Category: Diving

Diving community mourns the passing of Derek Beaumont

Tributes have been paid to diving stalwart Derek Beaumont who has passed away last week following a short illness. Derek has been an influential figure in the sport of diving for more than half a century, progressing from an athlete to a judge, coach and committee member. At the 2020 British Diving Championships, he was

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East Region success at Junior Europeans

Luton Diving Club’s Amy Rollinson came away with a bronze medal at the Diving European Junior Championships in Croatia last week. It was the first time Amy had competed at this competition, and won the bronze in the Girl’s A 1m final after qualifying in eighth position for the final. Her final score of 395.30

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Diving Level X Preparation Session with Judges- 18th April

The region is holding one more Level X preparation session, this time with some of the judges! We will look to them for some insight and tips on how to improve the skills. Divers will have the opportunity to perform the skills for the judges (they don’t have to if they don’t want to!). Another

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Diving Workouts *NEW*

Join us on Saturday 20th February for our first diving workout. These sessions are focussed on diving specific drills and skills, divers can do from home. There will also be some fun and games! It is aimed at divers not competing in Level X, pre competitive or Category 1. This is a trial session, with

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Diving Virtual Athlete and Coach Training Workshop 27th & 28th February

Clubs have selected divers to attend the February Virtual Athlete and Coach Training Workshop and registrations are now open. The workshop will take place over Zoom on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February, with 3 exciting presenters! Sam Hydes from Sheffield diving will run two sessions, both focussing on diving specific skills. Divers and parents

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Diving Webinars

Swim England Diving would like to offer a series of live online workouts with some of England’s top instructors and coaches. During the initial  lockdown period Divers on the England Talent programme took part in live sessions and now we want to open them up to the whole Diving Community. Come join us on Zoom

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Sharyn Bord is awarded a British Empire Medal

Sharyn Bord has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2020. The Cambridge Dive Team President and Swim England East Region Diving Committee member has been recognised for voluntary service to diving in Cambridgeshire. “I’m very proud,” said Sharyn. “I feel a bit embarrassed by it to be honest because

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Voluntary Advert – Communications Lead for Diving Leadership Group

Swim England is seeking a Communications Lead to join the Diving Leadership Group on a voluntary basis. The Diving Leadership Group is responsible for Diving development and competition on behalf of the national governing body in England. They are looking to appoint a Communication Lead on a voluntary basis to further develop and drive forward

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East Region Diving Judges Pass National Course

Congratulations to Dan Murphy (Cambridge Dive Team) and Julie Busano (Dacorum DC) who have passed their Judge Level 2 course!  The course was part of the National Judge School which ran along the Team Z England Talent athlete camp in Leeds on 29th February and 1st March.

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