Winsford Swimming Club

Good afternoon,

Please share this update with all your club members.

Here’s the latest news, events, and opportunities from across the region:

 Swim England North West 2026 Summer Regional Championships Commence with Outstanding Performances 

The opening weekend of the Swim England North West 2026 Summer Regional Championships took place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th, delivering an exceptional standard of competition and showcasing the region’s emerging swimming talent. The event was honoured by the presence of the President of Swim England Roger Prior along with his wife Sue who presented medals to the weekend’s top-performing athletes  [Click here for all the details]

SENW Directors recognise the essential contribution of volunteers, including door staff, marshalls, AOE operators, and technical officials.

Their collective efforts ensured the smooth and efficient delivery of the event.

Merchandise still available!   [Click here to place your order]

 Swim England North West Ltd Annual General Meeting 2026

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Swim England North West Limited will be held on 11th April 2026 commencing at 10.30am. The meeting will be a ‘hybrid’ meaning that some members will meet ‘face-to-face’ whilst others will join via Zoom.

The AGM is one of the main ways to help ensure accountability of the directors of the company (the board) to the members. Clubs that wish to have a representative at the meeting but are not currently a member of the Company please contact swimnorthwest@swimming.org for further details.

 DBS Update Service – sign up now! 

If you’ve had a DBS check completed in the last few weeks, please make sure you sign up to the DBS Update Service within 30 days of the date on your completion email from GOV.UK.

 [Click here for all the details]

 New Poolside Accreditation System 

SENW North West clubs – This one’s for you!

Do you run licensed meets? Want a smoother, safer, smarter way to manage poolside access?  [Click here for further details]

 NEW Online Entry Checker 

As part of Swim England North West’s ongoing commitment and investment into our regional swimmers & clubs. We are delighted to Introduce our NEW Online Entry Checker for County & Regional events in the North West. [Click here for all the details]

 National Junior Para-Swimming Meet 2026

Activity Alliance is pleased to announce that entries for the National Junior Para Swimming 2026 are now open. The event will take place at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry on 13-14 June 2026.

 [Click here for further details]

Update: Implementation of Revised World Aquatics Competition Regulations (Swimming)

Approximately 400 referees across England have been trained on the revised competition regulations from World Aquatics.  [Click here for all the details]

 Volunteer Opportunities & Training

• Volunteer Training Courses:
• SE Welfare Officer – (5 May 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 1 (10 Apr 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 1 (18 Apr 2026, 9.30am)
• Team Manager 2 (9 Jun 2026, 6pm)
• SE Safeguarding (18 Apr 2026, 1.30pm)
• Safeguarding refresher module also available  [Book your place]
• SENW Young Volunteer Award Online (24 April 2026)  [Book your place]
• Young Volunteer Award (ages 14–17) – Expression of Interest now open for future dates.
• New Buddle workshops on fundraising, leadership, and inclusion  [Click here for further information and to book]

 Funding Opportunities 

• Greater Manchester Moving - Funding Opportunities for ‘Greater Manchester only’ based clubs:

Fund 1 - Training for Sports Volunteers - up to £500 

Clubs can apply for up to £500 to fully fund training, workshops and education opportunities for club volunteers, parents and athletes. Choose from a menu of welfare, well-being, inclusion, and safeguarding training from industry approved experts, or request training based on your clubs' specific needs! **Clubs and individuals are reminded that only Swim England Safeguarding Courses and Welfare Officer Training courses are accepted by Swim England – any courses undertaken through Greater Manchester Moving, would be ‘for personal development purposes only’

Fund 2 - Creating a positive culture - up to £1500 

Club can apply for up to £250 to cover the costs of gathering athletes' voice and listening to what your member’s want. If you’ve already consulted you members, you can apply for up to £1500 to fund projects informed by your members voice that will create a positive culture at your club - one that is even more safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive. 

The funds are open to sports clubs based in Greater Manchester, who work with children and/or adults. Applications close on 12th April 2026. Full information and eligibility criteria available on Greater Manchester Moving’s website. Contact sportswelfare@gmmoving.co.uk if you have any questions or would like a chat before applying.

• Sports Direct GRAND Giveaway, this month only!

This month, Sports Direct and easyfundraising have teamed up to support sports communities. When your members shop online with Sports Direct through the easyfundraising website or app, your club could receive a £1,000 bonus donation.  [Click here for all the details]

 Coaching Courses

• Assistant Swimming Coach – Rochdale (Blended Learning). Closing date: 9 Apr 2026
• Swim England Land Based Coach – Workington. Closing date: 15 Apr 2026
• Swimming Coach – Birkenhead (Blended Learning). Closing date: 19 Apr 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Sandbach (Blended Learning). Closing date: 11 May 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Stockport (Blended Learning). Closing date: 11 May 2026
• Open Water Swimming Coach - Sale (Blended Learning). Closing date: 21 May 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Stockport (Blended Learning). Closing date: 7 Sept 2026

Swim England offers a range of workshops to support club leaders:

 Governance Workshops

• Club Chairperson (mandatory)
• Club Welfare Officer (mandatory)
• Club Development Forum
• National Chairs Forum
• National Welfare Officer Forum
• Online Chairs Information Session (Part 1)

Artistic Swimming Masters Judges Training Online 10-12 April 2026

The Artistic Swimming (AS) Masters Judges Training aims to provide 8 hours of specialized online education for judges evaluating Masters-level Artistic Swimming competitions. Since Masters Artistic Swimming follows different judging principles compared to Elite Artistic Swimming, this program will ensure consistency and accuracy in scoring.

 [Click here for further information and to book]

 Judge & Official Courses

• Artistic Swimming Judge 1

• Artistic Swimming Judge 2
• Diving Judge 1
• Diving Judge 2
• Swimming Technical Officials – Judge 1 Theory
• Swimming Judge 2

 Mobile Phone Policy Banners for Sale

Support Wavepower compliance with pull-up banners for your changing rooms.
 [Order here]

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Kind regards,