The AGM of the ASA council has concluded that English Swimming should have 8 regions with enhanced decision making and financial power rather than the current 5 regions. It decided that the new regions will start their work in March 2004 and shadow the current regions until October 2005 when they will take over. The … Continue Reading→
Coventry's Rachel Genner recorded a new British record of 1:09.59 for the 100m breastroke whilst winning the BUSA long course title at Sheffield's Pond's Forge pool. Her swim removes Jaime King's old record which had stood since the British World Championship Trials in April 2001. Genner had signalled her intent with a sub … Continue Reading→
2000 pullbuoy swimmer of the year Heidi Earp has decided to bring her international swimming career to a close in order to pursue a career in medicine. A regular international team member, the highlight of Heidi's career … Continue Reading→
As part of a series of meetings throughout England, the ASA's Chief Executive David Sparkes, together with Director of Development Di Bishop, will be at the Walnut Tree Inn, North Petherton Somerset on 2nd February and at Bury Leisure Centre, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmonds on 10th February. Whether you swim yourself for fun or … Continue Reading→
Which young swimming sensations will shine this year? The BBC Sport Academy eyes two future swiming stars, picking Cardiff's David Davies and Rochdale's Kerri-Anne Payne as the two to watch in 2003, but what do you think - who else might make a splash this year?