Winsford Swimming Club

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Please share this update with all your club members.

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

 U14 Boys Crowned Inter-Regional Champions in Walsall

Congratulations to our U14 Boys 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 North West Ltd Annual General Meeting 2026

This is the preliminary notice that the fifth 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.

 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]

GoCardless Swim England National Winter Championships (25m) 2025 

It’s almost time! The biggest event of the Short Course Swimming season is here… The 2025 Swim England National Winter Championships dive into action tomorrow (11–14 December) at the iconic Ponds Forge International Sports Centre! A huge good luck to all our incredible North West Regional qualifiers competing on the national stage. We’re behind you all the way!

 Want to watch the action live or check results and schedules?  [Click here]

 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

 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 (12 Feb 2026, 6pm)
• SE Safeguarding (19 Jan 2026, 6pm)
• 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,