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The Finalists Are Revealed – STA Aquatic Excellence Awards 2026

Posted on 30th September 2026

2026 STA Awards Nominations Now Open – Ross Eagle and Henry Pike

Posted on 29th September 2026

STA Swim Academy’ M Swim Helps Hundreds of Nursery Children Learn to Swim for…

Posted on 28th September 2026

It’s About Developing People, Not Just Instructors

Posted on 18th September 2026

Sea Lanes Leads the Way with First STA POWER Water Safety Course

Posted on 11th September 2026

From One Simple Idea to Communities Across the UK: STA’s Multilingual Water Safety Campaign…

Posted on 10th September 2026

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

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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…