system. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023-psych-sheets-for-all-sessions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-season-report-2023 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-season-report-2023 Read our full report on the Regional Open Water Season 2023. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-season-report-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-afternoon-october-2023 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-afternoon-october-2023 We are pleased to announce we have secured another date and venue for our popular training afternoons. The session will be held on Saturday 21st October 2023 at Marlborough College Swimming Pool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-training-afternoon-october-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-merchandise-now-available-to-pre-order Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-merchandise-now-available-to-pre-order The Winter Championships Merchandise is now available to Pre order with SwimPath. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-merchandise-now-available-to-pre-order https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratualtions-to-mount-kelly-swimming-and-their-achievements-last-season Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratualtions-to-mount-kelly-swimming-and-their-achievements-last-season Mount Kelly Swimming have sent us an update on all of their Swimming Achievements this Summer. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches involved. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratualtions-to-mount-kelly-swimming-and-their-achievements-last-season https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-south-west-para-swimming-development-meet-2023 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-south-west-para-swimming-development-meet-2023 We are pleased to announce the details of the Joint South East and South West Para Swimming Development Meet which will be held on Sunday 15th October at Places Leisure Eastleigh. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-east-south-west-para-swimming-development-meet-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-all-of-the-regional-award-winners-2023 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-all-of-the-regional-award-winners-2023 Earlier this year nominations were opened for the South West Regional Awards 2023. These awards are part of the Swim England National Awards and link directly with one another. The Region had a panel of independent members who sifted through all of the excellent nominations to select the Regional Award Winners. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-all-of-the-regional-award-winners-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-athletes-and-staff-selected-for-the-south-west-development-programme Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-athletes-and-staff-selected-for-the-south-west-development-programme Congratulations to the athletes who have been selected from the South West to attend the Regional Development Programme. This Programme has now been running for a number of years and is held over 2 face to face camps at Millfield School and one online camp via Zoom. Athletes have been selected in the 13 yrs age group based on performances in 200m Individual Medley Long Course. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-athletes-and-staff-selected-for-the-south-west-development-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/funeral-details-for-phil-jones Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:02:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/funeral-details-for-phil-jones Please find the details for Phil Jones' funeral. 12th September at 3:30pm in the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium, Bouncers Ln, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 5JT. The wake will be at The Rising Sun Hotel, Cleeve Hill, GL52 3PX. Anyone wishing to stay at the hotel can get a discount if booking directly and referring to the wake (01242676281). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/funeral-details-for-phil-jones https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nominate-your-young-volunteer-for-regional-volunteer-of-the-year-2023 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nominate-your-young-volunteer-for-regional-volunteer-of-the-year-2023 This award recognises a Swim England South West Young Volunteer from any aquatic discipline who, at a young age, has shown commitment to volunteering at their club, county, region or nationally. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nominate-your-young-volunteer-for-regional-volunteer-of-the-year-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/upcoming-artistic-swimming-judge-and-referee-training Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:24:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/upcoming-artistic-swimming-judge-and-referee-training Swim England are running an Artistic Swimming Referee course and an Artistic Swimming Judge 1 course. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/upcoming-artistic-swimming-judge-and-referee-training https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:21:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting Bristol Penguin Olympic Swimming Club (Penguins) is looking to appoint a part-time swimming coach or teacher to add to our teaching and coaching team | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguin-olympic-swimming-club-is-recruiting https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023 The entry pack ,Qualifying Times and full meet information including Para swimmers Qualifying Times is now available. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-swr-short-course-winter-championships-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-masters-open-meet-2 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:10 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-masters-open-meet-2 The South West Masters Open Meet will be held on Sunday 8th October at Millfield School, Street.  This will be run as a short course event.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-masters-open-meet-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-conducting-some-listening-research Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:04:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-conducting-some-listening-research As part of our pledge to create a better future for everyone in our sports, we have asked independent experts The Behavioural Architects to conduct comprehensive listening research, to hear the views of everyone in the aquatics community. The Behavioural Architects are inviting you and all other coaches in the aquatics community to come forward to share views and experiences | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-conducting-some-listening-research https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach Required from October 2023, North Dorset Turbos Swimming Club are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed Head Coach (minimum qualification Level 2 Swimming Coach). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-dorset-turbos-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-hosts-the-south-west-sports-coaching-conference Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-hosts-the-south-west-sports-coaching-conference Millfield School are hosting an inaugural sports coaching conference in September 2023. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-hosts-the-south-west-sports-coaching-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach City of Bristol Swimming Club (CoB), based in south Bristol, is recruiting for a highly motivated swimming coach to work primarily with our County and Regional Development squads. The ideal candidate will hold an ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach qualification or Swim England Swimming Coach certificate, however, training and mentoring may be provided for the right candidate who holds a swim teaching qualification. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-and-pool-operator-relationship-webinar Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-and-pool-operator-relationship-webinar The Region will be hosting a Club and Pool Operator relationship webinar which will be delivered by Andy Jack who is Swim England Club and Operator Relationship Manager. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-and-pool-operator-relationship-webinar https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-youth-games-team-england-selections Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-youth-games-team-england-selections Congratulations to the athletes who are based in the South West who have been selected to represent Team England at the Commonwealth Youth Games. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-youth-games-team-england-selections https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-development-day-2 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-development-day-2 The South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our Para Swimming Development day. This day will be held at Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, PL2 3DG from 1400 to 1730. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-development-day-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-for-exmouth-swimming-and-life-saving-society Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-for-exmouth-swimming-and-life-saving-society Exmouth Swimming and Life Saving Society are looking for a Head Coach to deliver training at their local swimming club | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-for-exmouth-swimming-and-life-saving-society https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/end-of-season-development-programme-update Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:24:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/end-of-season-development-programme-update As both of our Development Programmes have come to a close we have pulled together a summary of how the sessions went and the experiences the athletes have taken from these. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/end-of-season-development-programme-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athletes-and-coaches-are-selected-compete-at-european-and-world-championships Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:23:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athletes-and-coaches-are-selected-compete-at-european-and-world-championships Congratulations goes out to over 20 athletes and 6 coaches from the South West who have been selected for British Swimming's squad to compete at European Juniors, LEN European Under 23 Champs and 2023 World Aquatics Champs. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athletes-and-coaches-are-selected-compete-at-european-and-world-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-skills-coaches-for-the-regional-programmes-are-now-open Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-skills-coaches-for-the-regional-programmes-are-now-open We are pleased to be able to announce the applications are now open for Skills Coaches to support with the delivery of the Regional Development Programme and the Regional Distance Development Programme from September 2023 to July 2024. ** Application Period Extended to 19th July 2023 ** | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-skills-coaches-for-the-regional-programmes-are-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-awards-2023 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:49:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-awards-2023 This year the Region will be running their awards alongside Swim England's National Awards and nominations are now open. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-awards-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-camp Sat, 27 May 2023 09:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-camp The Region will be running an Open Water Camp on 03.06.23 at Lake 86, Cotswold Water Park for 12-15yr olds. The session will run from 1pm - 8pm with 2 lake sessions and 1 classroom workshop. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-camp https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-of-the-year-2022 Tue, 23 May 2023 16:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-of-the-year-2022 2022 saw the return of open water swimming to the South West and Nationally – and what a year it was for our region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-of-the-year-2022 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-position-at-st-austell-sc Thu, 18 May 2023 14:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-position-at-st-austell-sc St Austell Amateur Swimming Club (ASC), based in Cornwall, requires a part-time Assistant Coach for our local, friendly, supportive club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-position-at-st-austell-sc https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-engagement-day-online Wed, 10 May 2023 14:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-engagement-day-online Tuesday 30th May 2023 Athletes: 6pm – 7:45pm (Coaches are welcome to observe) Coaches 7pm – 8pm Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for FREE, workshops and activities, designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-engagement-day-online https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships Wed, 10 May 2023 13:41:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships Our Open Water Championships are going to be held in conjunction with the East Midlands and West Midlands regions will take place on the 25 June 2023 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-connecting-with-coaches-sessions Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-connecting-with-coaches-sessions The next Connecting with Coaches sessions will be led by Swim England's Head of Safeguarding Kevin Suckling and Sport Governance and Welfare Manager Helen Weeks who will be providing an update on Safeguarding including the new team and focus, what happens when a concern is raised to the team and dispelling myths around coach investigations and suspensions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-connecting-with-coaches-sessions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-technical-officials-course Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-technical-officials-course Swim England have identified three dates for delivery of the Open Water Technical Officials Course. These dates are primarily aimed at new Open Water Officials. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-technical-officials-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-at-st-austell-asc Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-at-st-austell-asc St Austell ASC, based in Cornwall, requires a part-time Head Coach for our local, friendly, supportive club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/head-coach-vacancy-at-st-austell-asc https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships-2023 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships-2023 Activity Alliance is pleased to announce that entries for the National Junior Para-Swimming Championships 2023 are now open. The event takes place at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry on 17-18 June 2023. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:50:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-summer-open-meet Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:47:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-summer-open-meet 10th & 11th June 2023 Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury, SP1 3NR LICENCE NUMBER: 3SW230381 Level 3 Open Meet | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-summer-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-residential-camp-availability Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-residential-camp-availability Here at Millfield School, we have an incredible opportunity to experience our World Class Olympic swim facilities for a residential swim camp. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/millfield-residential-camp-availability https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/marlborough-penguins-are-looking-for-a-head-coach Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:33:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/marlborough-penguins-are-looking-for-a-head-coach Job Type: Head Coach Qualifications: Experienced Coach (Level 2 qualification), willing to work towards their Senior Coach / Level 3 qualification. Or an existing Senior Coach / Level 3 Coach. Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire Employment: 15-17 hours per week dependent on the needs of the Club, including coaching and admin time. Attendance at Meets will be in addition to this. Offered on a self-employed basis. Salary: Dependent on experience Closing date: 17 th February 2023 Start date: From April 2023 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/marlborough-penguins-are-looking-for-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-long-course-summer-championships-2023 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:17:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-long-course-summer-championships-2023 South West Regional Championships 2023 - Full details including Conditions and Qualifying Times can be found on the Swimming page | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-long-course-summer-championships-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:24:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach City of Bristol Swimming Club (CoB), based in south Bristol, is recruiting for a highly motivated swimming coach to work primarily with our County and Regional Development squads. The ideal candidate will hold an ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach qualification or Swim England Swimming Coach certificate, however, training and mentoring may be provided for the right candidate who holds a swim teaching qualification. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-are-looking-for-a-swimming-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/spectacular-win-at-masters-inter-county-championship-by-devon-county Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:21:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/spectacular-win-at-masters-inter-county-championship-by-devon-county With Devon convincingly winning the National Inter County Masters Championship, Gloucester County placing 8th and Somerset in 14th place, the strength and depth of Masters swimming in the region is clear. All 33 counties took part, making Devon's win even more impressive. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/spectacular-win-at-masters-inter-county-championship-by-devon-county https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-level-1-national-qualifier-meet Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:21:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-level-1-national-qualifier-meet Team Bath AS and Millfield Swimming present their Level 1 National Qualifier meet which will be held at Millfield School in March. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-level-1-national-qualifier-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-championship-2022 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:37:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-championship-2022 The regional round of the National Inter County Masters championship took place at Millfield School on 13th November. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-championship-2022 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-latest-update Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:10:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-latest-update Please find the latest information ahead of the Winter Championships this weekend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sesw-winter-championships-latest-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-national-pathway-online-engagement-workshop Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-national-pathway-online-engagement-workshop Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for a FREE, fun workshop designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians, gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-para-swimming-national-pathway-online-engagement-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championship-details-now-available Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championship-details-now-available The Psych sheets are now available for Winter Championships. Clubs should have received final entry information via email including scratches and payment information. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championship-details-now-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-masters-open-meet Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-masters-open-meet Final details have been released ahead of the South West Masters Open meet which is being held this Sunday 9th October at Millfield School. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-masters-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-champs-coach-and-team-manager-passes-new-process Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-champs-coach-and-team-manager-passes-new-process We have now released details on how to apply for your Coach/Team Manager Pass for the Regional Winter Championships running in November 2022. We will be using the National Accreditation System for passes this year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-champs-coach-and-team-manager-passes-new-process https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-addition-level-2-coaches Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:56:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-addition-level-2-coaches This is great opportunity for a qualified Level 2 Swim Coach to join our coaching team to help develop our swim programme for the coming years. Okehampton Otters Swimming Club is a family friendly competitive swimming club, with swimmers ranging from 7 years old and upwards. The club swimmers continue to gain success at numerous open meets and County Championships, so the Club is now looking to the future. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-addition-level-2-coaches https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-para-swimming-training-day-2 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-para-swimming-training-day-2 The South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our third Para Swimming Development day. This day will be held at Marlborough College Pool, Bath Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA from 1400 to 1700. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-para-swimming-training-day-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/award-presentations Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/award-presentations Chris Elliott, Regional President was able to visit Plymouth Life Centre to present the awards to two of our award winners this week | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/award-presentations https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-regional-merchandise-now-available-to-order https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-award-winners Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-award-winners Firstly we have to apologise for cancelling our Awards Celebration afternoon which were due to be held at the Holiday Inn Taunton, this was due to the period of National Mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In this news item we are celebrating the successes and introducing our Winners and nominees for the awards in the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-award-winners https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-cornwall-dragons-newquay-cormorants-open-meet Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-cornwall-dragons-newquay-cormorants-open-meet North Cornwall Dragons / Newquay Cormorants will be hosting a level 3 Open Meet on 12th / 13th November 2022 at Bodmin pool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/north-cornwall-dragons-newquay-cormorants-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/opportunity-for-coach-development Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/opportunity-for-coach-development The Region will be running their first Regional Development Programme on Sunday 25th September at Millfield School, we welcome coaches from any level to come along and observe this camp which will involve both pool and land sessions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/opportunity-for-coach-development https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swifts-swimming-club-inclusive-swimming-gala Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swifts-swimming-club-inclusive-swimming-gala Swifts Swimming Club is delighted to be delivering this fun FREE fully inclusive event, for swimmers of any age and any disability. in partnership with City of Bristol Aquatics, with support and sponsorship from Rotary in Bristol. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swifts-swimming-club-inclusive-swimming-gala https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-water-polo-player-training-in-barcelona Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-water-polo-player-training-in-barcelona Water Polo player Alexander Fewtrell is currently training with Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA) for the last two weeks, and he will spend a third-week training and playing in the Barcelona Cup before returning home and back to school. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-water-polo-player-training-in-barcelona https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-required-to-support-trowbridge-asc Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:20:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-required-to-support-trowbridge-asc Trowbridge ASC are looking for Officials for their Club Champs 23-25 Sep and the Level 3 meet 15/16 Oct. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-required-to-support-trowbridge-asc https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-level-3-open-meet Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-level-3-open-meet Swim Bournemouth Swimming Club present their Level 3 Open Meet. Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd October at Littledown Leisure Centre, Bournemouth, | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-level-3-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-needed-for-essa-senior-relays Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-needed-for-essa-senior-relays Officials are required to support the ESSA Snr Relays @ Millfield on Wednesday 28 September, report 12 o’clock. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-needed-for-essa-senior-relays https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-open-meet-2022 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-open-meet-2022 The South West Region Masters Open meet will be held on Sunday 9th October at Millfield School. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-open-meet-2022 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-number-of-roles Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:26:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-number-of-roles Gloucester City Swimming Club are looking to recruit a number of roles, this includes a Development Coach, a Club Link and Para Coach and a Land Training Coach. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-number-of-roles https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/carn-brea-and-helston-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/carn-brea-and-helston-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit Carn Brea and Helston Swimming Club are looking for a Head Coach and a Level 2 Performance Swimming Coach | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/carn-brea-and-helston-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2022-2023-young-volunteer-programme-applications-are-now-open Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:26:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2022-2023-young-volunteer-programme-applications-are-now-open The aim of this year’s programme is to retain and offer opportunities to athletes who may be thinking of giving up their training, as well as offering opportunities to those whose training sessions may have been reduced due to lack of pool time available to them during unprecedented times. The Programme will run from October 2022 until the end of July 2023 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2022-2023-young-volunteer-programme-applications-are-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:28:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach This is great opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum level 2) to join our coaching team and direct our swim programme from September 2022. Okehampton Otters Swimming Club is a small family friendly competitive swimming, with swimmers ranging from 7 years old and upwards. The club swimmers have experienced success at in-house galas, open meets, and County Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-independent-master-swimming-podcast Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-independent-master-swimming-podcast A new, independent podcast for the masters swimming community has launched, called The Masters Swimming Podcast. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-independent-master-swimming-podcast https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-and-south-east-para-swimming-championships Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-and-south-east-para-swimming-championships Details of the Annual Para Swimming Championships have now been released. Please note as of 12th July 2022 these have been updated to include a venue change. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/se-south-west-and-south-east-para-swimming-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimmer-becomes-queens-baton-relay-bearer Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimmer-becomes-queens-baton-relay-bearer Abi Daly, Para Swimmer from Plymouth was a baton bearer for the 1st day of the Queens Baton Relay England tour. Her segment was bringing the baton onto the Hoe promenade where she got a military guard of honour and salute as she gave the baton to royal marine veteran and triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimmer-becomes-queens-baton-relay-bearer https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-coach Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-coach Brockworth Swimming Club are looking to strengthen our coaching team with an enthusiastic and committed coach focussed on our senior squads with an immediate start. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/brockworth-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-team-selection Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-team-selection The South West Regional Development Programme will run from September 2022 to August 2023. This year we will be holding two face to face camps and one online camp for 12 yr olds in the Region.  We were delighted to have received a high number, and high standard of applications which has meant that it has been a difficult decision to appoint for the roles on the programme. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-team-selection https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-teaching-and-education-award-conference Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:14:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-teaching-and-education-award-conference The Swim England Teaching and Education Awards and Conference is a superb, annual conference bringing together more than 350 people to network and discuss key topics relating to swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-teaching-and-education-award-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-4 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-4 It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of Mr Bill Baker who was a Devon County Past President twice, a member of Devon Water Polo Committee and a Water Polo Official. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-4 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-awards-2 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-awards-2 Nominations for the South West Regional Awards are now live. Our awards are going to be run in conjunction with the Swim England National Awards. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-awards-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-7 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-7 To close National Volunteers Week we would like to say thank you to all our great volunteers from everyone at the South West Region | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-7 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-6 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-6 On day 6 of Volunteers week we asked our Water Polo Manager, Mike Coles, a few questions about his experiences volunteering. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-6 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-5 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-5 On day 5 of Volunteers week we asked our Artistic Swimming Manager, Mary Coles, a few questions about her experiences volunteering. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-5 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-5 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-5 Today is day 4 of National Volunteers week. Throughout this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer or group of volunteers in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we would like to talk about Somerset ASA who was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-5 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-1 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-1 Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks. It goes without saying that volunteers have played a key role in the pandemic response. During an exceptionally difficult couple of years, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities – just as they do every year. This is a time for us to come together and thank all volunteers for their invaluable contribution. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-2022-day-1 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championship-details-confirmed Mon, 30 May 2022 15:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championship-details-confirmed We are pleased to announce that after much discussion and problem solving we are now able to release information about our Open Water Championships which we will be holding in conjunction with the East and West Midland Regions. The event will be on Saturday 2nd July at Lake 86, Cotswold Water Park. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championship-details-confirmed https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-games-prep-the-pool-event-devon-report Wed, 25 May 2022 13:24:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-games-prep-the-pool-event-devon-report 3 Devon club para swimmers were part of the 32 selected para swimmers across England to participate in this event. Abi Daly from Devonport Royal Alexander Hobbs from Mount Kelly  Sebastian Williams from Mount Kelly | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/commonwealth-games-prep-the-pool-event-devon-report https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day-2 Thu, 19 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day-2 Following the success of our first Para Training Day the South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our second Para Swimming Development day on Saturday 9th July 2022. This day will be held at Taunton Prep School Pool, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD from 12pm to 415pm. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wareham-and-district-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach Thu, 19 May 2022 13:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wareham-and-district-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach Venue: Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham. Dorset This role is part-time, approximately 10 hrs per week plus attending competitions relevant to the squad. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wareham-and-district-swimming-club-are-looking-to-recruit-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-coach-and-team-manager-applications-are-now-open Thu, 12 May 2022 14:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-coach-and-team-manager-applications-are-now-open We are looking to recruit the following roles on our upcoming 2022/23 Regional Development Programme for Swimming. Head Coach Skills Coaches x 8 Lead Team Manager Assistant Team Manager | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-development-programme-coach-and-team-manager-applications-are-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/financial-sustainability-workshop Thu, 12 May 2022 13:01:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/financial-sustainability-workshop Swim England South West will be hosting a Financial Sustainability Workshop in partnership with Sport England Club Matters . This workshop is aimed at Club Chairs and Treasurers and will take place online on Wednesday 8th June at 19.00pm . | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/financial-sustainability-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-release-diving-depth-update-for-swimming Wed, 11 May 2022 15:23:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-release-diving-depth-update-for-swimming Swim England have released new guidance on diving in relation to swimming and competition. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-release-diving-depth-update-for-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-hengrove-information-documents Wed, 04 May 2022 16:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-hengrove-information-documents Please find the documents for the Hengrove Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-hengrove-information-documents https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents-2 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents-2 Please find the documents for the Plymouth Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-looking-to-recruit-a-new-lead-squad-coach Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-looking-to-recruit-a-new-lead-squad-coach We’re recruiting for a qualified Swimming Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's professional coaching team and lead swimmers in our Competitive County Squads from September 2022. There are also opportunities to teach in our unique Swim School and Pre-Competitive Squads. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-looking-to-recruit-a-new-lead-squad-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-new-inclusion-resources Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-new-inclusion-resources Swim England is launching updates to two resources which will help to further improve inclusion within swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-new-inclusion-resources https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents Please find the documents for the Millfield Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championships-2022-millfield-weekend-documents https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-are-recruiting-various-roles Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:13:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-are-recruiting-various-roles Swim Bournemouth are looking to expend their workforce and are looking to recruit into the following roles Head coach Swimming Teacher Swimming Coach | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-bournemouth-are-recruiting-various-roles https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-the-training-of-officials-at-licensed-meets Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-the-training-of-officials-at-licensed-meets During the Covid-19 pandemic, Swim England facilitated the return of training for technical officials by temporarily waiving the requirement for trainees to attend various levels of meet until 31st March 2022. It remains both desirable and necessary that trainee officials across the board gain their poolside experience at the broadest possible range of events. With this in mind trainee officials who are members of Swim England affiliated clubs will now again be encouraged to gain poolside experiences across all levels of meets. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-the-training-of-officials-at-licensed-meets https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:28:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Trident swimming club has an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's coaching team and direct our swim programme with immediate effect | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-skills-diving-competition Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-skills-diving-competition We invite you to attend the Swim England South West Regional Skills competitions and qualifier for National Skills, this event will crown SW medallists and open medallists. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-skills-diving-competition https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-sc-head-coach-vacancy Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-sc-head-coach-vacancy Trident swimming club has an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's coaching team and direct our swim programme with immediate effect. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/trident-sc-head-coach-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championship-qualification-times-and-entry-files Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:29:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championship-qualification-times-and-entry-files The Qualification times and meet entry files have now been finalised and are available here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-championship-qualification-times-and-entry-files https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-summer-championships-update Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:23:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-summer-championships-update We have made some amendments to certain qualifying times/consideration times having reviewed them with the current qualifiers. The updated files will be with you shortly. Changes will be made to both the qualifying times and the entry files so please don't use any of the previously released times or files as they will be changed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-summer-championships-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join our coaching team and direct our swim programme from April 2022 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/okehampton-otters-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/official-s-requirements-from-march-2022-onwards Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:24:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/official-s-requirements-from-march-2022-onwards Following discussions between the Chair of the SLG and the Chairs of your respective groups, it has been agreed that the temporary relaxation on the number and level of qualification of officials required for licensed meets will end as planned on 10th March 2022. This was the intention outlined in the document currently on the website and so any organisers of meets after this date should have been aware of the likelihood. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/official-s-requirements-from-march-2022-onwards https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-recruiting-water-polo-coaches Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:41:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-recruiting-water-polo-coaches Salisbury Stingrays are searching for new Water Polo Coaches | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/salisbury-stingrays-are-recruiting-water-polo-coaches https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-is-seeking-an-assistant-head-swimming-coach Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:04:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-is-seeking-an-assistant-head-swimming-coach Wells Swimming Club (WSC), based in Somerset is looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to become their Assistant Head Coach. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-is-seeking-an-assistant-head-swimming-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-swimming-championships-merchandise-now-available Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:40:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-swimming-championships-merchandise-now-available SW Swimming Championship Merchandise ordering has now gone live. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-summer-swimming-championships-merchandise-now-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cimspa-sport-england-digital-marketing-hub-workshop-march-2022 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:01:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cimspa-sport-england-digital-marketing-hub-workshop-march-2022 The Digital Marketing Hub is a free resource for anyone in sport and physical activity across England – provided by CIMSPA and funded by a National Lottery award from Sport England. It has been designed to help organisations, groups and clubs to enhance their digital marketing skills for free. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cimspa-sport-england-digital-marketing-hub-workshop-march-2022 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-engagement-day Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-engagement-day Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for FREE, workshops and activities, designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-engagement-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-head-coach-vacancy-update Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:22:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-head-coach-vacancy-update Barnstaple Swimming Club are still seeking a head coach and have updated their vacancy details. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-head-coach-vacancy-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-vacancies Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:07:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-vacancies City of Bristol Aquatics are currently looking to recruit a Swimming Coach and an Athletic Development/Strength and Conditioning Coach to join their team. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-aquatics-vacancies https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championship-conditions-are-now-available Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championship-conditions-are-now-available We are pleased to be able to release our event conditions for our upcoming Swimming Championships | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-championship-conditions-are-now-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-welcome-our-new-finance-officer Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-welcome-our-new-finance-officer The Region have successfully recruited a new Finance Officer to replace Gerry Griffin who was previously carrying out the role. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-welcome-our-new-finance-officer https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-looking-for-an-artistic-swimming-head-coach Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:47:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-looking-for-an-artistic-swimming-head-coach City of Bristol Swimming Club (COB) is looking to appoint a head coach to lead the artistic swimming section of the club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-looking-for-an-artistic-swimming-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/licensed-meet-officials-information Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/licensed-meet-officials-information Whilst we continue to negotiate the changing landscape of Covid-19, the previous adjustments made to the number of Technical Officials required for Licensed Meets and the level of qualification required for each role have been extended. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/licensed-meet-officials-information https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-and-training-update Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:06:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-and-training-update We have some updates with regards to Officials training and running of competitions in 2022. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-and-training-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:08:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day The South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our Para Swimming Development day on Saturday 22nd January 2022. This day will be held at Taunton Prep School Pool, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD from 12pm to 415pm. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-swimming-development-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-bsc-is-seeking-a-new-head-coach-from-february-2 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-bsc-is-seeking-a-new-head-coach-from-february-2 This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum level 2) who would like to join our coaching team and direct our swim programme from February 1st 2022. Barnstaple Swimming Club is a family friendly competitive swimming and water polo club based in North Devon, with swimmers ranging from 9 years old and upwards to College students and beyond. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/barnstaple-swimming-club-bsc-is-seeking-a-new-head-coach-from-february-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-assistant-swimming-coach-courses-available Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:37:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-assistant-swimming-coach-courses-available The IOS have made a couple of Assistant Swimming Coach Courses available to learners. There will be a number of courses running at both Plymouth Life Centre and Horfield Leisure Centre, Bristol. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-assistant-swimming-coach-courses-available https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/truro-city-sc-head-coach-vacancy Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:06:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/truro-city-sc-head-coach-vacancy Truro City Swim Club are seeking a new Head Coach who will support and assist the club in it’s post-Covid rebuilding and it’s aim to re-establish itself as a competitive club that welcomes swimmers across all ages and abilities. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/truro-city-sc-head-coach-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-award-winners Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-award-winners The SW President, Roger Downing, has been busy travelling across the Region presenting awards to the winners from our annual presentation that was held in September 2021. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-award-winners https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-masters-inter-county-championships Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:28:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-masters-inter-county-championships On 14th November 2021 the SW hosted the annual Masters Intercounty Championship held at Millfield School, Street. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-masters-inter-county-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/connecting-with-coaches-sessions Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:29:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/connecting-with-coaches-sessions Swim England have planned their next three connecting with coaches sessions running over the next three months. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/connecting-with-coaches-sessions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-winter-championships-information Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:33:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-winter-championships-information Ahead of the Winter Championships starting this evening please take the time to read all of the information before attending at the weekend. Good luck to all attending this weekend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-winter-championships-information https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-masters-championship Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-masters-championship The South West Region is looking for a volunteer to run the programme for the regional round of the National Intercounty Masters event to be held at Millfield on 14th November. The event will be run using Sports Systems. Please contact Sue Haigh at suehaigh11@gmail.com for more details. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-inter-county-masters-championship https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-para-swimming-winter-national-meet Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-para-swimming-winter-national-meet Swim Wales, the home nations and British Para-Swimming are delighted to announce the return of competitive opportunities. After 18 months of inactivity we are proud to welcome back our community of athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials to join us at the Wales National Pool Swansea for the return of the para-swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-para-swimming-winter-national-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-for-officials-regarding-licence-expiry-on-31-12-2021-or-before-september-2022 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-for-officials-regarding-licence-expiry-on-31-12-2021-or-before-september-2022 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-for-officials-regarding-licence-expiry-on-31-12-2021-or-before-september-2022 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-one-training-a-message-from-swim-england Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-one-training-a-message-from-swim-england Clubs and coordinators should not be emailing Swim England Membership to ask them to add qualifications for people who have completed their theory training online. All online training, and the completion of the subsequent practical training, is to be recorded by adding a copy of the certificate via www.swimmingresults.org under the relevant option and date. Additionally, emailing Membership will cause particular issues for Judge 1 candidates – if their theory certificate is not correctly uploaded then they will not receive a training log book, and if their practical competence is not correctly recorded then they will not receive their licence. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-one-training-a-message-from-swim-england https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:35:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day Swim England are running their next National Para Swimming Engagement day, on Sunday 17th October via Zoom. This engagement day is open to both Para Athletes and Para Coaches. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-winter-championships-conditions Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-winter-championships-conditions Our South West Winter Championships will be held on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2021 at Millfield School, Street. We are now in a position to release the conditions for the event, please keep an eye out for further communications. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-winter-championships-conditions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-seeking-a-para-swimming-talent-coach Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-seeking-a-para-swimming-talent-coach We are seeking a Para-Swimming Talent Coach to join our team on a fixed term contract for 10-12 months. This is an exciting opportunity working within the Sports Development Directorate as part of a busy Swimming & Para-Swimming talent team responsible for delivering the Para-Swimming talent programme and developing the para-swimming coach workforce. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-seeking-a-para-swimming-talent-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-new-swim-england-report-shows-a-worrying-future-for-our-swimming-pools Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-new-swim-england-report-shows-a-worrying-future-for-our-swimming-pools Our new report A Decade of Decline shows a worrying future for our swimming pools. At current rates, by the end of the decade almost 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever, threatening the future of our aquatic sports and leaving millions shut out of the activities they love. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-new-swim-england-report-shows-a-worrying-future-for-our-swimming-pools https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cornwall-council-launch-consultation-on-leisure-centres Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cornwall-council-launch-consultation-on-leisure-centres Cornwall Council is calling on residents, community groups and organisations to have their say about how leisure services should be provided in Cornwall. A consultation launches today which sets out proposals aimed at providing residents with leisure facilities that are accessible, affordable and provide the best value for money, whilst recognising that the pandemic has made it difficult to operate some current services in Cornwall. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cornwall-council-launch-consultation-on-leisure-centres https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-regional-award-winners Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:04:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-regional-award-winners On Sunday 12th September we held our Regional Awards Ceremony, this was held on Zoom and was an enjoyable afternoon to celebrate success across the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-regional-award-winners https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-winter-championships-2021-are-now-reinstated Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-winter-championships-2021-are-now-reinstated The SW Winter Championships have now been reinstated. They will be held on 5th, 6th and 7th November at Millfield School. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-winter-championships-2021-are-now-reinstated https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-have-appointed-a-new-girls-squad-head-coach Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-have-appointed-a-new-girls-squad-head-coach The SE SW R Water Polo Committee has appointed Nick Hume to the position of Head Coach of the South West Girls Squads, and his first duty will be attending and coaching at the Regional Training Academy on Saturday, 11th September, 5pm-9pm. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-have-appointed-a-new-girls-squad-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellation-of-sw-winter-championships Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellation-of-sw-winter-championships *CANCELLED* Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Annual Winter Championships which were due to be held over the weekend of 5th, 6th and 7th November 2021 at Millfield School, Street. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellation-of-sw-winter-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-water-polo-committee-chair-person Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:20:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-water-polo-committee-chair-person The SW Water Polo Committee are currently looking for a new Chair Person. This is a voluntary position. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-water-polo-committee-chair-person https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-1-training-deadlines Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:07:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-1-training-deadlines Following the return to competition across the home nations, British Swimming have introduced some guidance with regards to Judge 1 training and deadlines. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/judge-1-training-deadlines https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-regional-finance-officer Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-regional-finance-officer We are looking to recruit a Finance Officer for the Region. The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the Regions accounts and finances and will oversee all income and expenditure for the Region on behalf of the Directors and reporting to the Directors. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-regional-finance-officer https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-regional-training-coaching-opportunties Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:52:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-regional-training-coaching-opportunties Regional training forms a part of the Para-Swimming Talent Pathway and underpins the National Para-Swimming Talent programme which is led and delivered by Swim England’s Para-Swimming Talent Team. Para-Swimming Regional training aims to include more sessions at locations around the region. This will enable as many swimmers as possible to access regionally-led, Para-specific training that includes both pool and land-based sessions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-regional-training-coaching-opportunties https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:38:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach WSM SC is seeking a new Head Coach (part-time) who will support and assist the Club in its post Covid rebuilding and its aim to re-establish itself as a competitive club that welcomes swimmers across all abilities and ages. With this goal in mind the Club is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and committed Head Coach who can lead our coaching and teaching team and be part of the Club’s journey back to a top competitive club within Somerset ASA and Swim England South West Region over the next 3 to 5 years. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-county-masters-meet Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:14:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-county-masters-meet The Devon County Masters Open Meet is taking place on 5 September 2021 in Plymouth. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-county-masters-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-somerset-dorset-gloucester-and-wiltshire-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-somerset-dorset-gloucester-and-wiltshire-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 Licence Number 1SW210159 Full entry details are now available for Dorset Gloucester Somerset and Wiltshire Festival of Swimming which is due to be held at Millfield on the weekend of 24th and 25th July 2021 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-somerset-dorset-gloucester-and-wiltshire-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day-on-line-via-zoom-saturday-th-july-2021 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:49:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day-on-line-via-zoom-saturday-th-july-2021 A Day with Dave We are delighted to be able to offer another in our series of Para-Swimming National Pathway Engagement days on Saturday 10th July. The day will be slightly different than before but we hope as many swimmers who attend Regional Training can attend as possible as it should be fun, interactive and informative. The swimmers will join those that are on the England Para-Swimming Talent Programme for a ‘Day with Dave’, for a workshop and land session. Dave Hill is a 2 x Paralympian in Swimming & Triathlon, a World & European Medallist, British Champion, Team GB's Youngest Athlete at the Athens 2004 Paralympics and a Top 10 Finisher in the Rio-de-Janerio 2016 Paralympic Games. Dave will discuss his career as a Para-athlete across two sports and now as a coach. He will highlight the areas that he found really useful in his development and what influenced his success. There will also be a Q&A session, so do think of questions that you think will help you. Dave will also lead athletes through a land session. Following a short break, there will be a workshop for coaches, where Dave will cover what he learnt as an athlete and a coach, what he wanted from a coach and what his influenced his coaching principles. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-engagement-day-on-line-via-zoom-saturday-th-july-2021 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-devon-and-cornwall-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-devon-and-cornwall-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 Licence Number 1SW210158 Full entry details are now available | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/festival-of-swimming-south-west-devon-and-cornwall-50m-24th-and-25th-july-2021 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-recruiting-a-head-coach-to-lead-the-artistic-swimming-section Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-recruiting-a-head-coach-to-lead-the-artistic-swimming-section City of Bristol Swimming Club (COB) is looking to appoint a Head Coach to lead the Artistic Swimming section of the club. City of Bristol Swimming Club prides itself on of offering a performance programme for National and International level Artistic Swimming athletes as well as a providing a high-quality community club offer for all its swimmers. The club is centered around the modern 50m pool facility at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre to provide an excellent environment for artistic swim training. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-are-recruiting-a-head-coach-to-lead-the-artistic-swimming-section https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-2 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-2 Today is day 4 of National Volunteers week. Each day this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we are hearing from our Long Serving Volunteer, Robert Margetts. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-3 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-3 Today is day 3 of National Volunteers week. Each day this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we are hearing from our Volunteer Champion, Sue Dors | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-3 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-4 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-4 Today is day 2 of National Volunteers week. Each day this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we are hearing from our Youth Advisory Panel Members, Angharad Laraman and Emma Moore. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-4 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-1 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-1 Today is day 1 of National Volunteers week. Each day this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we are hearing from our Regional President, Roger Downing. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-volunteers-week-day-1 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-requirements-for-officials-at-competitions Wed, 26 May 2021 13:31:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-requirements-for-officials-at-competitions Swim England have recently released a document which details the Officials that are required at each of the different levels of Open Meet. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-requirements-for-officials-at-competitions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-secretary-reports-on-her-time-at-the-british-swimming-selection-trials Tue, 25 May 2021 18:45:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-secretary-reports-on-her-time-at-the-british-swimming-selection-trials Nicky Vause our South West Officials Secretary reports on her time Officiating recently at the British Swimming Selection Trails which were held on 14th to 18th April 2021 at the London Aquatics Centre. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-secretary-reports-on-her-time-at-the-british-swimming-selection-trials https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-represent-the-south-west-at-the-british-para-swimming-international-meet Tue, 25 May 2021 17:07:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-represent-the-south-west-at-the-british-para-swimming-international-meet Over the weekend of 8-11 April 2021,this meet was held at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. The event incorporated the opening event of the World Para Swimming World Series and Britain's Paralympic trial meet. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/officials-represent-the-south-west-at-the-british-para-swimming-international-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-regional-training-academy-success Tue, 25 May 2021 16:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-regional-training-academy-success Over 100 under-18 water polo players attended the two sessions of the South West's Regional Water Polo Academy at Millfield, working on a programme following the syllabus set by national coaches. An enjoyable day was had by all and it was great to be back in the pool.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-regional-training-academy-success https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-pathway-camps Tue, 18 May 2021 16:48:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-pathway-camps We are pleased to offer the opportunity to attend a Virtual Pathway Camp to all 12 yr old CAT 2 swimmers to be held on Saturday 5th June 2021 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swr-pathway-camps https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/save-the-date-south-west-festival-of-swimming Tue, 11 May 2021 16:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/save-the-date-south-west-festival-of-swimming The South West Region are pleased to announce we will be running a Festival of Swimming on 24th and 25th July 2021. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/save-the-date-south-west-festival-of-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/calling-all-masters-swimmers Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/calling-all-masters-swimmers The Masters Working Group Chair, Jeroen Peters, has organised a 'Townhall Meeting' for Masters swimmers on 6 May starting at 7 pm | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/calling-all-masters-swimmers https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-seeking-a-head-coach Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:08:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-seeking-a-head-coach An exciting opportunity has arisen for a head coach to join Dursley Dolphins Swimming Club. We are a small and friendly swimming club with big aspirations. We compete in Cotswold League, open meets in the region, and county competitions. We have a vacancy due to our current head coach relocating. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-seeking-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-officials-survey Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-officials-survey We recently launched an Officials Survey which was sent out to over 1000 registered Officials in the South West.  The purpose of this survey was to gain an understanding of the current position Officials in the South West are in.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-officials-survey https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-vacancies Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-vacancies We are currently looking to recruit into a couple roles within the Swimming Section. These are the roles of Regional Meet Organiser and Swimming Manager.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-vacancies https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-sw-youth-advisory-panel Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-sw-youth-advisory-panel The Swim England South West Region is looking for a keen group of six to eight young volunteers between the ages of 15-20 who are prepared to speak out about key issues or ideas they might have about their sport, volunteering or their club. The key purpose of this panel is to bring together young people from different aquatic disciplines and backgrounds to provide a youth voice for the South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-sw-youth-advisory-panel https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dorset-asa-90th-anniversary Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dorset-asa-90th-anniversary Congratulations to Dorset ASA who have reached their 90th Anniversary. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dorset-asa-90th-anniversary https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bradford-on-avon-swimming-coach Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:51:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bradford-on-avon-swimming-coach Bradford on Avon Amateur Swimming Club is recruiting for additional coaching staff! Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Level 2 swim coach looking for your next opportunity? Join our team and help drive our club forward in the next stage of its competitive journey. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bradford-on-avon-swimming-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-swimming-coach-teacher-advert-2 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:01:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-swimming-coach-teacher-advert-2 Bristol Penguin Olympic Swimming Club (Penguins) is looking to appoint a swimming coach or teacher to add to our coaching team. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-penguins-swimming-coach-teacher-advert-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-foundation-coach-conference Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:54:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-foundation-coach-conference Open to coaches and teachers, the conference will feature the chance to quiz elite athletes who will share their club experiences, top tips for attracting and retaining new members and working with parents in sport. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-foundation-coach-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:14:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach This is an ideal opportunity for a level 2 or level 3 qualified Swim Coach who would like to join our coaching team and direct our swim program from 1st July. Tiverton swimming club is a family-friendly competitive swimming club based in Mid Devon, with swimmers ranging from 5 years up to a successful Masters squad. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-funding Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:53:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-funding Swim England affiliated clubs are encouraged to apply for the Swimathon Foundations new round of funding which is now available. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-funding https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2021-national-para-swimming-engagement-day Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:56:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2021-national-para-swimming-engagement-day This is a national day which will be held on Zoom on Sunday 7th February for athletes, club administrators and coaches.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2021-national-para-swimming-engagement-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-annual-report Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:13:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-annual-report The complete 2020 Annual Report is now available to view. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-annual-report https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-of-sgm Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:31:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-of-sgm The Swim England South West Region SGM regarding the resolution for incorporation will take place on 21st March at 2pm on Zoom. Invitations will be sent out to all relevant members in due course. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/notice-of-sgm https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas The South West Office is now closed until 4th January 2021, we hope you have an enjoyable Christmas and look forward to working with you in the new year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-regional-training-academies Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:12:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-regional-training-academies The South West Water Polo Regional Academy Training sessions for 2021 are soon to return and we are inviting new players to attend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-regional-training-academies https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dbs-lists-and-checking Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:55:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dbs-lists-and-checking Swim England receive a number of requests for DBS lists for club, this information is accessible to clubs, find out more in this article. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dbs-lists-and-checking https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:53:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition Swim England has created a five-point roadmap outlining a ‘safe and effective’ route to returning to swimming competitions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/reminder-of-insurance-cover Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:52:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/reminder-of-insurance-cover We have already seen and heard of many clubs across the country moving their club activity back online in the current lockdown period. As a Club Secretary of a Swim England affiliated club, we wanted remind you what you need to do to ensure that your club insurance covers you for this activity. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/reminder-of-insurance-cover https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-athlete-shortlisted-for-british-swimming-award Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:31:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-athlete-shortlisted-for-british-swimming-award Congratulations to Reece Dunn from Plymouth Leander who has been shortlisted for a British Swimming Award. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-athlete-shortlisted-for-british-swimming-award https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/seagulls-swim-club-in-dorset-crowdfunding-adventures Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:21:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/seagulls-swim-club-in-dorset-crowdfunding-adventures After Sport England announcing a £16.5mil Return to Play fun Seagulls SC in Dorset aimed to raise £7.5k in one month with a bonus of 50% match funding from Sport England provided the club reached 25% of their target, Chair David McWilliam took on a 96 mile bike challenge to visit all the home pools of Dorset Clubs. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/seagulls-swim-club-in-dorset-crowdfunding-adventures https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-event-meet-manager-vacancy Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:04:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-event-meet-manager-vacancy The South West Region is looking to recruit a volunteer to undertake the role of the Event/Meet Manager role for our regional events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-event-meet-manager-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-pathway-engagement-day Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-pathway-engagement-day Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for a FREE, fun day of workshops and activities, designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-pathway-engagement-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-national-arena-junior-swimming-league-announce-a-new-opportunity Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-national-arena-junior-swimming-league-announce-a-new-opportunity New and exciting opportunity for all clubs in the UK and Ireland Owing to the present Covid 19 situation, for 2021 each club will take part in this competition, in their own pool, during their training sessions, for three rounds, and the results will be fed into a national league table. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-national-arena-junior-swimming-league-announce-a-new-opportunity https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-updates Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:24:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-updates National updates for the diving community to include lockdown live workouts and fundraising support. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-updates https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-masters-return-to-racing-survey Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:47:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-masters-return-to-racing-survey Each year one of the Home Countries host the GB Masters LC Championship. As you will be aware 2020 had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Next year, 2021, the event is due to be hosted by Scottish Swimming. Each year the timing of the event is arranged in line with international Masters events such as the Europeans or the Worlds. COVID-19 permitting, the European Masters Championships in Budapest is scheduled for May 2021 and to enable preparation for that event, the GB Masters LC would typically be held in April. However, given the current uncertainty and the ever changing current situation, we have had to make the difficult decision that a ‘normal' GB Masters LC will not be possible and we are reviewing the options. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-masters-return-to-racing-survey https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-determined-to-fight-for-swift-reopening-as-lockdown-rules-confirmed Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:53:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-determined-to-fight-for-swift-reopening-as-lockdown-rules-confirmed Swim England has expressed its sadness and a determination to fight for a swift reopening for pools after the Government confirmed only school swimming lessons can take place in the second national lockdown. All public and private pools have been forced to close until at least Wednesday 2 December as part of the restrictions introduced to combat the spread of coronavirus. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-determined-to-fight-for-swift-reopening-as-lockdown-rules-confirmed https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-x-racing-officially-launched Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:33:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-x-racing-officially-launched An ‘exciting new concept’ where swimmers will pit themselves against others from across the country without leaving their home pool has been officially launched by Swim England. Level X Racing gives club swimmers the opportunity to take part in a series of time-trials using all strokes at varying distances and then submit them to Swim England rankings. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-x-racing-officially-launched https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-coach-shortlisted-for-prestigious-uk-coaching-award Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-coach-shortlisted-for-prestigious-uk-coaching-award Congratulations to Coach Emma Collings-Barnes from Mount Kelly Swimming who has been shortlisted for the UK Coaching Talent Development Coach of the Year.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-coach-shortlisted-for-prestigious-uk-coaching-award https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition-road-map Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:10:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition-road-map Swim England has created a five-point roadmap outlining a ‘safe and effective’ route to returning to swimming competitions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/return-to-competition-road-map https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-coach-development-programmes Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-coach-development-programmes The National programmes provide coaches with an opportunity to learn and further develop their coaching skills to enhance their knowledge and experience of working with Para-Swimmers. The National programmes will provide support to coaches working with Para-Swimmers and are centred on the pillars of athlete development and coaching behaviours. Leading experts in Para-Swimming will deliver and support the programmes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-national-coach-development-programmes https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-3 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-3 It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of Julia Airlie who was a Regional Past President in 2011 and an Official who supported her club, county and Region at events all over the country. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-3 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/forums-coming-up-next-week Fri, 17 Jul 2020 10:40:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/forums-coming-up-next-week As a Region we are providing as many opportunities to communicate and discuss how things are going during this uncertain period. We have a COVID lead session and a coach forum this week. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/forums-coming-up-next-week https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-swimming-and-water-polo-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-swimming-and-water-polo-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Newton Abbot Swimming and Water Polo Club is a successful club with swimmers ranging from Stage 1 of the Swim England Learn to Swim framework progressing through to County, Regional and occasional National competitors. Our thriving water polo section has teams of all ages competing in Local, County, Regional and National competitions. We are seeking a dedicated Head Coach, who seeks to uphold the ambitions of the club and its swimmers, to lead our coaching programme. This is an opportunity for a new Head Coach to build on our current achievements and guide the future direction of the Club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-swimming-and-water-polo-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-workshops Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-workshops We are holding a number of Para-swimming workshops which will be targeted at either parents & athletes or Coaches. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-swimming-workshops https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-3 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-3 Congratulations to Lily Webster who is our July Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-3 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-and-training Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:23:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-and-training Swim England has published its comprehensive Returning to the Pool guidance. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-and-training https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-document Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:41:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-document Swim England has published its comprehensive Return to Pools Guidance ahead of the Government easing the current lockdown measures. Five detailed documents have been created and are based on the latest scientific advice and Government guidelines. The guidance includes robust recommendations for operators, casual swimmers, lane swimming, family-fun sessions, club activity, teachers and those attending swimming lessons. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/returning-to-pools-guidance-document https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-voluntary-roles-will-have-positive-impact-on-future-of-masters-swimming Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:11:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-voluntary-roles-will-have-positive-impact-on-future-of-masters-swimming Four key voluntary roles that will have a positive impact on the future of Masters swimming have been advertised by Swim England. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-voluntary-roles-will-have-positive-impact-on-future-of-masters-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-guidance-after-lockdown-restrictions-eased Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:05:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-guidance-after-lockdown-restrictions-eased Swim England has issued new recommendations on land training and open water club activity after the coronavirus lockdown was eased by the Government. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-guidance-after-lockdown-restrictions-eased https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-ceo-updates-members-on-current-position Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:09:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-ceo-updates-members-on-current-position Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson updates on reopening guidance, national media and why a trip to the pool will be very different | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-ceo-updates-members-on-current-position https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-assistant-water-polo-coach-blended-learning-course Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-assistant-water-polo-coach-blended-learning-course Government guidance means our leisure centres are currently closed; but this does not mean our training and qualifications should stop. We have specifically adapted this course to make sure everyone has the opportunity to start their training. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-assistant-water-polo-coach-blended-learning-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-update Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-update During this time Swim England are providing updates for the Region, the latest one can now be found on the diving page. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-leadership-group-update-regarding-licenced-meets Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-leadership-group-update-regarding-licenced-meets As we are sure you are aware, on Wednesday 27th May Swim England issued a statement cancelling all national events scheduled to take place in latter part of 2020. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-leadership-group-update-regarding-licenced-meets https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-all-remaining-national-events-in-2020-are-cancelled Wed, 27 May 2020 11:38:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-all-remaining-national-events-in-2020-are-cancelled Swim England has announced all its remaining national events in 2020 have now been cancelled. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-all-remaining-national-events-in-2020-are-cancelled https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-when-guidance-for-reopening-pools-will-be-published Fri, 22 May 2020 14:20:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-when-guidance-for-reopening-pools-will-be-published Robust guidance to help the aquatics sector prepare for the reopening of pools will be released by Swim England on Monday 15 June. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-announces-when-guidance-for-reopening-pools-will-be-published https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mentalhealthawarenessweek-offers-and-webinars Fri, 22 May 2020 10:23:00 +0100 Ange Swan https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mentalhealthawarenessweek-offers-and-webinars To support Mental Health Awareness Week, we've released a free Mental Wellness e-learning and a new set of webinars on Mental Toughness. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mentalhealthawarenessweek-offers-and-webinars https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-on-work-to-ensure-a-safe-return-to-the-water-dated-2020 Fri, 15 May 2020 13:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-on-work-to-ensure-a-safe-return-to-the-water-dated-2020 Chief executive Jane Nickerson gives an update on the work Swim England is doing to ensure a safe return to the water for our clubs and members. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-update-on-work-to-ensure-a-safe-return-to-the-water-dated-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-statement-regarding-open-water-dated-2020 Wed, 13 May 2020 15:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-statement-regarding-open-water-dated-2020 Swim England have released a statement following the Prime Minister's announcement regarding Open Water swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-statement-regarding-open-water-dated-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-covid-19-relief-fund Thu, 07 May 2020 16:41:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-covid-19-relief-fund The Swimathon Foundation have introduced a COVID-19 Relief Fund offering grants and funding to small organisations working in the swimming and aquatic community in the UK. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-foundation-covid-19-relief-fund https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-call-on-government-for-financial-support Thu, 07 May 2020 16:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-call-on-government-for-financial-support Swim England is calling on the Government to help prevent hundreds of swimming pools being mothballed due to the coronavirus lockdown. The recognised national governing body fears potentially up to 10 per cent of England’s 5,000 swimming pools will stay shut even after restrictions are eased by Government. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-call-on-government-for-financial-support https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-courses Wed, 06 May 2020 11:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-courses As a commitment to our volunteers the Region are running a number of online Safeguarding Courses throughout April and May. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-courses https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month Fri, 01 May 2020 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Christine Merrifield who is our MayVolunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/uploading-safeguarding-certificates Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:04:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/uploading-safeguarding-certificates For both SwimMark and Strong Affiliation processes some members need to submit evidence of completing a Safeguarding workshop, this process has now been made easier and those that need to can upload their certificate through the OMS system. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/uploading-safeguarding-certificates https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-annual-report Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:35:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-annual-report The Region are pleased to announce their 2019 Annual Report | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-annual-report https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-2 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-2 It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of Ian Stuart who was a Regional Past President in 2016 and the Chairman of the Synchro committee. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-temporarily-stopping-the-issuing-of-licences Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:09:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-temporarily-stopping-the-issuing-of-licences Swim England is to temporarily stop issuing licences for swimming competitions across the country. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-temporarily-stopping-the-issuing-of-licences https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athlete-of-the-year Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athlete-of-the-year The region would like to announce that Reece Dunn from Plymouth Leander is our South West Swimmer of the Year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-athlete-of-the-year https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/ios-training-and-development-support Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:35:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/ios-training-and-development-support Over the coming weeks the Institute of Swimming (IOS) are providing online opportunities to keep in touch, expand your knowledge and start some qualifications. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/ios-training-and-development-support https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-toolkit-released Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-toolkit-released Swim England have released a Club Toolkit which will help clubs during this uncertain COVID-19 period. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-club-toolkit-released https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-swim-england-safegurdin Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:29:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-swim-england-safegurdin An aquatics-specific safeguarding course has been created by Swim England which will help members and its workforce meet the new Stronger Affiliation guidelines. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-swim-england-safegurdin https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-4 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-4 Congratulations to Phil Brake who is our April Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-4 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sport-england-announce-financial-package-for-sport-and-physical-activity Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sport-england-announce-financial-package-for-sport-and-physical-activity As the country deals with coronavirus (Covid-19), we know sport and physical activity organisations are facing a hugely difficult period of time. Sport England are making up to £195 million of funding available to help the sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sport-england-announce-financial-package-for-sport-and-physical-activity https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-safeguarding-courses Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-safeguarding-courses We have confirmed some online safeguarding courses which will be available this month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-safeguarding-courses https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-2020 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:39:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-2020 It is with great regret that the South West Open Water Committee has taken the decision to cancel this year’s Open Water Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-land-work-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-land-work-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak The current situation is unprecedented and challenges us to find ways to keep our members active and training whilst respecting government guidance around social distancing etc. One clear opportunity is to undertake online delivery of activity from the coach to the athlete(s) either via live connection, recorded content or social media interaction. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/criteria-for-land-work-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellations-of-national-summer-meets Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellations-of-national-summer-meets Swim England ‘reluctantly’ cancels the National Summer Meet due to coronavirus outbreak. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cancellations-of-national-summer-meets https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-support-package Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-support-package Swim England are planning on providing a support package going forwards during this period of time. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-support-package https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-institute-of-swimming-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-institute-of-swimming-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs Swim England/Institute of Swimming Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-institute-of-swimming-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wavepower-2023 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:20:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wavepower-2023 Swim England have released a new Wavepower document for 2020 - 2023 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wavepower-2023 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/time-to-listen-delivery-during-the-current-covid-19-pandemic Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:23:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/time-to-listen-delivery-during-the-current-covid-19-pandemic Following several queries about the future of the Time To Listen course in the light of government guidance around Covid-19. NSPCC have cancelled or postponed all our training for the foreseeable future | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/time-to-listen-delivery-during-the-current-covid-19-pandemic https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-clarifies-reasoning-over-coronavirus-advice Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-clarifies-reasoning-over-coronavirus-advice The chief executive of Swim England has clarified why clubs and swim schools have only been advised to cancel activities during the coronavirus outbreak rather than being told to stop. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-clarifies-reasoning-over-coronavirus-advice https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/qualifying-window-for-the-domestic-summer-meets-update Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/qualifying-window-for-the-domestic-summer-meets-update Further to the British Swimming Communication yesterday (link) stating that British Swimming and the Home Nations have decided to suspend the published Qualifying Window dates and process with immediate effect, British Swimming are now in a position to provide further advice on the updated invited process for the summer meets. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/qualifying-window-for-the-domestic-summer-meets-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/update-from-swim-england-regarding-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/update-from-swim-england-regarding-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak On Tuesday 17th March Swim England updated their advice regarding guidance for members during this Coronavirus outbreak. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/update-from-swim-england-regarding-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-update-from-the-south-west-region Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:02:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-update-from-the-south-west-region Swim England South West Regional update regarding Regional Events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-update-from-the-south-west-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-advice-and-guidelines-for-covid-19 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-advice-and-guidelines-for-covid-19 Swim England latest advice and guidlines for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) regarding events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/latest-advice-and-guidelines-for-covid-19 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-win-a-national-age-group-team-gold Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:13:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-win-a-national-age-group-team-gold City of Bristol were victorious at the England Synchronised Swimming National Age Group Championships in Manchester winning 13/ 15 free team gold medal. As well as this, Great Britain’s artistic swimmers have proved they are ‘on the up’ after winning another silver medal at the FINA World Series in Paris. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-win-a-national-age-group-team-gold https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-update-coaches-conference Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:24:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-update-coaches-conference Coaches Conference (14th March) has unfortunately been postponed. This is due to the current situation with the Covid - 19 and illness, a large proportion of the delivery team are unable to attend, hence we have had no alternative to postpone the conference until late May to mid June. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/urgent-update-coaches-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-champs-2020-merchandise Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-champs-2020-merchandise The Regional Swimming merchandise including t shits, hats and hoodies are now available to order online from our merchandise provider Swimpath. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-swimming-champs-2020-merchandise https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-2019-regional-president-swimathon-challenge Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:22:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-2019-regional-president-swimathon-challenge The 2018/2019 Regional President Bob Holman is swimming 5km in Dorchester Leisure Centre on Sunday 29th March to raise money for Marie Curie and Cancer Research UK. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-2019-regional-president-swimathon-challenge https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-to-host-safeguarding-and-protecting-children-course Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-to-host-safeguarding-and-protecting-children-course Team Bath AS has organised a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course with UK Coaching (SportsCoach UK) presented by tutor Kevin West. It is at a reduced price. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-to-host-safeguarding-and-protecting-children-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-s-value-of-swimming-research Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:32:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-s-value-of-swimming-research Do you love your club? Swim England are looking to build on their Value of Swimming research and gain more understanding around the social value of being part of a club. Find out more and complete the relevant survey to be in with a chance of winning some rewards, which will help secure more support and resources for your club - bit.ly/ValueOfClubSwimming | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-s-value-of-swimming-research https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance Latest information regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lisbon-success Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:04:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lisbon-success The Lisbon International meet proved to be an ideal competition for the Region’s 2020 overseas camp. The team won 18 medals altogether and brought home the Top Team Trophy. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lisbon-success https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/another-successful-coaching-course-from-team-bath-as Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/another-successful-coaching-course-from-team-bath-as While Somerset County Championships were in full swing, Team Bath AS was also helping Swim England South West and the Institute of Swimming run a Swim England Coaching Swimming Assistant course from it’s training base at the University of Bath. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/another-successful-coaching-course-from-team-bath-as https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-swimmer-of-the-year Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:21:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-swimmer-of-the-year The Swimming Committee have recently selected their Swimmer of the Year for the South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-committee-swimmer-of-the-year https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-training-day-23rd-february Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:33:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-training-day-23rd-february The Region will be holding a Para Training Day on 23rd February 2020 at Mount Kelly. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-training-day-23rd-february https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/everyone-active-sporting-champions Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:47:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/everyone-active-sporting-champions Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions provides funding and support for talented athletes from across the UK. Launched in 2016 and supported by one of the country’s most recognised sporting talents, Colin Jackson CBE, the scheme has already helped many athletes on their journey to become a national and international sporting success. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/everyone-active-sporting-champions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchronised-swimming-judge-training-level-1 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:29:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchronised-swimming-judge-training-level-1 Swim England are holding Synchronised Swimming Judge Level 1 Training in Bristol on 29th February. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchronised-swimming-judge-training-level-1 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-officials-for-2020-regional-events Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:58:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-officials-for-2020-regional-events The South West Region are calling for Officials who can help with the 2020 Regional events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-officials-for-2020-regional-events https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-helps-athletes-go-for-gold-in-2020 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:53:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-helps-athletes-go-for-gold-in-2020 Ahead of a huge year of UK and World sport in 2020, the next generation of title-chasing aquatic athletes can apply for support in going for gold in the big events next year, thanks to the GLL Sport Foundation, the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-helps-athletes-go-for-gold-in-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-3 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-3 Congratulations to Neil Harper & Paul Sartain who is our February Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-3 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-workshop Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:50:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-workshop The Region will be running a Safeguarding Workshop on 29th February at the Regional Offices, Wellington. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-safeguarding-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/3-south-west-swimming-coaches-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:46:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/3-south-west-swimming-coaches-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme A record number of seven swimming coaches have been selected for UK Coaching’s Performance Foundation Coach Support Programme. Three of these are from the South West Region; Greg King – Lamb (Mount Kelly), Rachel Aldington (Millfield) and Roberto Pavoni (Plymouth Leander). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/3-south-west-swimming-coaches-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-coach-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:19:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-coach-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme Simon Tomlinson says he hopes to fulfil his ‘passion’ for water polo after being selected for UK Coaching’s Performance Foundation Coach Support Programme. After enjoying a successful playing career at national and international level, Simon turned to coaching when his two daughters joined Taunton Deane. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-coach-selected-for-the-uk-coaching-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-j1-officials-online-training Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:55:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-j1-officials-online-training Exciting news, the Officials J1 online training is launched today - 27th January. There are two SW documents one aimed at our referees and officials coordinators and the other for prospective candidates on how to access a SW funded voucher. To find these documents, please go to Clubs/Training/Judge 1 New Process or click below. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-j1-officials-online-training https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches-2 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches-2 The South West Region would like to invite coaches to express their interest in becoming one of our 2020 Skills Coaches. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-fund-team-bath-as-talent-id-day Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:54:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-fund-team-bath-as-talent-id-day Team Bath AS has been awarded funding from the Swim England to run a Talent ID program for swimmers in the Bath Area. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-fund-team-bath-as-talent-id-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-2020-regional-coaches-conference Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-2020-regional-coaches-conference The Region will be running their annual Coaches Conference 14th March 2020 at the Holiday Inn in Taunton. The day will include various workshops about the Optimal Athlete Development Framework, Club Awards, Developing the Characteristics of a Future Performance Person, Athlete Transition through the Daily Training Environment Pathway, Getting Better, Better and will include a Coaches Corner. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-2020-regional-coaches-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-regional-pathway-head-coach Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:12:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-regional-pathway-head-coach We are recruiting for our Regional Pathway Coaching programme and welcome applications for Head Coach. There will be additional roles to be advertised in the near future. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2020-regional-pathway-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mental-health-awareness-and-education Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:03:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mental-health-awareness-and-education Swim England is aware that athletes on the pathway are coming forward indicating they have mental health issues. Results from the British Swimming central screening show that the prevalence of mental health issues in elite swimmers are in keeping with that of the general population. This means that up to 20% of swimmers may have issues with mental health. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/mental-health-awareness-and-education https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-membership-system-guide Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:26:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-membership-system-guide Swim England launched a Coaching and Teaching Register that will bring benefits to clubs, coaches, teachers and participants at the beginning of 2019 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/online-membership-system-guide https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-swimming-coach-dartmoor-darts Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:39:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-swimming-coach-dartmoor-darts Dartmoor Darts Aquatic (DDA) are looking to appoint on a voluntary basis an Assistant Swimming Coach. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious coach looking to take their career onto the next level. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-swimming-coach-dartmoor-darts https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bigthankyou Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:45:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bigthankyou The South West Regional Team #BigThankyou | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bigthankyou https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2019 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:40:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2019 The Swim England National awards were held in Birmingham on Saturday 30th November. The South West did exceptionally well with 6 out of our 9 Regional winners receiving Bronze, Silver or Gold recognition. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2-2 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2-2 Congratulations to Mark Birkett who is our December Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-waterpolo-inter-county-2019 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:13:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-waterpolo-inter-county-2019 This year’s Swim England South West Region’s Inter-County Water Polo Tournament was held over two days at Millfield Pool in Street, with all six counties from the region being involved, and over 39 games of water polo were played over the two days. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-waterpolo-inter-county-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easyfundraising-webinar Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:51:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easyfundraising-webinar Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear about how to get free funding for your aquatics club through everyday online shopping with 4000+ retailers including Trainline, Booking.com, Amazon, eBay, John Lewis and Partners and Sainsbury’s. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easyfundraising-webinar https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/acf-national-swimming-competition Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:35:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/acf-national-swimming-competition On Saturday 23rd November swimmers from across the south west region competed in the annual Army Cadet Force National swimming competition, held at Hindley leisure centre in Liverpool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/acf-national-swimming-competition https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-development-day Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-development-day 26th January 2020 @ University of Bath | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-development-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-campaign Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-campaign Easyfundraising is a free fundraising website that all club members can use to help raise cashback donation for your club, simply by shopping online. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-campaign https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/social-media-guide-for-clubs Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/social-media-guide-for-clubs Swim England have recently released a Social Media Guide which all clubs can follow. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/social-media-guide-for-clubs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-winter-championships-2019 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-winter-championships-2019 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-winter-championships-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-want-to-become-an-assistant-diving-coach Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:26:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-want-to-become-an-assistant-diving-coach Take your passion for Diving to the next level with a Swim England Diving Assistant (coaching) certificate. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-want-to-become-an-assistant-diving-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-s-cornish-christmas-cracker Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:27:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-s-cornish-christmas-cracker Caradon’s Cornish Christmas Cracker - Level 3 @ BODMIN LEISURE CENTRE 21st & 22nd December 2019 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-s-cornish-christmas-cracker https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-course-mount-kelly-and-crediton Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:13:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-course-mount-kelly-and-crediton 1st (10:15am – 1:30pm), 15th (9:30am – 5:30pm) and 22nd December 2019 (9:30am – 5:30pm) @ Mount Kelly Swim Centre, Parkwood Rd, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0HZ | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/assistant-coach-course-mount-kelly-and-crediton https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2 Congratulations to Julia Airlee who is our November Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-and-child-protection-course Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-and-child-protection-course Team Bath AS have organised a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course with UK Coaching (SportsCoach UK) presented by tutor Steve Boocock. It is at a reduced price compared to those provided by the County Sports Partnerships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-and-child-protection-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/region-team-announcement-for-international-meet Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/region-team-announcement-for-international-meet The Region has selected a team of 30 swimmers to attend the Lisbon International Meet who will be representing the South West. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/region-team-announcement-for-international-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-work-experience Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-work-experience Team Bath AS welcomed Frome Swimming Club’s Hannah Dors for a week of work experience, giving the aspiring coach a valuable insight into the world of performance swimming and possible career in sport. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-work-experience https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-a-stronger-affiliation-process Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:50:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-a-stronger-affiliation-process Swim England are bringing in new guidelines for its affiliated clubs in a bid to show we have the highest standards of safe and effective practice in place. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-launch-a-stronger-affiliation-process https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/parent-in-sport-week-sports-parents-promise Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:08:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/parent-in-sport-week-sports-parents-promise The NSPCC have their Parents in Sport Week coming up during 7-13th October, this is a national campaign which looks to increase positive parental involvement in Youth Sport and, by doing so, improve the experiences of young people across the UK. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/parent-in-sport-week-sports-parents-promise https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps We are pleased to invite coaches from clubs within the Region to attend these camps to listen to the workshops and observe the practical sessions. If you would like to attend please complete the form below to confirm your attendance. We can offer morning, afternoon or all day depending on your subject interest. There is no charge but if you wish to stay all day please bring your own lunch. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-annual-inter-counties-event Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-annual-inter-counties-event Devon came 1st overall out of 20 county teams. This was Devon first – ever National County Team Championships crown, which ended Yorkshire’s three year streak. After finishing 3rd 12 months ago, and runners up in 2017, Devon finally got their hands on the top prize. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/devon-wins-annual-inter-counties-event https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-for-open-water-refund Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-for-open-water-refund Final call for claims for refund of Open Water Championship entry fees. If you have not requested your refund please email Kelly with your details ASAP. The last date to claim a refund will be Sunday October 6th. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-for-open-water-refund https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2 Congratulations to Mike Lawrence who is our October Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-championships Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-championships The National Para-Swimming Championships will be held on 30 November-1 December 2019 at Manchester Aquatics Centre. It is coordinated by Activity Alliance, in partnership with British Para-Swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-para-swimming-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-n Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-n We are pleased to announce that A.N.T. Swimming has been officially affiliated by Swim England as a Swimming Club and is now a member of Somerset ASA and the Swim England South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-n https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-world-championships Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:38:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-world-championships The World Para Swimming Allianz Championships took place the 9th – 15th September, which was not only the World Championships but also a key qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. The event was held at the London Aquatics Centre, which saw 600 swimmers from around 60 different countries compete across various events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/para-world-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/22-09-2019-regional-relay-event-cancelled Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/22-09-2019-regional-relay-event-cancelled The Regional Relay Event due to take place on 22/09/2019 at Millfield, has been cancelled. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/22-09-2019-regional-relay-event-cancelled https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/half-term-swim-clinics-bournemouth-collegiate-school Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/half-term-swim-clinics-bournemouth-collegiate-school Bournemouth Collegiate School would like to invite swimmers who are excelling in their swimming lessons or who are part of a club and looking to develop their skills to our October half term swim clinics. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/half-term-swim-clinics-bournemouth-collegiate-school https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners-2 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:12:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners-2 The Region recently chose award winners for the 2018/19 year. Please see below our list of award winners. Congratulations to all our award winners, most of them will recieve their awards at the ACM being held on 8th September at the Holiday Inn, Taunton. However, those who are unable to attend will recieve their awards at a more local basis. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/strength-and-conditioning-workshops Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/strength-and-conditioning-workshops The region are offering a Strength and Conditioning Workshop for Coaches of Age Group and Youth Swimmers in October and November at Millfield. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/strength-and-conditioning-workshops https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-up-for-officials-2019 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:25:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-up-for-officials-2019 Thank you for supporting SWR / ESSA events in 2019. Your continued support is required to ensure standards are maintained for the remainder of the year. As we are approaching the last few months of 2019, there are still events which we need Officials and Volunteers for. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/final-call-up-for-officials-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-development-programme Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-development-programme There is an opportunity for coaches to observe on the National Development Programme. The South West camps will be held at Millfield and Marlborough. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-development-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/free-taster-day-announced-for-team-bath Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:40:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/free-taster-day-announced-for-team-bath Saturday 14 September is the next chance for young swimmers from the Bath area to come along to a Free Taster Session to try out for Team Bath AS’s Academy Swimming Program. Team Bath AS Academy Swimming is a uniquely placed development program that offers swimmers the opportunity to advance competitive swimming skills and increase overall fitness in a local community club environment. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/free-taster-day-announced-for-team-bath https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-announcement Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:26:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-announcement Team Bath AS and Millfield School will begin a new partnership this season that will see the teams running joint Open Meets for the foreseeable future. Together the two teams will be hosting a series of Open Meets providing a focused program that gives competition opportunities for swimmers at key times of the year and within essential qualification windows. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-and-millfield-announcement https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 Congratulations to Angharad Laraman who is our September Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches-2 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:13:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches-2 The Region will be running a Nutrition workshop which is aimed towards mainly Level 2 coaches who coach age group swimmers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welfare-oficer-development-day-officer Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:56:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welfare-oficer-development-day-officer The Region ran a Welfare Officer Development day in July. Please click here to find the relevant resources. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welfare-oficer-development-day-officer https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-representation-at-home-nation-meets Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-representation-at-home-nation-meets The Summer Meet forms part of a swimming competition structure in Great Britain whereby the top ranked swimmers in each event are invited to compete at the British Swimming Summer Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-representation-at-home-nation-meets https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals The National Skills in Plymouth took place on 6/7th July, with a total of 255 entrants from as far away as Dubai! We had participants from all around Great Britain such as Dublin, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Aberdare. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/teaching-and-coaching-register-submissions Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:28:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/teaching-and-coaching-register-submissions Earlier this year, Swim England launched the Coaching and Teaching register. After our analysis, we have noticed that some club submissions show that some teachers and coaches either have no DBS check registered or have one which is more than 3 years old, therefore may not be compliant with Swim England’s Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, Wavepower. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/teaching-and-coaching-register-submissions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/event-cancelled-regional-open-water-championships Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:11:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/event-cancelled-regional-open-water-championships Regrettably the Open Water Committee has taken the decision to cancel the Regional Open Water Championships for this year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/event-cancelled-regional-open-water-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach An exciting opportunity has risen for a new part time head coach to join Dursley Dolphins swimming club. We are a small and friendly swimming club with big aspirations. We compete in Cotswold League galas, open meets in the region, and county competitions. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dursley-dolphins-are-looking-for-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-annual-report Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:20:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-annual-report The Region are pleased to present their 2018 Annual Report. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-annual-report https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-pre-season-clinics Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:03:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-pre-season-clinics Team Bath AS are advertising a series of pre-season clinics for competitive swimmers over four days in August (24th to 28th), at the University of Bath, giving 9-16 year old swimmers the change to hone skills, technique and technical knowledge in time for the 2019/2020 season. Swimmers can opt for them all or choose individual clinics to attend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-pre-season-clinics https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-volunteer-coordinator-network-support-package Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:08:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-volunteer-coordinator-network-support-package Calling all club/county Volunteer Coordinators (or interested volunteers)! you are invited to attend the South West Launch of the Volunteer Network Support Package and Development Morning for Volunteer Coordinators (or volunteers who are interested to find out more about the new programme. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launch-of-the-volunteer-coordinator-network-support-package https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-workshops-coming-up Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-workshops-coming-up The Region are putting on a number of workshops in the Wellington Office over the next couple of months. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-workshops-coming-up https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-applications-from-new-water-polo-officials Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:03:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-applications-from-new-water-polo-officials Swim England invite applications from new Officials to boost water polo structure, they are committing to recruiting and supporting water polo volunteers and is inviting applications to help shape the structure of officiating. The Swim England Water Polo Management Group recognises the need to deliver clearly structured qualifications, meaningful officiating experiences and continuing development opportunities. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/call-for-applications-from-new-water-polo-officials https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-regional-development-support-officer-vacancy Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:48:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-regional-development-support-officer-vacancy The South West are looking for a Regional Development Support Officer to join our team on a maternity cover basis. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-regional-development-support-officer-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updated-information-for-swu Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:04:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updated-information-for-swu Please find an updated programme and timings for the Open Water Festival. Please be aware that although registration opens from 8 am you need to be registered and marked up before your briefing – please ensure you leave enough time for this but you do not need to arrive for 8 am if you are later in the day. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updated-information-for-swu https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Joseph O'Keefe who is our July Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2019-postponed Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:18:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2019-postponed It is with regret that the Regional Open Water committee have made the decision to postpone the Regional Open Water Championships which were due to take place on Saturday 6th July 2019. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-open-water-championships-2019-postponed https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-summer-championships-2020 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-summer-championships-2020 Due to the 2020 May Bank Holiday moving to Friday 8th May we have had to change the dates of some of our summer Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-summer-championships-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-coordinators Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-coordinators As part of the Swim England approach to recruiting, training and recognising volunteers, we are encouraging clubs to adopt the volunteer coordinator model. A volunteer coordinator is essentially the people manager of your club. They act as the main point of contact for all club volunteers and provide a key support role to clubs in the management and development of its volunteers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-coordinators https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-open-water-coaching-guidance-from-swim-england Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:25:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-open-water-coaching-guidance-from-swim-england With the increase in open water swimming in the country we would like to encourage more clubs to support participation in open water. It’s important to make sure coaches have the right knowledge and experience to do this safely with the same level of professionalism that is achieved in a pool environment. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-open-water-coaching-guidance-from-swim-england https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-camps-2019 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-camps-2019 As a Region we are offering the opportunity for Coaches to attend the Regional Talent Camps as observers, through this process coaches will be able to watch pool sessions along with listening to talks by specialists in different areas. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities-at-regional-camps-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-overseas-meet-2020 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-overseas-meet-2020 Swim England South West will be selecting a team to race at an overseas meet in the early part of 2020. We are in the process of identifying an appropriate meet in Europe. The dates we are looking at are either the last weekend in January or the first two weekends of February. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-overseas-meet-2020 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019-applications-now-open Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019-applications-now-open Applications are now open for the 2019 Swim England Senior Swimming Coach programme. This annual course develops the skills needed to plan, deliver and evaluate long-term competitive coaching programmes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019-applications-now-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-and-south-west-region-awards-2019 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:49:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-and-south-west-region-awards-2019 Swim England has released details of its National Awards 2019. As in the two previous years Swim England South West will be recognising the achievements of its clubs and volunteers by mirroring the 9 National Award Categories. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-and-south-west-region-awards-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-skills-camp-gb-swimmer-announced Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:04:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-skills-camp-gb-swimmer-announced We have secured the Olympic Medalist and World Champion James Guy to attend our Summer Skills Camp | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/summer-skills-camp-gb-swimmer-announced https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Alex Towells who is our June Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals-2019 Fri, 24 May 2019 11:56:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals-2019 It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your divers to Plymouth Life Centre to compete in the 2019 Swim England National Skills Finals, hosted by Swim England South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/diving-national-skills-finals-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dawlish-sc-2nd-annual-firecracker-2019 Thu, 23 May 2019 14:38:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dawlish-sc-2nd-annual-firecracker-2019 Dawlish Swimming Club present their 2nd Annual Firecracker meet which will take place on 26th-27th October 2019. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/dawlish-sc-2nd-annual-firecracker-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-level-1-meet Wed, 22 May 2019 15:39:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-level-1-meet A Level 1 meet to be held at the end of June, with a Heats and Finals format to help swimmers prepare for Nationals in the summer. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-level-1-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019 Mon, 20 May 2019 11:31:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019 The Senior Coach programme will start in September 2019. The Application process will open from the 10th June 2019 for 7 weeks, closing on the 4th August 2019. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/senior-coach-programme-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-academy-taster-day Fri, 10 May 2019 10:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-academy-taster-day Take your swimming to the next level at the Team Bath AS Academy Swimming Taster Day Saturday 8th June, at the University of Bath 50m Pool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-academy-taster-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-age-group-championships-parent-talks Thu, 09 May 2019 12:07:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-age-group-championships-parent-talks REGIONAL PARENTS TALKS We will be holding two parent talks this weekend at Age Group Championships. Both of these talks will be held in the Studio next to the balcony doors | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-age-group-championships-parent-talks https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-age-group-championships-at-hengrove-and-millfield Wed, 08 May 2019 15:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-age-group-championships-at-hengrove-and-millfield The timings have now been set for the Age Group Championships at Hengrove and Millfield. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-age-group-championships-at-hengrove-and-millfield https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 Wed, 01 May 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 Congratulations to Claire Abbott who is our May Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-youth-championships-at-plymouth-life-centre Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-youth-championships-at-plymouth-life-centre The timings have now been set for the Youth Championships at Plymouth. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/timings-for-youth-championships-at-plymouth-life-centre https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials-2 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials-2 For the Region to run successful licensed events we require licensed Officials to attend all of our Regional competitions. We are currently seeking Officials for all of our licensed events this year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/minoritychallenge Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/minoritychallenge Come along and try out Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo with GB coaches | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/minoritychallenge https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-synchro-display Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:31:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-synchro-display Come and support your National Team athletes See the Junior Team, Age Group Team, solo and duet and Development Team | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-synchro-display https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-chairman-vacancy Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-chairman-vacancy Due to the impending retirement of the current Chairman, the South West Region of Swim England are seeking applications from suitably experienced individuals interested in the strategic role of Chairman of the Regional Management Board. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-management-board-chairman-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-next-lead-or-assistant-team-manager-for-the-south-west Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:02:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-next-lead-or-assistant-team-manager-for-the-south-west The South West are inviting experienced Team Managers to apply for the roles of Lead Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager on the pathway programme which will be running this year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-next-lead-or-assistant-team-manager-for-the-south-west https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-summer-skills-camp-now-open-for-booking Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-summer-skills-camp-now-open-for-booking | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-summer-skills-camp-now-open-for-booking https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/win-a-100-voucher-by-signing-up-to-easyfundraising-to-save-money-for-your-club Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/win-a-100-voucher-by-signing-up-to-easyfundraising-to-save-money-for-your-club To help your club raise even more, easyfundraising are running an exclusive competition with Swim England! To be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher, register your aquatics club OR raise a donation with easyfundraising between 20th March and 21st April. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/win-a-100-voucher-by-signing-up-to-easyfundraising-to-save-money-for-your-club https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-boys-represent-the-south-west-at-the-junior-national-para-championships Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:37:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-boys-represent-the-south-west-at-the-junior-national-para-championships The three Wiltshire para boys were at it again at the National championships held in Liverpool over the weekend 2/3 March. Matthew Davies from Clear Water Congers and Ethan Dent and Aiden Stanbrook from Durrington Otters all travelled to Liverpool to attend the Championships and between them came away with an impressive 2 Bronze Medals, three Silver Medals and a Gold Medal.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-boys-represent-the-south-west-at-the-junior-national-para-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-raise-the-roof-for-comic-relief Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:13:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-raise-the-roof-for-comic-relief Team Bath AS raised over £700 for Comic Relief on Friday as swimmers, coaches and parents came together in the ‘Bags of Fun’ Relay event for Red Nose Day. Four teams headed by coaches, Chris Alderton, Mike Mukelt, Liam Willcox and former GB swimmer and TM Tilly Gray went head to head in a tactically challenging race that involved racing with mystery items extracted from the Bags of Fun just before the whistle. Team Mike won the day, with the Team Bath AS Strength and Conditioning Coach swimming his final victorious length with a large inflatable crocodile. Click here to read the full story on our website. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-raise-the-roof-for-comic-relief https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Shaza Lee who is our April Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-register Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:03:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-register Following the launch of the Coaching and Teaching Register, Swim England now has more than 3,500 coaches and teachers registered. Swim England is keen to strengthen relationships with our clubs and workforce and the register will provide us with an effective platform to do so, via improved communications and support. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-register https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-the-funeral-of-gordon-smart Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-the-funeral-of-gordon-smart Details for the Funeral of Gordon Smart have been released. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/details-for-the-funeral-of-gordon-smart https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of Gordon Smart a former Western Counties ASA president and ASA national award winner, who has died after a short illness. He was 84. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-in-the-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-diving-drake-trophy Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:07:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-diving-drake-trophy This year will see the 3RD DRAKE TROPHY – an event with many options for local diving teams. It is envisaged that teams can bring different levels of divers to the same event and share the competitive experience. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-diving-drake-trophy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Erica Godfrey who is our March Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/first-team-bath-as-development-clinic-is-a-sell-out Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:43:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/first-team-bath-as-development-clinic-is-a-sell-out The first Team Bath AS Age Group Development Clinic held on Sunday 24 February was a complete Sell Out with swimmers from 10 Clubs across Somerset and Wiltshire coming together to enhance training with a unique Program designed to benefit both swimmers and parents. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/first-team-bath-as-development-clinic-is-a-sell-out https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/under-18-boys-inter-regions-2019 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:03:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/under-18-boys-inter-regions-2019 The South West Boys U18 team were drawn in group B of Div 2 with Scotland and East Midlands. The team had to finish in the top two of the group to reach the semi final stage but actually came out on top of the group. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/under-18-boys-inter-regions-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-academy-call-for-players Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:09:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-academy-call-for-players As you may be aware the next SW academy session at Millfield is on Saturday 2nd March 5pm start. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-water-polo-academy-call-for-players https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-regional-coach-conference-2019-coaching-generation-z Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-regional-coach-conference-2019-coaching-generation-z The Regional Coach Conference - Coaching Generation Z will take place on Sunday 17th March at the Holiday Inn Taunton. Throughout the day there will be workshops on the Optimal Athlete Development Framework, Club Awards, Talent Across the Ages, Growth and Development of Age Group swimmers with motor learning skills and planning considerations. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bookings-now-open-for-the-regional-coach-conference-2019-coaching-generation-z https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/durrington-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/durrington-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach This is an exciting opportunity for a level two or three qualified swim coach to join Durrington Swimming clubs dedicated coaching team. Based near Salisbury, Durrington Otters are a motivated and positive swimming club consisting of 48 swimmers from ASA level 6 through to regional competitors. The SwimMark accredited club train four evenings a week in a four lane pool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/durrington-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Lisa Osman who is our February Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-is-seeking-to-recruit-a-swim-coach Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:43:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-is-seeking-to-recruit-a-swim-coach Gloucester City Swimming club is seeking to recruit a swim coach to lead its Swim Skills and Club program, and strengthen the overall coaching team. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gloucester-city-swimming-club-is-seeking-to-recruit-a-swim-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-coaching-and-teaching-register-launched Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-coaching-and-teaching-register-launched The Swim England Coaching and Teaching Register is now live on the Online Membership System (OMS), this can be accessed from the ‘Club Admin’ tab. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-coaching-and-teaching-register-launched https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-boys-u14-inter-regionals-champions-2018 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:46:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-boys-u14-inter-regionals-champions-2018 The South West were placed in group A and won the group with 4 wins out of 4 with a very close match v London eventually winning that match 10-8 in a very tense hard fought game. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-boys-u14-inter-regionals-champions-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-u18-girls-inter-regions-division-1-champions-2019 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:21:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-u18-girls-inter-regions-division-1-champions-2019 Following promotion to Division 1 two years ago the girls new they were in for a very competitive weekend of waterpolo. This proved to be an understatement. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-u18-girls-inter-regions-division-1-champions-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-applications-open Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-applications-open In 2019, GLL – the UK’s largest charitable leisure social enterprise - is set to support more than three thousand athletes, through its athlete support programme, the GLL Sport Foundation. Applications open on 20th December 2018 and close 20th February 2019. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gll-sport-foundation-applications-open https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-celebrating-150-years Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-celebrating-150-years This year Swim England is celebrating 150 years as the national governing body for swimming in England. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-are-celebrating-150-years https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:37:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials For the Region to run successful licensed events we require licensed Officials to attend all of our Regional competitions. We are currently seeking Officials for all of our licensed events this year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/request-for-licensed-officials https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/informative-day-at-the-masters-development-day Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:13:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/informative-day-at-the-masters-development-day The South West Masters Development Day took place on 13th January at the University of Bath. The swimmers were able to make the most of the magnificent facilities in the Sports Training village as the programme consisted of two pool sessions, classroom sessions and yoga/strength and conditioning. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/informative-day-at-the-masters-development-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/girls-u14-sw-water-polo-team-are-inter-regions-runners-up Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:45:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/girls-u14-sw-water-polo-team-are-inter-regions-runners-up The SW Under 14 Girls Water Polo team fought some tough competition and came out as runners up at the recent Inter-Regional Competition.  They made it through 4 matches winning two, drawing one and only losing one game.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/girls-u14-sw-water-polo-team-are-inter-regions-runners-up https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:50:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches Swim England South West Region invite coaches to express their interest in becoming one of our 2019 Skills Coaches. As a Skills Coach you will work alongside our Regional Head Coach at our camps for 12 year old swimmers and attend the Regional Coach Conference this March. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-are-now-open-for-regional-skills-coaches https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships On the 2nd-3rd March the National Junior Para Swimming Championships will be held at Liverpool Aquatics Centre. It is organised by the Activity Alliance in partnership with Swim England. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/national-junior-para-swimming-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-essa-team-selection Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:24:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-essa-team-selection The South West Team for the 67th Inter divisional National Schools' Swimming Championships has been selected. Congratulations to all those who have been selected. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-essa-team-selection https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medical-conference-2019 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medical-conference-2019 Following a successful conference last year which discussed the female athlete Swim England are running another Sports Science and Medical conference this year in Nottingham. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medical-conference-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Coleen Lewis who is our January Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-launching-a-coaching-and-teaching-register Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:05:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-launching-a-coaching-and-teaching-register Swim England is launching a Coaching and Teaching Register in 2019 that will bring benefits to clubs, coaches, teachers and participants. From January to March 2019 all clubs will be required to provide basic information on all active coaches and teachers, regardless of qualification or discipline for inclusion on a new Swim England Coaching and Teaching Register. This includes paid and voluntary coaches and teachers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-is-launching-a-coaching-and-teaching-register https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-complete-their-pudsey-plunge Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:48:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-complete-their-pudsey-plunge Tiverton Swimming Club raised an amazing £440.00 for Children in Need at their “Pudsey Plunge” fundraising event.  Eighty Seven swimmers took part aged seven years upwards, including the Masters section of the club.  | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-complete-their-pudsey-plunge https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-coach-is-awarded-the-bbcs-unsung-hero-award-2018 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-coach-is-awarded-the-bbcs-unsung-hero-award-2018 Dedicated synchronised swimming coach Clair Murphy has been crowned BBC West’s Unsung Hero for 2018. Community midwife Clair, who has coached hundreds of youngsters at Calne Alpha Synchronised Swimming Club, in Wiltshire, over the last 25 years, will now attend the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards in Birmingham on Sunday 16 December. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-coach-is-awarded-the-bbcs-unsung-hero-award-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-are-seeking-the-help-of-a-coach Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:20:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-are-seeking-the-help-of-a-coach The Regional Open Water Committee are seeking the help of an Open Water Coach or Coaches to become a member of the committee and take the lead in the development of Open Water swimmers and coaches in the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-open-water-are-seeking-the-help-of-a-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-regional-training Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:26:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-regional-training The SW Disability Para Committee in conjunction with Swim England Para Swimming Team have organised a regional training event incorporating a classification sign off along with a Talent Identification session at Plymouth Life Centre on Saturday 26th January 2019. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-para-regional-training https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Sarah Pullan who is our December Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-our-sw-young-volunteer-of-the-year-2018-lily-thorpe Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:39:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-our-sw-young-volunteer-of-the-year-2018-lily-thorpe Lily Thorpe was recently awarded the trophy for the Young Volunteer of the Year. She is a member of Caradon SC and as well as being a competitive swimmer she also volunteers at events as an official and assistant on poolside for the past year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-to-our-sw-young-volunteer-of-the-year-2018-lily-thorpe https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa-2 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa-2 It with great sadness I have been asked to let you know that Celia Bell passed away on 8 November after a stay in hospital . Our thoughts are with her son Andy and family at this very difficult time. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchro-multi-regional-competition-2018 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchro-multi-regional-competition-2018 The Synchro Multi Regional competition was run by London this year and took place at K2 Pool Crawley, Sussex. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/synchro-multi-regional-competition-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/would-your-aquatics-club-like-to-win-swimming-goodies-worth-100-you-can-with-easyfundraising-fundraisinggoals Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:26:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/would-your-aquatics-club-like-to-win-swimming-goodies-worth-100-you-can-with-easyfundraising-fundraisinggoals We want everyone to smash their #FundraisingGoals which is why EasyFundraising are setting aquatics clubs an exciting challenge, just in time for the festive shopping season! | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/would-your-aquatics-club-like-to-win-swimming-goodies-worth-100-you-can-with-easyfundraising-fundraisinggoals https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-regional-competitions Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-regional-competitions We are pleased to announce that the meet information for the 2019 Regionally organised competitions is now available. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2019-regional-competitions https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-swimming-talent-invite-coaches-to-observe Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:02:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-swimming-talent-invite-coaches-to-observe The Swimming Talent Team would like to invite coaches to attend the National Development Camps to observe practical sessions and workshops. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-swimming-talent-invite-coaches-to-observe https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-development-day-2019 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:59:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-development-day-2019 The annual Masters Development Day will be returning again in 2019, running on Sunday 13th January at the University of Bath. Topics include designing your training, using psychological skills and an introduction to open water swimming, there will also be two pool sessions, a Q&A session and a Yoga strength and conditioning class. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-masters-development-day-2019 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-workshop Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:08:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-workshop Team Bath AS have organised a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course with UK Coaching (SportsCoach UK) presented by tutor Steve Boocock. It is at a reduced price compared to those provided by the County Sports Partnerships Date: Saturday 24th November Time: Arrive 9.30am for a start time of 9.45am, finish 12.45pm (3 hours) Venue: Lecture Room, Sports Training Village Address: University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Sarah Coleman who is our November Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/successful-second-pathway-camp Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:14:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/successful-second-pathway-camp Day two of the regional pathway programme 2018 was a great success with swimmers focusing on fundamental skills which are vital for each swimmer to achieve their true potential. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/successful-second-pathway-camp https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championships-details Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:09:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championships-details As Winter Championships rolls closer to us with the event happening this weekend (2nd, 3rd and 4th November 2018) please take the time to familiarise yourself with timings and information to help the event run smoothly this weekend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/winter-championships-details https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-administrator-role-opportunity Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:13:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-administrator-role-opportunity The Home Countries Masters Swimming Management Group are looking for a volunteer administrator to be the central point of contact for information and communication for the group | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/volunteer-administrator-role-opportunity https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-conference-2018 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-conference-2018 The Masters Working Group would like to invite you to attend the free Masters Conference 2018 at Sport Park, Loughborough, on Saturday 10 November. The day will commence at 9.30am (with a 10am start to the conference) and will finish no later than 4pm. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/masters-conference-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners Congratulations to the following Regional Award Winners: SW Coach of the Year - Barry Aldrick, Poole SC SW Service to Aquatics - Robin Brew, Mount Kelly SW Volunteer of the Year - Esther Rookes, Tavistock SC SW Young Volunteer of the Year - Lily Thorp, Caradon SC SW Club of the Year - Plymouth Leander SC | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-award-winners https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:36:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach Job Type: Head Coach Qualifications: Level 2 Swimming Coach (Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate) Location: Wells, Somerset Employment: This role is part-time (approximately 10 hours coaching + 4 hours admin per week) and offered on a self-employed basis. Salary: Dependent on experience Closing date: 2nd November Our website: wellsswimmingclub.com For further information please contact Wells SC | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wells-swimming-club-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nxt-generation-home-nations-coaching-conference Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nxt-generation-home-nations-coaching-conference Bookings are now being taken for a unique conference which will give swimming coaches across the country the chance to learn innovative techniques. The two-day NxT Generation Home Nations Coaching Conference takes place at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s Old Trafford ground on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nxt-generation-home-nations-coaching-conference https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-notice-figures-and-routine-report Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-notice-figures-and-routine-report On Sunday 30th September the Regional Synchro Novice Figures and Routines were held at the Plymouth Life Centre. This competition attracted 122 swimmers from 8 different clubs. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-synchro-notice-figures-and-routine-report https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-show-support-and-raise-free-donations-every-time-you-shop Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-show-support-and-raise-free-donations-every-time-you-shop Raise funds for your club when family, friends, coaches and club members shop online, with over 3,300 online retailers such as Amazon, eBay, Tesco, JUSTEAT and trainline. PLUS, if you register your club OR raise a donation before the 22nd October 2018 you could WIN £100 worth of swimming kit. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/easy-fundraising-show-support-and-raise-free-donations-every-time-you-shop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-vice-chair-role Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-vice-chair-role Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals interested in the role of Vice-Chairman of the Regional Management Board for the Swim England South West Region. This is a voluntary role for a four-year period. To ensure continuity the posts Regional Chairman and Regional Vice Chairman cannot be open for election at the same time, consequently the initial period of office will be for 2 years followed by another period of 4 years. The successful applicant will be expected to assist the Chairman of the Swim England Regional Management Board in matters delegated to him by the Chairman. He /she will be expected to deputise for the chairman in his/her absence. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-vice-chair-role https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-chair-vacancy Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:43:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-chair-vacancy Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals interested in the strategic role of Chairman of the Regional Management Board for the Swim England South West Region. This is a voluntary role for a four-year period . The successful applicant will be expected to provide leadership and direction to members of the Management Board and to members of the Swim England South West Region. He or she will manage staff directly employed by the Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-regional-chair-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-para-swimmers-seminar2018 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:50:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-para-swimmers-seminar2018 Attached poster is advertising the upcoming CPD training session. Please note that the course fee is £15 per person including lunch – the region are part funding the course fees and the cost of lunch. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-para-swimmers-seminar2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-youth-advisory-panel-members-needed Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:22:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-youth-advisory-panel-members-needed The Youth Advisory Panel is a group of young people aged between 16 and 25 years old. Collectively, they act as representatives for all young people involved in the sport of swimming, providing them with a voice. The Youth Advisory Panel meets up to 4 times per year, usually for a 4 hour meeting at a weekend, and typically in Loughborough at the Head Offices of Swim England. Meetings are led by the Youth Advisory Panel chair, who is supported by a vice chair, with both being elected from the Youth Advisory Panel membership, by their peers. In addition to attendance at meetings, there may be a small amount of work required between meetings, and some online surveys sent by Swim England to seek more immediate feedback on a particular topic. Youth Advisory Panel members’ expenses for travelling to and from meetings are covered by Swim England to ensure that these are accessible to all. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-youth-advisory-panel-members-needed https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches This Nutrition workshop is aimed towards mainly Level 2 coaches who coach age group swimmers. Topics include: Female vs Male nutrition Body composition Team camps and competitions | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nutrition-workshop-for-coaches https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-annual-report-2017 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-annual-report-2017 The Region is please to announce the arrival of the 2017 Annual Report. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-annual-report-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-annual-council-meeting-16-09-2018 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-annual-council-meeting-16-09-2018 Please note invitations to the ACM have all been emailed out to all clubs, past presidents, disciplines and counties. If you have not received yours or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Regional Office. Looking forward to seeing you all there. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-annual-council-meeting-16-09-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Sat, 01 Sep 2018 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Dave Beament who is our September Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-looking-for-an-development-coach Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:12:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-looking-for-an-development-coach It’s an exciting time to join the Coaching Team at Team Bath AS and as our Development Coach. You will work under the direction of our Performance Swimming Head Coach to help shape the athletes of the future and develop our vision for the club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-are-looking-for-an-development-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-learn-to-swim-coordinator Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:32:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-learn-to-swim-coordinator Weston super Mare Swimming Club are looking to recruit an experienced Swim Teacher to fulfill the role of Learn to Swim Coordinator. This post holder will both run the administration of LTS in conjunction with the Membership Secretary and teach part time at our extremely successful and growing CLUB LTS programme. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-swimming-club-are-looking-for-a-learn-to-swim-coordinator https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-results Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:48:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-results Across June and July both the U16 boys and girls competed in Inter Regional Competitions at Millfield School and Liverpool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-results https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/more-success-at-english-nationals Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:27:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/more-success-at-english-nationals The National Summer Meet (50m) 2018 is Swim England’s biggest domestic swimming event of the year. It takes place at Ponds Forge, Sheffield from 31 July – 4 August. The Summer Meet forms part of a swimming competition structure in Great Britain whereby the top ranked swimmers in each event are invited to compete at the British Swimming Summer Championships. The next ranked swimmers at English affiliated clubs – or those who have chosen to be ranked as an English swimmer – are invited to compete at the English Nationals. The rankings are on swimmers’ performances at level 1 meets between the qualification window, between 1 March and 28 May 2018. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/more-success-at-english-nationals https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018-2 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018-2 Due to lack of bookings we have made the sad decision to cancel this event. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-at-british-summer-championships Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:46:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-at-british-summer-championships The 2018 British Summer Championships took place across six days at Ponds Forge in Sheffield from 24–29th July. The Championships continue to form part of a broader Performance Pathway Strategy aimed at increasing and supporting junior talent on the journey towards senior medal-winning performance, as well as offering more athletes across the home nations an opportunity to compete at one of the end of season events. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-at-british-summer-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-1-at-weston-super-mare Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-1-at-weston-super-mare Weston Super Mare Swimming Club are hosing a Team Manager Module 1 workshop on Tuesday 4th September and invite clubs in the Region to attend. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-1-at-weston-super-mare https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-in-sofia Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-in-sofia A 30 strong team of swimmers traveled to Sofia in Bulgaria to participate in the Bulgarian National Championships. This competition ran from 27th June to 2nd July 2018. There was an impressive medal haul of 30 medals across the events. The Team was led by Jo John (Head Coach) and Lyn Rayment (Lead Team Manager) with support from Gregg King, Marc Williams, Ian Jones (Coaching Team) and Mark Crispin (Assistant Team Manager). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-success-in-sofia https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-2-coach-vacancy Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-2-coach-vacancy Wareham & District SC are looking for a Level 2 Coach to support their Head Coach across all Competitive Squads working towards taking the lead with a County Performance Squad. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-2-coach-vacancy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updates-for-clubs Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updates-for-clubs Important information from Head Office with Regards to employment and consultancy contracts, new GDPR guideline documents and new Club Governance documents. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/updates-for-clubs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/amendment-to-members-forum-meeting Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:24:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/amendment-to-members-forum-meeting Due to there being another very important sporting event happening on the 11th July at 7.00pm and the fact that we have received a large number of apologies for the Members Forum meeting, it has been decided that we should postpone the meeting and reschedule. Therefore the revised date will be the 8th August 2018 commencing at 1830 hours. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/amendment-to-members-forum-meeting https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-4 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-4 Congratulations to Coral Waldock from Newton Abbot Swimming Club who is our July Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/july-volunteer-of-the-month-4 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-devon-county-asa Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-devon-county-asa It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Marilyn Evans died on Friday 22nd June 2018. Marilyn, or Bo as we all knew her, joined Chippenham ASC late in 1969 after being advised that her sons were good enough to join a swimming club. That was the start of 48 years of total commitment within the sport which benefitted thousands of children and poolside helpers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-devon-county-asa https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:02:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018 When? Saturday 15th September, 945 am - 3 pm Where? Holiday Inn Taunton, Jct 25.  Whats happening? The Region are hosting a volunteer development day where they will be delivering key workshops during the course of the day. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/regional-volunteer-development-day-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-early-season-l3-sprint-meet Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:25:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-early-season-l3-sprint-meet Entries are open for the Team Bath AS Early Season L3 Sprint Meet - 50m & 100m swims in all strokes plus 100IM at Horfield Leisure Centre on Saturday 8th September. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-early-season-l3-sprint-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-sports-operations-committee-are-seeking-skills-based-memebers Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:12:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-sports-operations-committee-are-seeking-skills-based-memebers Are you passionate about our sport and want to contribute to its future direction? Do you have knowledge and experience of the pathway from learn to swim to elite? Do you have broad experience of the club environment? Yes? Then we are currently in search of someone just like you to join the newly formed Sport Operations Committee. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-sports-operations-committee-are-seeking-skills-based-memebers https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-awards-2018 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-awards-2018 The Volunteer Awards 2018 is an opportunity for your clubs and volunteers to be recognised by the Region through one of the following categories Young Volunteer of the Year Volunteer of the Year Club of the Year Coach of the Year Services to Aquatics | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-awards-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/networking-training-opportunities Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:35:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/networking-training-opportunities The North Gloucester Network (Tewkesbury, Gloucester City, Cirencester and Celtenham) delivered a successful Judge 1 course the tutor for this evening was Richard Flitton of Cheltenham Swimming Club. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/networking-training-opportunities https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-from-the-region Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-from-the-region It is with regret I have to inform you all of the passing of John Hamblett - John was a longstanding member of the Region. Funeral arrangements are as follows. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/some-sad-news-from-the-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-level-2-and-level-3-competition-incorporating-the-walsall-trophy Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:53:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-level-2-and-level-3-competition-incorporating-the-walsall-trophy 19th May 2018 Cheltenham Cheltenham were the deserved winners of this years Walsall Trophy synchro competition. Winning 4 of the Walsall Trophy events they came out top of 5 South West Clubs. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-level-2-and-level-3-competition-incorporating-the-walsall-trophy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:06:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Jean Holland passed away on Monday 4 June 2018. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/a-sad-note-from-dorset-county-asa https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:27:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities As a Region we are offering the opportunity for Coaches to attend the Regional Talent Camps as observers, through this process coaches will be able to watch pool sessions along with listening to talks by specialists in different areas. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-development-opportunities https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2018 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2018 The Swim England National Awards are a great opportunity to celebrate all the individual achievements and team successes of the past year. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-national-awards-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-team-selected-for-bulgarian-national-championships Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-team-selected-for-bulgarian-national-championships The South West have selected the team of 30 swimmers to compete at the Bulgarian National Championships later this month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-team-selected-for-bulgarian-national-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month Fri, 01 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Chris Metcalfe from Keynsham Swimming Club who is our June Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/june-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-south-west-school-of-swimming-development-present-their-annual-residential-course Tue, 29 May 2018 16:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-south-west-school-of-swimming-development-present-their-annual-residential-course Once again this year the South West School of Swimming Development are running their Annual Residential Course at Bryanston School in Dorset. This year the course will run from 12th to 18th August 2018 and is open to any swimmers hoping to improve their technique in swimming. Deadline has been extended to 14th June 2018 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/the-south-west-school-of-swimming-development-present-their-annual-residential-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-new-city-of-bristol-head-coach Thu, 24 May 2018 13:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-new-city-of-bristol-head-coach Lisa Atkinson, our Head Coach, has now started in her new role at CoB Aquatics and we're so glad to finally have her here with us. It's also a fresh start in a new city for Lisa and her family as they've made the massive move from Maxwell Swimming Club in Aylesbury to Bristol. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/welcome-to-new-city-of-bristol-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lyme-splash-water-polo-tournament Thu, 24 May 2018 13:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lyme-splash-water-polo-tournament Lyme Splash Water Polo Championships are returning again this August for a second year running. Last years very successful event showcased a water polo tournament in an open water venue. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/lyme-splash-water-polo-tournament https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/taster-day-for-new-team-bath-as-academy Thu, 17 May 2018 12:24:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/taster-day-for-new-team-bath-as-academy Saturday 26 May is the first chance for young swimmers from the Bath area to come along to Taster Sessions for Team Bath AS’s new Academy Swimming Program that is launching in June. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/taster-day-for-new-team-bath-as-academy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-regional-championships-parents-talk Tue, 15 May 2018 15:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-regional-championships-parents-talk On the first weekend a talk was delivered on Nutrition followed by the Regional Swimming Parents talk on the second weekend of the Regional Championships. These talks were very well attended by many parents. The resources are available to download here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimming-regional-championships-parents-talk https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimming-development-course Mon, 14 May 2018 15:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimming-development-course There are still a few places available for the Region’s Open Water Swimming Development Course – Saturday May 26th (Wells Lesiure Centre) and Saturday June 5th (Vobster Quay Nr Frome). | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimming-development-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-open-water-development-series Tue, 08 May 2018 12:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-open-water-development-series Weston-super-Mare Swimming Club are excited to announce that we will hosting a Open Water Development Series to increase the profile of open water swimming by offering competitive opportunities which will develop the next generation of Open Water swimmers in Age, Youth and Masters swimming and Triathletes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-open-water-development-series https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launceston-swimming-club-seek-new-head-coach Tue, 01 May 2018 09:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launceston-swimming-club-seek-new-head-coach Launceston Swimming Club is currently seeking a Head Coach to lead our existing team of coaches and poolside assistants in developing and enhancing the high-quality swim programme currently delivered to our talented and enthusiastic swimmers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/launceston-swimming-club-seek-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Tue, 01 May 2018 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2 Congratulations to Norman Storey from Dawlish Swimming Club who is our May Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/may-volunteer-of-the-month-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/katie-trist-and-rob-harvey-selected-for-the-police-south-west-water-polo-team Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:10:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/katie-trist-and-rob-harvey-selected-for-the-police-south-west-water-polo-team Rob Harvey and Katie Trist from Newton Abbot's water polo section represented Devon and Cornwall this weekend at the 2018 Police Sport Championship in Liverpool. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/katie-trist-and-rob-harvey-selected-for-the-police-south-west-water-polo-team https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-waterpolo-club-claims-national-title Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:49:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-waterpolo-club-claims-national-title Newton Abbot Under 17 girls’ Waterpolo team followed up last year’s Under 15s to win the 2018 National title. Newton Abbot defeated a strong London Otter side 9-6 to take the title in front of a full house at the Manchester Aquatic Centre last weekend. Otter, who beat the Devon side 2 years ago to take the under 15 title could not match the speed, power and superior technique of the Newton side. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/newton-abbot-waterpolo-club-claims-national-title https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-open-water-championships Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:59:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-open-water-championships The Regional Open Water Championships will be held on Saturday 7th July at Preston Beach Weymouth, DT4 7SX. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-open-water-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-development-course Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:07:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-development-course A course to introduce swimmers into Open Water Swimming and to develop skills for participating in this growing discipline. A two day course – 26th May 2018 and 2nd June 2018 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-swimmer-development-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month Sun, 01 Apr 2018 08:30:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Emily Hurley from Taunton Deane Synchro who is our April Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/april-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-dream-team-raised-over-700-for-sport-relief Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:19:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-dream-team-raised-over-700-for-sport-relief Team Bath AS raised the roof on Friday 23rd March as coaches, parents, swimmers, friends and families united to stage the Dream Team Relay to raise over £700 for Sport Relief. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-dream-team-raised-over-700-for-sport-relief https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/health-and-safety-guidance-update Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:05:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/health-and-safety-guidance-update The Health & Safety Executive have released an important updated version of HSG179 Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/health-and-safety-guidance-update https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-strength-and-conditioning-workshop-for-coaches Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-strength-and-conditioning-workshop-for-coaches Saturday 28th April 10am – 2pm at Millfield School Street. This Strength and Conditioning workshop is aimed towards mainly Level 2 coaches who coach age group swimmers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-strength-and-conditioning-workshop-for-coaches https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-guidance-for-clubs Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:48:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-guidance-for-clubs It is vital for the future of our sport that participants are confident in the quality of activities offered by Swim England affiliated organisations. It is also very important that clubs, administrators, coaches and teachers have the peace of mind that they are covered by appropriate insurance. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coaching-and-teaching-guidance-for-clubs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-head-coach-for-city-of-bristol Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:44:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-head-coach-for-city-of-bristol Selection of Matt Puddy’s replacement is now complete, after twenty five coach’s Worldwide applied for the vacancy, a challenging selection process saw the original candidates reduced to three excellent coaches. The final phase of the process took place over the 8 and 9th March, it involved a one and half hour pool session and forty minutes formal presentation including a question and answer session. One candidate shone through the process and after a small discussion the selection panel have chosen our new Head Coach. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-head-coach-for-city-of-bristol https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gold-coast-commonwealth-games-2018 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:07:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gold-coast-commonwealth-games-2018 In February 2018 the teams representing England, Scotland and Wales for Swimming and Diving at the 2018 Commonwealth Games were announced. Within those teams there was a strong presence of SW athletes and support staff. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gold-coast-commonwealth-games-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-england-talent-team-call-up Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:49:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-england-talent-team-call-up Congratulations to Zoe Dimond (14 years) and Grace Cruickshank (15 years) from City of Bristol Aquatics Club (Synchro) who have been selected to compete for the 2018 Synchronised Swimming England Talent Squad | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/congratulations-england-talent-team-call-up https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to John Bolton from Somerset County ASA who is our March Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/march-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-region-overseas-meet-2018 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:56:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-region-overseas-meet-2018 This year the Region will be sending a team of 30 swimmers to compete in Sofia at the Bulgarian National Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-region-overseas-meet-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-water-polo-coaching-assistant-course Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:00:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-water-polo-coaching-assistant-course The Institute of Swimming together with the South West Region have organised an Coaching Assistant (Water Polo) Blended Learning Course to be run at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre on 17th and 18th March 2018. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-water-polo-coaching-assistant-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-are-seeking-volunteer-coaches-and-swim-teachers Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:43:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-are-seeking-volunteer-coaches-and-swim-teachers Tiverton SC are currently actively looking for volunteer coaches and swim teachers to join us in developing our swimmers pathway from Learn to swim to Masters squads | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/tiverton-sc-are-seeking-volunteer-coaches-and-swim-teachers https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/recipient-of-the-regional-masters-trophy Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/recipient-of-the-regional-masters-trophy Many congratulations to Kalon Veale of Totnes SC in Devon, who has been awarded the Regional Masters Trophy for 2017. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/recipient-of-the-regional-masters-trophy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness-2 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:10:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness-2 It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Ann's Husband Brian Reynolds. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann and her family at this very sad time. David Flack, Chairman of Swim England South West. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cheddar-kingfishers-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cheddar-kingfishers-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach Cheddar Kingfishers is a competitive swim club with a strong grass roots base in coaching skills in the heart of Somerset’s Mendip Hills. We are based At Kings Fitness & Leisure in Cheddar, Somerset. We have a five lane 25m pool with a panoramic view of the local school playing fields which are available for use in the Summer time for land training. Cheddar Kingfishers has five squads including a Masters squad which all compete in open meets; County and Regional Championships; plus local leagues (Cotswold League and Four Seasons) with some swimmers competing in Arena League for other clubs. Cheddar Kingfishers trains for 46 weeks of the year inline with the centres swim scheme. We currently have good working relationships with larger local clubs and hope to develop thus further. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/cheddar-kingfishers-are-seeking-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-under-18-girls-inter-regional-championships-2018 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:03:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-under-18-girls-inter-regional-championships-2018 Congratulations to the South West Girls who came 2nd in the Inter-Regional Championships which were held in Blackpool 20 27th and 29th January 2018. View the full report here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/water-polo-under-18-girls-inter-regional-championships-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-national-age-group-open-water-championships Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:58:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-national-age-group-open-water-championships The National Age Group Open Water Championships are to be held at Rother Valley Country Park on Monday 30th July 2018. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-national-age-group-open-water-championships https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-championships-programme Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-championships-programme The Swim England South West Regional Championship programme of events and qualifying times have been agreed by the Region. Please find all details of Regional competitions here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2018-regional-championships-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/world-championship-100-m-fly-gold-medallist-graeme-milne-tcsc Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:07:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/world-championship-100-m-fly-gold-medallist-graeme-milne-tcsc Interview and Bio of a World Champion. Graeme Milne travelled to Hungary, Budapest for the 17th FINA World Masters Swimming Championships held over 1 week from 14th August 2017 . He swam at the World Championships in a 50M pool with 3 other Cornish masters swimmers (Ali Phesse; CB&H, Mick Swift ;Caradon and Ben Proctor; Newquay) however, because events were held in different arenas , swimmers did not get an opportunity to support each other nor find out how each other did until the results were published. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/world-championship-100-m-fly-gold-medallist-graeme-milne-tcsc https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/annual-masters-short-course-meet Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/annual-masters-short-course-meet To be held at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston Super Mare on 30th September 2018. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/annual-masters-short-course-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Beth Stannard from Wessex Diving Club who is our February Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/february-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-officials-secretary-for-the-region Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:40:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-officials-secretary-for-the-region Nicky Vause has been appointed as the new Officials Secretary for the South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-officials-secretary-for-the-region https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-conferences-2018 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:41:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-conferences-2018 The South West Region and the Counties which is compromises of are delivering the National Pathway Programme again this year. As part of this there are two conferences which Coaches and Team Managers have the opportunity to attend. The County Conference is on Saturday 17th March 2018 and is aimed towards Level 1 coaches and Team Managers including those coaches and Team Managers who are delivering the County Pathway Programmes along with the Regional Team Managers delivering the Regional Pathway Programme. The Regional Coach Conference is on Saturday 23rd June 2018 and is aimed towards Level 2 coaches including those coaches who are delivering the Regional Pathway Programme. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-conferences-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-workshops Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:46:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-workshops The South West Region are organising both a Team Manager Module 1 - Local Competitions and a Team Manager Module 2 - Overnight stays and Travelling Abroad workshop. Team Manager training is designed to ensure any volunteers who are taking groups of athletes to competition or camps, locally or abroad, are fully equipped to do their role. There are no pre-requisites for the workshop, and it is recommended for anyone aged 16 or over, although it should be noted that an individual cannot take the role of a Team Manager fully until they turn 18. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-workshops https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medicine-conference-2018 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medicine-conference-2018 Swim England are excited to let you know that our annual Sports Science and Medicine Conference is back at the Link Hotel Loughborough on Sunday 11 March. This is your chance to learn, first hand, about female athletes and how they mature, adapt to stress and require different training methods to their male counterparts. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-sports-science-and-medicine-conference-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-present-their-spring-regional-para-swimming-development-meet Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:39:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-present-their-spring-regional-para-swimming-development-meet To be held on Sunday 11th March 2018 at Horfield Pool Bristol. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-south-west-present-their-spring-regional-para-swimming-development-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-course Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-course Team Bath AS have organised a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course with UK Coaching (SportsCoach UK) presented by tutor Steve Boocock. It is at a reduced price compared to those provided by the County Sports Partnerships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-as-safeguarding-course https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-easter-open-meet Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:46:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-easter-open-meet Come and join us at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre for a low level Open Meet, making it a great start to the School Easter Holiday break | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/weston-super-mare-easter-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/presentation-to-the-swim-england-south-west-coach-of-the-year Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:29:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/presentation-to-the-swim-england-south-west-coach-of-the-year On Sunday 14th January Sue Dors Presented John Spicer with his Coach of the Year Award. Congratulations John. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/presentation-to-the-swim-england-south-west-coach-of-the-year https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-city-of-bristol-head-coach Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:25:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-city-of-bristol-head-coach City of Bristol are looking to recruit a Head Coach. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-city-of-bristol-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-regional-coaches-and-team-managers Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:15:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-regional-coaches-and-team-managers ATTENTION to all coaches and Team Managers in the South West. We are recruiting for our Talent Pathway programme and welcome applications for Head Coach, Skills Coaches, Lead Team Manager and Assistant Team Managers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/applications-for-regional-coaches-and-team-managers https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-blind-sport-see-my-voice Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:14:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-blind-sport-see-my-voice See My Voice’ is a 3 year project encouraging young people (aged 11-18 years) with a visual impairment to find and access local sports volunteering roles delivering social action. With our support, we aim to provide our Young Leaders with fun and meaningful volunteering experiences that will develop invaluable leadership skills and increase confidence enhancing their future prospects. Our project officer will work with 35 young leaders annually. Throughout the project we will share project learning with our partners in order to shape their policy and increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in sport for the future. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/british-blind-sport-see-my-voice https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wesport-is-seeking-new-trustees Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:01:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wesport-is-seeking-new-trustees Wesport are now recruiting for new non-executive independent Trustees to join the Wesport Trust Board. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of Wesport and setting the strategic direction of the organisation. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wesport-is-seeking-new-trustees https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/17th-royal-navy-open-masters-meet Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/17th-royal-navy-open-masters-meet The 17th Royal Navy Open Masters Meet will take place at Millfield School, Somerset on Sunday 4th March 2018. The event will be swum short course in the 8 lane 25m competition pool with full electronic timing. A second 25m will be available for use as a continuous warm-up/warm-down facility throughout the competition. Free parking will be available at the venue. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/17th-royal-navy-open-masters-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-swim-club-challenge Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:28:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-swim-club-challenge Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swim, returns once again in 2018. Over the years, Swimathon’s mission of uniting swimmers around challenges and fundraising has prompted more than 700,000 swimmers to take part at their local pool and raised more than £48 million for charitable causes. Swimathon 2018 will be returning for 2018 and will take place from Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29. This year, we are providing the opportunity for your Swim Club to showcase your training and compete together or against each other. On top of building team cohesion, you will be raising money for the joint charity partners of Swimathon 2018, Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swimathon-swim-club-challenge https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/clarification-of-synchronised-swimming Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:47:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/clarification-of-synchronised-swimming At the FINA Congress in July 2017 it was announced that there would be a change of name for Synchronised Swimming to Artistic Swimming. The Region accepts this however will remain to operate under the name of Synchronised Swimming until Swim England implement the change nationally. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/clarification-of-synchronised-swimming https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/safeguarding-and-protecting-children-workshop Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:18:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/safeguarding-and-protecting-children-workshop We are organising a Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop for Aquatic clubs in the Region to be held at the Regional Office in Wellington. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/safeguarding-and-protecting-children-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-level-1-open-meet Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:49:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-level-1-open-meet Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th February 2018 Hengrove Leisure Centre, Bristol | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-level-1-open-meet https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-competition-u14-girls-2-3rd-dec-2017-2 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:31:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-competition-u14-girls-2-3rd-dec-2017-2 On the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of December South West under 14 girls traveled to Walsall to compete in the Inter-Regional Competition. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-competition-u14-girls-2-3rd-dec-2017-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-coaching-course-2018 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:07:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-coaching-course-2018 The Open Water qualification is aimed at those who want to acquire specialist knowledge in delivering open water swimming sessions, we are running two courses in 2018 in the South West Region. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-coaching-course-2018 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Ray Warren from Frome Swimming Club who is our January Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/january-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-development-opportunities Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-development-opportunities There are a number of opportunities for Team Managers who are interested in developing their career beyond their club involvement. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-development-opportunities https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-awards Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:42:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-awards Did you know you that you can generate income for your club by selling Swim England Awards? | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-awards https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-asa-fina-update-and-contemporary-issues-seminar Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:57:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-asa-fina-update-and-contemporary-issues-seminar Saturday 6th January 2018 from 1030 Wiltshire ASA FINA Rules Update & Contemporary Issues Seminar Where: Ridgeway School, Wroughton with a 1030am start. Time: 1030am Contact to book: Dave Jones dajones437@gmail.com or Andy Ryczanowski andrew.ryczanowski@tiscali.co.uk | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/wiltshire-asa-fina-update-and-contemporary-issues-seminar https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-overseas-travel-and-security-policy Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:58:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-overseas-travel-and-security-policy Following guidance received from the BOA Swim England have revisited the Overseas Travel Policy to include additional security recommendations. The policy provides guidance and advice to members and employees planning overseas trips, including staff travelling on business, national teams competing in overseas competitions as well as club training trips. We have taken this opportunity to review all areas of the policy to ensure it incorporated the best practice elements of the Team Manager training modules and Wavepower to make it a more inclusive policy. We have also included appendices to assist with planning trips. Please read through the new policy carefully and familiarise yourself with the contents. If you have any questions or queries, please email the Membership Services team | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/changes-to-overseas-travel-and-security-policy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/equality-and-diversity-in-clubs Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:51:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/equality-and-diversity-in-clubs Swim England have a range of documents supporting Equality and Diversity within swimming. One of the most current areas surrounds engaging trans people in swimming. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/equality-and-diversity-in-clubs https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-2017 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:43:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-2017 The final 2017 camp for 12yr olds on the Talent Pathway programme was held on December 3rd. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/england-talent-pathway-programme-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-2017-2021-m6-officials-training Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-2017-2021-m6-officials-training On 06.01.2018 at 1400 -1630 There will be an update session for all officials and trainee officials. Venue - Newcourt Community Centre, Blakeslee Drive, The Rydons, Exeter, Devon EX2 7FN Tutor - Jill Beard Booking prior to attending is MANDATORY - To reserve a place please contact Mel Jeynes - Email: pamandmel@googlemail.com | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-2017-2021-m6-officials-training https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Joan Squire from Barstaple Swimming club who is our December Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/december-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-swimming-club-seeks-a-new-head-coach Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:43:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-swimming-club-seeks-a-new-head-coach Caradon Swimming Club is currently seeking a Head Coach to lead our existing team of experienced coaches and poolside assistants in developing and enhancing the high-quality swim programme currently delivered to our vibrant and enthusiastic swimmers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/caradon-swimming-club-seeks-a-new-head-coach https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nick-gillingham-stroke-master-class Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:33:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nick-gillingham-stroke-master-class During this day of intense and exciting learning Nick will take you through all four competitive strokes including starts, turns, finishes and under-waters, concluding with three hours of practical. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/nick-gillingham-stroke-master-class https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-2 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:44:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-2 Team Bath AS are organising a Team Manager Moudle 2 course to be run on Monday 4th December at the University of Bath. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-manager-module-2 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-service-to-aquatics-winner Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:32:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-service-to-aquatics-winner Congratulations to Pat Pusill for winning the South West Service to Aquatics award. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/sw-service-to-aquatics-winner https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/success-for-the-south-west-at-swim-england-national-awards Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:38:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/success-for-the-south-west-at-swim-england-national-awards Members of the South West Region scooped a number of awards at the Swim England National Awards at the University of Birmingham on Saturday 11th November 2017. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/success-for-the-south-west-at-swim-england-national-awards https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-tournament-selection-and-information Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:51:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-tournament-selection-and-information Congratulations to those selected to represent the South West in the Inter Regional Tournament being held in Walsall in December. Visit the Water Polo page to find out all the details. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-regional-tournament-selection-and-information https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-county-water-polo-championship-2017 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:34:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-county-water-polo-championship-2017 Please find the confirmed dates of the South West Regional Inter County Comptition. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inter-county-water-polo-championship-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:11:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Alex Meade from Bere Regis Swimming club who is our November Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/november-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-1-teaching-aquatics-residential-course-for-deaf-people Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:06:00 +0000 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-1-teaching-aquatics-residential-course-for-deaf-people The National Deaf Childrens Society is holding a residential Level 1 course for 16-25 yr old deaf learners who wish to become a Level 1 Assistant Teacher in Aquatics. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/level-1-teaching-aquatics-residential-course-for-deaf-people https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inclusive-disability-gala-success Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inclusive-disability-gala-success An Inclusive Gala was held at Horfield pool on Saturday 7th October, organised jointly by City of Bristol Aquatics (COB) and Swift Inclusive Sport Trust (SIS). Find their report of the day here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/inclusive-disability-gala-success https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2017-swim-england-volunteer-satisfaction-survey Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:14:15 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2017-swim-england-volunteer-satisfaction-survey Swim England values each and every volunteer and the work that they do within our sports, and we are constantly trying to improve the service and support that we provide them. Each year we send out our volunteer satisfaction survey to find out about our volunteers' experiences, any additional support and training they would like to receive and what we do, or don’t do which they think would make a real difference. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/2017-swim-england-volunteer-satisfaction-survey https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-synchronised-swimmers-make-gb-national-training-squad Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-synchronised-swimmers-make-gb-national-training-squad Congratulations to the girls from City of Bristol Synchronised Swimming group on their selection to the GB National Training Squad. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/city-of-bristol-synchronised-swimmers-make-gb-national-training-squad https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:15:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Lynne Elliot. Lynne died peacefully at home on Sunday 15th October following a long illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and his family at this very sad time. David Flack, Chairman of Swim England South West. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/it-is-with-great-sadness https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-coach-and-swimmer-university-workshop Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:58:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-coach-and-swimmer-university-workshop The aim of this workshop is to provide coaches with an education session which will be useful for their continuous development. Allowing them to bring their swimmers thinking about University in the next 3 years to find out what to expect at University and also to experience training with a senior group of swimmers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/team-bath-coach-and-swimmer-university-workshop https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-seminars-for-the-south-west Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:16:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-seminars-for-the-south-west Each county in the South West are holding FINA Rule Update Seminars to update Officials on the changes. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-rules-update-seminars-for-the-south-west https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/learn-to-sync Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/learn-to-sync Taster Session at Bath University for children, adults, male and females. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/learn-to-sync https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:55:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Katie-Bea Robinson from Burnham on Sea who is our October Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/october-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-swimming-rules-update-for-2017-2021 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:28:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-swimming-rules-update-for-2017-2021 FINA Swimming Rules update for 2017-2021 come into effect on MONDAY 2nd October 2017 There changes affecting the technical rules of racing are summarized on the following handout produced by FINA. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/fina-swimming-rules-update-for-2017-2021 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:42:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps Coaches are reminded that they are welcome to attend the Regional Pathway camps at Oxley LC as observers. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/coach-opportunities-at-regional-pathway-camps https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-trials-for-county-water-polo-team Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-trials-for-county-water-polo-team Somerset and Devon County are holding water polo trials for the forthcoming County Championships. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/somerset-trials-for-county-water-polo-team https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-junior-womens-trials Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-junior-womens-trials These trials will be held on September 30th - October 1st in Manchester. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/gb-junior-womens-trials https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-pathway-coach-development-programme Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:09:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-pathway-coach-development-programme A unique coach development learning progamme specifically aimed at coaches who are predominately coaching 'Age Group' athletes (10-14 years) in the Swim England Pathway. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-pathway-coach-development-programme https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships-2017 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:52:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships-2017 The South West Open Water Championships took place on 24th June in Weymouth. Read a full report of the event here. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-open-water-championships-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-regional-president Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:21:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-regional-president At the ACM on Sunday 10th September 2017 the South West region welcomed Paul Robbins as the 2017/2018 President. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-regional-president https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-water-polo-academy Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-water-polo-academy Key information relating to the recommencement of the Swim England SW Regional Water Polo Academy for 2017/18. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-water-polo-academy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/monthly-swim-skills-sessions-for-para-swimmers Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:57:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/monthly-swim-skills-sessions-for-para-swimmers At Hengrove Park Leisure Centre on Sunday 3rd September, Sunday 1st October and Sunday 5th November | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/monthly-swim-skills-sessions-for-para-swimmers https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-swimmers-complete-the-fastest-english-channel-crossing Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:34:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-swimmers-complete-the-fastest-english-channel-crossing 6 young swimmers from Street & District Swimming Club, raising funds for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, have completed the most difficult challenge in Open Water swimming with the fastest English Channel relay crossing of the year so far. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/street-swimmers-complete-the-fastest-english-channel-crossing https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:54:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month Congratulations to Nicola Hammond from Team Bath AS who is our September Volunteer of the Month. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/september-volunteer-of-the-month https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-independent-panel-members-club-management-group Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:47:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-independent-panel-members-club-management-group Swim England are seeking Independent Panel Members to join the Club Management Group. The focus of the group is to check and challenge the clubs strategy / implementation plan. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/vacancy-for-independent-panel-members-club-management-group https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-masters-development-day Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:21:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-masters-development-day The South West Region’s Masters Development Day took place in the new Mount Kelly Swim Centre on June 11th with 27 swimmers taking part. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-region-masters-development-day https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-beacon-programme-selection-policy Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:01:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-beacon-programme-selection-policy The Beacon programme is endorsed by the Swim England Talent team who are responsible for selecting swimmers and overseeing the management of the programme to ensure that a quality performance environment is maintained. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bristol-beacon-programme-selection-policy https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-of-the-month-august-2017 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:17:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-of-the-month-august-2017 Each month the Region select a Volunteer of the Month to feature on their website and social media. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/south-west-volunteer-of-the-month-august-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bryanston-2017 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:33:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bryanston-2017 | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/bryanston-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-talent-pathway Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:51:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-talent-pathway The revamped Talent Pathway now gives a clear route for development for swimmers aged from 11 years to international level. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/swim-england-talent-pathway https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/zagreb-overseas-camp-and-competition-2017 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:48:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/zagreb-overseas-camp-and-competition-2017 Swim England South West Oversees Camp and Competition – Zagreb Croatia - July 6th – 10th 2017 The camp was a mixture of education, training and competition with the aim of exposing developing athletes to the expectations and strategies required at international level. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/zagreb-overseas-camp-and-competition-2017 https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-website Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100 Swim England South West https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-website Welcome to our new website. | Read more here: https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/new-website