The Swim England East Region Awards are now open for nominations. The Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during these challenging times. The Awards will showcase individuals and groups who create and foster the community spirit of aquatics. The nomination process is done through the Swim England National
Members whose fee paying club is suspended for not submitting a full annual renewal will not be eligible to compete in events under the jurisdiction of Swim England. This includes Regional, County and open events. Furthermore the members are not covered by the Swim England insurance policy so no training or volunteering can take place.
Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7pm via Zoom Many of you will know him as one of the presenters of the successful “Regional Official’s Return to Poolside” Forums held in June, he is a member of Hatfield SC, Hertfordshire. Book your place here
These Awards will recognise East Region members, celebrating the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during the challenging period of the pandemic. The Awards will showcase individuals and groups across a number of categories based around two streams: Inspirational Awards and Innovation Awards. Individuals can be nominated for their role as either a
On the final day of national volunteers’ week the region would like to thank all of our volunteers that undertake so many roles in our clubs, among these Sharyn Bord, who has recently been awarded the Harold Fern Award. Cambridge Dive Team President Sharyn Bord has said she is ‘surprised and amazed’ after being named
As part of National Volunteers’ Week, each day this week the Region will be showcasing a different role, and share with you the skills and enjoyment it brings. Each article is written by someone undertaking the role for their club. Take a look at their articles on our Volunteering webpage. If you would like to
Swim England is reissuing its ‘Return to Water’ survey in an effort to better support clubs and help navigate them through their return to training following the easing of the third national lockdown. The survey was sent via email to key club officers on Thursday 15 April, who will then be asked to answer questions
In preparation for the re-opening of pools Swim England will be delivering a number of Club guidance update sessions. The sessions are open to all club officers and Covid-19 Leads. Please use the survey monkey link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ClubGuidanceUpdates . to book into one of these sessions. If you do have any queries please do not hesitate
Artistic swimming, water polo and diving announce safe and gradual routes back to competition over the coming months. Artistic swimming Water polo Diving And Swim England’s George Wood answers some questions on returning to competition.
Sport England has extended the Return to Play: Small Grants Fund until 30th June to help clubs survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for clubs to assist with contributing to covering the costs incurred by having to deliver activity in smaller groups than normal, or having the correct hygiene and
Swim England has issued its interpretation on how the new tiered restrictions will affect its disciplines, club activity, elite athletes, Learn to Swim lessons and aquatics classes. The recognised national governing body has been waiting for more than a week for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to issue its latest guidance following
For any volunteers undertaking the Covid-19 Lead or Liaison role, and would like some guidance or further information on how to carry out the role effectively, Swim England is hosting some free workshops. The aim is to build on the learning so far and help educate club volunteers who are new to the role. Dates
