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STA On The Pulse: Knowledge Saves Lives. So Do Great Swimming Teachers.

Posted on 31st August 2026

The Ripple Effect Celebrates Second Coventry Success As 10 New Swimming Teachers Qualify

Posted on 31st August 2026

Splash Parks, Biofilms And Bacteria: Why Good Water Management Goes Far Beyond What We…

Posted on 26th August 2026

Olympic Champion James Guy MBE Joins STA Swim Star Swimwell in Exciting Long-Term Partnership

Posted on 26th August 2026

STA Launches Free Mental Health CPD for Aquatic Professionals Developed Using Mind’s Licensed Content

Posted on 19th August 2026

STA Launches a Regulated Designated Safeguarding Officer Qualification for Sport and Leisure

Posted on 17th August 2026

New Report Calls for Action to Improve Inclusive Swimming Opportunities for Children and Young…

Posted on 13th August 2026

STA and Good Boost Expand Partnership With New CPD to Support Swimming for Health…

Posted on 12th August 2026

Inverclyde Leisure Renews Partnership with STA Following Expansion of Inclusive Swimming Programme

Posted on 11th August 2026

BBC Findings Put School Swimming Back In The Spotlight

Posted on 11th August 2026

Events

Here's some of the exciting events we have coming up…

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Virtual Roadshow (September)

Online (Zoom)

For 2026, our team will host a series of virtual meetings, giving you the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and stay aligned with the latest developments.

STA Conference 2026 Returns – Tickets Now On Sale

Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Gloucester, GL3 4PB

Join us for our exciting two-day annual conference, packed with expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops to boost your knowledge and skills.

Virtual Roadshow (December)

Online (Zoom)

For 2026, our team will host a series of virtual meetings, giving you the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and stay aligned with the latest developments.

SPATEX 2027

Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, CV6 6GE

Entry is FREE, giving you the opportunity to explore the latest products, innovations and industry developments, while connecting with professionals from across the water leisure sector. This year also features the return of the dedicated Pool Plant Theatre, alongside a packed programme of seminars and workshops. Stay tuned – we’ll be announcing our speaker sessions…

SAVE THE DATE: International Learn to Swim Week 2027

Global

Be part of a global campaign inspiring people of all ages and abilities to #LoveWaterSafely ahead of the busy summer season. In 2026, the campaign positively impacted 531,926 children, with 2,869 centres and venues taking part. For more than a decade, International Learn to Swim Week has championed the importance of making swimming and water…