Brian DeVal

Team Cambs had some exceptional swims at the National County Team Championships in Sheffield but other teams also had excellent swims. This meant that Swim England Cambridgeshire finished 19th and will swim in Division 2 in 2025 along with Scotland North, Cheshire and Dorset who were also relegated.

Despite the disappointment of moving down, ever swimmer on the team swam their very best and their home clubs should be proud of their efforts and of the work that their coaches have done to bring out the very best in the swimmers.

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Swimming pool users will have to adapt to a ‘new normal’ to ensure the safety of everyone visiting and working at facilities, according to guidance published by Swim England.

The recognised national governing body has issued its Returning to the Pool advice ahead of the Government giving the green light for a return to the water.

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Swim England has announced all its remaining national events in 2020 have now been cancelled.

The decision has been taken to allow the recognised national governing body to start planning for its competitions in 2021.

It will also ensure athletes do not rush back to full fitness and potentially put themselves at the risk of injury when pools are eventually reopened.

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Robust guidance to help the aquatics sector prepare for the reopening of pools will be released by Swim England on Monday 15 June.

The recognised national governing body has been working in collaboration with industry partners to produce the detailed document.

It has been developed in consultation with Sport England and Public Health England for all areas of aquatic activity, including pool operations, learn to swim plus community and club swimming.

There is also specific information for all the aquatic disciplines – swimming, diving, artistic swimming and water polo.

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Aquatics clubs could benefit from a new crowdfunding pot of cash created to help combat the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on sporting organisations.

Sport England and Crowdfunder have teamed up to make £1 million of match funding available through the Active Together partnership.

The scheme could see clubs receive funds up to £10,000.

On Crowdfunder, people pledge money in return for a reward which can be a product, benefit or service.

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Swim England has launched the Child Safeguarding Online Basic Awareness course in conjunction with the Institute of Swimming as part of its ongoing commitment to create a safe environment for youngsters.

It gives athletes, parents, coaches, teachers, volunteers, committee members and technical officials an opportunity to develop their knowledge of safeguarding – and how to respond to any concerns.

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Swim England and the Institute of Swimming have issued some expert advice to help reassure its members, affiliated clubs and customers about the safe use of video conference technology.

Both organisations have been using Zoom to stage internal and external meetings during the coronavirus outbreak.

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As the UK deals with coronavirus, the Swimathon Foundation are aware that the swimming and aquatics community faces a very difficult time with the closure of swimming facilities across the UK. The Swimathon Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund (the “Fund”) has been established to offer grant funding for small organisations working in the swimming and aquatic community in the UK.

Organisations can apply for grants of a minimum amount of £250 and up to a maximum amount of £1,000.

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Swim England has provided initial guidance to the Government on how to re-open more than 4,000 of the country’s swimming pools.

The recognised national governing body will now start developing more detailed recommendations for operators, clubs, swim schools and stakeholders – in consultation with key partners.

It will be based on the latest scientific guidance on the measures needed to ensure the safe use of facilities following the coronavirus lockdown.

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