Diving development

Divers

Clubs will work on progressing divers through to different levels of competition through a combination of pool-based and land-based training sessions. Once divers reach a certain level, they may also be selected for Regional Diving Camps or National Camps.

Athlete & Coach Training Workshops/Camps

The Region hosts multiple training and development opportunities . Our next diving athlete camp is 17th February 2024

Swim England East Region Team A and Team B selected athletes are invited to join the Athlete and Coach Development day taking place at Luton Sports Village on Saturday 27th February 2024.  The athletes will be taken through dryland and pool sessions focused on hurdle drills which will be led by British Olympic diving coach, Stephen Hewat. The divers will also take part in a ballet session led by Anna Volynets who works with British Diving athletes.  

Invites have been sent to clubs and divers to register. 

East Region Coaches of all levels are invited to attend free of charge.  

Registrations have now closed

Registrations have now closed

Registrations have now closed.

Coaches

The Region run an annual Coach Development Seminar where guest speakers are invited to attend and discuss topics with regional coaches. 

Previous guest speakers have included Ady Hinchcliffe, former GB coach to Olympic gold medallists Jack Laugher and Chris Mears, and Alexei Evangulov, National Performance Director for British Diving

Want to get involved? Work through the Diving Poolside Helper resource launched July 2020. This will help you deliver sessions under the supervision of a qualified teacher or coach.

Regional Diving Coaches Workshops – Invite Only

Registrations have now closed

 Officials

Interested in finding out more about judging? Try this Introduction to Judging-Diving resource from Swim England.

March 2021 saw the launch of a national diving judge course

An annual Judge Level 1 course is run by the region and training for recorders is offered to meet demand.  Details of the next training opportunity for both judges and recorders can be found below:

Date: T.B.C

Venue: T.B.C

Cost: £5 per person

Diving  Recorder Course

Sunday 21st January – 11am-4pm

Southend Diving Centre

There is a £25 charge for anyone whose club is not affiliated to the East Region.

Please register here: