Swim England Open Water

LAST CHANCE‼️ Today is the last opportunity to get your hands on tickets for the Swim England Foundation Coach Conference! The event will take place virtually on Sunday 25 April and covers all aquatic disciplines. Bookings will close at midnight tonight ⌛️

💬 "With pools being closed we know people will be keen to go open water swimming. However, there are increased risks if you are not used to open water, especially at this time of year when the weather is cold" See this important open water safety advice: bit.ly/3hVyP78

Together we are stronger 💪 #YourMembershipCounts

💬 "There’s two reasons for me doing it, one is for a personal challenge and the other is to try and raise awareness for disabled open water swimmers" Sophie Etheridge has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, but next year she'll take on the Windermere Two Way Swim! Read her story ⤵️

In support of #UKCoachingWeek2020 we want you to tag your coach and thank them for what they do! Step 1⃣: Use #ThankYourCoach Step 2⃣: Comment with the name of your coach and your club along with a photo or video if you have one! GO, GO, GO! pic.twitter.com/MYJezD9uYo

📣 "We are fighting hard for our pools to get the support they need to survive, so you can get back to doing what you love most... but we need your help" See how you can help us in #FightingForPools 👇

"It's really quite nice for both of us to know that we have made a difference and that we’ve used our time effectively..." Teenagers Gracie Bernard and Liv Henderson have completed an ‘English Channel’ swim charity challenge – raising more than 10 times their initial target ⬇️

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If you're thinking about going open water swimming in England, make sure you check the key safety guidance drawn up by Swim England, @BritTri and @RLSSUK! Follow the link for more information ⤵️

Keep supporting the #OpenOurPools campaign! Sign the petition - bit.ly/SEOpenOurPools 📝

We have launched an #OpenOurPools campaign‼️ Find out how you can support it here ⤵️

🏊‍♂️ Stay safe while swimming in the sea 🌊 Assess the quality of water at outdoor swimming spots Here's some tips before your next open water swim 👇 @Sw_EngOpenWater #SEopenwater

#DailySwimmingFact: As today is #WorldMentalHealthDay did you know that open water swimming can have positive impacts on #MentalHealth due to the extra endorphins that are released as a result of cold water? #SE150 Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/SE150_10OctFact @Sw_EngOpenWater

Peter Dixon of @OtterLondon said it felt ‘amazing’ to set a new British record in the 1500m Freestyle on the opening day of the Swim England Masters National Championships 👏 See the full story here 👇 #SEmasters #SEswimming

Catch up with all the reports from a thrilling day's action at the Masters National Championships... and see all of the medal winners in the roll of honour here 👉 bit.ly/2MLXX21 #SEmasters #SEswimming

Day 1️⃣ of the Swim England Masters National Championships 2019 has drawn to a close but there’s been a lot of medals won! 🥇🥈🥉 Post your medal pictures in the comments👇 #SEmasters #SEswimming

At 82 years old, Bill Moore is our oldest competitor in the Mens/Womens Open 1500m Freestyle 👏 “I’m pleased with that swim because my training’s been a bit upside down these last few months because my wife’s in a care home now. But I’ve managed to go in a morning twice a week”

Can you help? We currently have a vacancy for a voluntary regional Masters Swimming Manager, please visit our website for more information and a role description: eastswimming.org/masters-manage…

Calling all Masters Swimmers in the East region. New Masters Manager needed. If you’re interested pleae drop them a line eastswimming.org/masters-manage…

All starting to happen at Thrybergh country park for the @SwimEngland_ National Open Water Championships 2019