Stay informed and get involved with the Swim England North East Forums & Workshops page!
This is your go-to page for upcoming club forums and development workshops across the region and nationally. This dedicated space keeps club members up to date with the latest opportunities provided by Swim England North East, Swim England, as well as valuable sessions run by our external partners. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, volunteer, or committee member, there’s something for everyone looking to build skills, share ideas, and support the growth of aquatic sports. Take a look at what is happening and be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates!
National Forums
| Club Welfare Officer Forum | Monday 23 November 2026 6.30 pm Wednesday 13 January 2027 6.30 pm | Swim England Safe Aquatics team is restarting the National Welfare Officer Forum, led by Fiona Walpole‑Bourne. Information is being sent to welfare officers by the Safe Aquatics team, please look out for it, or contact support@swimming.org. |
| National Club Forum | 21 October 6:30 – 8.00pm | The National Club Forum brings club officers together for informal discussions and speaker‑led presentations on current topics and issues that matter to clubs. Each session lasts between 1.5 hours and 2 hours and gives you the opportunity to listen, share experiences and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive space. Register here |
Regional Forums
| Coaches Forum | TBC | Please contact swimnortheast@swimming.org, for zoom details. |
Workshops
Good Governance
| Chairs* | Club Chair Essentials – From Complaint toResolution e-learning, which replaces the previous Chair’s Good Governance Workshop. The 30-minute course is designed to help Club Chairs and other club volunteers manage complaints and Code of Conduct matters, with downloadable resources available for future reference. | Click here for details |
| Secretary and Membership Officers | TBC | Register here |
| Welfare Officers* | TBC | Register here |
| North East Region Welfare Officer Time to Listen* | 6pm, Tuesday 20th October 2026 6pm, Wednesday 27th January 2027 | Click on the date for more information |
Athlete Workshops
Club Workshops
| Club Development via Buddle | More information |
| Sport Welfare Workshops by RISE | More information |
Parent Workshops
Available Soon