News and Updates – Swim England Open Water Swimming Hub https://www.swimming.org/openwater The home of open water swimming in England Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:05:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Outdoor swimmers encouraged to take part in bathing water consultation https://www.swimming.org/openwater/bathing-water-regulations-consultation/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:05:52 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3234 Swim England is encouraging everyone with an interest in outdoor swimming to take part in the current government consultation on bathing water regulations. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is running a public consultation to modernise the rules around designating bathing waters. There are 451 designated sites in England but Swim England … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/06/Wild-Swim-Project-1200x675.png Outdoor swimming leaders course hailed as ‘invaluable’ and ‘exciting’ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/outdoor-swimming-leader-open-water-coach-courses/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:14:41 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3230 The country’s first course designed specifically for outdoor swimming leaders has been hailed as ‘invaluable’ as it was officially launched by Swim England Qualifications. The SEQ Level 2 Outdoor Swimming Leader Qualification covers the essential knowledge and leadership skills required to enable individuals to confidently risk assess, plan, prepare and lead safe and effective outdoor … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2021/04/Supporter-image-560x330-v2.jpg Swim England release dates for 2025 open water national events https://www.swimming.org/openwater/dates-2025-national-events/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:12:06 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3220 Swim England has confirmed the dates for its open water competitions for 2025. Two national events will once again take place in the last weekend of July, starting with the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships. That will be held on Saturday 26 July before the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/12/Open_Water_Nags_2024_1200x675.png Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes launch of National Storm Overflow Map https://www.swimming.org/openwater/national-storm-overflow-map/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:25:08 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3209 Swim England and the Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes the launch of a new National Storm Overflow Map, published by the water sector umbrella body, Water UK. Having campaigned for real-time monitoring of sewage overflows, the launch of the National Storm Overflow Hub (NSOH) marks a significant step forward in increasing transparency and giving a … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/11/Sport_England_generic_open_water_1200x675.png Swimmers, paddlers and recreational users to be consulted in bathing water reforms https://www.swimming.org/openwater/new-bathing-water-reforms/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:43:04 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3197 A consultation into changes to bathing water rules will look at including all recreational water users for the first time, following new government reforms. Currently only swimmers are included in the definition of ‘bathers’, but that could change to include other water sports enthusiasts like paddlers and surfers. A public consultation has been launched in … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/11/Open_Water_swimmer_Sport_England_1200x675.png Water sports join thousands from across the UK to march for clean water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/march-for-clean-water/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:15:59 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3187 Swim England were represented as water sports turned up in full force at the Albert Embankment in London on Sunday to join the Clean Water March, a peaceful event which called for clean, healthy and abundant water for all. At least 15,000 people from across the UK joined the march, which began by the Thames … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/11/CWSA-March_1200x675.png Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes announcement on new water commission https://www.swimming.org/openwater/independent-water-comission/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:31:39 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3178 The Clean Water Sports Alliance has welcomed the Government’s decision to launch an independent commission to look at the largest review of the water sector since privatisation. This new commission is part of the Government’s commitment to clean up the water services industry and comes alongside the Water (Special Measures) Bill that is currently being … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2021/03/Outdoor-swimmer-image.jpg Outdoor Swimming Research Forum holds inaugural meeting https://www.swimming.org/openwater/outdoor-swimming-research-forum/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:12:12 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3170 A new network which aims to share research into open water swimming has held its inaugural meeting. Delegates from around the world attended the first get together of the Outdoor Swimming Research Forum at the Windermere Jetty Museum. The network comprises individuals and organisations who are carrying out open water studies, such as those showcasing … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/10/outdoor_swimming_research_forum.jpg More sports join Swim England and other bodies in call for clean water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/clean-water-sports-alliance-call/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:49:44 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3165 Four new sports have joined Swim England and a collection of national governing bodies to tackle the issue of water pollution. In April, Swim England joined forces with Angling Trust, British Rowing, British Triathlon, GB Outrigger, Paddle UK and Royal Yachting Association to form the Clean Water Sports Alliance. They have now been joined by … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/09/Clean-Water-Sports-Alliance-13September2024-1200x675.png Water Bill is ‘step forward’ for cleaner waters but only ‘tip of the iceberg’ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/new-water-bill-step-forward/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:54:59 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3157 The Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Reed OBE MP, recently announced plans for a new Water (Special Measures) Bill. The new legislation, which will apply in England and Wales, will give increased power to regulators to tackle companies who pollute and make it easier for them to get fined. The Clean Water Sports Alliance … […]

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