Category: Clubs

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)

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

As part of National Volunteers’ Week Swim England East Region would like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers that give up their time to help our clubs, counties and the region. Check out our social media channels to see our clubs also saying thank you!

Since lockdown started and the use of online platforms such as Zoom has increased, Swim England has issued advice and guidance to clubs and members on good practice.   The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has also issued another warning around serious safeguarding risks as a result of a growing trend

Sport England has announced a £195 million package to help sport and physical activity through Coronavirus. This package consists of: A new £20 million Community Emergency Fund, which is open now for local club and community organisations to bid for grants between £300 and £10,000. A new £5 million fund for existing Sport England partners facing specific and immediate financial difficulty. £55 million put aside to support

The Swimathon Foundation Community Grants Scheme offers funding to groups and individuals who provide swimming in their local community. Grants range from £300 – £2500, and are awarded to organisations supported by pools taking part in the main Swimathon event. Applications close 13th March 2020. More information can be found on the Swimathonfoundation website.

Swim England is bringing in new compulsory guidelines for its affiliated clubs in a bid to show they have the highest standards of safe and effective practice in place. The Stronger Affiliation process is being introduced so new and existing members know clubs are well run and their personnel have the necessary safeguarding checks in

Swim England East Region is celebrating National Volunteers Week from the 1- 7 June.  It is a UK wide campaign now in its 35th year.  During the week we will aim to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers and the region would like to encourage people across the region to do the same. Please help by

On Saturday 27th April, we will be hosting a Workforce Development Day at the Swim England East Region office in Kentford.  There will be three workshops for club workforce which will include Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Time to Listen and a combined Team Manager 1 & 2 workshop.  Bookings for all workshops close on 22nd

Clubs have until 31st March 2019 to submit details for the Swim England Teaching and Coaching Register.  All clubs are required to provide details of all of their active coaches and teachers, both paid and volunteers and across all disciplines, via the Online Membership System.  Swim England has provided a guide to help clubs and a