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SUMMARY:SENW Disability Swimming Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:  \n🌟 New Disability Swimming Development Programme – Bookings Now Open! 🌟\nSwim England North West\, in partnership with The University of Greater Manchester (Bolton Campus)\, is thrilled to launch a brand‑new block of three Disability Swimming Development Sessions\, and registration is now live! \nThese sessions have been created to offer athletes with intellectual or physical disabilities a high‑quality\, inspiring\, and supportive training experience that will help them grow in confidence\, develop their skills\, and progress on their aquatic journey. \n📅 Session Dates\nRegistration for all sessions is at Bolton One\, between 11.15am – 11.30am\, with the actual sessions running from 11.30am – 4.00pm on the following dates: \n\nSunday 15th November 2026\nSunday 21st February 2027\nSunday 13th June 2027\n\n📍 Venue: Bolton One & The University of Greater Manchester\, Bolton Campus One Moor Lane\, Bolton\, BL3 5BN \n\n💧 What Makes These Sessions Special?\n🏊‍♂️ Expert Coaching\nPool sessions will be delivered by fully qualified\, highly experienced coaches from across the Region\, including Phil Balcombe\, former development coach to Paralympic Gold Medallist and S14 100m Butterfly World Record Holder Poppy Maskill. \nWe are also hoping to welcome a well‑known para swimmer to at least one of the sessions to share their journey and inspire our athletes. Discussions are ongoing\, and details will be announced once confirmed. \n\n🏊 Pool Session Themes\nEach session focuses on a key development area: \n\nNovember: General Stroke Development\nFebruary: Freestyle & Backstroke Turns (with adaptations)\nJune: Starts & Breaststroke\n\n\n🎓 Education Workshops\nAthletes and coaches\, will also benefit from classroom‑based workshops delivered by University Tutors and Masters/Degree Students\, covering topics including: \n\nSports Psychology & Race Visualisation\nInjury Prevention & Recovery\nNutrition & Female Athletes\n\n\n💪 Dry Land Training\nAlongside individually tailored dry‑land work\, group sessions will include: \n\nPosture & Outcome Measures\nExercise Level 1\nExercise Level 2\n\n\nℹ️ Additional Information Session\nPhil will also be delivering a dedicated session on: \nThe Classification Process Helping parents and coaches understand timelines\, requirements\, and providing time for any questions. \n\n🌈 Who Should Attend?\nWe warmly encourage athletes with intellectual or physical disabilities who want to train alongside others with similar needs to join this exciting new programme.  Athletes can be either classified\, unclassified or have an impairment which they wish to explore possible classification options. \n👥 Coaches\nCoaches are invited to volunteer and gain hands‑on experience in adapting sessions for athletes with a wide range of abilities. To keep poolside safe and organised\, coaches will be asked to confirm which dates they can attend so a rota can be created. Coaches must hold an in‑date DBS and Safeguarding qualification and be current Swim England Members with coaching qualifications. \n👪 Parents & Carers\nParents and carers are welcome to attend the classroom sessions to deepen their understanding and ask questions. They are also able to watch from the spectators’ gallery while their athletes train\, providing a great opportunity to connect with other parents in similar situations. \n\n🔔 Important Information\n\nAthletes must be current Swim England ‘Club Train’ or ‘Club Compete’ members.\nAthletes must complete a Health Declaration Form before attending their first session (sent after booking).\nAthletes with visual impairments must provide their own tappers and\, where possible\, someone to tap for them.\nSessions must be booked as one complete block.\n\nAthletes are required to bring: \n\nPull buoys and fins for the Freestyle & Backstroke Turns session.\nLunch for each session\n\nPlease ensure you: \n\nHave read the Swim England North West Terms & Conditions prior to booking.\nAre fully aware of the Swim England Code of Conduct and agree to abide by these at all times.\n\n\n📧 Coaches – Register Your Availability\nPlease email clubdevelopment@swimnorthwest.org with: \n\nYour Name\nClub Name\nSwim England Membership Number\nDate/s you are available to attend\n\n\n🌟 Spread the Word!\nThis is a brand‑new\, exciting opportunity for athletes with either an intellectual or physical impairment\, their coaches\, and families from across the Region and we want as many people as possible to benefit. \nPlease share this information with your club members\, networks\, and anyone who may be interested.  Spaces are limited so don’t leave it too long! \nDeadline for booking:  9am on Monday 9th November 2026 \n 
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/senw-disability-swimming-development-programme/
LOCATION:Bolton One
CATEGORIES:Athlete Training Sessions,Coaches Events,Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Events,Filter,Para Swimming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Swim England North West":MAILTO:swimnorthwest@swimming.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T123408Z
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SUMMARY:Swim England North West – Water Polo Club & Regional Level (combined) Referee Course
DESCRIPTION:Swim England North West is pleased to announce a Water Polo Regional Level Referee Course\, taking place on Sunday 10th January 2027 at The Pelican Centre\, Tyldesley. \nThis course is designed for volunteers who wish to progress to refereeing at Regional events and help expand our network of qualified referees. \n\nCourse Timetable\nPart 1 Rules – Club Level \nPart 2 Application of the rules – Regional Level \n\n\n12:00 – 14:00 | Rules \n\n\n14:00 – 17:00 | Application of the Rules \n\n\n\nPost-Course Requirements\n\n\nParticipants must complete an online test at home and submit results to the course tutor. \n\n\nWithin 12 months\, candidates are required to complete three practical assessments\, each signed off by a National League Referee. \n\n\n\nPreparation\nBefore attending\, please review the World Aquatics\, Part Six: Water Polo Rules. \n\nPre-Requisites\n\n\nMinimum age: 15 years and 6 months on the day of the course. \n\n\nClub Referees (any age): Must be supervised during competitive matches by an adult qualified to at least Regional Level Referee. \n\n\n\nKey Information\n\nTaking notes is optional\, as all participants will receive a copy of the presentation materials upon completion of the course.\nNo refreshments will be provided\, so participants are advised to bring their own. A vending machine is also available on site.\nthe course will be delivered by John Maddock\n\nClosing date for bookings: 9:00am\, Wednesday 6th January 2027 \n\n\nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nPersonal belongings are the responsibility of the individual and are brought into venues at their own risk. Swim England North West and the venue accept no liability for loss or damage. Lockers should be used where available.
URL:https://swimnorthwest.org/event-course/swim-england-north-west-water-polo-regional-level-referee-course/
LOCATION:The Pelican Centre\, Castle Street\, Tyldesley\, M29 8EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Athlete Training Sessions,Courses,Filter,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses,Water Polo Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T180000
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SUMMARY:SENW Team Manager 2 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Team Manager 2 online course aims to further enhance the knowledge gained when completing the Team Manager 1 course  – putting clubs in a better place ahead of events and competitions returning. \nThe Team Manager 2 courses are appropriate for all those who are working with a team or club in camps and competitions\, both domestically and internationally. \nThey cover all aquatic disciplines and will be delivered via Zoom. \nThe requirements in order to take part in the course are: \n\nMust hold a Swim England membership\nMust have an in date DBS check on membership record\nMust have an approved safeguarding certificate on membership record\nMust have completed the Team Manager 1 course\nMust identify as a team manager on the Club Personnel Report\nMust be 18 or older.\n\nCost: £20 (non-refundable).  If for any reason the course has to be cancelled by the Regional Office\, then a refund or alternative course will be offered. \nClosing Date: 9am\, Tuesday 12th January 2027 \nSENW Terms and Conditions \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-2-online-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T210000
DTSTAMP:20261103T145840Z
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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\, Wednesday 13th January 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-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaching/Teaching CPDs,Courses,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
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SUMMARY:SENW Young Volunteer Award (Online)
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 25th January 2027\, 5.30pm-8.30pm and Monday 1st February 2027\, 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. 1st February 2028)\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 25th January 2027: (17:30-20:30 approx)\nMonday 1st February 2027: (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 18th January 2027\, 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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Athlete Training Sessions,Courses,Filter,Volunteer Courses,Volunteer Training Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Swim England North West":MAILTO:swimnorthwest@swimming.org
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