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2022 County Championships
For all the information on this year’s County Championships please go to the Swimming Competitions page. This page will be regularly updated.
Swim England reveals ‘new normal’ as Returning to the Pool guidance published
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.
Swim England announces all remaining national events in 2020 are cancelled
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.
Swim England announces when guidance for reopening pools will be published
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.
Aquatics clubs could benefit from £1 million crowdfunding pot of cash
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.
Free Child Safeguarding Basic Awareness course launched by Swim England
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.
British Swimming welcomes government guidance on returning to elite sport
British Swimming is thanking the UK Government for its support as guidance was released on how Olympic and Paralympic level athletes can return to sport.
British Swimming has been working with UK Sport and many other National Governing Bodies to produce a blueprint outlining how and when elite sportsmen and women can return to training and ultimately competition.
Whilst athlete and staff health and wellbeing remain our absolute priority, it is great we are able to further our planning in anticipation for a return to training. A working group is already dissecting the government advice and guidelines, but given the unique and complex nature of the situation, we will undertake a thorough piece of planning to ensure we get this right.
Expert advice on the safest ways to make video conference calls
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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The Swimathon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund
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.