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:

 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]

Merchandise is now available!   [Click here to place your order]

 We rely on the support of our amazing volunteers to run these events and still require volunteers for all weekends. If you’d like to help or want more information about available volunteer roles, please contact swimnorthwest@swimming.org

 National Arena Swimming League – Well done 

Swim England North West would like to congratulate all athletes who competed at the National Arena Swimming League Finals last weekend, a special mention to two of our North West clubs:

Wigan Best finished 9th in the Plate Final (B Final)

Stockport metro finished 10th in the Cup Final (A Final)

 [Click here for further details]

NW Athletes Shine at 2026 Artistic Swimming National AG & Youth Champs 

Congratulations to all the North West athletes on an outstanding showing across both days of the Swim England Artistic Swimming National Age Group and Youth Championships 2026. Your performances were full of composure, creativity and competitive strength, and the region’s impact was clear throughout the programme.  [Click here 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]

 Important Updates for Clubs

• 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

 Volunteer Opportunities & Training

• Volunteer Training Courses:
• SE Welfare Officer – (5 May 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 1 (23 Mar 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 2 (9 Jun 2026, 6pm)
• SE Safeguarding (30 Mar 2026, 6pm)
• 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]

 Coaching Courses

• Swimming Coach – Liverpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 14 Mar 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Blackpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 18 Mar 2026
• Assistant Water Polo Coach – Bolton (Blended Learning). Closing date: 19 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
• Open Water Swimming Coach - Sale (Blended Learning). Closing date: 21 May 2026

 Swim England Working Together

Swim England’s Working Together guide is a practical resource designed to strengthen relationships between committees, coaches, and parents in all types of aquatic clubs. It focuses on the vital

partnership between the head coach and club chair, showing how they can collaborate to lead a positive, successful club environment.  [Click here for further details]

 Swim England Stronger without the scales

This policy explains when weighing aquatic athletes should and should not be done, the importance of safeguarding and consent and what steps should be taken to ensure the process is safe and participant-focused.  [Click here for further details]

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)

 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,