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Jack Bamborough won gold and silver on Day 3🥇🥈 Jack has added two more medals to his tally at the European Deaf Swimming Championships in Germany! 🥇 Gold – Men’s 400m Freestyle 🥈 Silver – Men’s 200m Butterfly Congratulations 👏 All results ➡️ow.ly/GOkO5101L2F #SwimWales #DeafSwimming

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🥇 Gold and bronze for Jack Bamborough! Jack, who represents Swansea University and trains within the Swim Wales High Performance Centre, has made a fantastic start at the European Deaf Swimming Championships in Germany. On Monday, Jack won gold in the men’s 800m freestyle and bronze in the men’s 400m individual medley, while setting a personal best of 4:40.74! 🥇🥉 Jack joined Swansea University this September from City of Cardiff Swimming Club, combining his studies with high-performance swimming. The championships continue until 30th October, with Jack competing across a busy programme of events. Congratulations, Jack! 👏 🔗 Follow the results: zidiallsports.de/events/2026… #SwimWales #DeafSwimming #GB

Entries for the Swim Wales Masters Short Course Championships close in two weeks today! 🏊 📅 28–29 November 2026 📍Newport Regional Pool Ready to race? Get your entries in via JustGo before the deadline! 👇 🔗 ow.ly/jgan50ZV12s

Join the Swim Wales team! We’re looking for a Pathway & Sport Development Manager to help shape the future of aquatics in Wales. Working with clubs, volunteers and partners across the country, you’ll help develop opportunities for people to get involved in aquatic sport, progress through pathways and stay involved at every stage of life 🏊 From swimming and diving to water polo, Masters and open water, this is an opportunity to make a real difference across our sports and communities. Closing date: Midnight, 28 October 2026 📅 Interested? Find out more about the role and how to apply 👇 swimwales.org/job-opportunit…

🏆 Two Welsh records for Theodora Taylor! 🔥 The 17-year-old Torfaen Dolphins swimmer clocked amazing times in the 50m freestyle (24.51) and 100m freestyle (52.82) at the Neath Swimming Club Level 2 Short Course Open Meet in Swansea last week. Following a hugely successful summer, Theodora is kicking off the new season in style! 👏 📸 Team Wales

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster. We remember the 144 people who tragically lost their lives on 21st October 1966. Cofiwn Aberfan ❤️

Swimming for a good cause this November? 🏊‍♀️ From 5K challenges to virtual marathon swims, there are plenty of ways to GET IN the water, set yourself a goal and raise money for a cause close to your heart 💙 We’ve rounded up some charity swimming challenges you can get involved in, including opportunities with Cancer Research UK, Sands, Dementia UK and more. Looking to build up your distance? Your local swimming club is a great place to develop your technique and stamina ahead of a challenge. 📍 Use our Pool Finder to find a swimming facility near you and get started! 🔗 Read more and find a challenge for you: swimwales.org/news/take-the-… Good luck to everyone taking part! Let us know how you get on 🏊

Want to be part of Nofio Ysgol? 🏊‍♀️💧 There’s still time to apply! As the new national School Swimming and Water Safety Programme gets underway, we’re recruiting for two roles to support delivery across Wales. 🔹 Nofio Ysgol Programme Manager 🔹 Nofio Ysgol Project Manager / Co-ordinator These roles are an opportunity to help more children across Wales develop their swimming, water confidence and water safety skills. 📅 Application deadline: 18 October Find out more and apply: 🔗 swimwales.org/job-opportunit…

Disability Inclusion Training: Fundamentals (Aquatics) E-Learning was launched at the Swim Wales Annual Conference in September 2026, in partnership with Disability Sport Wales 🏊 This entry-level module is designed for everyone but will be particularly useful to those who are new to inclusive aquatic teaching and coaching and would like to gain confidence in delivering inclusive sessions. The module usually takes around 90 minutes to complete and can be completed in stages rather than all at once if you prefer ⏱️ For further information and to book yourself on this FREE course, visit ow.ly/IzhW50ZWJzR Click on the course title to find out more and get started!

Upcoming Swim Wales courses 📓 Looking to develop your skills or take the next step in your aquatics career? We have a range of courses coming up this November and December. November 🏊 Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) — 3 November 🏊 Level 2 in Teaching Swimming — 9 November 🛡️ Safeguarding and Protecting Children — 16 November December 🛡️ Safeguarding and Protecting Children — 1 December 🏊 Swim Wales Coaching Certificate (Swimming) — 2 December 🏊 Swim Wales Coaching Certificate (Swimming) Upskilling — 2 December Find out more and book your place ➡️swimwales.org/courses/

Entries are now open for the Swim Wales Masters Short Course Championships 🏊 📅28–29 November 2026 Ready to race? Get your entry in now via JustGo 👇 ow.ly/pmKE50ZV12u

YOUR LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE! 🏆⏰ Nominations for the Swim Wales Awards 2027 close at midnight on 4 October! Know an athlete, coach, volunteer, club or organisation that deserves to be recognised for their contribution to aquatics? Make sure you nominate them before the deadline! Nominate now 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… swimwales.org/awards

2026/27 SWIM WALES PERFORMANCE FOUNDATIONS SQUAD 🏊 We’re delighted to announce the athlete selections for the 2026/27 Performance Foundations Squad. Congratulations to all the athletes selected and best of luck for the season ahead! 👏 Meet the squad below ⬇️

2026/27 SWIM WALES NATIONAL YOUTH PERFORMANCE SQUAD 🏊 We’re proud to announce the athlete selections for the 2026/27 Youth Performance Squad. Congratulations to all the athletes selected and best of luck for the season ahead! 👏 Meet the squad below ⬇️ 📰swimwales.org/news/swim-wale…

2026/27 SWIM WALES NATIONAL SENIOR PERFORMANCE SQUAD 🏊 We’re very pleased to announce the athlete selections for the 2026/27 Senior Performance Squad. Congratulations to all the athletes selected and best of luck for the season ahead! 👏 Meet the squad below ⬇️ 📰swimwales.org/news/swim-wale…

2026/27 ELITE TRANSITION SQUAD 🏊 We’re delighted to announce the athlete selections for the 2026/27 Elite Transition Squad. Congratulations to all the athletes selected and best of luck for the season ahead! 👏 See the full squad below and read more here ➡️swimwales.org/news/swim-wale…

Swim Wales are delighted to announce the athlete selections for the 2026/27 National Elite Squad 🏊‍♂️ Congratulations to all athletes selected! 👏🎉 See the full squad below and read more here ➡️swimwales.org/news/swim-wale…

The Swim Wales Annual Awards celebrate athletes across all areas of Welsh aquatics 🏊‍♂️🤽 From Swimming, Water Polo and Open Water to Masters, Diving, Artistic Swimming and more, make sure you nominate those who deserves to be recognised🏆 Submit your nomination now👉 ow.ly/tnuJ50ZTuZm Nominations close: Midnight, Sunday 4 October

Skills Academy Season 3 is here! 🏊 The Swim Wales Skills Academy is back for another season, helping young swimmers across Wales develop their skills, build confidence and take the next steps in their swimming journey. Following two successful seasons, we’ve refreshed the programme with new content, new athletes and new opportunities for swimmers, coaches and parents 🙌 From technical pool sessions and land work to positive competition experiences and learning from Welsh athletes, there’s plenty to look forward to. The first Season 3 dates are now confirmed 📅✔️ Find out more about the Skills Academy here 👇 swimwales.org/news/skills-ac…