BSCA Ltd.

02/10/2026

We’re the British Swimming Coaches Association - the only UK organisation dedicated solely to representing and supporting swimming coaches.

From legal protection and insurance to representation, wellbeing and recognition, we’re here to support coaches at every level, throughout their coaching journey.

Swimming coaching is a specialist profession. For over six decades, we’ve been dedicated to supporting the people who make it happen - providing expert support, protection, and a voice for coaches across Britain. 🏅

Join the swimming coach family and benefit from:

🛡️ Professional & Public Liability Insurance

⚖️ Legal Protection

📞 Wellbeing Support via AXA Health

💷 Membership £20/month or £220/year

Visit https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/

29/09/2026

📢 Members! Have you nominated yet for the BSCA Awards?

Who deserves recognition for their achievements, dedication and contribution to swimming in the last year with one of our 5 member nominated awards?

⏱️ Nominations close at midnight tomorrow, 30th September.

Make sure the members who deserve recognition get their moment in the spotlight.

We'll announce our winners later in October.

*BSCA membership required to nominate. See criteria for each of the awards on the website.

https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards-2026/

29/09/2026

The BSCA is very sorry to hear of the passing of Frank Busch, former Arizona and USA Swimming Coach, 75.

Frank Busch, who coached Arizona to NCAA titles and served as USA Swimming's national team director at a pair of Olympics, died Sunday at 75.

25/09/2026

BSCA Members! 🏆 Celebrate the coaches making a difference across British Swimming and make your nomination for the BSCA Awards this weekend!

Full criteria for each of the awards is available on the website along with the nomination form.

📅 Nominations close at midnight on Wednesday 30 September.

👉 https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards-2026/

We'll announce our winners later in October.

*BSCA membership required.

23/09/2026

🎥 A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM GLENN – BSCA CHAIR 🏆

Nominations for the BSCA Awards 2026 are open, and we want to hear from our members! 🏊

Nominate a coach who deserves recognition for their contribution in 2025/26.

We are seeking nominations for the following awards:

⭐ BSCA Para Coach of the Year

⭐ BSCA Coach of the Year

⭐ BSCA Coaching Award of Excellence (inc Para)

⭐ BSCA Youth Coach of the Year

⭐ BSCA Para Youth Coach of the Year

📅 Nominations close next Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

Let's celebrate the coaches who make a difference! 🏆

Visit: https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards-2026/

22/09/2026

Southend Swimming Club in Essex is seeking an ambitious, athlete-centred Head Coach to lead the newly formed Southend Swimming Club. The recent merging of the two Southend clubs has created an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced coach to develop and implement a programme for the newly formed Club.

Applicants will require Senior Swimming Coach Certificate/ Level 3 Coach Award or equivalent and current safeguarding qualification.

For more details of this role and how to apply visit: https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/head-coach-southend-swimming-club/

Closing date: 3rd October 2026.

22/09/2026

🏆 BSCA ANNUAL AWARDS 2026 – NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 🏆

Members, it's time to celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of our incredible coaching community! 🏊‍♂️

With 5 member-voted awards and 3 additional awards selected by the BSCA Board, there's an opportunity to recognise the coaches who make a real difference.

📝 Nominations close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 30th September 2026
🏆 Winners announced during BSCA Awards Week – October 2026
📍 Nominations must be submitted using the form on the BSCA website.
👥 Nominations are open to BSCA members only.

Criteria for the awards are available on the website.

✨ You can nominate a coach for multiple awards, provided they meet the relevant criteria. Remember to select your award category and explain why you're making your nomination.

👉 Submit your nominations today and help us recognise excellence across our coaching community.

https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards-2026/

16/09/2026

Glenalbyn Swimming Club is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Head Coach to lead its swimming programme and support the Club’s next stage of development.

Based in South Dublin, Glenalbyn is one of Dublin’s longest-established competitive swimming clubs, with a proud history of developing swimmers to regional, national and international pathways.

For more details of this role and how to apply go to: https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/head-coach-glenalbyn-swimming-club/

Closing date: 5.30pm, Friday 25th September

15/09/2026

Time for your 2026 nominations for BSCA Coaching Awards!
Go to https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards-2026/ to choose your favourites!

10/09/2026

Swim Ireland and Limerick Swimming Club (LSC) are seeking an exceptional coach to lead one of Ireland’s most successful swimming clubs and play a pivotal role in the performance swimming pathway.

For more details of this role go to: https://gbswimcoaches.co.uk/head-coach-limerick-swimming-club/

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September 2026