We are very excited to be running our summer intensive swim camps at Alderbrook Primary School in Balham which run from Monday 26 -30 July. These classes are for children aged 3 years and over for non-swimmers and beginners.  Book by June 26 to receive our early bird price of £70 per camp.  Please click on the “bookings’ button for more information 😊🏊‍♀️

1st of June and we are all still dry.

Frustratingly waiting for the pools to open but re assured there is work continuing in the background.

Swim England’s podcast is an interesting listen

Swim England unveils its return-to-action plan in exclusive podcast

Whilst we all dry out due to CV19 I have been processing the refunds that were requested.

The majority were actioned on March 25th as I had to assess the initial damage.

The refund process via Stripe then takes 5-10 days to hit your account.

I hope you receive your payment in the very near future.

Swim England advice and guidance regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

10 March 2020

Swim England has issued the following advice regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The health and wellbeing of anyone who takes part in any aquatic activity is of paramount importance to everyone at Swim England.

Swim England is currently following the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England and is advising its members, clubs, learn to swim providers and volunteers to do the same.

At this time, Swim England is continuing to plan for events as normal.

However, the national governing body will be following the latest information and assessing risk as appropriate. Specific guidance regarding forthcoming Swim England events will be issued as necessary to those who are due to attend.

Due to the ongoing spread of novel coronavirus, there have been a number of calls to Swim England about whether it is safe to still go swimming.

The Pool Water Treatment and Advisory Group (PWTAG) has been in contact with Public Health England regarding novel coronavirus.

A spokesperson for PWTAG said: “Public health opinion is that it is generally safe to go swimming at this time.

“Water and the chlorine within swimming pools will help to kill the virus.

“However, visitors to swimming pools are reminded to shower before using the pool, to shower on leaving the pool and to follow the necessary hygiene precautions when visiting public places to help reduce the risk of infection.”

These include washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze and do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

Most importantly, if you feel unwell, please avoid using the pool.

This announcement is not intended to panic anyone and Swim England is sharing the above information to ensure all possible precautions are taken.