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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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 North West Masters Shine at National Championships in Sheffield
Swimmers from across the North West produced an outstanding series of performances at the Swim England Masters National Championships, held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, from 23–25 October.
A total of 222 clubs competed at the three-day championships, including 30 from the North West Region, with the Region’s swimmers enjoying considerable success in both individual and relay competition.
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| SENW Disability Swimming Development Programme
Organised by Swim England North West and the Tutors of the University of Greater Manchester...
Are you a swimmer with an intellectual or physical disability, or do you know someone who would enjoy and benefit from taking part?
Our inclusive and enjoyable sessions have been designed to bring athletes together to train alongside others with similar experiences, with activities in and out of the pool tailored to each individual's specific needs.
 Bookings are now open and will close on Friday 6th November 2026
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Swim England North West Winter Championships 2026 – Accepted Entries Now Available
SENW Regional Winter Championships 2026 will take place on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November 2026 at the Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m).
Thank you for supporting the event.
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 Swim England North West – Life Membership 
Life Membership recognises exceptional achievements for the benefit of Swim England North West Limited.
Nominations are now open and will close at 9am 31st October 2026
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Swim England North West Young Volunteer Award
Read about one of our former Young Volunteers and discover how completing the Award through the Region inspired them to undertake a range of aquatics qualifications and courses.
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 Swim England membership system launches 
Swim England's new Sport:80 Membership Management System is now live, Club officers and those in administration roles should have now received an email.
Don't forget to sign up to the next National Clubs forum to get information and demonstrations on the new Sport80 system
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 Aquatics GB have launched it's Diving-Gymnastics Talent Transfer programme
We know that many of our athletes are involved in both aquatics and gymnastics, and the skills often complement each other brilliantly. Aquatics GB has recently launched a Diving Talent Transfer Programme, designed specifically for athletes who may wish to explore opportunities within diving.
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 Help Shape the Future of Coaching in the North West
The North West is seeking feedback from coaches to help shape future coach development. A survey has been sent to Head Coaches, and all coaches are encouraged to take part and share their experiences, challenges, and development needs.
Your feedback will help guide future coach support, education, and development opportunities across the North West. The survey closes on 31st October 2026.
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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.
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 Artistic Swimming Grade Day Certificates for Sale 
Following the recent change in the way Grade Days are being ran, the Region have a limited number of certificates/badges available to purchase.
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Volunteer Training Courses
(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).
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Coaching courses
Bookings for the first courses under our new Coach Education curriculum are expected to open from October, marking an important milestone in the evolution of coach learning and development.
Shaped by feedback from the aquatics community, the new curriculum is designed to better reflect the realities of modern coaching. Courses will begin to roll out from January 2027 and clubs are encouraged to remind coaches that they can still register their interest before bookings open.
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 Water Polo Swimming courses
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Artistic Swimming courses
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Governance Workshops
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 Judge Official Courses
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Vacancies
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Volunteers are needed for all sessions! If you can help, please email 
Championship merchandise is now available 
