
Swim England teams up with club management systems for swim times
02 Oct 2025
These integrations are made possible by the launch of a new secure Application Programming Interface (API), which allows approved systems used across the swimming community to connect directly with Swim England’s databases.
The result is a more reliable and user-friendly experience for organisations and individuals nationwide – saving time, reducing manual data entry and cutting down on errors.
Developed in direct response to feedback from affiliated clubs and Swim England members, the API has been designed to ease the burden on club volunteers, reduce errors across platforms, and support the creation of a more connected ecosystem within the sport.
Josh Hardy, Head of Membership Marketing and Engagement, said:
“This is a really important step in improving the experience for volunteers and members in swimming. By working with widely used systems, we are reducing admin time and making sure people have access to accurate data. It is also a small step towards our strategic goal of a connected digital eco-system, with more to follow in 2026.”
Swim England continues to work closely with SportsEngine (formerly Team Unify) to ensure that their clubs and members can also benefit from this development, hopefully with an announcement later this year.
Furthermore, the organisation would like to thank the volunteer project group who helped guide the development of this API, ensuring it works for the real needs of clubs on the ground. Their input has been central to create a tool that is both technically robust and practically useful.
Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe has become the latest organisation in the UK to achieve Swim England's Water Wellbeing standard.
The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. It recognises the organisation’s efforts in making the pools more accessible and inclusive for people with long-term health conditions.
Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said:
“It’s wonderful to see Ribblesdale Pool achieve this national award. It’s a testimony to the hard work of staff and the enthusiastic support of the pool’s users.
“Swimming and water-based activities are well-known for their health benefits for people of all ages.”
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the consideration times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2026.
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On the back of Andy’s record breaking feat at British Nationals a few weeks ago it was another great day for Dolphins masters yesterday.
Ruth Parker made the trip to Sheffield to compete at the South Yorks masters open meet, coming home with Silver in the 100IM & 50 Breast, and bronze in the 50 Fly, posting three new PBs in the process.
Not only that but subject to the qualifying times being released we believe the time of 40.6 Ruth posted in the 50 Breast should be enough to qualify for the 2026 National Champs.
Well Done Ruth
The Masters have been back in action today as Ruth will be joined by Caitlin Wilson, Martha Smith and Sam Griffiths who have all been selected to represent Lancashire at the inter counties championships at Manchester.
Looking forward to todays stories
If you would like to hear more about our masters setup or come and join the fun book your trial online now
Swim England is proud to be teaming up with leading swimming club administration platforms – including Swim Club Manager and Swim Manager – to deliver a faster, more efficient way for clubs, coaches, and event organisers to access official swimming times.
A very big thank you to Tesco Clitheroe In The Community for their generous donation from their book sales in July!
Some of our swimmers & Paul our chairman went to collect the cheque today.
We would like to wish all athletes across the North West all the best today if they are receiving their GCSE results today.
Swim England North West are delighted to announce that the SENW Regional Winter Championships together with a Winter Development Meet will take place on the 1st & 2nd November 2025 at Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m).
Leaders from across local government and the fitness and leisure sector are urging the Government to ensure that the £400 million announced in the Spending Review for grassroots sports facilities is directed towards vital community assets such as leisure centres, swimming pools and local gyms.