Changing Direction
It’s Been a While.. I’ve been terrible at keeping this blog up to date in recent months and for that I apologise! I sat down to type an update a few weeks ago and the words just wouldn’t come. However, now I have some news, it seems like a good time to update my blog …...
From The Sun and Sand to The Wet and Wind!
Saying Goodbye to Dubai… …Wasn’t that hard if I’m honest. Nope, it turns out that Dubai was not for me. You may remember my last post, from January, weighed up the good and the bad about the country. Unfortunately, as the weeks went by after posting, things continued to go south for me. When February …...
Before We Get Started
25th July 2020 We have a date for the reopening of swimming pools! Hurrah! As a result, I have been busy putting together a detailed risk assessment as well as drawing up a contract for swimmers/parents and guardians to sign. Alongside finalising the paperwork I am also in touch with the swimming pools to arrange …...
Braving The Broads
Running vs Swimming, I Know What I Choose! Throughout lockdown I had started to take up running. I was up to running 3-5km every couple of days and as much as I dislike running, I did find a rhythm to keep going. That being said, with restrictions being lifted and the glorious sunshine I have …...
#OpenOurPools Campaign
We’re Not Back Yet… So, July 4th, is not the day that we had been hoping for. The announcement made on Tuesday 23rd June by our dear Prime Minister was so disheartening for everyone in the swimming world. Swim schools, clubs, leisure centres, private pools had all expected to be back up and running by …...
The New Normal
On Monday 15th June, Swim England released the ‘Return to Pools Guidance’. The entire document contains 5 sections: Guidance for Clubs, Guidance for Operators, Guidance for Community Swimming, Guidance for Users and Guidance for Swimming Lessons. Of course, most of the information is not of interest to many as it is...
What Will Change?
It is not news that swimming will be different when we’re allowed back into the water, but what does this mean? In short, we don’t know right now. Swim England will be releasing further guidance on Monday June 15th. Along with the changes we will have to abide by, I will also be making changes …...
RLSS Open Water Safety Video
For anyone thinking of going out into the open water now that restrictions have been lifted, please take a moment to watch this video. It’s so important to keep ourselves safe out there!...
When can we Splash into Swimming again?
So, the recent update from Boris Johnson was not exactly music to my ears, hear I was with my hope’s way too high listening out for when pools will reopen. I guess I am an optimist, even though I 100% appreciate why they remain shut, I am still gutted not to be back in the …...
Staying Safe and Staying Home!
Are you or children missing swimming as much as I am? Hi All, I hope you are all safe and well. I’m missing swimming! Are you? If you are then hopefully some of the resources I’ve uploaded will keep you/your little ones entertained. Currently you will find two posts: one with word searches and one …...
