18 different clubs from across the UK took to the podium in an exciting weekend at the Swim England Diving National Skills Finals 2024. This year’s event was hosted by the Swim England East Region with the Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre the home of this year’s competition. A number of divers and clubs shone
The East Region Diving Leadership Group (EDLG) are seeking to co-opt up to two specialist members to join the group and support the growth of Diving in the Region. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about diving and the development of the sport in the East Region, and who feel they have the
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
Take a look at some of the images taken from the event via the Club Championships Gallery. Well done all involved in the event, it was great to see divers back in action!
Luton Diving Club’s Amy Rollinson came away with a bronze medal at the Diving European Junior Championships in Croatia last week. It was the first time Amy had competed at this competition, and won the bronze in the Girl’s A 1m final after qualifying in eighth position for the final. Her final score of 395.30
We are delighted to be hosting our second Virtual Diving Workshop. This time we have GB Diver Ben Cutmore attending for a Q&A session along with Reiss Beckford and Amy Bryant hosting masterclasses. Registration closes Thursday 1st July
The region is holding one more Level X preparation session, this time with some of the judges! We will look to them for some insight and tips on how to improve the skills. Divers will have the opportunity to perform the skills for the judges (they don’t have to if they don’t want to!). Another
Join us on Saturday 20th February for our first diving workout. These sessions are focussed on diving specific drills and skills, divers can do from home. There will also be some fun and games! It is aimed at divers not competing in Level X, pre competitive or Category 1. This is a trial session, with
Clubs have selected divers to attend the February Virtual Athlete and Coach Training Workshop and registrations are now open. The workshop will take place over Zoom on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February, with 3 exciting presenters! Sam Hydes from Sheffield diving will run two sessions, both focussing on diving specific skills. Divers and parents
Swim England Diving would like to offer a series of live online workouts with some of England’s top instructors and coaches. During the initial lockdown period Divers on the England Talent programme took part in live sessions and now we want to open them up to the whole Diving Community. Come join us on Zoom
Sharyn Bord has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2020. The Cambridge Dive Team President and Swim England East Region Diving Committee member has been recognised for voluntary service to diving in Cambridgeshire. “I’m very proud,” said Sharyn. “I feel a bit embarrassed by it to be honest because
Swim England is seeking a Communications Lead to join the Diving Leadership Group on a voluntary basis. The Diving Leadership Group is responsible for Diving development and competition on behalf of the national governing body in England. They are looking to appoint a Communication Lead on a voluntary basis to further develop and drive forward
