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Forum on Swim Mark and Stronger Affiliation.

Hi All

The Region have introduced a Chairs forum to enable sharing of good practice, information and advice between Club Chairs within the Region.

We are inviting all chairs to another forum which will be via Zoom on Wednesday 29th April at 7pm. This forum will focus on Swim Mark and Stronger Affiliation.

To register . . . → Read More: Forum on Swim Mark and Stronger Affiliation.

Covid 19 – Update

Covid-19 – the Implications for Wiltshire Swimming

As a County Association, affiliated to Swim England, we must look to them for advice on how to deal with the current crisis. Whilst I am sure that most of you will have given priority in the last week or so, to the health and wellbeing of your . . . → Read More: Covid 19 – Update

Regional Championships – Cancelled.

If you are not aware this year’s Championships are now cancelled. Please see the news item on the Regional website. We will endeavour to send you updates as things progress for the future.   https://www.swimwest.org.uk/news/article/open-water-championships-2020

Child Safeguarding for Clubs

https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/wavepower-child-safeguarding-for-clubs/

Swim England statement regarding coronavirus outbreak

17 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday 16 March a range of measures to help combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Having further reviewed the guidance, it is Swim England’s interpretation that club activity falls into the ‘public gathering’ category and therefore it is strongly advising clubs to consider cancelling or . . . → Read More: Swim England statement regarding coronavirus outbreak

Winter League Finals

Unfortunately the Winter League Finals for 21st March 2020 have been called off.

Further details will follow.

 

Rob

Winter League Secretary

Coaches Conference 14th March is Off

Good Morning All,

I am writing to you regarding the Coaches Conference which is meant to be taking place tomorrow (14th March).

The Swim England Talent Team have received correspondence from UK Coaching stating that the short/medium term support which UK Coaching could offer has changed due to the Covid . . . → Read More: Coaches Conference 14th March is Off

SESW Team Manager 2 Workshop

All

Just to let you know that we are running a Team Manager 2 workshop at the regional office on 17th March 2020 from 18.15pm . The is a free to SE members workshop and will be the only one for a while .   Apologies but the Regional newsletter will promote a TM2 on . . . → Read More: SESW Team Manager 2 Workshop

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

Dear members

You will all be aware of the current situation with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

This communication is designed to inform, rather than alarm, and contains links to the most relevant, up-to-date guidance.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and we are taking all precautions necessary to minimise and mitigate . . . → Read More: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice

Stronger Affiliation

Stronger Affiliation Please see important information below regarding minimum Swim England affiliation requirements coming into effect. What is Stronger Affiliation?

Swim England is bringing in new 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 . . . → Read More: Stronger Affiliation