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
Entries have opened for the Masters Championships. The conditions and schedule for the meet are on the Masters Competitions page which can be found here. Entries will close at midnight on 11th September. The entry system can be found here. To make an individual entry. Enter your SE Membership Number or Family Name in the
The SEER Para-Swimming meet is being held on Sunday 17th September 2023 at Newmarket Leisure Centre. Closing date for entries is the 23rd August 2023, for further details/conditions and entry pack please go to the Para-Swimming Competitions webpage.
The 2023 Swim England National Awards have opened for nominations where members and organisations of the aquatics community are recognised for their commitment and passion for our sports. This year’s ceremony will not just honour those who have excelled and made a significant contribution to our sports but will also recognise the very best of the aquatics
The Open Water Competitions page has been updated with the Accepted Entries which can also be found here. No further changes can be made to the Accepted Entries. Officials and Volunteers are still needed for the Championships. If you are able to help on the day please sign up here for Officials and here for Volunteers.
The British Masters Long Course Swimming Championships took place at Ponds Forge from 2nd to 4th June and there were numerous successes for Masters Swimmers from the East Region. Twenty-six swimmers came home with 47 national titles between them including 5 titles each for Janet Masters (South Beds Masters, 80-84), our oldest competitor at 83
Tributes have been paid to diving stalwart Derek Beaumont who has passed away last week following a short illness. Derek has been an influential figure in the sport of diving for more than half a century, progressing from an athlete to a judge, coach and committee member. At the 2020 British Diving Championships, he was
“As part of #UKCoachingWeek Swim England and the Institute of Swimming are offering their ‘Foundations of Inclusivity’ CPD free of charge. As the title suggests, this is intended to showcase the foundations of an inclusive approach and includes case studies from the world of Aquatics, Rugby Union, Cycling and Trail Running. Make sure you keep
Entries are now open for the 2023 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 9th July at Whitlingham Lakes. Please make sure you have read the Event Conditions document prior to entering. All details can be found on the Open Water Competitions webpage. Entries close 18th June 2023. The Region is also looking for volunteers
Swim England East Region has a bursary scheme to assist our East Region athletes selected to be part of British Swimming or England Talent teams from an East Region club (all disciplines). The region appreciates we are all going through challenging times still, and with increasing costs it is important we assist our members to
Darren Peck, who is a member of a number of East Region clubs, has become the East Region President following our Annual General Meeting. We welcome Darren into the role and look forward to seeing him at regional and national events throughout the year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen Stephens
Swim England’s updated transgender and non-binary competition policy has inclusion and fairness at its very heart. In order for all aquatic disciplines to be enjoyed as sport, there must be inclusive opportunities for transgender participants to compete. This policy refers only to Swim England competitions (including those organised by our member Regions, Counties and Clubs) and will be implemented
