Archive for 2021
Licensed Meet Officials Information
Posted by Swim England South West on December 21st 2021
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.
Officials and Training update.
Posted by Swim England South West on December 21st 2021
We have some updates with regards to Officials training and running of competitions in 2022.
SW Para Swimming Development Day
Posted by Swim England South West on December 20th 2021
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.
Barnstaple Swimming Club (BSC) is seeking a new Head Coach from February 2022
Posted by Swim England South West on December 13th 2021
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.
New Assistant Swimming Coach Courses available
Posted by Swim England South West on December 9th 2021
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.
Truro City SC Head Coach Vacancy
Posted by Swim England South West on November 24th 2021
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.
South West Award Winners
Posted by Swim England South West on November 24th 2021
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.
National Masters Inter County Championships
Posted by Swim England South West on November 24th 2021
On 14th November 2021 the SW hosted the annual Masters Intercounty Championship held at Millfield School, Street.
Connecting with Coaches Sessions
Posted by Swim England South West on November 11th 2021
Swim England have planned their next three connecting with coaches sessions running over the next three months.
SWR Winter Championships Information
Posted by Swim England South West on November 5th 2021
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.
National Inter County Masters Championship
Posted by Swim England South West on October 26th 2021
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.
British Para Swimming Winter National Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on October 18th 2021
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.
Notice for Officials regarding licence expiry on 31.12.2021 or before September 2022
Posted by Swim England South West on October 14th 2021
Judge One Training - A message from Swim England
Posted by Swim England South West on October 14th 2021
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.
National Para Swimming Engagement Day
Posted by Swim England South West on October 6th 2021
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.
South West Winter Championships Conditions
Posted by Swim England South West on September 24th 2021
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.
Swim England are Seeking a Para-Swimming Talent Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on September 22nd 2021
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.
A New Swim England Report shows a worrying future for our Swimming Pools
Posted by Swim England South West on September 22nd 2021
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.
Cornwall Council launch consultation on leisure centres
Posted by Swim England South West on September 22nd 2021
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.
Congratulations to Regional Award Winners
Posted by Swim England South West on September 15th 2021
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.
SW Winter Championships 2021 are now Reinstated
Posted by Swim England South West on September 14th 2021
The SW Winter Championships have now been reinstated. They will be held on 5th, 6th and 7th November at Millfield School.
SW Water Polo Have Appointed a New Girls Squad Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on September 13th 2021
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.
Cancellation of SW Winter Championships
Posted by Swim England South West on September 2nd 2021
*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.
Vacancy for Water Polo Committee Chair Person
Posted by Swim England South West on September 1st 2021
The SW Water Polo Committee are currently looking for a new Chair Person. This is a voluntary position.
Judge 1 Training Deadlines
Posted by Swim England South West on August 24th 2021
Following the return to competition across the home nations, British Swimming have introduced some guidance with regards to Judge 1 training and deadlines.
Vacancy for Regional Finance Officer
Posted by Swim England South West on August 18th 2021
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.
Para-Swimming Regional Training Coaching Opportunties
Posted by Swim England South West on August 11th 2021
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.
Weston Super Mare Swimming Club are seeking a Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on August 11th 2021
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.
Devon County Masters Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on July 28th 2021
The Devon County Masters Open Meet is taking place on 5 September 2021 in Plymouth.
Festival of Swimming South West (Somerset, Dorset, Gloucester & Wiltshire 50m) 24th and 25th July 2021
Posted by Swim England South West on July 2nd 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
National Para-Swimming Engagement Day (on line via Zoom) Saturday 10th July 2021
Posted by Swim England South West on June 25th 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.
Festival of Swimming South West (Devon & Cornwall 50m) 24th and 25th July 2021
Posted by Swim England South West on June 11th 2021
Licence Number 1SW210158 Full entry details are now available
City of Bristol are Recruiting a Head Coach to Lead the Artistic Swimming Section.
Posted by Swim England South West on June 9th 2021
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.
National Volunteers Week - Day 4
Posted by Swim England South West on June 4th 2021
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.
National Volunteers Week - Day 3
Posted by Swim England South West on June 3rd 2021
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
National Volunteers Week - Day 2
Posted by Swim England South West on June 2nd 2021
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.
National Volunteers Week - Day 1
Posted by Swim England South West on June 1st 2021
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.
Swim England Requirements for Officials at Competitions
Posted by Swim England South West on May 26th 2021
Swim England have recently released a document which details the Officials that are required at each of the different levels of Open Meet.
Officials Secretary Reports on her time at the British Swimming Selection Trials
Posted by Swim England South West on May 25th 2021
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.
Officials Represent the South West at The British Para-Swimming International meet
Posted by Swim England South West on May 25th 2021
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.
Water Polo Regional Training Academy Success
Posted by Swim England South West on May 25th 2021
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.
SWR Pathway Camps
Posted by Swim England South West on May 18th 2021
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
SAVE THE DATE - South West Festival of Swimming
Posted by Swim England South West on May 11th 2021
The South West Region are pleased to announce we will be running a Festival of Swimming on 24th and 25th July 2021.
CALLING ALL MASTERS SWIMMERS
Posted by Swim England South West on April 22nd 2021
The Masters Working Group Chair, Jeroen Peters, has organised a 'Townhall Meeting' for Masters swimmers on 6 May starting at 7 pm
Dursley Dolphins are Seeking a Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on April 21st 2021
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.
South West Officials Survey
Posted by Swim England South West on March 31st 2021
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.
Regional Swimming Vacancies
Posted by Swim England South West on March 31st 2021
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.
New SW Youth Advisory Panel
Posted by Swim England South West on March 30th 2021
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.
Dorset ASA 90th Anniversary
Posted by Swim England South West on March 29th 2021
Congratulations to Dorset ASA who have reached their 90th Anniversary.
Bradford-On-Avon Swimming Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on March 22nd 2021
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.
Bristol Penguins Swimming Coach/Teacher Advert
Posted by Swim England South West on March 22nd 2021
Bristol Penguin Olympic Swimming Club (Penguins) is looking to appoint a swimming coach or teacher to add to our coaching team.
Swim England Foundation Coach Conference
Posted by Swim England South West on March 16th 2021
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.
Tiverton Swimming Club are Looking for a New Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on February 22nd 2021
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.
Swimathon Foundation Funding
Posted by Swim England South West on February 2nd 2021
Swim England affiliated clubs are encouraged to apply for the Swimathon Foundations new round of funding which is now available.
2021 National Para Swimming Engagement Day
Posted by Swim England South West on January 27th 2021
This is a national day which will be held on Zoom on Sunday 7th February for athletes, club administrators and coaches.
2020 Annual Report
Posted by Swim England South West on January 19th 2021
The complete 2020 Annual Report is now available to view.
Notice of SGM
Posted by Swim England South West on January 18th 2021
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.
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