Dear volunteers, officials and club secretaries, Thank you so much for supporting The John Bolton. Overall, we were delighted with how it went and I believe we all contributed to creating a supportive and relaxed atmosphere for our swimmers – most of whom were trying a potentially intimidating race for the first time. After a… Read More »
An ex-navy officer has won an award for his work as a swimming coach, highlighting his inclusive approach. Burnham-on-Sea swimming coach Mark Podbury has been given a Swim England award for “South West Swimming Development Coach”. This comes in the same year his club celebrates its 50th anniversary, set up by his dad in 1974.… Read More »
The Conditions and Programme for the 2025 Age Group and County Championships have now been published. They can be found under the Swim Meet information tab.
Thank you to all those who volunteered at the Teams Day this weekend. It was very encouraging to see so many people returning to the team and great to meet new people too, including four young volunteers. Special thanks go to those who stepped out of their comfort zones and tried something new – recording… Read More »
We were delighted to welcome 56 swimmers, 9 Coaches and 5 Team Managers representing 18 clubs from across Somerset to Millfield Senior School on Sunday for the first session of the County Development Programme 2024/25. Swimmers came prepared with one Process Goal which they shared on the white board before an invigorating Pre Pool! “Some… Read More »
Swimming Officials’ Sign-up Pages: Sign up here to officiate at the forthcoming Somerset ASA Development Meet. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5th to Sunday, October 6th, 2024 . The official’s coordinator is Christ Metcalfe. https://swim-meet.com/Availability/?m=3463 Sign up here to officiate at the forthcoming Somerset ASA 100-metres Individual Medley and Relays Event. The… Read More »
We are delighted to be able to support coach development in Somerset by offering: Two CDP Assistant Coach Roles: Ideal for someone with club coaching experience looking to build their experience and CV, ready for future steps along the SE Coaching Pathway. Six CDP Skills Coach Roles: Ideal for someone with some club coaching or teaching experience looking to… Read More »
If you enjoyed the Paralympic, please consider if you would volunteer. Unlike able-bodied events there are less exclusive grassroots Para development events for to start their competitive journey. With more Para competing at open meets this will be the perfect opportunity to gain Para officiating practice. As a county please demonstrate Somerset is fully inclusive , supportive of… Read More »
Every year we call on volunteers to help run the County Swimming Competitions. Withoutyou, these events not run safely and effectively.Every year we are pleased to see volunteers return. We are always extremely grateful towelcome new volunteers. They are willing to offer a little of their time to support the competitionsand the swimmers who compete.If… Read More »
Swimming!Team Bath AS, a Performance Swimming Club, isrunning a FREE taster session for swimmers aged 7+.They are interested in starting a competitiveswimming journey!When: Wednesday, 25 September.Time: 6 – 6.30 pmWhere: Dragonfly Leisure – Midsomer Norton, Gullock Tyning,Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2SY Eligibility:Swimmers aged 7+ who can swim 25m and have achieved Learn toSwim Level 7 (or… Read More »