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SUMMARY:SENW Team Manager 1 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Team Manager 1 Course is aimed at those who are starting out on their volunteering journey and focuses on single-day competitions or camps where there is no overnight stay. \nIt covers all aquatic disciplines and will be delivered via Zoom. \nParticipants will be guided through the course content\, be able to ask questions\, and get involved with the group discussions. \nThe course covers: \n\nEssential elements of team management from pre to post-event duties\nRelaying information in a concise manner and make quick decisions based upon the best interests of individuals and teams\nHow Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures work in a team management context\nManaging athletes during competitions including promoting positive behavior at the venue\nHow to support coaches\, athletes\, and parents\nAnd how to identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm to athletes – and the risk assessment requirements associated with the role.\n\nAttendees must be a \n\nmember of the ASA to attend this course.\nbe over 18 years of age\n\nTo make sure there is a wide variation of experiences in the discussions there will be a maximum of 5 members from each club allowed to attend the course\, please check with your club before booking your place. \nIf for any reason the course has to be cancelled by the Regional Office then a refund or alternative course will be offered. \nSENW Terms and Conditions \nClosing Date: 9am\, Thursday 9th April 2026 \nSwim England North West Limited uses Zoom Communications Inc to provide video conferencing technology to deliver this service\, the session may be recorded for training and quality purposes.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-team-manager-1-online-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T093000
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SUMMARY:SENW Team Manager 1 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Team Manager 1 Course is aimed at those who are starting out on their volunteering journey and focuses on single-day competitions or camps where there is no overnight stay. \nIt covers all aquatic disciplines and will be delivered via Zoom. \nParticipants will be guided through the course content\, be able to ask questions\, and get involved with the group discussions. \nThe course covers: \n\nEssential elements of team management from pre to post-event duties\nRelaying information in a concise manner and make quick decisions based upon the best interests of individuals and teams\nHow Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures work in a team management context\nManaging athletes during competitions including promoting positive behavior at the venue\nHow to support coaches\, athletes\, and parents\nAnd how to identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm to athletes – and the risk assessment requirements associated with the role.\n\nAttendees must be a \n\nmember of the ASA to attend this course.\nbe over 18 years of age\n\nTo make sure there is a wide variation of experiences in the discussions there will be a maximum of 5 members from each club allowed to attend the course\, please check with your club before booking your place. \nIf for any reason the course has to be cancelled by the Regional Office then a refund or alternative course will be offered. \nSENW Terms and Conditions \nClosing Date: 9am\, Wednesday 15th April 2026 \nSwim England North West Limited uses Zoom Communications Inc to provide video conferencing technology to deliver this service\, the session may be recorded for training and quality purposes.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-team-manager-1-online-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T154500
DTSTAMP:20260410T074028
CREATED:20260323T143306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T110704Z
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SUMMARY:Swim England Safeguarding (Online Classroom)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis CPD will be delivered online as a webinar. \nA webinar is an interactive online seminar that is led by the tutor and allows participants in different locations to be guided through the course content\, hear the presenter\, ask questions\, and be involved in group discussions. \nAll our webinars are hosted on Zoom. \nThis workshop will raise your awareness of signs of abuse and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively\, appropriately\, and effectively should the need ever arise. \nWho is the course designed for? \nAnyone working with children both in a swimming teaching and coaching environment. \nCompleting this course will support your club Swim England’s Stronger Affiliation process. \nCourse content \nSwim England’s Safeguarding CPD is bespoke and reflects the needs of a pool environment. The course will help you to understand: \n\nWhat child safeguarding and child protection means\nKey government legislation in relation to safeguarding and protecting children\nSwim England’s safeguarding policies and procedures\nThe types\, signs\, and symptoms of child abuse\nHow to respond to possible signs of child abuse and take appropriate action if concerns arise.\n\n\nPrerequisites\nMust be a member of Swim England to be able to attend. \nYou must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course. \nCost: £20.00 (non-refundable). \nIf for any reason the course has to be cancelled by the Regional Office then a refund or alternative course will be offered. \nSENW Terms and Conditions \nClosing Date: 9am\, Thursday 16th April 2026 \nSwim England North West Limited uses Zoom Communications Inc to provide video conferencing technology to deliver this service\, the session may be recorded for training and quality purposes.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-safeguarding-online-classroom-37/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260410T074028
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SUMMARY:Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach - Rochdale (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:To book your place\, or learn more about the course\, please [click here]\nDeadline for bookings is Thursday 9th April 2026 \n  \nFunding available towards the cost of the Course for SE/SENW Members \nPlease note this course is advertised directly through Institute Of Swimming at the full RRP. However\, if you are a Swim England member\, you are entitled to a reduced Club ‘Member’ Rate. \nTo access the Club Member Rate\, please: \n\n\nContact your club’s secretary for support\, OR [Click here] for further information. \n\n\nIf your club still has available\, and wishes to use its SwimMark IOS Credit against this course\, a club officer will need to email iosadmin@swimming.org to enquire\, before making a booking. \n\n\nRegional funding may be available for this course – application form can be found here \n\nCounty Funding may also be available for this course – please contact your County directly for further information\n\n 
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-assistant-swimming-coach-rochdale-blended-learning-2/
LOCATION:Castleton Leisure Centre\, Manchester Road\, Rochdale\, OL11 3AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coach Courses,Coaching Certificates,Courses,Filter,Swimming Courses,Volunteer Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T203000
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SUMMARY:SENW Young Volunteer Award (Online) - Fully booked
DESCRIPTION:The Swim England North West (SENW) Young Volunteer Award (YVA) is designed to provide young people\, between the ages of 14 and 17 the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge\, skills and experience to prepare them as Volunteers within Aquatic Sport.  The Award has been designed to suit young people from any Aquatic Discipline\, (Swimming\, Water Polo\, Artistic Swimming and Diving). \nYoung Volunteers (YV) must be available to attend the following 2 sessions which will take place on – Friday 24th April 5.30pm-8.30pm and Monday 27th April 5.30pm-8.30pm\, and will then have 12 months from the 2nd Zoom session to complete the course (the Award must also be completed prior to the YV’s 18th Birthday). Failure to attend either of the workshops (or both)\, will result in the Young Volunteer being unable to complete their Award. \nThe Award aims to: \n\nProvide young individuals with an overview of the different volunteering pathways; coaching/teaching\, events and officiating\nProvide information about the different roles which volunteers undertake to continue the development of aquatic sports\nSupport and develop transferable skills\, which can be used to enhance education and future job applications\nProvide young individuals with volunteering experience which can be evidenced and utilised in conjunction with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.\n\nThe YVA is comprised of a number of workshops and modules: \n\nPre Course Knowledge and Introduction into Swim England and Swim England North West.\nOnline Workshops (over 2 sessions via Zoom)\nShadowing Evidence – submitted on Google Classrooms\nVariety of Online Activities\, Modules and CPDs – all submitted on Google Classrooms\nOfficiating Qualification (potential additional cost may be incurred but upon FULL completion of the Qualification\, the YV’s can apply for a full reimbursement)\nPost Course Feedback\n\nSENW have been approved by The DofE as a ‘(DofE) Centre’ which means that as an organisation we are able to offer the Volunteering\, Physical and Skills sections of the DofE Awards.  Any person wishing to complete their DofE Award through ourselves will be required to find another ‘(DofE) Centre’ that can offer the Expedition Section of their Award. \nMany students are fortunate enough to be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award through their Secondary School\, however others may not be in such a fortunate position.  Please contact SENW Regional Office for further information about completing your DofE through ourselves (please note this is only available to anyone completing their Young Volunteer Award through SENW) clubdevelopment@swimnorthwest.org \nCriteria: \n\nYoung Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of the first Zoom session.\nIndividuals must have completed the award before their 18th birthday.\n\nCourse requirements are: \n\nYoung Volunteers MUST be available for both of the online workshops and attend them in full.\nAll work must be completed within 12 months of the 2nd Workshop Date (i.e. 27th April 2027)\nYoung Volunteers MUST inform their club they are taking part in the YVA prior to registering\nParent/Guardian AND Child email addresses must be provided in order to ensure course information is received and actioned where required (parent/guardians will be included in all email correspondence)\n\nThe award will utilise Google Classroom – please ensure your email is linked to a Google Account to access this.\n \nAnyone wishing to complete their Young Volunteer Award must ensure their club is aware before registering\, this is to ensure sure they are able to support the athletes through the 12 months. \n  \nDates for the Online Zoom Workshops \n\nFriday 24th April 2026: (17:30-20:30 approx)\nMonday 27th April 2026: (17:30-20:30 approx)\n\n  \nImportant Information: \nParent/Athlete Guidance Document \nCode of Conduct \nSENW Terms and Conditions \n  \nBy signing up to this Young Volunteer Award\, parents are giving consent for their child to be on zoom sessions and also provide evidence via Google Classrooms. \nTo secure your place on the online workshops\, please complete the information required below and make payment. \nThe closing date for this event has been extended from 9am Friday 17th April 2026\, or once the course is full.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-young-volunteer-award-online-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Athlete Training Sessions,Courses,Filter,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T093000
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SUMMARY:Swim England Safeguarding (Online Classroom)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis CPD will be delivered online as a webinar. \nA webinar is an interactive online seminar that is led by the tutor and allows participants in different locations to be guided through the course content\, hear the presenter\, ask questions\, and be involved in group discussions. \nAll our webinars are hosted on Zoom. \nThis workshop will raise your awareness of signs of abuse and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively\, appropriately\, and effectively should the need ever arise. \nWho is the course designed for? \nAnyone working with children both in a swimming teaching and coaching environment. \nCompleting this course will support your club Swim England’s Stronger Affiliation process. \nCourse content \nSwim England’s Safeguarding CPD is bespoke and reflects the needs of a pool environment. The course will help you to understand: \n\nWhat child safeguarding and child protection means\nKey government legislation in relation to safeguarding and protecting children\nSwim England’s safeguarding policies and procedures\nThe types\, signs\, and symptoms of child abuse\nHow to respond to possible signs of child abuse and take appropriate action if concerns arise.\n\n\nPrerequisites\nMust be a member of Swim England to be able to attend. \nYou must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course. \nCost: £20.00 (non-refundable). \nIf for any reason the course has to be cancelled by the Regional Office then a refund or alternative course will be offered. \nSENW Terms and Conditions \nClosing Date: 9am\, Thursday 23rd April 2026 \nSwim England North West Limited uses Zoom Communications Inc to provide video conferencing technology to deliver this service\, the session may be recorded for training and quality purposes.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-safeguarding-online-classroom-38/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coach Courses,Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Diving Courses,Masters Courses,Open Water Courses,Para Swimming Courses,Swimming Courses,Synchronised Swimming Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses,Water Polo Courses
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DTSTAMP:20260410T074028
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SUMMARY:Swim England Land Based Coach - Workington
DESCRIPTION:To book your place\, or learn more about the course\, please [click here]\nDeadline for bookings is Wednesday 18th March 2026
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-land-based-coach-workington/
LOCATION:Workington Leisure Centre\, Workington Leisure Centre\, Workington\, Cumbria\, CA14 2DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coach Courses,Coaching Certificates,Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Diving Courses,Masters Courses,Open Water Courses,Para Swimming Courses,Swimming Courses,Synchronised Swimming Courses,Volunteer Courses,Water Polo Courses
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