Graham Wardell

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

“Swimming has taught me a life skill I want my children to have. It’s not about competition, it’s about enjoyment and safety.” – Gemma & her daughter Ela 💙

Give your child a skill for life and start their swimming journey today.

Find out more about swimming lessons and GET IN to water 👉 https://t.co/9BJCoEFINf

[Graham Wardell @GrahamWardell]

Watching the lunchtime news and it is reported that 17 people, mainly young people, have died in drowning accidents recently. When will swimming be seen as a life skill, and something that should be at the heart of the primary school curriculum in England and Wales?

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Water safety starts with knowledge.

Make sure you and your child know how to stay safe in, on and around water.

This is your reminder to GET IN Safely 💧

Explore Swim Wales’ resources and build your family’s water confidence today.

https://t.co/PUkzM1xigS 🔗

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Calling all Schools in Wales: Get Creative & Win Support for Your School Swimming 🏊‍♀️🐳

Calling all Welsh schools and young artists! We’re inviting pupils to design a poster celebrating:

✨ What they love about swimming
🐋 Creative ideas featuring our mascot, Gethin the Whale

📩 How to enter:
Send your entries via email to [email protected] or post on social media and tag @SwimWales and your school.

More information: https://t.co/Jwjj79ZOlY

Let’s get creative and make a splash!

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

New Parent Workshops Launching This June! 🧑‍🧒

Following the success of the Empowering Positive Communication pilot with club committees and coaches, we’re excited to introduce a two part workshop series specifically for parents, delivered by Dr Sam Thrower – Senior lecturer in Sports Psychology from Oxford Brookes University.

Designed to support parents throughout their child’s swimming journey, these sessions will provide practical tools, scientific insight and confidence to help you be your best for your child.

📅 2 June – Empowering Positive Communication
📅 10 June – Competition Parenting Masterclass
⏰ 7:30–9:00pm | 💻 Online | 💙 Free (funded by Swim Wales)

👉 Book now:
https://t.co/L3sm6ckMZa

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Did you know swimming can boost your child’s confidence and wellbeing? 💙

From first splashes to swimming lessons, every visit to the pool helps children grow stronger, safer and more confident.

Discover more here: https://t.co/PUkzM1xigS

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Swimming is a life-saving skill every child deserves the chance to learn 💙

Yet in Wales, only 35% of children leave primary school able to swim.

We’re helping to change this by sharing how you can support more children to GET IN the water and learn to swim 🏊‍♀️

Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/9BJCoEFINf

[Graham Wardell @GrahamWardell]

@VOGCouncil We are doing our bit as dog walkers and picking up, now can you do yours please and empty the bin?

This is the Rugby club field in Barry

[Graham Wardell @GrahamWardell]

@DaveHemmingsGBR @FreyaColbert @Aquatics_GB Well done to both of you, another amazing performance

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

✨ Our Swim Wales Summer Championships 2026 Meet Pack is now LIVE! ✨

The qualifying window opens this Friday, so make sure to check out the Meet Pack!

It includes everything you need to know, from Swim Wales meet conditions, Home Nation Meet Choice and Opt‑Out guidance.

Head to our Summer Championships event page on the Swim Wales website to find the Meet Pack!

🔗 https://t.co/lJp8Mtb7u2

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

The Welsh and Wales-based swimmers competing at the Aquatics GB Winter Para Meet this weekend 🏊‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

With some very exciting swims coming up and ones to watch, this is the final opportunity for eligible athletes to post consideration times for the Commonwealth Games, and stake their claim to represent Team Wales in Glasgow later this year ⏱️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Pob Lwc Pawb / Good Luck all 💪

Follow the results here:
https://t.co/HUWhaRGhVF

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Swim Wales will host the Aquatics GB Winter Para Meet this weekend in Swansea 🏊‍♂️

A total of 136 swimmers from across the UK, the Channel Islands and Ireland will be competing, with the event providing a final opportunity for eligible athletes to post consideration times for the Commonwealth Games ⏱️

It promises to be an exciting few days of racing at the Wales National Pool 🔥

We wish all athletes the very best of luck as they compete 👏

🔗 You can find the results here 👉 https://t.co/BT4lwstKW0

[Sport Wales @sportwales]

Sport should be for everyone.

When coaches build a welcoming, inclusive environment, every child feels they belong, whatever their background, experience or ability. Let’s make sure every session is fun, safe, and full of smiles 🤗

#FoundationsFrameworkWales

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Hey Masters swimmers! 🏊‍♂️

Just a quick reminder, entries for the Masters Long Course Championships 2026 close next Monday, 9th February at 5pm 🗓️ We’d love to see you join us, so make sure to register before it’s too late!

Sign up here 👉 https://t.co/SlOp5w1A7s

[Graham Wardell @GrahamWardell]

@xevekiah My answer "Its ok, I only need £3 million"

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

New Year, new goals 🏊‍♂️

Looking to kick-start the year with a new challenge or take the next step in your coaching journey? The Swim Wales Coaching Certificate Course is the perfect way to invest in yourself this New Year.

Build your confidence, develop essential coaching skills, and make a real difference on poolside by inspiring the next generation of swimmers.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://t.co/bEGyHBPsfQ

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

City of Cardiff’s Rose Williams broke FOUR new Welsh Para Records in the S14 category at the South East Wales Regional Championships in Newport!

🔵 50m Freestyle – 27.92
🔵 100m Freestyle – 59.80
🔵 200m Freestyle – 2:08.05
🔵 100m Breaststroke – 1:20.74

An incredible set of performances. Huge congratulations, Rose! 👏

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Please see the below article for the qualifying window dates outlined for the Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships 👇

It includes important information on the event format, Home Nation meet choice process, and the opt-out procedure, so please read carefully.

Information regarding the Swim Wales Summer Meet will be shared soon 🏊

[Graham Wardell @GrahamWardell]

What a weekend of racing at the SEW Regional Champs in Newport:
- 70 gold 🏅, 53 silver 🥈 and 44 bronze 🥉 medals!
- 5 new Welsh S14 para records
- 6 out of 8 skins events

Congratulations to everyone who took part - your hard work truly paid off & we're beyond proud of you!

[Swim Wales @SwimWales]

Official Swim Wales Regional Short Course merchandise is now available! 🏊‍♀️

🛍️ Visit the Swim Wales shop to order yours 👉 https://t.co/QLdXM3sOdu