2026 Open Water Championships – Water Temperature update & Medical Declaration
With the water temperature at Whittlingham currently measuring 22.5°C (as of 7 July), and considering the latest weather forecast, it is highly unlikely that wetsuits will be required for the 2026 Open Water Championships on 12 July. Reminder to all swimmers entered in the 2026
East U16 Open Water Polo Team Show Great Spirit
East U16 Open Water Polo team travelled to Haberdashers’ Boys’ School determined to build on two excellent performances in recent years, having finished fourth in 2024 and runners-up in 2025 after the heartbreak of losing the final on penalties. Preparations for the tournament a challenge
Entries are now open for the SEER Masters Championships 2026
This year’s Championships will be held on 20th September at Newmarket Leisure Centre. The Conditions and Online Meet Entry Portal can be found here: https://eastswimming.org/masters/masters-competitions/ The closing date for entries is midnight on September 9th 2026. If you have any queries concerning entering this meet
Open Water Championships – Merchandise Now Available to Pre-Order
If you have entered this year’s Swim England East Region Open Water Championships, you can now pre-order your official event hoodie or T-shirt. Choose from a range of options, including different coloured hoodies, technical T-shirts, and costume T-shirts, all featuring this year’s event branding. Pre-order
Open Water Championships 2026 – Schedule of events
The schedule of events for the Open Water Championships has been published on the Open Water Competitions Page and can also be found here.
Open Water Championships 2026 – Accepted Entries
The Open Water Competitions page has been updated with the Accepted Entries which can also be found here. No further changes can be made to the Accepted Entries.