Archive for 2022
City of Bristol Aquatics are looking for a Swimming Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on December 12th 2022
City of Bristol Swimming Club (CoB), based in south Bristol, is recruiting for a highly motivated swimming coach to work primarily with our County and Regional Development squads. The ideal candidate will hold an ASA Level 2 Swimming Coach qualification or Swim England Swimming Coach certificate, however, training and mentoring may be provided for the right candidate who holds a swim teaching qualification.
Spectacular Win at Masters Inter County Championship by Devon County
Posted by Swim England South West on December 12th 2022
With Devon convincingly winning the National Inter County Masters Championship, Gloucester County placing 8th and Somerset in 14th place, the strength and depth of Masters swimming in the region is clear. All 33 counties took part, making Devon's win even more impressive.
Team Bath AS and Millfield Level 1 National Qualifier Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on December 8th 2022
Team Bath AS and Millfield Swimming present their Level 1 National Qualifier meet which will be held at Millfield School in March.
Regional Inter County Championship 2022
Posted by Swim England South West on November 16th 2022
The regional round of the National Inter County Masters championship took place at Millfield School on 13th November.
SESW Winter Championships Latest Update
Posted by Swim England South West on November 1st 2022
Please find the latest information ahead of the Winter Championships this weekend.
Swim England Para Swimming National Pathway Online Engagement Workshop
Posted by Swim England South West on October 24th 2022
Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for a FREE, fun workshop designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians, gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes.
Winter Championship Details Now Available
Posted by Swim England South West on October 24th 2022
The Psych sheets are now available for Winter Championships. Clubs should have received final entry information via email including scratches and payment information.
Details For Masters Open Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on October 6th 2022
Final details have been released ahead of the South West Masters Open meet which is being held this Sunday 9th October at Millfield School.
Winter Champs Coach and Team Manager Passes New Process
Posted by Swim England South West on October 5th 2022
We have now released details on how to apply for your Coach/Team Manager Pass for the Regional Winter Championships running in November 2022. We will be using the National Accreditation System for passes this year.
Okehampton Otters Are Seeking Additional Level 2 Coaches
Posted by Swim England South West on October 4th 2022
This is great opportunity for a qualified Level 2 Swim Coach to join our coaching team to help develop our swim programme for the coming years. Okehampton Otters Swimming Club is a family friendly competitive swimming club, with swimmers ranging from 7 years old and upwards. The club swimmers continue to gain success at numerous open meets and County Championships, so the Club is now looking to the future.
Regional Para Swimming Training Day
Posted by Swim England South West on September 29th 2022
The South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our third Para Swimming Development day. This day will be held at Marlborough College Pool, Bath Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA from 1400 to 1700.
Award Presentations
Posted by Swim England South West on September 29th 2022
Chris Elliott, Regional President was able to visit Plymouth Life Centre to present the awards to two of our award winners this week
Winter Regional Merchandise Now Available to Order
Posted by Swim England South West on September 28th 2022
South West Regional Award Winners
Posted by Swim England South West on September 22nd 2022
Firstly we have to apologise for cancelling our Awards Celebration afternoon which were due to be held at the Holiday Inn Taunton, this was due to the period of National Mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In this news item we are celebrating the successes and introducing our Winners and nominees for the awards in the Region.
North Cornwall Dragons/Newquay Cormorants Open Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on September 20th 2022
North Cornwall Dragons / Newquay Cormorants will be hosting a level 3 Open Meet on 12th / 13th November 2022 at Bodmin pool.
Opportunity for Coach Development
Posted by Swim England South West on September 15th 2022
The Region will be running their first Regional Development Programme on Sunday 25th September at Millfield School, we welcome coaches from any level to come along and observe this camp which will involve both pool and land sessions.
Swifts Swimming Club Inclusive Swimming Gala
Posted by Swim England South West on September 8th 2022
Swifts Swimming Club is delighted to be delivering this fun FREE fully inclusive event, for swimmers of any age and any disability. in partnership with City of Bristol Aquatics, with support and sponsorship from Rotary in Bristol.
Regional Water Polo Player Training in Barcelona
Posted by Swim England South West on September 8th 2022
Water Polo player Alexander Fewtrell is currently training with Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA) for the last two weeks, and he will spend a third-week training and playing in the Barcelona Cup before returning home and back to school.
Officials required to support Trowbridge ASC
Posted by Swim England South West on September 8th 2022
Trowbridge ASC are looking for Officials for their Club Champs 23-25 Sep and the Level 3 meet 15/16 Oct.
Swim Bournemouth Level 3 Open Meet
Posted by Swim England South West on August 25th 2022
Swim Bournemouth Swimming Club present their Level 3 Open Meet. Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd October at Littledown Leisure Centre, Bournemouth,
Officials Needed for ESSA Senior Relays
Posted by Swim England South West on August 24th 2022
Officials are required to support the ESSA Snr Relays @ Millfield on Wednesday 28 September, report 12 o’clock.
Regional Masters Open Meet 2022
Posted by Swim England South West on August 11th 2022
The South West Region Masters Open meet will be held on Sunday 9th October at Millfield School.
Gloucester City Swimming Club are Looking to Recruit a Number of Roles
Posted by Swim England South West on August 3rd 2022
Gloucester City Swimming Club are looking to recruit a number of roles, this includes a Development Coach, a Club Link and Para Coach and a Land Training Coach.
Carn Brea and Helston Swimming Club are Looking to Recruit
Posted by Swim England South West on July 28th 2022
Carn Brea and Helston Swimming Club are looking for a Head Coach and a Level 2 Performance Swimming Coach
2022/2023 Young Volunteer Programme Applications are now Open
Posted by Swim England South West on July 25th 2022
The aim of this year’s programme is to retain and offer opportunities to athletes who may be thinking of giving up their training, as well as offering opportunities to those whose training sessions may have been reduced due to lack of pool time available to them during unprecedented times. The Programme will run from October 2022 until the end of July 2023
Okehampton Otters are Looking to Recruit a Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on July 25th 2022
This is great opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum level 2) to join our coaching team and direct our swim programme from September 2022. Okehampton Otters Swimming Club is a small family friendly competitive swimming, with swimmers ranging from 7 years old and upwards. The club swimmers have experienced success at in-house galas, open meets, and County Championships.
New Independent Masters Swimming Podcast
Posted by Swim England South West on July 18th 2022
A new, independent podcast for the masters swimming community has launched, called The Masters Swimming Podcast.
*UPDATED* SE South West and South East Para Swimming Championships
Posted by Swim England South West on July 12th 2022
Details of the Annual Para Swimming Championships have now been released. Please note as of 12th July 2022 these have been updated to include a venue change.
SW Para Swimmer Becomes Queens Baton Relay Bearer
Posted by Swim England South West on July 7th 2022
Abi Daly, Para Swimmer from Plymouth was a baton bearer for the 1st day of the Queens Baton Relay England tour. Her segment was bringing the baton onto the Hoe promenade where she got a military guard of honour and salute as she gave the baton to royal marine veteran and triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE
Brockworth Swimming Club are looking to Recruit a Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on July 5th 2022
Brockworth Swimming Club are looking to strengthen our coaching team with an enthusiastic and committed coach focussed on our senior squads with an immediate start.
Regional Development Programme Team Selection
Posted by Swim England South West on June 23rd 2022
The South West Regional Development Programme will run from September 2022 to August 2023. This year we will be holding two face to face camps and one online camp for 12 yr olds in the Region. We were delighted to have received a high number, and high standard of applications which has meant that it has been a difficult decision to appoint for the roles on the programme.
Swim England Teaching and Education Award Conference
Posted by Swim England South West on June 22nd 2022
The Swim England Teaching and Education Awards and Conference is a superb, annual conference bringing together more than 350 people to network and discuss key topics relating to swimming.
Some Sad News in the Region
Posted by Swim England South West on June 21st 2022
It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of Mr Bill Baker who was a Devon County Past President twice, a member of Devon Water Polo Committee and a Water Polo Official.
South West Regional Awards
Posted by Swim England South West on June 13th 2022
Nominations for the South West Regional Awards are now live. Our awards are going to be run in conjunction with the Swim England National Awards.
National Volunteers Week 2022 - Day 7
Posted by Swim England South West on June 7th 2022
To close National Volunteers Week we would like to say thank you to all our great volunteers from everyone at the South West Region
National Volunteers Week 2022 - Day 6
Posted by Swim England South West on June 6th 2022
On day 6 of Volunteers week we asked our Water Polo Manager, Mike Coles, a few questions about his experiences volunteering.
National Volunteers Week 2022 - Day 5
Posted by Swim England South West on June 5th 2022
On day 5 of Volunteers week we asked our Artistic Swimming Manager, Mary Coles, a few questions about her experiences volunteering.
National Volunteers Week - Day 4
Posted by Swim England South West on June 4th 2022
Today is day 4 of National Volunteers week. Throughout this week we would like to showcase and say thanks to a different volunteer or group of volunteers in the Region for their commitment and contribution to volunteering. Today we would like to talk about Somerset ASA who was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services.
National Volunteers Week 2022 - Day 1
Posted by Swim England South West on June 1st 2022
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks. It goes without saying that volunteers have played a key role in the pandemic response. During an exceptionally difficult couple of years, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities – just as they do every year. This is a time for us to come together and thank all volunteers for their invaluable contribution.
Open Water Championship Details Confirmed
Posted by Swim England South West on May 30th 2022
We are pleased to announce that after much discussion and problem solving we are now able to release information about our Open Water Championships which we will be holding in conjunction with the East and West Midland Regions. The event will be on Saturday 2nd July at Lake 86, Cotswold Water Park.
Commonwealth Games Prep the Pool Event - Devon Report
Posted by Swim England South West on May 25th 2022
3 Devon club para swimmers were part of the 32 selected para swimmers across England to participate in this event. Abi Daly from Devonport Royal Alexander Hobbs from Mount Kelly Sebastian Williams from Mount Kelly
SW Para Swimming Second Development Day
Posted by Swim England South West on May 19th 2022
Following the success of our first Para Training Day the South West Region Para team are delighted to invite you to our second Para Swimming Development day on Saturday 9th July 2022. This day will be held at Taunton Prep School Pool, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD from 12pm to 415pm.
Wareham & District Swimming Club are looking to Recruit a Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on May 19th 2022
Venue: Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham. Dorset This role is part-time, approximately 10 hrs per week plus attending competitions relevant to the squad.
Regional Development Programme Coach and Team Manager Applications are now Open!
Posted by Swim England South West on May 12th 2022
We are looking to recruit the following roles on our upcoming 2022/23 Regional Development Programme for Swimming. Head Coach Skills Coaches x 8 Lead Team Manager Assistant Team Manager
Financial Sustainability Workshop
Posted by Swim England South West on May 12th 2022
Swim England South West will be hosting a Financial Sustainability Workshop in partnership with Sport England Club Matters . This workshop is aimed at Club Chairs and Treasurers and will take place online on Wednesday 8th June at 19.00pm .
Swim England Release Diving Depth Update for Swimming
Posted by Swim England South West on May 11th 2022
Swim England have released new guidance on diving in relation to swimming and competition.
Summer Championships 2022 - Hengrove Information Documents
Posted by Swim England South West on May 4th 2022
Please find the documents for the Hengrove Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022.
Summer Championships 2022 Plymouth Weekend Documents
Posted by Swim England South West on April 29th 2022
Please find the documents for the Plymouth Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022.
Salisbury Stingrays are looking to Recruit a New Lead Squad Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on April 26th 2022
We’re recruiting for a qualified Swimming Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's professional coaching team and lead swimmers in our Competitive County Squads from September 2022. There are also opportunities to teach in our unique Swim School and Pre-Competitive Squads.
Swim England Launch New Inclusion Resources
Posted by Swim England South West on April 26th 2022
Swim England is launching updates to two resources which will help to further improve inclusion within swimming.
Summer Championships 2022 Millfield Weekend Documents
Posted by Swim England South West on April 22nd 2022
Please find the documents for the Millfield Weekend of the Summer Champs 2022.
Swim Bournemouth are Recruiting Various Roles
Posted by Swim England South West on April 20th 2022
Swim Bournemouth are looking to expend their workforce and are looking to recruit into the following roles Head coach Swimming Teacher Swimming Coach
Criteria for the Training of Officials at Licensed Meets
Posted by Swim England South West on April 19th 2022
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Swim England facilitated the return of training for technical officials by temporarily waiving the requirement for trainees to attend various levels of meet until 31st March 2022. It remains both desirable and necessary that trainee officials across the board gain their poolside experience at the broadest possible range of events. With this in mind trainee officials who are members of Swim England affiliated clubs will now again be encouraged to gain poolside experiences across all levels of meets.
Trident Swimming Club are Seeking a Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on April 19th 2022
Trident swimming club has an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's coaching team and direct our swim programme with immediate effect
South West Regional Skills Diving Competition
Posted by Swim England South West on April 19th 2022
We invite you to attend the Swim England South West Regional Skills competitions and qualifier for National Skills, this event will crown SW medallists and open medallists.
Trident SC Head Coach Vacancy
Posted by Swim England South West on March 30th 2022
Trident swimming club has an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join the Club's coaching team and direct our swim programme with immediate effect.
Summer Championship Qualification Times and Entry Files
Posted by Swim England South West on March 17th 2022
The Qualification times and meet entry files have now been finalised and are available here.
URGENT Summer Championships Update
Posted by Swim England South West on March 16th 2022
We have made some amendments to certain qualifying times/consideration times having reviewed them with the current qualifiers. The updated files will be with you shortly. Changes will be made to both the qualifying times and the entry files so please don't use any of the previously released times or files as they will be changed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Okehampton Otters are Seeking a New Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on March 15th 2022
This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified Swim Coach (minimum Level 2) who would like to join our coaching team and direct our swim programme from April 2022
Officials Requirements from March 2022 Onwards
Posted by Swim England South West on February 28th 2022
Following discussions between the Chair of the SLG and the Chairs of your respective groups, it has been agreed that the temporary relaxation on the number and level of qualification of officials required for licensed meets will end as planned on 10th March 2022. This was the intention outlined in the document currently on the website and so any organisers of meets after this date should have been aware of the likelihood.
Salisbury Stingrays are Recruiting Water Polo Coaches
Posted by Swim England South West on February 22nd 2022
Salisbury Stingrays are searching for new Water Polo Coaches
Wells Swimming Club is seeking an Assistant Head Swimming Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on February 22nd 2022
Wells Swimming Club (WSC), based in Somerset is looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to become their Assistant Head Coach.
SW Summer Swimming Championships Merchandise now available
Posted by Swim England South West on February 21st 2022
SW Swimming Championship Merchandise ordering has now gone live.
CIMSPA/Sport England Digital Marketing Hub Workshop - March 2022
Posted by Swim England South West on February 16th 2022
The Digital Marketing Hub is a free resource for anyone in sport and physical activity across England – provided by CIMSPA and funded by a National Lottery award from Sport England. It has been designed to help organisations, groups and clubs to enhance their digital marketing skills for free.
Para Swimming National Engagement Day
Posted by Swim England South West on February 14th 2022
Join the England Para - Swimming Talent Team for FREE, workshops and activities, designed to help athletes, coaches and parents / guardians gain valuable information about the development of Para-athletes.
Barnstaple Swimming Club Head Coach Vacancy Update
Posted by Swim England South West on February 10th 2022
Barnstaple Swimming Club are still seeking a head coach and have updated their vacancy details.
City of Bristol Aquatics Vacancies
Posted by Swim England South West on February 8th 2022
City of Bristol Aquatics are currently looking to recruit a Swimming Coach and an Athletic Development/Strength and Conditioning Coach to join their team.
Swimming Championship Conditions Are Now Available
Posted by Swim England South West on February 8th 2022
We are pleased to be able to release our event conditions for our upcoming Swimming Championships
We Welcome Our New Finance Officer
Posted by Swim England South West on January 18th 2022
The Region have successfully recruited a new Finance Officer to replace Gerry Griffin who was previously carrying out the role.
City of Bristol are Looking for an Artistic Swimming Head Coach
Posted by Swim England South West on January 18th 2022
City of Bristol Swimming Club (COB) is looking to appoint a head coach to lead the artistic swimming section of the club.
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