Sussex County ASA

Our Annual Council Meeting will take place online at 7.00pm on 19th June 2024. This your chance to tell us what you want and how we should develop what we do. Clubs will be able to appoint delegates who will be able to vote on changes to regulations and new committee members.

Swim England has published in full the findings of the independent listening research commissioned as part of its pledge to create a better future for everyone involved in aquatic sports. Read more.

Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy and procedures document. Its aim is to ensure everyone is able to enjoy our sports and aquatic activity in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment in line with current legislation, regulations and guidance. All Swim England affiliated clubs and organisations must adopt Wavepower and the current version can be ... Read more

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the passing of Richard Wadmore who died peacefully at the age of 95 earlier this month. Richard, a long time member of Beacon Swimming Club and was County President in 1991. Alongside his late wife Patricia, who was herself County President in 1995, Richard ... Read more

Chris Hobbs, Sussex’s Officials Co-ordinator, has been recognised for her work in developing swimming officials in Sussex by Swim England South East Region. She was presented with her award and certificate as the Region’s Technical Official of the Year at the Winter Competition. The Region have also put Chris’ name forward for a Swim England ... Read more

While representing Sussex at the National County Team Championships Hannah Capron (Brighton & Repton) broke the oldest county record. The previous girls U6yrs 100m free record was set in 1986 by Olympian Karen Pickering and broadcaster with a time of  57.32. Hannah set the new standard of 57.05 whilst helping the Sussex team retain our ... Read more

Meet the team representing Sussex at the National County Team Championships at Ponds Forge on 8th October. The 30 strong team is drawn from 12 Sussex clubs. Meet the team Swim England information  

Worthing SC’s head water polo coach has been named as British Swimming’s Water Polo Coach of the Year 2023. The award recognises Alastair’s work with the boys team and recent National Age Group titles.

Technical Official of the Year Chris Hobbs – Eastbourne Swimming Club What people said about Chris: Chris has gently encouraged many to become involved within the swimming officialdom and provided unbounded support to swimmers. Chris has a talent for gently encouraging individuals to volunteer. Her un-pushy but quiet persuasive approach providing un-rushed guidance to many. ... Read more

It is with sadness that we have to report the passing of Alan Putland. Alan was our president in 2003 and served on a number of groups and committees for many years. He was a lifelong member of Eastbourne Swimming Club. In 2001 Alan was presented with the county’s Golden Pin in recognition of his ... Read more