Following the successful completion of the Trial Regional Pathway Programme, Swim England North West Region are pleased to announce the relaunch of the new season’s Pathway Programme which is set to run from September 2018 – July 2019.

If you would like to find out more information on the Region’s Pathway Programme or read about the results from the trial, this can be found by clicking below;

Swim England North West are pleased to announce the selection criteria for this years programme has now been agreed and details are as follows:-

1. Athletes who made a final at British Championships in March 2018
2. Athletes placed within top 16 at British Championships in March 2018
3. Swimmers who qualified for the British Championships in March 2018 (including those who may not have been able to compete)
4. Swimmers selected to compete at British Nationals in August 2018

We have also this year introduced a Wild Card option whereby coaches are able to submit a swimmer for consideration for those who have potential, commitment and support, however may not have met the above criteria due to injury or illness. This can also be used for new swimmers to the Region. If as a coach you wish to submit a wild card, please contact us outlining the Name of the Swimmer, ASA number and the reason as to why they should be considered before the deadline of 31st August 2018. A decision on successful selection will be made by the Swimming Management Group and Regional Pathway Programme Team as soon after the deadline as possible.