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SENW Weekly Information & Course/Events update 17.09.2026

Here’s the latest news, events, and opportunities from across the region
Please share this update with all your club members.
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Masters Swimming Regional ChampionshipsΒ πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ
🀞 Good luck to all athletes competing at this weekends SENW Masters Swimming Competition being held on Saturday 19th September 2026 at Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool.
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🏊 Swim England North East & 
Swim England North West Para Swimming Championships
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This year the 2026 Para Swimming Championships will be run by Swim England North East and held in Harrogate on the 4th October 2026.Β 
Entries close Friday 25th September 2026
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🏊 Swim England North West Winter Championships 2026
SENW Regional Winter Championships will take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026 at the Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m).
Entries now open and will close Tuesday 20th October 2026 (11:59pm)
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πŸ™‹ Could you help shape the future of aquatic sport? 🀝
We’re inviting expressions of interest from anyone wishing to be considered as our Region’s nominee for a Swim England Member-Nominated Director.
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🏊 County Championship Qualifying Times Now Available πŸ“‹βœ…
Swimmers can now check whether they have achieved the qualifying times for their County Championships. Qualifying times for all three counties are now available through the North West Region's online Time Checker. Simply visit the website, enter your details, and see if you have qualified for your county competition.
Good luck to all swimmers working towards county qualification this season and racing to regionals and further.
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🏊 SENW Summer Championships 2027 – Consideration Times Released
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the Consideration Times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2027 are now available to view.
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🀽 Swim England Water Polo NAGs U15 2026
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The Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships 2026 (U15) will take place as follows:
U15 Open, 7-8 November 2026 Liverpool Aquatics Centre
U15 Female, 21-22 November 2026 Liverpool Aquatics Centre
Entries now open and will close 12 noon, Wednesday 7th October 2026
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❗ Martin’s Law (Protect Duty) – Update for Clubs
From next year, Martin’s Law is expected to come into force, introducing new requirements aimed at improving public safety and preparedness for potential terrorist incidents at publicly accessible locations. While the legislation may have implications for some clubs and aquatic facilities, further guidance is still being developed for the sports sector.
We are currently awaiting additional clarification and advice from Sport England and relevant governing bodies. Once more detailed information is available, we will share guidance and support to help clubs understand any responsibilities and requirements that may apply.
In the meantime, we encourage clubs to stay aware of upcoming updates, which will be communicated in future newsletters and club communications.
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πŸ“’ SENW Coaches and Team Managers we want you
Calling all Coaches and Team Managers from all disciplines - We are seeking enthusiastic and committed coaches and team managers to support development programmes, training camps, competitions and representative teams across the region.Β 
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πŸ“„ Artistic Swimming Grade Day Certificates for Sale πŸ›’
Following the recent change in the way Grade Days are being ran, the Region have a limited number of certificates/badges available to purchase.Β 
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πŸ“’ Vacancies
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Courses and Training
Volunteer Training Courses
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(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).
Coaching Courses

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πŸ“š Governance Workshops
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πŸ“š Artistic Swimming courses
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πŸ“š Water Polo courses
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πŸ‘©β€βš–οΈ Judge Official Courses
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