Swim England News

Swim England fully accepts all recommendations contained within a review which examined the processes and systems followed in three specific safeguarding and welfare cases. The Sport England-commissioned report by independent experts Sport Resolutions includes a total of nine recommendations for changes to systems and processes, all of which have been accepted by the national governing … The post Swim England ‘fully accepts’ Sport Resolutions review recommendations appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England have launched an ‘exciting’ new coaching plan which looks to ‘transform lives through inspirational coaching’. The plan, which runs until 2025, will support coaches across all of the aquatic disciplines and links closely with Sport England’s ‘Uniting the movement’ and ‘Coaching Plan 2.0’ strategies. It is being led by Swim England’s new dedicated … The post New coaching plan launched to support coaches across all aquatic disciplines appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England has welcomed a £63 million Government investment to help keep ‘vulnerable’ swimming pools afloat and become more energy efficient as they battle with increased costs. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce in his Spring Budget on Wednesday 15 March that a new one-year fund will be made available to public leisure centres with pools. … The post Swim England welcomes £63m investment to help keep ‘vulnerable’ pools afloat appeared first on Swim England.

Olympic bronze medallist Cassie Patten explains why she believes Swim England’s new safeguarding, welfare and culture plan – Heart of Aquatics – can help create a better future for everyone involved in swimming, diving, artistic swimming and water polo. Sport – and swimming in particular – is the most fantastic thing and teaches so many … The post Cassie Patten: Why I believe everyone should get behind the Heart of Aquatics appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson explains why the Heart of Aquatics is needed to deliver the positive, safe, welcoming environment and culture we all want to see in our sports.  In my 50 years as a participant, club volunteer, team manager, regional volunteer and now working for the governing body, I have been fortunate to see time … The post Jane Nickerson: Heart of Aquatics is the beginning of our cultural change journey appeared first on Swim England.

Getting in the water can sometimes be ‘far more powerful’ compared to other healthcare interventions, as seen through the new ‘Swimming as Medicine’ series launched by Swim England. The national governing body has teamed up with the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) to encourage healthcare professionals to consider recommending swimming and aquatic activity to their … The post Swim England and Royal College of GP’s promote ‘Swimming as Medicine’ appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England has vowed ‘to create a better future’ for everyone in its sports as part of a cultural change journey which will put members, coaches, teachers, parents, clubs and swim schools at the heart of aquatics. Included in the national governing body’s new safeguarding, welfare and culture plan, Heart of Aquatics, is a commitment … The post Swim England’s new Heart of Aquatics plan will ‘create a better future’ for sports appeared first on Swim England.

Did you know, swimmers’ ear affects about 10 per cent of people in their lifetime? Anyone can be exposed to this condition, but as a swimmer you’re five times more likely to suffer from this complaint when compared to non-swimmers. And for those who swim in open water, it’s even more prevalent. Swimmer’s ear (medically … The post Prepare, prevent and protect against swimmers’ ear appeared first on Swim England.

Three-time Paralympic Champion Ollie Hynd has had a ‘full circle moment’ after he recently begun teaching swimming at the pool where he first learnt to swim. The 28-year old retired from competing in 2021 and is determined to continue his journey by supporting the grassroots of the sport. So, he decided to take on the … The post Paralympic Champion Ollie Hynd on teaching swimming back where it all began appeared first on Swim England.

Swim England has published guidance to support swimmers who are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Three documents have been developed to provide coaches and members with a resource to support both themselves and their swimmers to fuel appropriately whilst fasting. Ramadan falls within aquatics’ competitive calendar and therefore it is important to recognise and … The post Swim England release guidance for swimmers observing Ramadan appeared first on Swim England.