Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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Teachers and Coaches Licensing

New initial licence applications or renewal of license issued after 1 Apr 09

Forms required for an initial application or renewal of license issued on or after 1st April 2009

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Renewal of licence issued before 1st April 2009

Forms required for renewal of a licence issued before 1st April 2009

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Teachers and Coaches Licensing

The long term aim of the ASA and the Institute of Swimming is to encourage teachers and coaches to take advantage of the licensing scheme so that we have a predominantly licensed profession, and encourage employers to use the licensing scheme as part of their recruitment process.

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ASA Approved Child Protection Courses

There are many variations in the type, length, content, etc. of child protection training workshops which are delivered throughout the country.  As with CRB checks this is an important area and the ASA needs to be confident that evidence submitted as part of the licensing scheme meets the needs of teachers and coaches as well as the criteria requirements of swim21 accreditation.

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Seminars linked to Licensing

Attendance at accredited child protection training and continuing professional development seminars will contribute essential points towards achievement of your licence.

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Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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