Category: Clubs

Connecting with Coaches – Safeguarding

The next Connecting with Coaches sessions will be led by Swim England’s Head of Safeguarding Kevin Suckling and Sport Governance and Welfare Manager Helen Weeks who will be providing an update on Safeguarding including the new team and focus, what happens when a concern is raised to the team and dispelling myths around coach investigations

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World Mental Health Day

10th of October is World Mental Health Day in order to help raise awareness and break the stigma around the topic. Even though we are busy people, lets take some time to give our mental health the focus it deserves. – Allocate ‘me time’- Rather than waiting for some ‘free time’ which never tends to

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Swim England mourns the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Swim England has expressed its heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen at the age of 96. Her Majesty was the patron of the national governing body – then known as the Amateur Swimming Association – for 63 years from 1953 until handing over the role to The

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Financial Support for Clubs Taking in Ukrainian Swimmers and Teachers

Club Funding and Qualification initiative Swim England is offering a one-off bursary of £150 to clubs who have welcomed one or more Ukrainian swimmers. This will be a contribution to the overall financial support that clubs are providing, and can be used by the committee to directly support the swimmers’ resettlement journey. Please note, this

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Regional Awards- Time to Nominate!

The Swim England East Region Awards are now open for nominations. The Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during these challenging times. The Awards will showcase individuals and groups who create and foster the community spirit of aquatics. The nomination process is done through the Swim England National

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Suspended Clubs 2022 for non renewal of membership

Members whose fee paying club is suspended for not submitting a full annual renewal will not be eligible to compete in events under the jurisdiction of Swim England. This includes Regional, County and open events. Furthermore the members are not covered by the Swim England insurance policy so no training or volunteering can take place.

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Recognition Awards

These Awards will recognise East Region members, celebrating the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during the challenging period of the pandemic. The Awards will showcase individuals and groups across a number of categories based around two streams: Inspirational Awards and Innovation Awards. Individuals can be nominated for their role as either a

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Harold Fern Award 2021 is awarded to Sharyn Bord

On the final day of national volunteers’ week the region would like to thank all of our volunteers that undertake so many roles in our clubs, among these Sharyn Bord, who has recently been awarded the Harold Fern Award. Cambridge Dive Team President Sharyn Bord has said she is ‘surprised and amazed’ after being named

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Sportlight on Volunteer Roles

As part of National Volunteers’ Week, each day this week the Region will be showcasing a different role, and share with you the skills and enjoyment it brings. Each article is written by someone undertaking the role for their club. Take a look at their articles on our Volunteering webpage. If you would like to

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Swim England Club Guidance update sessions

In preparation for the re-opening of pools Swim England  will be delivering a number of Club guidance update sessions. The sessions are open to all club officers and Covid-19 Leads. Please use the survey monkey link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ClubGuidanceUpdates . to book into one of these sessions. If you do have any queries please do not hesitate

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