At a recent Management Board Meeting a decision was made to cease promotion of the availability of funding for Level 1 courses pre April 1^st subject to further review.

The draft programme for the above championships can be downloaded here, if there are any errors or omissions please contact the championships manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Energise has become the first swimming pool in North Yorkshire to introduce new Swimfit sessions.  Swimmers at Energise in Cornlands Road, will be some of the first in the UK to try the new sessions, developed by experts at the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).

The British Gas Grants for clubs has is opening for a short time to support clubs that have identified workforce development needs on their swim21 action plan. The funding window is open for a short time only, the closing date for these applications will be the 15^th of May 2013.

Clubs must complete the application form and return to the regional office by this date. The application will then be assessed by the regional swim21 panel. Please ensure that you read the guidance notes on the application form carefully as incorrect applications will not be returned for completion.

The region can submit four applications to be considered by the national team for funding. Please note that this is a one off pot of funding.

British Gas Club Grants Application Form 2013

The results of the ASANER Senior & Youth Championships (50m) at Sunderland Aquatic Centre can be accessed here they can also be accessed by selecting Competitions>Swimming>Results in the headline menu above.

Swimmers at Maltby Leisure Centre will become some of the first in the UK to try the new Swimfit Activate+ group sessions, developed by swimming experts at the ASA.

Inspired by the structure of a gym programme, Swimfit is a fun and effective way to get fit and tone up by following motivating sessions delivered by qualified instructors on poolside.

Nominations are being sought for the Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards 2013 - Sports Nominees.  This Awards category could include athletes, coaches or volunteers.  All nominees get 2 free tickets to the Awards Ceremony on 7th June 2013 at Royal Armouries, Leeds.

Young Women of Achievement Awards 2013 info pack

Young Women of Achievement Awards 2013 nomination form

The second round of the Tees Valley Coach Bursary Schemes that aim to increase the number of qualified coaches in the Tees Valley is now open:

 The Tees Valley Young Persons Coach Bursary Scheme – For young people aged 14 – 25 years old wanting to gain a leadership, Level 1 or Level 2 qualification

 The Tees Valley Cash 4 Coaches Bursary Scheme – For people who are coaching 14 – 25 year olds wanting to gain a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

 Applicants can apply for 50% (up to a maximum of £200) of the total cost of a coaching qualification and in return deliver an agreed amount of voluntary hours. The deadlines for applications is: Round 2: May 31st

 For more information and application details please visit the Tees Valley Sport website on the below link:

 http://www.teesvalleysport.co.uk/page.aspx?id=3815