The East Regional would like to welcome Josh Devine as our new Regional Manager. Josh will be supporting the operation of the region and will be working closely with all aquatic disciplines and supporting our family of volunteers. Having started his aquatics journey as a competitive swimmer in Kent, Josh continued on to
Applications to Officiate or help at the Regional Long Course Championships at Norwich and Luton are now open. This year, the Region are using the “Swim Meet” software for applications to officiate at Regional Galas. The software will help the Technical Directors organise the large number of officials needed to run a swimming meet. If you are
The Swim England 2023 Coaching courses are now available to book on the IOS website. The coaching courses that are being held in the East Region are for Swimming and Water polo and can be found here. Swimming coaching course are being held in Hoddesdon, Luton, Downham Market, Enfield and Leighton Buzzard. Water Polo coaching
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing away of one of our members. David Robinson. Having joined Mildenhall and District Swimming Club in 1979 when his two children started lessons there, David dedicated a large proportion of the last 41 years to the sport. Despite never being a competitive swimmer himself,
The qualifying times, race schedule and general conditions for the Swim England East Region Long Course Championships have now been added to the competitions page of the website. The entry system will open approximately one month prior to the entry closing date. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]
The Swim England Swimming Leadership Group have issued the following statement:- “World Aquatics (FINA) is currently reviewing its technical rules in all disciplines. In respect of swimming, the revised rules, covering the 2023-25 period, were published on 3 January 2023. The British Swimming Swimming Officials Group will shortly circulate details of the new rules, create
Congratulations to Claire Cannon from City of Cambridge and Luke Turley, Bath University originally from Hatfield SC on being selected for the Swim England Performance Squad for the 2022-23 season. Laura Stephens, Loughborough PC originally from Colchester SC and Basildon & Phoenix SC has also been selected to join the British Swimming’s World Class Programme
On Saturday 26th November the Swim England National Awards took place at Birmingham. Congratulations to the awardees from the East Regional who received a Swim England National Award and Congratulations to all of the other East Region finalist. Coach of the Year – Kirsteen Mitchell – Gold Youth Volunteer of the Year – Catherine Banham
The region is delighted to announce that Peter Winter is to take on the role of Disability Manager with the region’s Disability Leadership Group. We welcome him to the team.
Swim England East Region is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Regional Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the development and governance within the region, providing support and guidance for East Region clubs and their members. This role
Fine Designs are trialling a “click and Collect” service at the Short Course Championships. You can pre order your garment here. More information is available here. Hoodies and hats can still be purchased at the Championships on Saturday and Sunday.
10th of October is World Mental Health Day in order to help raise awareness and break the stigma around the topic. Even though we are busy people, lets take some time to give our mental health the focus it deserves. – Allocate ‘me time’- Rather than waiting for some ‘free time’ which never tends to
