The Swim England Returning to Pools guidance FAQ’s have been updated following feedback from clubs.
Jo Stalley
Swim England unveils its new structure
Swim England has unveiled its reorganised structure, way of working and contact details for its new-look teams. The region’s team remains unchanged and is available for any enquiries or support that you may have or need.
Swim England welcomes the report to preserve leisure facilities
Swim England provided evidence to the DCMS select committee, featured in the report, stressing the urgent need for financial support for swimming pools. The Parliamentary report has said the Government must work with councils to ensure necessary funding is in place to preserve leisure facilities
Swim England updates its Return to Pool Guidance
The Return to Pool Guidance has been updated on group sizes for training as well as looking at the next steps towards competition.
Para Swimming Workshops
Para Swimming have are providing a number of workshops for Coaches/Swimmers and Parents over the coming few months.
An Introduction to Physical Literacy for Classified Swimmers and Parents – 27th July 2020 @ 6.30pm – CLICK HERE – (Closing Date: 23/7/20 @ 9.00am)
Developing Physical Literacy in Para Swimmers (L1 Coaches)– 3rd September 2020 @ 6.30pm – CLICK HERE
Identifying Suitable Practices for the Development of Para Swimmers (L2 Coaches) – 7th September 2020 @ 6.30pm – CLICK HERE
Green light given to reopen!
Late yesterday the Government announced that swimming pools could reopen: outdoor pools from 11th July and indoor pools from 25th July (after 16 weeks of closure)
Support Swim England’s #OpenOurPools Campaign
Swim England is calling on its members, clubs, coaches, teachers, swim schools, swimmers and facility operators to back its #OpenOurPools campaign.
Chief Executive Jane Nickerson has said millions of people are being let down by the Government’s decision not to allow pools to reopen on 4 July.
So we are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reopen facilities up and down the country as soon as possible – and there are a number of ways you can get involved..
Swim England’s dismay at the lack of a re-opening date for pools
Swim England and it’s CEO, Jane Nickerson express their dismay at the announcement today that has not included any mention of when pools may be re-opening and have launched an #OpenOurPools campaign.
Stronger Affiliation Workshops Now Available
These workshops have been organised to help clubs understand the requirements of Stronger Affiliation, the compulsory standards that clubs have to evidence as part of affiliation to Swim England. If you are a SwimMark club, no action is needed, and you don’t need to attend the workshop. To book a place on one of the 4 workshops planned, please email [email protected]
23rd June, 7pm
25th June, 1pm
4th July, 1pm
14th Juny, 6pm
Bernie Buck wins the Cherriman Award
Congratulations to Bernie on receiving this award in recognition of the huge amount of work he does as a volunteer with Masters. Bernie has twice been President of Suffolk and for many years was Suffolk County Championship Secretary but would be most known throughout the Region as East Region Masters Secretary. He is still secretary for Team Anglia Masters. Now he is heavily involved with the running of British and National Masters Championships. You can read his reaction on the Swim England website.
Swim England publishes Returning to the Pool Guidance
Further to the Swim England ‘Returning to the Pool’ guidance issued today, the region has set up several forums for Chairpersons and Head Coaches over the next few weeks to help and support your club’s return to the water.
Please allow your club committees some time to examine the document and formulate their plans as they have some considerable work to do. We are confident they will contact you as soon as they are able to with further information and guidance about how it will affect your athlete
Message to our Aquatics community from Swim England East Region
Just a note to express how proud and grateful the region is during these unprecedented times.
