General Announcements – Swim England

Swim England cancels events due to coronavirus outbreak

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:15:38 +0000

Swim England has cancelled a number of forthcoming events due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The decision has been taken following the Government’s announcement to implement increased social distancing, avoid crowds gathering and carrying out any unnecessary travel. Coronavirus FAQs View Swim England and Institute of Swimming response to frequently asked questions on our Coronavirus … […]

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New partnership agreed to help increase BME participation in aquatic activity

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:01:52 +0000

Swim England is teaming up with the Black Swimming Association (BSA) in a bid to further increase the numbers of the BME population participating in aquatic activity. The partnership between the two organisations will aim to break down the barriers that prevent certain groups from taking part in swimming. Swim England and the BSA will … […]

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British Swimming Championships and Olympic Trials cancelled due to coronavirus

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:17:36 +0000

British Swimming has announced it is cancelling the GB Olympic and Paralympic Trials following the Government’s latest advice on the spread of coronavirus. The event was part of the British Swimming Championships due to take place at the London Aquatics Centre from 14-19 April. Coronavirus FAQs View Swim England and Institute of Swimming response to … […]

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Popular Swim England Poolfinder site given a host of new features

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:20:27 +0000

Swim England has relaunched its popular Poolfinder site – making it even easier for people to find the right swimming pool for them. A host of new features have been added including live timetable data for supported facilities, different aspects of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme and a wider range of accessibility features. … […]

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Politicians make pledge as APPG for Swimming is reformed following election

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:44:30 +0000

Politicians from across the political divide have reformed the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Swimming following December’s General Election. The group held its annual general meeting at Parliament and said it was looking forward to the ‘important work’ in the months ahead to ensure more children leave primary school able to swim the statutory … […]

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Swim England and Everyone Active smash 10 million swims target

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:40:33 +0000

A new partnership is turning the tide on inactivity by helping millions of people to get active in swimming pools across the country. At the start of the year, Swim England and Everyone Active launched a mission to achieve 10 million swims at the leisure operator’s pools by December. And the two organisations have comfortably … […]

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Big School Swim hailed as a big success as more than 70,000 pupils take part

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:18:04 +0000

This year’s Big School Swim has been hailed as the most successful so far – with more schools and pupils participating than ever before. Around 70,500 pupils from 5,733 schools were involved in the week-long event – almost six times more than last year. Schools and lesson providers across the nation have been telling us … […]

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Royals are a ‘family of swimmers‘, Prince William tells MBE recipient Eileen Fenton

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:48:25 +0000

Swim England patron Prince William has revealed the royals are a ‘family of swimmers’, after presenting Eileen Fenton with her MBE for services to swimming. At the age of 21, Eileen was the first woman to finish the 1950 International Cross Channel Swimming Race, completing the arduous swim from France to England in 15 hours and … […]

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Partnership encourages 10 million swims in 2019

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:00:38 +0000

Swim England and Everyone Active have launched a new campaign to encourage people to swim more regularly. At the start of the year, the two organisations announced the start of a three-year collaboration to create a nation of swimmers. As part of that mission they are encouraging people to swim more regularly and help achieve … […]

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Swim England joins forces with Disney to inspire families to enjoy the water

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:36:56 +0000

To the swimming pool … and beyond! Disney-Inspired family fun swim sessions Head to the Disney page on our Learn To Swim companion to find your nearest pool running Disney-Inspired family fun swim sessions. You can also enter a weekly prize draw to win Disney goodies! Find out more at swimming.org/disney. This summer we are … […]

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