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Emma Winter

Water Polo U14 Trial Session – Saturday 31st October 2026

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We are pleased to announce that the East Region is holding trials for the competition squad for the upcoming U14 Girls and U14 Open Inter Regional competition that will be held on the 28/29th November (girls) and the 5/6th December 2026 (boys) in Walsall.

The trial is open to all players:

Born 2013 and younger

Live within the East Region (based on residential postcode)

The trial will be held 31st October 2-4pm at Haberdashers Elstree School, Butterfly Ln, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3AF.

To register for the trial session please go to the Water Polo Development page.

Disability Training Session – 15th November

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The next East Region Disability Training session is taking place on Sunday 15th November 2026 at Bottisham College Sports Centre, Lode Road, Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9DJ from 11.30am – 3pm. This session will be focusing on freestyle and backstroke and will cover stroke technique skills, stroke efficiency and some work around starts and turns.

For more information and to register for the session please go to the Disability Swimming Development webpage.

Water Polo Regional Training – Saturday 3rd October 2026

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Our next U14 Regional Training Session will take place on Saturday 3rd October at Haberdashers Elstree School, Butterfly Ln, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3AF 16:00 – 18:00, and is open to both girls and boys born in 2013 or later who live within the Swim England East Region.

We’re planning to make this an exciting mini-tournament, giving players plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in a fun and competitive environment. Following a combined warm-up, players will be divided into teams before taking part in a series of round-robin matches.

To make the day a real success, we need as many players as possible, so we’d encourage everyone who is eligible to sign up and take part.

Please visit the Water Polo Development Webpage to sign up

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the East Region Water Polo Manager Jackie Spinks . We look forward to seeing you there!

Masters Championships 2026 – Accepted Entries & Confirmed Schedule of Events

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UPDATED

The Masters Competitions page has been updated with the Accepted Entries which can also be found here and the confirmed schedule of events which can also be found here.

The Programme is now available on Masters Competition webpage 

Changes can no longer be made to the entries.

Withdrawals for the 800m are to notify the entries administrator by email to [email protected] by 18:00 on the 19th September.

 

Volunteer as an Official at our upcoming events

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Volunteers needed for our upcoming regional swimming events

There is still time to get involved and volunteer as a Technical Official or Poolside Volunteer at two of our upcoming regional events at Newmarket Leisure Centre.

🏊 Swim England East Region Masters Championships – 20 September
🏊 Swim England East Region Para Meet – 27 September

Our events rely on the fantastic support of volunteers, and we would love to welcome both experienced officials and those looking to gain experience and get involved in regional competitions.

Whether you can support for a full day or just a session, your contribution will make a real difference.

Interested in volunteering? Find out more and register your interest via our Technical Officials and Poolside Volunteers Applications to Officiate at Regional Swimming Competitions webpage page.

Water Polo U14 Regional Training Session

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Our next U14 Regional Training Session will take place on Saturday 12 September at Habs School 16:00 – 18:00, and is open to both girls and boys born in 2013 or later who live within the Swim England East Region.

We’re planning to make this an exciting mini-tournament, giving players plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in a fun and competitive environment. Following a combined warm-up, players will be divided into teams before taking part in a series of round-robin matches.

To make the day a real success, we need as many players as possible, so we’d encourage everyone who is eligible to sign up and take part.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the East Region Water Polo Manager Jackie Spinks . We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 Open Water Championships – Water Temperature update & Medical Declaration

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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 Open Water Championships:

If you have not yet completed your medical declaration form, please ensure this is submitted by Sunday 12 July.

Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this requirement.