Returning to pools FAQ’s updated
The Swim England Returning to Pools guidance FAQ’s have been updated following feedback from clubs.
August 10, 2020
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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.
August 10, 2020
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
July 29, 2020
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.
July 22, 2020
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 @
July 22, 2020
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)
July 10, 2020
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
June 24, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
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
June 16, 2020
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
June 16, 2020
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
June 15, 2020
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.
June 12, 2020