Five-point roadmap created for ‘safe and effective’ return to swimming competitions

Swim England have created a five-point roadmap outlining a ‘safe and effective’ route to returning to swimming competitions.

The recognised national governing body has confirmed it is currently at stage three of the pathway following the launch of Level X Racing.

Dates for advancing to stages four and five have yet to be confirmed but the next steps have been detailed to ensure clubs are ready for a return to competition as swiftly as the situation allows.

George Wood, Swim England Development Director, said: “The return to competition for swimming is a vital component of our sport that motivates and inspires our athletes, coaches, volunteers and clubs.

“We have focused on enabling a return to competition for all of our members, stimulating activity within clubs and then at local level in the first instance.

“We are also very aware that whilst some clubs have been training for some time, others are not yet back in the water. To that end we have developed as flexible an approach as possible.

“We have also identified the need to demonstrate to participants, workforce and operators that our events can be delivered safely and effectively in a Covid-secure manner.

“At the minute, we are operating in uncertain times and therefore it must be stressed that our plans are provisional and subject to change”.

More information on the road map can be found here.