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Deadline to complete Judge 1 training course reinstated

September 16th 2021

Swim England in running for two gongs at Covid Response Awards

September 15th 2021

Swim England agrees five-year partnership with Sandwell Leisure Trust

September 14th 2021

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Entry deadline for Swim England National Winter Championships extended

September 17th 2021

How Start Para-swimming taster sessions have unearthed Paralympic champions

September 10th 2021

Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds announces her retirement

September 9th 2021

Stephen Clegg brings Paralympics swimming to a close with superb silver

September 3rd 2021

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‘The world is an oyster’ says swim mum who urges importance of swimming lessons

September 18th 2021

Deadline to complete Judge 1 training course reinstated

September 16th 2021

Swim England in running for two gongs at Covid Response Awards

September 15th 2021

Swim England agrees five-year partnership with Sandwell Leisure Trust

September 14th 2021

Diving News >

Olympic diving official describes ‘enjoyable and rewarding experience’ in Tokyo blog

August 10th 2021

Tom Daley makes history after adding a bronze medal to his glistening gold

August 7th 2021

Diving Virtual Talent Search

August 6th 2021

Artistic Swimming News >

British duo win first mixed medal at European Youth Championships

September 13th 2021

Swim England confirms dates for national events as part of Virtual Series

August 9th 2021

GB duet ‘left everything in the pool’ after another standout performance

August 3rd 2021

Shortman and Thorpe impress in duet free and ‘confident’ ahead of technical routine

August 2nd 2021

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Water Polo News >

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September 19th 2021

Dates and venue confirmed for U15s National Age Group Championships

September 6th 2021

Chris Motley hopes GB squad will ‘inspire other kids’ to get into water polo

August 15th 2021

Parents' guide to swimming lessons


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Aquatics skills. Swim England Learn to Swim Awards 8-10.