Divers
Clubs will work on progressing divers through to different levels of competition through a combination of pool-based and land-based training sessions. Once divers reach a certain level, they may also be selected for Regional Diving Camps or National Camps.
Athlete & Coach Training Workshops/Camps
The Region hosts multiple training and development opportunities . Our next diving athlete camp is 17th February 2024
Swim England East Region Team A and Team B selected athletes are invited to join the Athlete and Coach Development day taking place at Luton Sports Village on Saturday 27th February 2024. The athletes will be taken through dryland and pool sessions focused on hurdle drills which will be led by British Olympic diving coach, Stephen Hewat. The divers will also take part in a ballet session led by Anna Volynets who works with British Diving athletes.
Invites have been sent to clubs and divers to register.
East Region Coaches of all levels are invited to attend free of charge.
Coaches
The Region run an annual Coach Development Seminar where guest speakers are invited to attend and discuss topics with regional coaches.
Previous guest speakers have included Ady Hinchcliffe, former GB coach to Olympic gold medallists Jack Laugher and Chris Mears, and Alexei Evangulov, National Performance Director for British Diving
Want to get involved? Work through the Diving Poolside Helper resource launched July 2020. This will help you deliver sessions under the supervision of a qualified teacher or coach.
Officials
Interested in finding out more about judging? Try this Introduction to Judging-Diving resource from Swim England.
March 2021 saw the launch of a national diving judge course
An annual Judge Level 1 course is run by the region and training for recorders is offered to meet demand. Details of the next training opportunity for both judges and recorders can be found below:
Date: T.B.C
Venue: T.B.C
Cost: £5 per person
Diving Recorder Course
Sunday 21st January – 11am-4pm
Southend Diving Centre
There is a £25 charge for anyone whose club is not affiliated to the East Region.
Please register here: