Swim England News

Swim England is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new online shop – shop.swimming.org. Purpose-built for Learn to Swim providers, the upgraded platform offers a faster, smarter and more user-friendly shopping experience. As part of Swim England’s ongoing commitment to supporting swimming teachers, schools and leisure centres – the new shop has been designed … The post Swim England launches new online shop to support Learn to Swim providers appeared first on Swim England.

The family of one of swimming’s most inspirational figures has been presented with a framed tribute of his life and achievements to mark his significant impact on aquatics. Norman Sarsfield dedicated his life to swimming and was a teacher, coach and author before becoming the first full-time general secretary of the Amateur Swimming Association. He … The post Family of Hall of Famer Norman Sarsfield presented with framed tribute appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England is committed to clean sport and will be supporting UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign from 19 – 23 May. Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness campaign championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK. This year’s Clean Sport Week theme is ‘The Next Generation’. To ensure the future … The post Swim England supports UKAD’s Clean Sport Week 2025 appeared first on Swim England.

The experiences that are shared as part of the Panorama programme are deeply concerning and we are grateful to those who have come forward – recognising fully the courage it takes for those individuals to speak out publicly. We want to be clear: we are committed to meaningful and lasting change. The issues highlighted do … The post Statement regarding BBC Panorama appeared first on Swim England.

Exclusive offer for swim schools. Thanks to our partners at GoCardless, you’ll receive a £300 voucher to spend on Teacher Training or CPD with the Institute of Swimming or on Swim England Learn to Swim Awards – just by signing up to use GoCardless Direct Debit. Sign up here Terms and conditions apply. For full … The post Get a £300 voucher when you sign-up to GoCardless appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England, The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) are joining forces for the second, successive year to ensure aquatics are firmly at the heart of Elevate 2025. Together, these leading organisations will sponsor the Active Aquatics theatre area – an essential hub within the Elevate exhibition, highlighting … The post Swim England, RLSS UK and STA to take aquatics to centre stage at Elevate appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Todd as its new Member Nominated Director to the Swim England Board. Sara brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in global procurement, having worked across the automotive, pharmaceutical, and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sectors. A skilled executive coach, she has driven cultural change, … The post Swim England appoints Sara Todd as new Member Nominated Director appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England’s Sport Development team ran more than 150 courses across the country in 2024 and are working hard to help clubs grow and thrive in the future. The national governing bodies courses have helped to bring more than 1,500 new volunteers into aquatics in various roles throughout the past 12 months, bolstering the nation’s … The post Sport Development team eager to continue to support clubs in 2025 appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Davies as its new Director of Safe Aquatics and Welfare. Simon will officially join the organisation on Monday 23 June from The Scout Association, where he has served as UK Head of Safeguarding since 2022.  In his current role, Simon has led the strategic safeguarding response … The post Simon Davies appointed Swim England’s new Director of Safe Aquatics and Welfare appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England has refreshed a key training tool which helps swimming teachers introduce aquatic sports skills into their existing lessons. The Bringing the Aquatic Sports to Life Through the Learn to Swim Framework CPD will arm teachers with the confidence to introduce and talk about the aquatic sports in their lessons, and support them to … The post Refreshed CPD helps introduce aquatics sports skills into swimming lessons appeared first on Swim England.