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David Metcalf

Technical Delegates at Paris 2024

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On behalf of Swim England East Region, I am delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Craig Hunter of Hatfield Swimming Club and Tony Ward of Black Country and Potteries Masters SC (West Midlands) on their recent appointments in Paris! It is a groundbreaking achievement for British officials to serve as Technical Delegates for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a first that highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication.

This honour not only reflects their personal accomplishments but also underscores the esteemed reputation of British swimming officials on the international stage. Great Britain’s rich tradition in swimming and aquatic sports is further distinguished by this simultaneous representation at both the Olympics and Paralympics. It is a testament to the exceptional standards of British swimming and the outstanding quality of its officials.

Congratulations once again to Craig, Tony, and all those who have supported them. This is a proud moment for our sport!

David Metcalf

SEER Technical Officials’ Manager

Aquatics GB National Para Swimming CPD For Technical Officials

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The next online presentation will be on Friday 11 October 2024 @ 7:00pm by Zoom, the presenters are David Metcalf and Tony Ward (WPS ITO’s).

The CPD is an introduction to officiating at events that include swimmers with a disability, aimed at swimming technical officials, Judge Level 1 or above. This CPD will give an overview of Functional Classification System, Terminology & Sport Class Overview including knowledge of World Para Swimming (WPS) rules and rule exceptions.

The CPD is free and attracts 3 points towards the renewal of the BS officials Licence.

If you have already attended a similar Para Officiating CPD since Summer 2023, this is the same presentation and it is intended for new attendees.

To reserve a place on the course please click on the national link below. You will be contacted after 2 October 2024 with the Zoom joining instructions.

Please remember after applying to make a note in your diary/calendar.

The sign up link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Para1110

Aquatics GB National Para Swimming CPD For Swimming Technical Officials

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The next online presentation will be on Wednesday 10 July 2024 @ 7:00pm by Zoom, the presenters are David Metcalf and Tony Ward (WPS ITO’s).

The CPD is an introduction to officiating at events that include swimmers with a disability, aimed at swimming technical officials, Judge Level 1 or above. This CPD will give an overview of Functional Classification System, Terminology & Sport Class Overview including knowledge of World Para Swimming (WPS) rules and rule exceptions.

The CPD is free and attracts 3 points towards the renewal of the BS officials Licence.

If you have already attended a similar Para Officiating CPD since Summer 2023, this is the same presentation and it is intended for new attendees.

To reserve a place on the course please click on the national link below. You will be contacted after 5 July 2024 with the Zoom joining instructions.

Please remember after applying to make a note in your diary/calendar.

Application link please click here  

Photograph – Sam Mellish –  Manchester WPS World Championships

Regional Long Course Championships

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The region continues to actively recruit officials and volunteers for its Long Course Championships, which are being held over three weekends in April and May 2024.
Please follow the links below to apply for either role, or to access the region’s volunteer expense policy.
We look forward to welcoming the region’s clubs to our 2024 events.
A reminder that the closing date for all entries (including team events) is Thursday 4th April (midnight).

Applications to Officiate at Regional Galas

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Applications are invited from Swim East Region BS Technical Officials Swimming Officials (minimum qualification Licensed Judge Level 1) to officiate at this year’s Regional Long Course Championships In Luton and Norwich.

  • Regional LC Championships – Friday 19 to Sunday 21 April 2024 @ Luton
  • Regional LC Championships – Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May 2024 @ Norwich
  • Regional LC Championships – Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 May 2024 @ Norwich

Before you apply, please take time to read the updated volunteers expenses policy effective from November 23 on the application page. The Region have a limited number of hotel rooms available for volunteers who meet the accommodation qualifying criteria, please complete your application and contact David Metcalf direct to see availability.

In line with the recent changes made by Swim England to make volunteering on poolside more inclusive, the Region, are changing the uniform requirements for swimming competitions. Technical Officials are requested to wear black full length trousers or below the knee black skirts, black accessories and footwear (non-marking soles).

If you would like poolside mentoring for JL1 – JL2S, please apply via the link and select in the qualification dropdown menu, JL1 trainee, JL2 trainee and JL2S trainee as applicable.

All applications, please click here

David Metcalf

Regional Officials’ Manager

Applications to Assist at the Regional Swimming Championships

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Applications to Officiate or help at the Regional Long Course Championships at Norwich and Luton are now open. This year, the Region are using the “Swim Meet”  software for applications to officiate at Regional Galas. The software will help the Technical Directors organise the large number of officials needed to run a swimming meet.

If you are not a technical official but would like to assist as a “Poolside Helper” please click on the link below for further details.

If you would like to offer your services to officiate or help as a poolside helper, please click on this link.

World Aquatics (FINA) Rules Updates 2023-2025

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The Swim England Swimming Leadership Group have issued the following statement:-

“World Aquatics (FINA) is currently reviewing its technical rules in all disciplines. In respect of swimming, the revised rules, covering the 2023-25 period, were published on 3 January 2023. The British Swimming Swimming Officials Group will shortly circulate details of the new rules, create training materials and determine a suitable date for their implementation.

The new rules should NOT therefore be applied at swimming competitions held in England until the implementation date is determined.

County Age Group Championships should therefore be judged in their entirety under prevailing Swim England Laws, Regulations and Technical Rules of Swimming, WITHOUT reference to revised 2023-25 FINA Technical Rules.”

Once the updates are available from the British Swimming Swimming Officials Group, David Metcalf, the Regional Officials’ Manager will be circulating further information concerning presentations for Technical Officials.

Swimming Official’s Regional Training Opportunities for Stroke and Starter

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Following the success of the trail period of virtual delivery of JL2 and JL2S courses during the spring and summer this year, counties within the region have agreed to continue to offer a structured plan of virtual online training for all judge level 2/2S trainees, with planned dates throughout the year within the region. Training will be offered either by MS Teams or Zoom.

Click here for further information updated 22 July 22.

Link to the Officials courses page

 

Craig Hunter – New FINA TSC Chairperson

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On 3 July the FINA Bureau announced the composition of members of its new FINA Technical Committees which are responsible for analysing how continued improvements can be made to aquatic sports.

Congratulations to Craig Hunter (Hatfield SC) on being appointed the Chairperson of the FINA Technical Swimming Committee. Craig is also the Chair of the LEN Technical Swimming Committee.

Open Meet Licensing Criteria – Officials’ Requirements Effective from 11 March 2022

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Swim England facilitated the return to swimming competition by temporarily reducing the total number of technical officials required at each licence level. At the same time, the level of qualification required to perform certain officiating roles at some licence levels was also temporarily relaxed.

This period of relaxed requirements will expire on 10th March 2022, in readiness for the start of the national qualifying window.  From 11 March 2022 the minimum number of technical officials and the required qualifications will revert to the pre-pandemic situation.

To view the updated document on our Meet Licensing page, please click here.

It is expected that the document will be updated shortly on the Swim England website library.

Regional Long Course Swimming Championships 2022

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Applications are invited from Swim England East Region members who are British Swimming Technical Officials (minimum qualification licensed Judge Level 1) and Poolside Volunteers who would like to assist at the SE East Region Long Course Championships being held in Norwich and Luton.

The competition dates are: –

  • Regional Long Course Championships (Inc. Development Events) – Norwich 2-3 April 2022
  • Regional Long Course Championships – Norwich 30 April to 2nd May 2022
  • Regional Long Course Championships – Luton 6-8 May 2022

To apply to assist, please click this link.