Swim Wales Skills Academy Inspires Young Swimmers Across Wales
The Skills Academy is a comprehensive development programme for swimmers aged 11–14 (11–15 for para-swimmers), coaches, and parents. The Academy focuses on techniques, winning behaviours, and pathway education. Led by Commonwealth Games gold medalist Alys Thomas, the Academy is designed to support athletes as they transition from Development into Performance programmes. Swimmers and coaches benefit […]
Governing Bodies Agree on New Governance Structure for British Masters Swimming
A brand-new look for British Masters Swimming marks a significant change in governing structure for the sport. Following an agreement with Aquatics GB, British Masters Swimming will now move under a joint umbrella of each of the three home nations – Swim England, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales. The change in structure, set out by […]
Swimming bodies come together to say “Support School Swimming”
As Olympic and Paralympic champions finalise their preparations for the upcoming Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, a campaign is being launched to raise awareness of the vital importance of school swimming across the country. Aquatics GB, Swim England, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales are joining forces to highlight this issue and rally support from families, aquatic […]
Joint Statement – Research into the Mental Health and Well-Being of Swimming Coaches in the United Kingdom
The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) commissioned Nottingham Trent University to conduct research examining the mental health and well-being of swimming coaches in the United Kingdom. This was driven by an observation that increasing numbers of BSCA members were seeking greater support for their mental health and well-being.As a result of this piece of work, […]
Welsh Athletes Selected for Aquatics GB Para-Swimming World Class Programme
Three Welsh athletes have been invited on to the Aquatics GB Para-Swimming World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, following the unforgettable Paralympic Games in Paris last summer. Britain secured 18 gold medals at La Défense Arena, contributing to a total haul of 32 medals. This achievement placed them second in the swimming […]
