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 New President 2026/27 

Following the Annual General Meeting of Swim England North West Ltd held on 11th April 2026, Swim England North West would like to welcome Bob Bolton as the President of the Region for 2026/27

 [Click here for all the details]

Good luck to all the North West athletes competing this weekend! 

• Aquatics GB (British Championships) This year’s event plays a pivotal role for swimmers aiming for selection for both the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Paris 2026 European Aquatics Championships, 14-19 April 2026 at the London Aquatics Centre.  [Click here for all the details], livestreaming is available  [Click here]
• Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships (U17/U19) 2026 - Qualification Rounds, U19 Female & U19 Open – 18-19 April 2026 at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

 [Click here for all the details]

 SENW Regional Summer Championships 2026 

Spectator Ticket Reminder for Manchester and Liverpool

Manchester 25th – 26th April 2026 & Liverpool 2nd – 3rd May 2026  [Click here for further details]

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

Volunteers/Officials still required –

Manchester (25–26 April 2026) Officials, Door volunteers (ticket scanning & card payments)

Liverpool (2–3 May 2026) Officials, Marshals & Door volunteers

If you can help please contact: swimnorthwest@swimming.org

 Hot Topic – Dual Membership 

Understanding Dual Membership - Regional staff are frequently contacted by clubs and individual members with questions about Dual Membership. To help everyone make informed decisions – and to clarify what is and isn’t permitted – we’ve put together the following guidance  [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]

 Stonyhurst College Aquathlon 2026 

After the success of hosting their first event in 2025, this is the second junior series Aquathlon to be held at the iconic venue of Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe on 31^st May,

The event is open to all abilities, and a great opportunity to give multisport racing a go, with a pool-based swim and tarmac based run. Ages are from Tristar Start to Junior (8-19 as of 31^st December 2026).

 [Click here for further details]

 Vacancies

• Romiley Marina Swimming Club -  Level 2 Swimming Coach  [Click here for further details] closing date 15.5.26

 Volunteer Opportunities & Training

• Volunteer Training Courses:
• Team Manager 1 (19 May 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 2 (9 Jun 2026, 6pm)
• SE Safeguarding (26 Apr 2026, 9.30am)
• SE Welfare Officer – (5 May 2026, 6pm)
• Safeguarding refresher module also available  [Book your place] (In order to complete the Refresher course all candidates must be 18 years or over and have completed the 3 hour (face to face / online) Swim England Safeguarding course within the last 3 years).
• SENW 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 

• 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

• 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)

 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,