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Swimming pool water can inactivate the Covid-19 virus in only 30 seconds under the right conditions, reveals a study by virologists at Imperial College London The findings, which have not been published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggest the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in swimming pool water is incredibly low. Swim England worked collaboratively with …

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We are currently in preparations to return to full swimming training on 12 April 2021. All training venues are planning to open on this date. All squads will return on this date except for over 18 swimmers. (Masters and over 18 swimmers are planned to return on 17 May 2021). Any swimmer who have turned …

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Following the Government’s announcement last night, we’re excited and hopeful to restart pool training from Monday 12 April. We won’t know this for definite, until the Government provides an update on Monday 5 April, but we certainly have our fingers crossed. Ahead of this date, We would like our swimmers to remain fit during the next …

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We’re really sorry that we’ve not been able to update you for a while now. As you know, there is so much uncertainty about the situation at present, and it would be difficult to provide any updates that we can be confident about. Please bear with us, check our Facebook and Twitter channels, or contact us if …

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In the wake of the recent announcement by the PM this afternoon that all the 32 Boroughs and the city of London will move to Tier 4 from midnight. Tomorrow’s morning sessions for all squads are cancelled. As you might be aware, stay at home orders have been issued for Tier 4 and the gyms …

No training Sunday Morning 20th December for all squads due to London moving to Tier 4 restrictions. Read More »

We are delighted to announce that the learn to swim Autumn term will resume on Wednesday evening 2nd December 2020 There are 6 lessons left for the Autumn term. Wednesday Lessons are on 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd December,6th and 13th January Saturday Lessons are on 5th,12th, 19th December, 2nd, 9th and 16th January Sunday lessons are …

Learn to Swim Autumn Term will resume on Wed 2nd December Read More »

We are delighted to announce that the club will return to swimming training at all pools from Wednesday evening 2nd December as per the same timetable were in place before the second lockdown. the only change is the timing for Friday evening session at Harrow Leisure Centre which will start 5minutes early at 7.10pm and …

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Dear Parents We trust this finds you safe and well Following the latest update regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, The Borough of Harrow Swimming Club will be suspending all activities from the end of play on Wednesday 4th November 2020. As a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and government advice, our operations will be suspended …

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Following the Government’s announcement of the three-tier Covid alert system, there has been much confusion for all sports and for participants about what is and isn’t allowed. Swim England, the recognised national governing body for swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming, has sought clarification from the Government on a number of points to be …

Swim England clarifies what you can and can’t do in the Covid three tier system Read More »

Swim England has confirmed it is committed to doing everything it can to enable the ‘excellent’ County Age Group Swimming Championships take place in 2021. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, it is highly unlikely that these events will be able to take place in their usual January/February time slot. To that end, Swim …

Swim England confirms alternative window for 2021 County Age Group Championships Read More »

Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson has expressed her disappointment that adult water polo and artistic swimming team events will be impacted by the latest coronavirus restrictions announced by the Government. However, the recognised national governing body can confirm that the majority of activities taking place whilst following Swim England’s Return to Pool guidance remain …

‘Disappointing’ water polo and artistic swimming impacted by new restrictions Read More »

Swim England has welcomed new research which reveals the prevalence of coronavirus at leisure centres and gyms is ‘extremely low’. The findings, published by ukactive, showed there have been only 78 confirmed Covid-19 cases among more than 22 million visits since facilities were given the go-ahead to reopen. Data was collated from more than 1,500 …

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