The Home Office advice is that the visa holder would be in breach of the restrictions if he or she is “providing services as a professional.”
If they are not and are “playing, participating or coaching in amateur sport” the rules do not apply. Therefore, Tier 4 visa holders are entitled to continue taking part as amateurs in the “wholly amateur” British League. If you have any questions, please contact Norman Leighton at Swim England, [email protected].