## Swim England Swim England is the national governing body for swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming in England. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, it is the oldest national swimming association in the world, dedicated to ensuring that everyone - regardless of age, background, or ability - can experience the transformative power of water. The organization's central vision is **A Nation Swimming**. Swim England operates on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim, the support to develop their skills, and the inspiration to enjoy the water for life. ### Vision & Mission Under the "One Swim England" strategy, the organization has defined its commitment to the aquatics community: **Vision:** Great experiences in water. For all. For life. **Mission:** To lead and serve an aquatics community to enable safe, enjoyable, and successful experiences. ### Core Values Swim England is guided by four core principles that shape its decision-making and operations: - **Inclusion:** Championing diversity and striving to remove barriers to participation. - **Ambition:** Aiming for excellence, from first-time learners to elite athletes winning medals on the world stage. - **Collaboration:** Working with partners, clubs, and local authorities to create a connected digital and physical ecosystem. - **Integrity:** Prioritizing welfare, safeguarding, and honesty in every action. ### Key Areas of Work From community pools to international arenas, Swim England acts as the connecting force for all aspects of aquatics in the country. **Learn to Swim:** The world-renowned Learn to Swim Programme helps millions of people each month develop vital life-saving skills and confidence in the water. **Club Support:** The body supports over 1,000 affiliated clubs, providing the infrastructure, governance, and talent pathways needed for athletes to thrive. **Health & Wellbeing:** Swim England advocates for swimming as a key solution to public health challenges, contributing to an estimated £350 million in annual savings for the NHS through physical and mental health benefits. **Workforce Development:** The organization provides industry-leading qualifications and training for the teachers, coaches, and volunteers who make swimming possible. **Safeguarding:** Through the Wavepower policy, Swim England ensures a safe environment for all members, emphasizing that welfare is a collective responsibility.
On this page you can view and compare the official qualifying times for Swim England swimming championships. SwimTurn provides these qualification times for swimmers, coaches and clubs.