A Swim England Friend is an individual who is readily available to provide independent advice to help SE members, or their parent or other representative in the case of junior members, faced with problems. The Swim England Friends are volunteers who work across the SE Regions. They offer support in the SE Regulations / Constitution and the judicial procedure.

A Swim England Friend can bring years of experience in the world of aquatics - and for some it is life itself - to assist anyone who has a problem within the sport.

Many people come across situations which they have difficulty resolving, not realising that many others have previously encountered the same or similar scenario.

Although the common expertise of friends will be a thorough working knowledge of the SE Judicial System, even if your problem does not necessarily fall into this category, their experience of the aquatic world in general and of the problems seen in the running of a club means that they will probably be able to give guidance in resolving many seemingly insoluble situations.

The service of a friend is not just to offer a one off discussion. The member should have the opportunity to come back to the friend as their case progresses.