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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General News

New guide to organising an IoS course

The IoS have produced a brand new guide for course organisers.  The comprehensive booklet provides everything that is required to organise an Institute of Swimming qualification or development seminar.

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Support with your career

Designed for both existing and aspiring teachers and coaches, ‘Shaping your Career’ is a brand new e-companion to provide all the essential support you need, including the latest aquatics job vacancies from swimming.org.

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What makes a world class swimming teacher?

Swimming teaching and coaching is an active and challenging role so it’s important to keep up to speed with changes and developments to continue to enhance your knowledge and skills.  Sometimes though you may need help to develop those special skills needed to really inspire confidence, motivate and get the very best out of your swimmers.

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IoS expertise showcased on film

15 August 2011

The IoS have produced two short films which demonstrate how our expertise extends beyond aquatics in providing a world class workforce from two different perspectives.

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New online home for all your aquatic education and training needs

15 September 2010

The Institute of Swimming (IoS) is continuing to add to its reputation at the cutting edge of teaching and coaching innovation by introducing a brand new online system for education and training.

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Start your career in leisure with the IoS and Parkwood Leisure

In September the Institute of Swimming (IoS) and leading leisure management company Parkwood Leisure joined forces to offer a fantastic opportunity for young people wishing to pursue a career in the leisure sector.

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Aquatics apprentices take part in National Apprenticeship Week

5 Feb 2010

Nine of Aquatics’ sporting apprentices, including Paralympian Lauren Steadman, have been told to grasp opportunities and fight hard for their goals in an address by former World Featherweight Champion Barry McGuigan MBE at SkillsActive’s National Apprenticeship Week.

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Potential 2012 stars graduate from apprenticeship programme

25 Jan 2010

Britain’s aquatics athletes, with dreams of competing at London 2012, picked up another accolade on Saturday 23rd January when they graduated from the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE).

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Get Coaching Skills Online

The Institute of Swimming (IoS) is pioneering the very latest in e-learning to help swimming coaches and teachers qualify in a shorter time and more easily!

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Enhance your career with ASA Tutor Training Programme

Teachers and coaches are now training to become part of the ASA team of qualified tutors by taking part in a national training programme run by the Institute of Swimming (IoS).

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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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