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
Swim England is reissuing its ‘Return to Water’ survey in an effort to better support clubs and help navigate them through their return to training following the easing of the third national lockdown. The survey was sent via email to key club officers on Thursday 15 April, who will then be asked to answer questions
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
Artistic swimming, water polo and diving announce safe and gradual routes back to competition over the coming months. Artistic swimming Water polo Diving And Swim England’s George Wood answers some questions on returning to competition.
Sport England has extended the Return to Play: Small Grants Fund until 30th June to help clubs survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for clubs to assist with contributing to covering the costs incurred by having to deliver activity in smaller groups than normal, or having the correct hygiene and
Swim England has issued its interpretation on how the new tiered restrictions will affect its disciplines, club activity, elite athletes, Learn to Swim lessons and aquatics classes. The recognised national governing body has been waiting for more than a week for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to issue its latest guidance following
For any volunteers undertaking the Covid-19 Lead or Liaison role, and would like some guidance or further information on how to carry out the role effectively, Swim England is hosting some free workshops. The aim is to build on the learning so far and help educate club volunteers who are new to the role. Dates
Sport England has updated their ‘Return to Play’ fund of £10 million in response to the second lockdown. It focuses on awards of up to £10,000 that support clubs and community groups respond to the challenges of returning to play during the coronavirus pandemic. For more information please visit the Sport England website.
Over a third of the Swim England affiliated clubs that need to submit evidence to meet new Stronger Affiliation guidelines have either completed or begun the process. Swim England has created Stronger Affiliation so its affiliated clubs which are not yet SwimMark accredited can prove they are well run and their personnel have the necessary safeguarding
The Swim England Return to Pool Guidance has been updated again particularly in response to the recent changes announce by the Government last week and in particular how this affects water polo’s return to team sport. Supporting documents and FAQ’s are constantly being updated.
The next Club Chair’s Forum will be on Monday 5th October from 7-8pm by Zoom. If you wish to register please email [email protected].
Almost a quarter of the Swim England affiliated clubs that need to submit evidence to meet new Stronger Affiliation guidelines have either completed or begun the process. Swim England has created Stronger Affiliation so its affiliated clubs which are not yet SwimMark accredited, of which there are around 450, can prove they are well run
