Official Swim Times Are Getting Easier to Access Through Club Management Systems

Swim England has announced a new way for approved club management systems to connect with official swimming times, and SwimClub Manager is pleased to be included as one of the platforms involved.

The change is built around a secure API, which allows trusted systems used across the swimming community to connect directly with Swim England's data. In everyday terms, that means less copying and pasting, fewer duplicated records, and a smoother route to accurate times for clubs, coaches and event organisers.

For busy swimming clubs, this is exactly the kind of improvement that matters. A lot of club admin is done by volunteers, often after training sessions, galas and long weekends poolside. Anything that reduces manual entry and helps keep data consistent can make a real difference.

Why This Matters for Clubs

Official times sit at the heart of competitive swimming. They help coaches track progress, support meet entries, and give swimmers and parents confidence that results are being handled properly. When that information has to move between different systems by hand, it can take time and mistakes can creep in.

By opening up a secure route for approved software providers, Swim England is helping create a more connected digital setup for the sport. Clubs should get a more reliable experience, and the people running those clubs should have one less admin headache to deal with.

Built Around Club Feedback

Swim England says the API was developed in response to feedback from affiliated clubs and members. A volunteer project group also helped guide the work, making sure the end result was useful for real club workflows rather than just technically neat on paper.

That practical focus is good to see. Club software only earns its place when it saves people time and makes everyday jobs easier, so building this around what clubs actually need is an important step.

What Happens Next?

Clubs interested in using the new connection should speak to their club management software provider in the first instance. Swim England has also said it is continuing to work with SportsEngine, formerly TeamUnify, so more clubs may be able to benefit from similar improvements in future.

For SwimClub Manager users, we will continue to support better, cleaner ways of managing club data as these integrations develop. It is a positive move for clubs, for volunteers, and for the wider swimming community.

You can read Swim England's original announcement on the Swim England website.