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Entries open for the 2023 Short Course Championships

Entries have opened for the Short Course Swimming Championships. The conditions and qualification times for the meet are on the Swimming Competitions page which can be found here. Para Entries have a dedicated entry page here and Para Swimmers should enter via that page rather than the main online system even if they are fast enough for the non Para times

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Masters Championships – Received Entries

The received entries have been published on the Masters Competitions page and can also be found here. Swimmers have until 20 September to check the Received Entries and notify the entries administrator by email to mastersentries@eastswimming.loxfyq1r35-lxd6r712q49g.p.temp-site.link of any errors after which a final accepted entries list will be published and no further corrections allowed. For

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East Region – Regional Awards 2023

The Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during these challenging times. These Awards showcase individuals and groups who create and foster the community spirit of aquatics. The winners of the East Region 2023 awards are: Artistic Swimming Club of the Year – Aqualina Artistic Swimming Club Diving Club

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Team Manager, Coach and Chaperone Policy – effective from today!

As part of Swim England’s commitment to providing a safe environment for all members, a policy has been introduced effective from today, 1st September, to support volunteers and paid staff by giving them a clear understanding of the expectations required. When working with groups of children and young people, it’s vital to ensure there’s enough

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Transgender and Non-binary Competition Policy

The Swim England updated Transgender and Non-binary Competition policy comes into effect from today, 1 September 2023. The revised policy was published back in April and was introduced in a bid to create a ‘fully-inclusive, non-discriminatory competitive environment’. Please ensure your Meet Promoters have been given this information before submitting licensing applications.  

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Water Polo, Diving and Artistic Swimming Coach Courses

The following upcoming coach courses hosted by the IOS currently have spaces available: Water Polo 9728 Swim England Assistant Water Polo Coach – Blended Learning 04/09/2023 31/08/2023 Taunton Pool 8468 Swim England Water Polo Coach – Blended Learning 05/09/2023 31/08/2023 Bolton School 8906 Swim England Assistant Water Polo Coach – Blended Learning 12/09/2023 30/08/2023 Hucknall

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European Diving Championships – Croatia 2023

Dreams of competing for their country have come true for divers who started their journey at East Region clubs! Competing for his country in Croatia, Jorden Fisher-Eames (previously Luton DC) won an individual gold in the Boys B Platform and a silver in Boys A/B Platform Synchronised event. Also competing for their country at these

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Commonwealth Youth Games success for East Region athletes!

Skye Carter (Basildon & Phoenix SC) and Erin Little (Chelmsford SC) were both selected to represent Team England in the recent Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad! Skye returned home having bagged one individual gold (50 Freestyle), two relay golds, one relay silver and 1 individual bronze whilst Erin returned home having been triumphant in two

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We are recruiting: East Region Welfare Officer (Part-time)

 Come and join our team! Here in the Swim England East Region, we are recruiting for our new employed Regional Welfare Officer. This role is home-based working 24 hours per week, with ad-hoc regional and national travel as required by the needs of the role and business. We are offering this role at Grade 7

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Swim England’s ‘Don’t put a cap on swimming’ campaign

Swim England’s ‘Don’t put a cap on swimming’ video  Opportunity to feature in Swim England’s upcoming campaign video around lobbying for more financial support for pools! To potentially feature in the video, please record a video clip of an athlete, a group of athletes or a coach saying (or shouting) – ‘Don’t put a cap

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