Half term was a very busy week for our development team with three swimming camps all taking place in the same week! We had two camps on the Monday and Tuesday in Peterborough for a group of athletes who just missed qualifying for the summer national championships in the 18-19 season. The Performance Foundations Camps
Louise Mackie has responded to our pleas for a volunteer to take on the role of East Region Masters Manager. As many of you will know, our former Masters Manager Sharon Perry stood down at our ACM due to work pressures. We have been be advertising for a replacement since September, and Louise has thankfully
Swim England East Region has reviewed its practices in the light of the current spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Members and spectators should note that, due to the known risk element of Coronavirus Swim England East Region cannot offer any refund or recompense to athletes, coaches, or spectators for any expenses incurred in relation to an
Entries have now opened for the 1500m events. There is a link on the Swimming Competitions page and also here. Entries will close at noon on Friday 13th March 2020.
Swim England East Region has conducted an analysis of performances in the qualification window, including those at County Championships, and is today publishing revised qualifying times for our Long Course Championships and Summer Meet. Please be assured that no times have been made faster than those originally published. Entries for the Long Course Championships will
We are looking for someone to train as a Diving Tutor/ Assessor and have funding available to pay for the training programme. In return we ask for commitment to deliver some courses for the East Region. If you think you meet the person specification, and can commit to the programme dates, please get in touch
Applications are now available for officiating roles at the Swim England East Region Long Course Championships 2020 in Norwich and Luton. Applications are invited from Licensed BS Swimming Officials – minimum qualification Judge Level 1. Priority will be given to those SE East Region officials volunteering to do all sessions each day first, before those volunteering for
Are you looking to start your coaching journey with an assistant coach qualification, or are you on the coaching ladder and looking to become a full swimming coach? With the huge growth in open water in recent years we also have a full open swimming coach qualification for swimming coaches looking to expand their qualifications.
Grace Harvey, British Para Swimmer and a member of Hoddesdon SC, took her first steps in a robotic suit whilst on a training camp for Tokyo 2020. Grace was invited to Suzuka University to use their cyborg technology, and the experience gave her a day she will never forget. The Paralympic hopeful has had extensive
Congratulations to Derek Beaumont (Beaumont Diving Academy, Hatfield) who received a lifetime service award at the recent British Diving Championships in Plymouth!
Two diving coaches from the region have been selected for the latest wave of UK Coaching’s Performance Foundation Coach Support Programme. Congratulations to Stephen Hewat (Luton DC) and Shan Veasey (Southend DC) have been selected for the multi-sport programme along with three other diving coaches from around the country. Further details about the programme can
British Swimming have announced from Monday 27 January 2020, the launch of the new online theory modules for the training of the pool Judge 1 technical officials. This brings to a close a considerable amount of work in partnership with British Swimming to ensure we are delivering a quality product to our volunteers.
