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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 – Monday 2nd November 2026\, 5.30pm-8.30pm and Monday 9th November 2026\, 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\nMonday 2nd November 2026: (17:30-20:30 approx)\nMonday 9th November 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 will be 9am Thursday 28th October 2026\, or once the course is full. \n  \nExpression of Interest for future courses – please complete the following form:  CLICK HERE
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-young-volunteer-award-online-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Athlete Training Sessions,Courses,Filter,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swim England North West":MAILTO:swimnorthwest@swimming.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261001T081620Z
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SUMMARY:Swim England North West Winter Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Swim England North West is delighted to announce that the SENW Regional Winter Championships will take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026 at the Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m). \n\nSENW Winter Regionals 2026 – Officials Request\nSwim England North West (SENW) is calling for officials to help make the upcoming Winter Championships a success. Your support is crucial to ensure the event runs smoothly for all our swimmers.\nClick to Officiate \nSENW Winter Regionals 2026 – Volunteer Request\nSwim England North West (SENW) is calling for volunteers to help make the upcoming Winter Championships a success. Your support is crucial to ensure the event runs smoothly for all our swimmers.\nClick to Volunteer \n\nKey Dates \n\n\n\n\nEntries Open: Monday 7th September 2026 \n\n\nEntries Close: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (11:59pm) \n\n\nAccepted/Rejected Entries Published: Friday 23rd October 2026 \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\nEntry Pack \n\n\nConditions \n\n\nProgramme of Events \n\n\nConsideration Times \n\n\nPara Swimming Consideration Times \n\n\nEntries Open 7th September\n\nCheck if you have qualified here. \nEnter here\n\n\n\n \n Merchandise now available – click here to order \n  \n [List of Entries – [Information to follow] \n\n [Purchase Poolside Accreditation for Coaches & Team Managers – [Information to follow] \n Accepted and Rejected Entries – [Information to follow] \nSpectator Tickets – Can be purchased here.  \nWarm-Up Information – [Will follow closer to the event] \nPlease ensure that swimmers stay as close as possible to the lane ropes when moving between lanes during warm-up sessions. It is the responsibility of each club’s coaches and team managers to supervise athletes and ensure their safety. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/90837/
LOCATION:Manchester Aquatics Centre\, Manchester Aquatics Centre\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M13 9SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regional and National Competitions,Swimming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Swim England Water Polo NAGs U15 2026
DESCRIPTION:U15 Water Polo National Age Group Championships 2026\nThe Swim England Water Polo National Age Group Championships 2026 (U15) will take place as follows: \nU15  \nU15 Open\, 7-8 November 2026 Liverpool Aquatics Centre\nU15 Female\, 21-22 November 2026 Liverpool Aquatics Centre \n  \nClick here for further details
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-water-polo-nags-u15-2026/
LOCATION:Liverpool Aquatics Centre\, Liverpool Aquatics Centre\, Liverpool\, L15 4LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional and National Competitions,Volunteers,Water Polo Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T180000
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SUMMARY:Swim England Safeguarding in Aquatics (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\, Monday 9th November 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-in-aquatics-online-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T191500
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UID:10003043-1794757500-1794770100@swimnorthwest.org
SUMMARY:SENW Artistic Swimming Grade Day - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Swim England North West Artistic Swimming Management Group are pleased to advise that the next Swim England Figure 3 & 4 and Combined 5 Grade Assessment Day will be taking place \nOn Sunday 15th November 2026 \nAt Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre\, Liverpool Rd\, Irlam\, M44 6AJ \nImportant information: \n\nClosing Date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 (Midnight)\nAssessment Day Time:  3.45pm to 7.15pm\nRegistration:  3.45pm\nLand Assessment:  4.15pm\nPool Assessment:  4.45pm
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-artistic-swimming-grade-day-november-2026/
LOCATION:Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre\, 243 Liverpool Road\, Irlam\, Manchester\, M44 6BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Filter,Regional and National Competitions,Synchronised Swimming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Swim England North West":MAILTO:swimnorthwest@swimming.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T085238Z
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UID:10003060-1795111200-1795122000@swimnorthwest.org
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 18th November 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-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T081247Z
CREATED:20260909T074938Z
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SUMMARY:SE Welfare Officer Training (Time to Listen) online
DESCRIPTION:The Swim England Welfare Officer Training (Time to Listen) course is designed for Club Welfare Officers (or Assistant Welfare Officers\, where space permits) who are aged 18 or over. \nEligibility\n\n\nAttendees must have completed a Swim England Safeguarding Course within the last three years. \n\n\nAttendees must be current members of Swim England. \n\n\nMinimum age for participation: 18 years. \n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with breaks provided throughout) \n\n\nDelivery: Online classroom via Zoom \n\n\nTechnical Requirements\nTo access the online classroom\, you will need: \n\n\nA headset or a device with speakers \n\n\nA microphone (or device with built-in microphone) \n\n\nCost and Refund Policy\n\n\nCourse fee: £20.00 \n\n\nRefunds: No refunds will be issued for non-attendance or cancellations made within 7 days of the course start date.(Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions for details.) \n\n\nIf the course is cancelled by the Regional Office\, a refund or alternative course will be offered. \n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nClosing Date for bookings: 9:00am\, Monday 23rd November 2026 \n\n\nProvider: Swim England North West Limited uses Zoom Communications Inc. to deliver this course. \n\n\nSessions may be recorded for training and quality assurance purposes
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/se-welfare-officer-training-time-to-listen-online-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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