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 Age Group Competition & Junior/Senior Championships 2026 – Artistic Swimming

Good luck to all athletes competing at the 2026 Regional Artistic Age Group Competition and Junior/Senior Championships taking place this Saturday 24th January 2026 at Palatine Leisure centre

 [Click here for all the details]

 Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships (U17/U19) 2026 

Good luck to all the North West athletes competing in the Preliminary rounds at the Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships (U17/U19) this weekend at Ponds Forge, Sheffield,

 [Click here for all the details]

 Swim England North West Regional Strategy 2025-2028

SENW Regional Strategy for 2025–2028, setting out a bold vision to inspire and support our aquatic community across the North West. This strategy aligns with Swim England’s “One Swim England” vision, focusing on inclusion, sustainability, and lifelong participation,  [Click here for all the details]

 SENW Regional Summer Championships 2026

SENW Summer Championships 2026, Schedule of Events, Conditions, and Entry Pack are now available. [Click here for further details]

 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]

 2026 Affiliation Fees

 [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

• SENW Governance Committee member (Voluntary role)

Swim England North West Ltd (SENW) is seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our Governance Committee.  [Find out more] Closing date 9am, 26.1.26

• 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]

 Volunteer Opportunities & Training

• Volunteer Training Courses:
• SE Welfare Officer – (22 Feb 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 1 (27 Feb 2026, 6pm)
• Team Manager 2 (12 Feb 2026, 6pm)
• SE Safeguarding (15 Feb 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 Diving Coach – Ponds Forge, Sheffield (blended learning). Closing date: 26 Jan 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Lancaster (blended learning). Closing date: 29 Jan 2026
• Swimming Coach – Sale (blended learning). Closing date: 10 Feb 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Wirral (Blended Learning). Closing date: 19 Feb 2026
• Swim England Land Based Coach – Workington. Closing date: 18 Mar 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Blackpool (Blended Learning). Closing date: 18 Mar 2026
• Assistant Swimming Coach – Rochdale (Blended Learning). Closing date: 9 Apr 2026
• Swimming Coach – Birkenhead (Blended Learning). Closing date: 19 Apr 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 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,