Bishop's Stortford Swimming Club

Affiliated to Swim England East Region

BSSC Spring Open Meet (3ER200086)

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Please be aware that following the Government’s guidelines on the need for physical distancing we have reluctantly decided that we have to cancel our Spring Open Meet.

Whilst falling short of banning meets, Swim England’s statement last night gives strong guidance on how we should treat meets with swimmers from other clubs. We are clear that we have a moral responsibility to protect swimmers, spectators and volunteers alike.

We appreciate that this decision will be unwelcome by some. We are aware just how many hours swimmers have trained to compete in competitions.

Once again, we are deeply sorry for the decision that we have had to make. We wish swimmers all the best for the rest of the season.

Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club hope to see you again soon in happier times

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance

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We have been asked to circulate the following communication from Swim England:

The welfare of all our athletes, coaches, workforce and volunteers is of paramount importance.

This communication is designed to inform, rather than alarm, and contains relevant links to the most up-to-date guidance from the Government and Public Health England regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • The Government has issued advice around travel to and from certain areas as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation develops. Please read the latest advice here. This is updated regularly.
  • We’d like to take this opportunity to remind all clubs running events, training sessions or trips abroad that they must inform participants, coaches, volunteers and spectators of the hygiene precautions to help reduce the spread of infection. For the latest infection control advice, please click here.
  • It is our expectation that Swim England members will comply with the latest Government and NHS guidance. This can be found on the Public Health England website. If you feel unwell, please call NHS 111 for advice.
  • Swim England will be continuing to plan for our events as normal, but we will be following Government guidance and assessing risk as appropriate. We will be issuing specific guidance regarding forthcoming Swim England events as necessary to those due to attend. 
  • We would advise clubs to also carry out appropriate risk assessments and comply with all Government advice when planning any future activities. 

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Swim England National Winter Championships Qualifiers

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To the following swimmers who have qualified for Swim England National Winter Championships

At Ponds Forge, Sheffield, from December 5th – 8th December

Thomas Ogden 50m Backstroke, 100m Ind. Medley

Millie Fields 200m Freestyle, 100m Ind. Medley

Alex Catton 100m Backstroke

Mia Carter 50m Backstroke

Bryn Couser 200m Breaststroke

Niamh James 200m Backstroke