Green light given to reopen!
Late yesterday the Government announced that swimming pools could reopen: outdoor pools from 11th July and indoor pools from 25th July (after 16 weeks of closure)
July 10, 2020
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Support Swim England’s #OpenOurPools Campaign
Swim England is calling on its members, clubs, coaches, teachers, swim schools, swimmers and facility operators to back its #OpenOurPools campaign. Chief Executive Jane Nickerson has said millions of people are being let down by the Government’s decision not to allow pools to reopen on 4 July. So we are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson
June 24, 2020
Swim England’s dismay at the lack of a re-opening date for pools
Swim England and it’s CEO, Jane Nickerson express their dismay at the announcement today that has not included any mention of when pools may be re-opening and have launched an #OpenOurPools campaign.
June 23, 2020
Stronger Affiliation Workshops Now Available
These workshops have been organised to help clubs understand the requirements of Stronger Affiliation, the compulsory standards that clubs have to evidence as part of affiliation to Swim England. If you are a SwimMark club, no action is needed, and you don’t need to attend the workshop. To book a place on one of the
June 16, 2020
Bernie Buck wins the Cherriman Award
Congratulations to Bernie on receiving this award in recognition of the huge amount of work he does as a volunteer with Masters. Bernie has twice been President of Suffolk and for many years was Suffolk County Championship Secretary but would be most known throughout the Region as East Region Masters Secretary. He is still secretary
June 16, 2020
Swim England publishes Returning to the Pool Guidance
Further to the Swim England ‘Returning to the Pool’ guidance issued today, the region has set up several forums for Chairpersons and Head Coaches over the next few weeks to help and support your club’s return to the water. Please allow your club committees some time to examine the document and formulate their plans as
June 15, 2020
Message to our Aquatics community from Swim England East Region
Just a note to express how proud and grateful the region is during these unprecedented times.
June 12, 2020
David Robinson is humbled to be honoured with the Alfred H Turner Award
Humble David Robinson said he was greatly honoured to be named the recipient of the Swim England Alfred H Turner Award – but believed there were more worthy winners. “I do not think I do any more than hundreds and hundreds of other people,” said the surprised 74-year-old. “It seems unbelievable that it’s for me.”
June 9, 2020
Celebrating National Volunteers’ Week
As part of National Volunteers’ Week Swim England East Region would like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers that give up their time to help our clubs, counties and the region. Check out our social media channels to see our clubs also saying thank you!
June 2, 2020
Update from Swim England on the licensing of Meets
As we are sure you are aware, on Wednesday 27th May Swim England issued a statement cancelling all national events scheduled to take place in latter part of 2020. In respect of swimming, this included the Swim England National Winter Championships, traditionally the culmination of the domestic short course swimming season. Last week, FINA also
June 1, 2020
Swim England East Region Event Cancellations
Following the announcement by Swim England that all national events are cancelled until the end of the year, Swim England East Region has taken the decision to cancel the following competitions: Masters Championships, planned for 27th September 2020 Disability Championships, planned for 11th October 2020 Short Course Swimming Championships, planned for 6th, 7th and 8th
June 1, 2020
Swim England cancels all national competitions for 2020
Swim England has today announced that all national competitions have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. The region’s management team will now review and provide an update for region competition in due course.
May 27, 2020