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Jo Stalley

Success for East Region Swimmers at National Open Water Championships

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The Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships were held on 5th August at the new venue of Thrybergh Country Park, Rotherham.  In total, there were 37 swimmers taking part from East Region clubs, with a gold medal for Ruby Wheeler (Basildon & Phoenix) in the girls 13 years, 2K event.  There was also a silver medal for Lewis Binning (Basildon & Phoenix) in the boys 16 years 5K event and a bronze medal for William Fawcett (Watford) in the boys 12 years 2K event.

Full results are now available on the Swim England Open Water Hub.

Diving National Age Groups and National Skills Finals

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Diving National Age Groups and National Skills

It’s been a busy few weeks for diving clubs from the East Region with the Diving National Age Groups (NAGs) being held in Sheffield from 27th – 30th June, followed by the National Skills Finals in Plymouth on 6th & 7th July.

A total of 38 divers representing Beaumont DC, Cambridge DC, Dacorum DC, Luton DC and Southend DC attending the Diving NAGs.  Full results are available online, with particular success for divers from Dacorum and Luton  who came away with individual medals.  There were also multiple medals for East clubs in the synchro events.

Individual

NameClubAge GroupPosition(s)
Oscar KaneDacorumGroup DBronze – 1m

Bronze – 3m

Jorden Fisher-EamesLutonGroup DGold – Platform
Alfie WhytockLutonGroup CGold – Platform

Silver – 1m

Katie TownsendDacorumGroup BSilver – 1m
Maisie KivlochanDacorumGroup AGold – 1m

Silver – 3m

Grace ConnollyLutonGroup ABronze – 1m

Bronze – Platform

 

Synchro

PairClub(s)Age GroupPosition
Alfie Whytock & Jorden Fisher-EamesLutonGroup C/DGold
Joshua Bush & Connor LanoLuton & SouthendGroup C/DSilver
Baye Cook-Macdonald & Lyra Guise TuckerLuton/StarGroup C/DBronze
Katie Townsend & Maisie KivlochanDacroumGroup A/BGold
Olivia Wall & Chloe HackettLutonGroup A/BBronze

 

While at the National Skills Finals, there were thirty four divers from East Region clubs.  Full results are now available, with medals won by the following divers:

NameClubGroupPosition
Lucy ParkerLutonC1Gold
Ludo WatermanLutonC2Gold
Alliyah OmarLutonB+Silver
Sadie StratfordSouthendD1Bronze
Rufus BordCambridgeD1Bronze
Hannah CundellLutonC1Bronze
Matthew LewisSouthendC1Bronze
Olivia CaponSouthendB+Bronze

Swimming Regional Championships 2020 Update

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We are aware that coaches and clubs are in the midst of planning for the 2019-20 season.  Whilst we are still waiting on information regarding final venues and scheduling of the programme, we can release the following information regarding the 2020 Regional Championships in order to best support coaches and clubs in their planning.

The dates are not necessarily as originally planned, but owing to the change in May Bank Holiday and the shortened qualifying window for nationals and Olympic Trials, we are making the best of the time we have available.  More information will be released shortly, but for now we hope the information below is useful:

 

Saturday 28th March – Afternoon/evening – Distance events

Friday 24th April – Evening – Distance events

Saturday 25th April – All day – All remaining events (Schedule TBC)

Sunday 26th April – All day – All remaining events (Schedule TBC)

Saturday 2nd May – All day – All remaining events (Schedule TBC)

Sunday 3rd May – All day – All remaining events (Schedule TBC)

Friday 8th May – All day – All remaining events (Schedule TBC)

Regional Swimming Development Camps – Coach Applications Open

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Applications are now open for skills coaches for our regional swimming development camps later this year.  For more information about the camps and to apply, please visit our coach development page.  Applications close on Sunday 7th July.

Coaches who don’t meet the criteria to apply for a skills coach position are welcome to shadow/observe at one or more camp.  Please email our Swimming Talent Officer, Kevin Pickard, to register your interest in attending.

 

Bookings open for ‘Lessons from Champions’ event

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We are please to announce bookings are now open for our innovative ‘Lessons from Champions’ event on the 22nd September 2019.  Full details can be found here.  Tickets are available on a first come first served basis and are open to everyone (athletes, parents, coaches and volunteer) from all disciplines.  Bookings close on 11th September 2019.

Swim England Senior Swiming Coach- Applications Open

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This annual programme is now open for applications. It is designed for Level 2 Swimming Coaches leading a squad of swimmers throughout their programme and working with those competing at regional level or above. As a senior coach, you will be able to lead a coaching team and manage resources to support all areas of a swimming club or squad programme. For more information, check out the Institute of Swimming website.

Regional Awards 2019 Available for Nominations

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Every year we recognise the contribution of our members who are integral to the running of all the aquatic sports.  Details of the awards now open for nominations can be found on the Regional Awards page including historical Swim England East Region Awards and awards in partnership with Swim England.  All nominations will close on 31st July 2019.

Pre Nationals Information Pack for Parents and Athletes

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Following on from last year, the region have put together another pack for anyone attending the British or English summer meets. The information is only there as a guide, but based on a large amount of feedback from parents so far, we believe it will be of use. If you have any questions that are not covered in the pack, please contact the regional swimming talent officer via [email protected]

SEER Nationals Athlete Support Pack 2019