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Swim Wales is mourning the passing of Martin Noble, a pillar of our aquatics community in Wales. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Noble, who served as a pillar of our Welsh aquatics community for the last 25 years. Martin died peacefully on the 7th of July, surrounded by […]

Calon Tysul has become the latest provider awarded with Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation. As a Swim Wales Accredited Provider, the Calon Tysul to Swim Programme has been recognised for providing excellence in their delivery, governance and sustainability. More importantly, Calon Tysul have demonstrated that they are giving their learners the best possible Learn […]

Today, Swim Wales & Team Wales announce the athletes selected as part of the Swimming team for the Commonwealth Youth Games, which takes place in the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago from 4-11 August this summer. Swim Wales athletes will make up a quarter of the Team Wales squad for the Commonwealth Youth […]

Swim Wales, has today launched YMLAEN – Our new strategy for Aquatics in Wales. The recognised governing body for all aquatic sport and activity in Wales is proud and excited to unveil our new YMLAEN strategy to help drive Welsh aquatics forward over the next three years. YMLAEN (Welsh for forward or progress) sets a […]

Swim Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Keri Hutchinson as its new President. With her deep-rooted involvement in the aquatics community and passion for promoting health and wellbeing, Keri is poised to make a significant impact in her new role as the figurehead of the national governing body for aquatics in Wales. Keri […]

Lisa Bryan’s volunteering journey borne from boredom in the viewing area at Amman Valley. Nine years later, after holding almost every role within her local club, she is now an International Para Classifier for World Para Swimming. Read her inspiring story in her own words.

Throughout the Swim Wales Winter Championships 2022, everyone in attendance will have heard the voice of Abi Thomas on poolside and in the stands. As a Youth Panel member, Abi volunteers her time to help grow Welsh aquatics while gaining valuable experience for the future. She gained five-star reviews after announcing at the Swim Wales […]

Welsh swimmer Hector Pardoe has been named in British Swimming’s marathon swimming team for the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, with the Seaside Momochi Beach Park hosting the action from 15th-20th July. The 22-year-old Olympian Pardoe is part of a British trio that also includes, Leah Crisp and Amber Keegan. They will also be joined […]

Swim Wales is supporting the launch of StayWiseCymru – www.staywisecymru.co.uk, a free bilingual learning platform aimed at pupils aged 3 -18 years old. StayWiseCymru brings together educational resources of blue light emergency services and blue light organisations which have been designed to the new curriculum in Wales. The site offers free lesson plans, videos, and […]