Winsford Swimming Club

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

Swim England North West Launches Regional Strategy 2025-2028

SENW is proud to announce the launch of its Regional Strategy for 2025–2028, setting out a bold vision to inspire and support our aquatic community across the North West. This strategy aligns with Swim England’s “One Swim England” vision, focusing on inclusion, sustainability, and lifelong participation.

 [Click here for all the details]

 U14 Girls Crowned Inter-Regional Champions in Walsall

Congratulations to the North West Thunder U14 Girls Water Polo Team for their exceptional performances at the Inter-Regions in Walsall last weekend, bringing home a well-deserved gold medal.

 [Click here for all the details]

 Swim England U14 Boys Inter-Regional Water Polo Championships 2025 

Swim England North West would like to wish the selected North West athletes the very best of luck at the Swim England U14 Boys Inter-Regional Water Polo Championships 2025 this weekend.

 [Click here to follow the live results]

 Regional Award Winners excel at Swim England National Awards 2025

The North West performed exceptionally well on the national stage, proudly bringing home six awards across a range of disciplines and achievements.

 [Click here for all the details]

 Exciting News for Our Swimmers & Clubs 

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]

 2026 Affiliation Fees

 [Click here for all the details]

 SENW Regional Summer Championships 2026

SENW Summer Championships 2026 consideration times have now been published  [Click here for further details]

 Important Updates for Clubs

• DBS Checks – From 7th July, Swim England moved to the new Know Your People DBS service. [Read more here]
• Club Health Tracker – Now open! Help us gather vital insight to support your club. [Access here]

 Vacancies

• SENW Welfare & Safety Board Director (Voluntary role)

Swim England North West (SENW) is excited to announce an opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team as the Welfare & Safety Board Director.

 [Find out more]

• Head Coach - Horwich Leisure Centre Amateur Swimming Club  [Find out more] Closing date: 20th December 2025

Swim England Summit 19.3.2026

SE are excited to announce The One Swim England Summit - a landmark event bringing the entire aquatics community together to shape and celebrate great experiences in and around the water.

 [Click here for further information and to book]

 Volunteer Opportunities & Training

• Volunteer Training Courses:
• SE Welfare Officer – (Saturday 17 Jan 2026, 9.30am)
• Team Manager 1 (22 Jan 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 2 TBC
• SE Safeguarding (20 Jan 2026, 6pm)
• Safeguarding refresher module also available  [Book your place]
• Young Volunteer Award Online – (9 Feb 2026)
• 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]

 Coaching Courses

• Assistant Swimming Coach – Sale (blended learning). Closing date: 22 Dec 2025
• Assistant Water Polo Coach – Bolton (Blended Learning). Closing date: 22 Dec 2025
• Assistant Water Polo Coach – Maltby (blended learning). Closing date: 23 Dec 2025

• Swimming Coach – Leyland (blended learning). Closing date: 4 Jan 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Darwen (blended learning). Closing date: 5 Jan 2026
• Assistant Diving Coach – Ponds Forge, Sheffield (blended learning). Closing date: 26 Jan 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Lancaster (blended learning). Closing date: 29 Jan 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Wirral (Blended Learning). Closing date: 2 Feb 2026
• Swimming Coach – Sale (blended learning). Closing date: 10 Feb 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Blackpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 18 Mar 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Rochdale (Blended Learning). Closing date: 9 Apr 2026

Interested in Land Training for Coaches?

The Institute of Swimming are planning their 2026 programme and looking for clubs to host a Swim England Land-Based Coach Certificate course. This course equips coaches with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective land-based training for all aquatic disciplines, to host a course, contact Abi Jones at ioscourses@swimming.org

 Flourishing in Coaching

Swim England have unveiled a wave of learning and development experiences designed to empower and inspire coaches at every level,

What’s on offer? Tailored for all coaching levels - whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, 6 powerful sessions across 12 weeks - flexible, focused and full of practical insight,

Courses kick off January 2026 –  Click here to book now to secure your spot and start the year strong.

 Governance Workshops

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

• Club Secretary & Membership Officer
• Club Chairperson (mandatory)
• Club Welfare Officer (mandatory)
• Club Affiliation information session
• Club Development Forum
• National Chairs Forum
• National Welfare Officer Forum
• Online Chairs Information Session (Part 1)

 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,