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Jun 26th 2009
Weekly News w/b 22 June
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Jun 26th 2009
Crystal Palace Beacon Programme
The Crystal Palace Beacon initiative aims to address this by enhancing support to the regional and surrounding clubs, and particularly the network of clubs embracing the ‘Beacon Programme’ concept.
Jun 19th 2009
Weekly News w/b 15 June
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Jun 16th 2009
Young Officials Project
Young people have only a few days left to secure an ‘incomparable work experience placement’ within swimming.
Jun 16th 2009
Weekly News w/b 8 June
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Jun 16th 2009
The ASA COUNTY SWIMMING CO-ORDINATOR
The ASA is the National Governing Body for Swimming and its associated disciplines in England with its headquarters situated in the centre of Loughborough.
Applications are invited for the exciting new posts of County Swimming Co-ordinators, which are r
Jun 5th 2009
Weekly News w/b 1 June 09
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Jun 2nd 2009
Weekly News w/b 25 May
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May 22nd 2009
Weekly News w/b 18 May
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May 18th 2009
Weekly News w/b 11 May
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May 6th 2009
From Summer of Sport to Play Sport London: Applications now open
Play Sport London 2009 funding aims to help clubs and community groups
May 1st 2009
Weekly News w/b 27 April
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May 1st 2009
PHILPOT TO HEAD CRYSTAL PALACE BEACON PROGRAMME
International swimming coach Ron Philpot has been appointed as the first Head of Aquatics for the new Crystal Palace Beacon Programme, which is set to transform aquatic sports in south London.
Apr 28th 2009
Mayoral Mobile Pools
Mobile swimming pools are one of the key elements of the Mayor of London's vision to create a fitter, healthier, more active London and the move has been welcomed by the ASA.
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Apr 27th 2009
Weekly news w/b 20 April
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Apr 21st 2009
Weekly News w/b 30 March
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Apr 21st 2009
Weekly News w/b 13 April
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Apr 17th 2009
London Swimming builds masterclass Programme
London Swimming launched its programme of master classes in November with an aim to make top level coaching more accessible.
Apr 14th 2009
Weekly News w/b 6 April
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Apr 9th 2009
World-class educational legacy unveiled for Olympic Village
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and Lend Lease have released new images of a world-class education campus to be built within the Olympic Village
Apr 7th 2009
Awards for All
Awards for All England is a simple scheme offering Big Lottery funding making awards of between £300 and £10,000 to grassroots groups in the community
Apr 1st 2009
Aquatics Centre roof lift gets off the ground
Work is underway lifting the 2800 tonne wave-shaped roof of the Zaha Hadid designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre.
Apr 1st 2009
Aqua Circuit Instructors needed!!!!
Get Wet! Swim for Free, based in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, needs to ‘grow’ some more Aqua Circuits Instructors
Mar 31st 2009
Free Swimming Launches 1st April
The governments free swimming offer goes live from 1st April in participating councils across the country
Mar 27th 2009
Weekly News w/b 22 March
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Mar 25th 2009
Important Changes to Official Sports London funding
There has been an important change to Official Sports London’s funding practice.
Mar 23rd 2009
Weekly News w/b 16 March
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Mar 19th 2009
ISLINGTON AND SUFFOLK NAMED AS SWIMMING’S GOOD PRACTICE CENTRES
Islington (London) and Suffolk have been named as Everyday Swim Good Practice Centres and will pioneer ways to increase participation in swimming and get more people active
Mar 16th 2009
Weekly News w/b 9 March
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Mar 13th 2009
British Swimming Announce £15million Investment by British Gas
British Swimming has announced today that British Gas will be its sponsoring partner in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics – and beyond until 2015.
Mar 6th 2009
Weekly News 2 March
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Feb 13th 2009
Crystal Palace Progress Update
London Swimming visited a changed Crystal Palace this week, lead by Kay Grimshaw ASA president, and Colin Brown Regional Director.
Feb 6th 2009
Weekly News w/b 2 February
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Feb 3rd 2009
Southwark requires Head Swimming Teachers, Swimming Teachers and Swimming Administration & Systems Manager
Job Opportunities with Fusion Leisure in Southwark
Jan 30th 2009
Weekly News 30 January 2009
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Jan 30th 2009
London Legacy Funding Announced
The funding for the London Legacy Plan is now in place.
Jan 28th 2009
Greenwich Aquatics Manager Opportunity
Do you have what it takes to lead an aquatics strategy in an Olympic Borough?
Jan 23rd 2009
Weekly News 23 January
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Jan 22nd 2009
Mobile pool open in Lambeth
London Swimming has helped open London first mobile pool
Jan 16th 2009
Weekly News 16 January 2009
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Jan 16th 2009
London Swimming seeks Chairperson
Applications are invited from persons interested in the role of Chair of London Swimming
Jan 9th 2009
Weekly News 9 January 2009
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Dec 19th 2008
Weekly News 15 December 2008
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Dec 19th 2008
The National Swimming League London Finals
The National Swimming League London Final took place on Saturday 13th December
Dec 19th 2008
Land Work and Core Stability & Medicine Ball CPD
The asa are running a series of Land Work and Core Stability CPDs for teachers and coaches
Dec 12th 2008
Weekly News 8 December
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Dec 8th 2008
Three year sponsorship deal for Gators
Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club – Gators were delighted
Dec 6th 2008
Weekly News 1 Dec
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Nov 28th 2008
Weekly News 24 November
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Nov 21st 2008
Weekly News 21 Nov
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Nov 14th 2008
Weekly News 10 November
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Nov 7th 2008
London Swimming: Aquatics Strategy Update
London Swimming: Aquatics Strategy and Free Swimming Update
Nov 7th 2008
Weekly News 3 November
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Nov 6th 2008
Westminster - Develop an Aquatics Strategy
Westminster has agreed to develop an Aquatics Strategy
Nov 4th 2008
Kent ASA Coach and Admin Day
Kent ASA are holding a Coach and Admin Day on the 7th December this year
Oct 31st 2008
Weekly News 31 Oct
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Oct 24th 2008
Weekly News 20 October
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Oct 17th 2008
Weekly News 13 October
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Oct 16th 2008
Acting Chairman appointed
Vernon Davies has been appointed acting Chairman of London Swimming
Oct 10th 2008
Weekly News 6 October
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Oct 8th 2008
East London Swimming
It is now 4 years till London hosts the biggest sporting event in the world but what is happening now in those 5 host Boroughs
Oct 8th 2008
London to host ASA Council
London is delighted to host the ASA Council on the 11 October in Croydon.
Oct 3rd 2008
Weekly News 29 September
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Sep 26th 2008
Weekly News 22 September
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Sep 19th 2008
Weekly News 15 September
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Sep 18th 2008
Annual Conference
London Swimming held its Annual Conference including its AGM on the 14th September at St Paul’s School in Richmond. More information
Sep 16th 2008
Have you been inspired by the Paralympic Games?
Are you a swimming coach, doctor of physiotherapist? London Swimming is delighted to offer a free training course to one individual to become either a Technical or Medical Classifer.
Sep 12th 2008
Weekly News 8 September
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Sep 5th 2008
Weekly News 1 September
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Sep 1st 2008
The Swimming Trust
Support the Swimming Trust
Aug 24th 2008
Annual Conference
Further details on the London Swimming 2008 Annual Conference which will be posted out to clubs - week beginning 25 August 2008
Aug 22nd 2008
Weekly News 18 August
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Aug 19th 2008
Michael Phelps Lookalike Spotted
Who has been imitating Michael Phelps in Beijing>?
Aug 14th 2008
Weekly News 11 August 2008
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Aug 5th 2008
Xavier takes Gold and Bronze at European's
Xavier Mohammed was the first British athlete to win gold after an excellent performance in the boys 200m Individual Medley.
Aug 5th 2008
Ealing Crowned Champions
Ealing Swimming Club were crowned ASA National Girls Youth Team Champions after a thrilling and exciting week of competition at Ponds Forge International Pool, Sheffield last week.
Aug 1st 2008
Weekly News 28 July
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Jul 25th 2008
Weekly News 21 July
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Jul 25th 2008
London Annual Conference
London's Annual Conference will take place on September 14th at St Paul's School
Jul 24th 2008
Director of Swimming for Southwark
New post for Southwark to set up aquatic pathways
Jul 23rd 2008
Part-time Coaching Opportunity with Becontree Swimming Club
Becontree Swimming Club are recruiting for a part-time development coach. Exciting developments are happening within Barking and Dagenham. The Borough is building a new pool and investing heavily in swimming.
Jul 18th 2008
Weekly News 14 July
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Jul 18th 2008
Redbridge Swimming Club and the Jack Petchey Foundation
The London Borough of Redbridge Swimming Club and the Jack Petchey Foundation have formed a close and successful working relationship with each other over the past 12 months.
Jul 11th 2008
Swimming Teacher Vacancy at Barking & Dagenham
An employment opportunity has arisen in Barking and Dagenham for a level two swimming teacher.
Jul 11th 2008
Weekly News 7 July
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Jul 4th 2008
Weekly News 30 June
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Jun 27th 2008
Weekly news 23 June
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Jun 24th 2008
Two London Diving Clubs gain Swim21 accreditation
Two London Diving Clubs have gained Swim21 Accreditation
Jun 20th 2008
Weekly News 16 June
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Jun 18th 2008
Key Partners feedback on Strategy
London Swimming gathered a number of its key partners together to assess progress against the objectives set out in ‘A strategy to Get London Swimming 2008-2012+’.
Jun 18th 2008
London Summer of Sport 2008
This year's applications for funding open on 16 June through to 11 July, so why not get involved in what will be the biggest and best London Summer of Sport yet.
Jun 13th 2008
Weekly News 9 June
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Jun 6th 2008
Weekly News - 02/06/08
Weekly News from the London Swimming Team
Jun 6th 2008
Free Swimming Pledge
The government has pledged 140 million to support free swimming for the over 60s.
May 30th 2008
Weekly News 26 May
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May 27th 2008
Swimming in Greenwich - Position Statement 3
An update on Swimming in Greenwich
May 23rd 2008
Weekly News 19 May
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May 21st 2008
Swimming in Newham - Position Statement
Swimming in Newham Position Statement - 15/05/08
The London Borough of Newham will be the Host Borough for the 2012 Games. Newham residents will be the key community to benefit from the building of the Aquatics Centre.
In preparation for the Aquatics Cen
May 20th 2008
Junior Age Group Coach Required
The London Borough of Redbridge Swimming Club are recruiting for a Junior Age Group Coach
May 16th 2008
Swimming in Hackney - Position Statement 2
The Swimming Steering group in Hackney has now met.
May 16th 2008
Weekly News 12 May
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May 15th 2008
Introduction to Officiating at Events which Includes Swimmers with a Disability
The ASA SER is promoting the Course " An Introduction to Officiating at Events which Include Swimmers with a Disability" on 18 May at Radley College, Abingdon.
May 14th 2008
Water Consultation
Swimming pools use a lot of water. So it will be worth your time feeding into this Thames Water Consultation
May 12th 2008
Kent Development Day
On the 27th April the Kent County Swimming Association and London Swimming held a Development Day for Kent swimmers.
May 9th 2008
Weekly News 5 May
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May 2nd 2008
Weekly News 28 April
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Apr 25th 2008
Weekly News 21 April 2008
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Apr 23rd 2008
Quality Co-Ordinator required
New job opportunity with London Swimming
Apr 18th 2008
Weekly News 14 April
Find out what the London Swimming Team have been doing over the last two weeks
Apr 17th 2008
British Swimming Jury of Appeal Panel Members
British Swimming JURY OF APPEAL FOR BRITISH SWIMMING EVENTS - ALL DISCIPLINES
Panel Members – Volunteer Posts
Apr 15th 2008
Kent Aquatic Road Show
Opportunity for athletes from all Aquatic Disciplines to access training and workshops
Apr 14th 2008
Chief Coach Vacancy for Bexley Swimming Club
Bexley Swimming Club are recruiting for a Head Swimming Coach
Apr 9th 2008
London Swimmer reaches the qualifying time for the Beijing Paralympics
Dervis Konuralp reaches the qualifying time for the Beijing Paralympics in the 100m fly event.
Apr 9th 2008
Beacon Programme - statement by ASA & London Swimming
A position statement on the Beacon Programme by ASA & London Swimming
Apr 8th 2008
London appoints Investment Manager
London Swimming has appointed Ben Campion as its new Investment Manager
Apr 8th 2008
List of suspended clubs in London
The following London Clubs are currently suspended by the ASA
Apr 4th 2008
Weekly News 31 March
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Apr 4th 2008
Greenwich Consultation - A Pathway for Swimming
This week consultation meetings have been held in Greenwich to consult with people on a pathway for swimming in the borough.
Mar 31st 2008
Change of venue for Greenwich consultation meetings this week
The attendances at the Greenwich consultation meetings are expected to be high. In order to cater for demand the venues have been changed.
Mar 28th 2008
Weekly News 24 March
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Mar 20th 2008
Weekly News 17 March
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Mar 17th 2008
Swimming in Greenwich
This document is an updated position statement on swimming in Greenwich. It details the recommended pathway for swimming in borough, and the consultation process that will move forward in the borough.
Mar 17th 2008
Swimming wins Community Exercise Instructor Award
Tracey Pereria wins Pro-Active Sports Award
Mar 15th 2008
London Swimming wins partner of the year
London Swimming wins partner of the year at the inaugural Pro-Active Awards
Mar 14th 2008
Weekly News 14 March 2008
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Mar 7th 2008
Weekly News 3 March 2008
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Feb 29th 2008
Weekly News 25 February 2008
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Feb 27th 2008
Weekly News 18/02/08
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Feb 22nd 2008
Hackney Position Statement
London Swimming's position statement regarding swimming Hackney
Feb 20th 2008
ASA London Region Special Council Meeting
London Swimming Investing in the Future of Swimming
Feb 15th 2008
Weekly News 11.2.08
Find out what the London Swimming Team have been up to this week
Feb 15th 2008
Master Class for Greenwich
Greenwich swimmers are invited to a masterclass with Olympic and Paralympic coaches
Feb 12th 2008
Beacon Programme
London Swimming Board decision on the Beacon Programme
Feb 8th 2008
Weekly News 4.2.08
Find out what the London Swimming Team have been doing this week
Feb 7th 2008
Statement on Hillingdon Borough
London Swimming is working with key partners from Hillingdon to drive a shared vision for swimming.
Feb 5th 2008
IOS And Skillsactive Join Forces To Provide New Training Opportunities
The IoS is working alongside SkillsActive to offer a 66% discount on Swimming Teacher/Coach Courses in London
Feb 1st 2008
Weekly News 28.1.08
Find out what the London Swimming Team have been doing this week
Jan 29th 2008
Job Opportunity - Director of Swimming for Southwark
A fantastic job opportunity in swimming has opened up in the London Borough of Southwark
Jan 29th 2008
Swimming in Greenwich
Swimming in Greenwich Position Statement - 29/01/08
Jan 25th 2008
Weekly News 21 January 2008
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Jan 18th 2008
Weekly News 14 January 2008
News from the London Swimming Team this week
Jan 11th 2008
Weekly News - 11/01/08
News from the London Swimming Team this week
Jan 7th 2008
London Championships 2008 - BAGCAT Entry Times
BAGCAT Entry times for the 2008 Championships available for download here
Dec 22nd 2007
London Championships 2008
Statement on London Championships 2008.
Dec 22nd 2007
London Schools Swimming Association
Does your school swim? Do you want to compete against other schools across London?
Dec 22nd 2007
Crystal Palace Diving Institute - Temporary Boards
Crystal Palace Diving Institute will not receive a loan of temporary diving boards.
Dec 16th 2007
Borough Pathways - London Swimming Statement
London Swimming is pleased to announce that ‘A strategy to Get London Swimming’ will be launched in January 2008.
Dec 13th 2007
Weekly News 13th December 2007
Find out what has been going on in the London Swimming office this week.
Dec 12th 2007
Crystal Palace Diving Review
British Swimming and the ASA have committed themselves to helping to maintain and develop a strong and sustainable diving programme at Crystal Palace.
Dec 12th 2007
London Disbality Championships
The first London Swimming Regional Disability Championship was held on Saturday 24th November at Downham Leisure Centre in Lewisham.
Dec 11th 2007
CCPR Application Form - 2008
The CCPR Sports Club of the Year Award is now open for application forms.
Dec 6th 2007
Aqua Extreme
Aqua Extreme; a multi-aquatic programme for young people takes off in the West sub-region
Dec 5th 2007
Masters Meet Sunday 9th Dec cancelled
The Masters Meet on Sunday 9th December has been cancelled due to lack of support
Nov 26th 2007
Crystal Palace Diving Update
British Swimming and London Swimming to look at how diving can be developed at Crystal Palace
Nov 26th 2007
ASA Club and County Conference Tickets Available
ASA Club and County Conference programme and tickets are now available
Nov 21st 2007
London Swimming Youth Council
Find out how the London Swimming Youth Council is progressing.
Nov 8th 2007
World Winter Swimming Championships 2008
A taster of outdoor winter swimming!
Oct 25th 2007
Survive and Save are first club in country to receive Aquamark!
Survive and Save Club, Harrow are the first club in the country to achieve the Aquamark ASA Approved status for teaching and coaching swimming.
Oct 6th 2007
London Swimming statement on Crystal Palace Diving
Press statement on Crystal Palace Diving Institute and the talent identification programme.
Sep 21st 2007
Draft swimming strategy available to download
Prior to final endorsement by the London Major's office the draft strategy is available to download
