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Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was formed in 1869. It quickly evolved into a national association as clubs from across England became members with responsibility for the development and regulation of swimming as a sport and now helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all aquatic sports.
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Swim England: News and press releases

07 Jan 2025

Swim England is celebrating a significant milestone as more than 200 pools across the nation have been accredited with the national governing body’s Water Wellbeing standard.

06 Dec 2024

Swim England has expressed ‘real concern’ after new statistics showed that the proportion of Year 7 pupils able to swim 25m unaided has fallen.

02 Dec 2024

Swim England has published a bold, unwavering commitment to change with the launch of a new strategy which has been shaped with the help of the aquatics community.

28 Nov 2024

Swim England’s world leading Learn to Swim Framework will be the focus of a nationwide tour which gets underway in February – with tickets selling fast.

22 Nov 2024

Swim England and the Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes the launch of a new National Storm Overflow Map, published by the water sector umbrella body, Water UK.

14 Nov 2024

Women from the Asian community in the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of regular swimming thanks to a charity striving to break down cultural barriers.

13 Nov 2024

A consultation into changes to bathing water rules will look at including all recreational water users for the first time, following new government reforms.

11 Nov 2024

A London-based charity set-up to encourage women from the Muslim community to take up cycling is now offering further sporting opportunities, including open water swimming.

04 Nov 2024

Swim England and the Institute of Swimming have reached a new multi-year agreement with Places Leisure which will see them continue to support more than 115,000 children learning to swim across the country.

28 Oct 2024

In collaboration with the charity Lives of Colour, Swim Design Space's Swimmers of Colour project was named Swim England Aquatics Champion at the prestigious Sporting Equals Awards.

23 Oct 2024

Swim England welcomes the government’s “rallying cry” to the nation, highlighting the need for a fundamental shift in the NHS from focusing on sickness to prioritising prevention.

08 Oct 2024

The Clean Water Sports Alliance’s call for healthy and nature-rich blue spaces for everyone to enjoy has been recognised at the BBC Green Sports Awards 2024.

About Swim England

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About us
Formally known as the Amateur Swimming Association, Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England. It helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all aquatic sports.

Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was formed in 1869. It quickly evolved into a national association as clubs from across England became members with responsibility for the development and regulation of swimming as a sport.

Product range and services
Swim England covers every area of aquatic activity. From learners to teachers, athletes to coaches, the governing body supports people to achieve their best in the water. Swim England also supports the swimming providers with information on facilities and best practice.

Swim England’s Learn to Swim programme is the national syllabus used to deliver swimming lessons to around 1.77 million children and adults each year. It is delivered in 80% of all swimming lessons and is designed by world-renowned experts.

Swim England also trains the next generation of swim tutors with teaching qualifications available through a national network of 24 Approved Training Centres.

Their influence doesn’t stop there! They want to get a nation swimming and to do that work with decision makers across national, regional and local governments to ensure swimming is taught in primary schools, it is seen as a way of supporting the NHS, and that local communities have access to the swimming pools they deserve.

Plans for the next 12 months

Swim England is working towards a 10-year strategic vision as it bids to remove the barriers to participation and ensure its sports and activities are ‘accessible, inclusive and safe for everyone.’

The vision recognises the ‘chronic challenges’ facing the sector which is threatening one of the ‘nation’s greatest assets’ and how it plans to work with partners to tackle inequalities and ensure Access to Aquatics for all.

The strategy focuses Swim England’s work up until 2033 under three areas – capability, people and water.

Testimonial

“We are proud to be associated with Swim England and highly recommend their services to anyone involved in swimming. Swim England is an excellent national governing body to work with, providing unparalleled support and guidance to us as an Approved Training Centre.

"Their comprehensive programs and resources continually enhance our operations and delivery, and the professionalism and expertise of their team is evident in every interaction. Swim England's commitment to promoting our sport has helped to foster a positive and inclusive environment for our learners and working closely with them allows us to offer fantastic ongoing opportunities for development.”

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Swim England

Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was formed in 1869. It quickly evolved into a national association as clubs from across England became members with responsibility for the development and regulation of swimming as a sport and now helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all aquatic sports.
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Swim England: News and press releases

07 Jan 2025

Swim England is celebrating a significant milestone as more than 200 pools across the nation have been accredited with the national governing body’s Water Wellbeing standard.

06 Dec 2024

Swim England has expressed ‘real concern’ after new statistics showed that the proportion of Year 7 pupils able to swim 25m unaided has fallen.

02 Dec 2024

Swim England has published a bold, unwavering commitment to change with the launch of a new strategy which has been shaped with the help of the aquatics community.

28 Nov 2024

Swim England’s world leading Learn to Swim Framework will be the focus of a nationwide tour which gets underway in February – with tickets selling fast.

22 Nov 2024

Swim England and the Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes the launch of a new National Storm Overflow Map, published by the water sector umbrella body, Water UK.

14 Nov 2024

Women from the Asian community in the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of regular swimming thanks to a charity striving to break down cultural barriers.

13 Nov 2024

A consultation into changes to bathing water rules will look at including all recreational water users for the first time, following new government reforms.

11 Nov 2024

A London-based charity set-up to encourage women from the Muslim community to take up cycling is now offering further sporting opportunities, including open water swimming.

04 Nov 2024

Swim England and the Institute of Swimming have reached a new multi-year agreement with Places Leisure which will see them continue to support more than 115,000 children learning to swim across the country.

28 Oct 2024

In collaboration with the charity Lives of Colour, Swim Design Space's Swimmers of Colour project was named Swim England Aquatics Champion at the prestigious Sporting Equals Awards.

23 Oct 2024

Swim England welcomes the government’s “rallying cry” to the nation, highlighting the need for a fundamental shift in the NHS from focusing on sickness to prioritising prevention.

08 Oct 2024

The Clean Water Sports Alliance’s call for healthy and nature-rich blue spaces for everyone to enjoy has been recognised at the BBC Green Sports Awards 2024.

About Swim England

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About us
Formally known as the Amateur Swimming Association, Swim England is the national governing body for swimming in England. It helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all aquatic sports.

Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was formed in 1869. It quickly evolved into a national association as clubs from across England became members with responsibility for the development and regulation of swimming as a sport.

Product range and services
Swim England covers every area of aquatic activity. From learners to teachers, athletes to coaches, the governing body supports people to achieve their best in the water. Swim England also supports the swimming providers with information on facilities and best practice.

Swim England’s Learn to Swim programme is the national syllabus used to deliver swimming lessons to around 1.77 million children and adults each year. It is delivered in 80% of all swimming lessons and is designed by world-renowned experts.

Swim England also trains the next generation of swim tutors with teaching qualifications available through a national network of 24 Approved Training Centres.

Their influence doesn’t stop there! They want to get a nation swimming and to do that work with decision makers across national, regional and local governments to ensure swimming is taught in primary schools, it is seen as a way of supporting the NHS, and that local communities have access to the swimming pools they deserve.

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