SENW Weekly Information & Course/Events update 12.02.2026
Good afternoon,
Please share this update with all your club members.
Here’s the latest news, events, and opportunities from across the region:
A Thank You from Swim England North West Ltd
Swim England North West would like to extend our sincere thanks to a valued member of our swimming community, Brian Boyle.
Brian has dedicated decades of service to his club, county, and region, contributing tirelessly in a wide range of roles, [Click here for all the details]
SENW/SENE Multi Regional Artistic Swimming AG Comp & Jun/Sen Champs 2026
Swim England North West would like to wish all athletes the very best of luck as they take part in this weekend’s SENW & SENE Multi Regional Artistic Age Group Competition and Junior/Senior Championships!
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2026 Manchester Aquatics Centre
[Click here for further details]
SENW Regional Summer Championships 2026
SENW Summer Championships 2026, Entries now open and will close 17th March 2026 at 11:59pm [Click here for further details]
We rely on the support of our amazing volunteers to run these events. If you’d like to help or want more information about available volunteer roles, please contact swimnorthwest@swimming.org
Swim England North West Masters Championships 2026
The SENW Masters Swimming Competition will be held on Saturday 21st February 2026 at Palatine Leisure Centre, Entries are now open and will close 23:59hrs on Friday 14th February 2026
[Click here for further 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]
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
- City of Manchester Aquatics – Lead Referee
Lead Referee required for the Manchester International Swim Meet on the 20th to 22nd March due to unforeseen circumstances, If you are a referee and are able to help contact meetmanager@cityofmanchesterswimteam.co.uk
Nordic League Water Polo Championships
City of Manchester Water Polo Club, in partnership with Manchester City Council, is proud to host the Men’s and Women’s Nordic League in Manchester on 7th & 8th March
[Click here for further information]
Volunteer Opportunities & Training
- Volunteer Training Courses:
- SE Welfare Officer – (22 Feb 2026, 6pm)
- Team Manager 1 (20 Mar 2026, 6pm)
- Team Manager 2 (9 Jun 2026, 6pm)
- SE Safeguarding (10 Mar 2026, 6pm)
- Safeguarding refresher module also available [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]
Coaching Courses
- Assistant Swimming Coach – Wirral (Blended Learning). Closing date: 19 Feb 2026
- Assistant Water Polo Coach - Bolton (Blended Learning). Closing date: 10 Mar 2026
- Swimming Coach – Liverpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 14 Mar 2026
- Assistant Swimming Coach – Blackpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 18 Mar 2026
- 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
Governance Workshops
Swim England offers a range of workshops to support club leaders:
- Club Chairperson (mandatory)
- Club Welfare Officer (mandatory)
- Club Development Forum
- National Chairs Forum
- National Welfare Officer Forum
- Online Chairs Information Session (Part 1)
Judge & Official Courses
- Artistic Swimming Judge 2
- Diving Judge 1
- Diving Judge 2
- Swimming Technical Officials – Judge 1 Theory
- Swimming Judge 2
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