It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing away of one of our members. David Robinson. Having joined Mildenhall and District Swimming Club in 1979 when his two children started lessons there, David dedicated a large proportion of the last 41 years to the sport. Despite never being a competitive swimmer himself,
On Saturday 26th November the Swim England National Awards took place at Birmingham. Congratulations to the awardees from the East Regional who received a Swim England National Award and Congratulations to all of the other East Region finalist. Coach of the Year – Kirsteen Mitchell – Gold Youth Volunteer of the Year – Catherine Banham
Swim England East Region is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Regional Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the development and governance within the region, providing support and guidance for East Region clubs and their members. This role
Fine Designs are trialling a “click and Collect” service at the Short Course Championships. You can pre order your garment here. More information is available here. Hoodies and hats can still be purchased at the Championships on Saturday and Sunday.
The Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during these challenging times. These Awards showcase individuals and groups who create and foster the community spirit of aquatics. The winners of the 2022 awards are: Club of the Year – Swimming – Newmarket Swimming Club Club of the Year –
The Received Entries have been published on the Masters Competition page and can also be found here. Swimmers have until the end of 22nd September to check the received entries and notify the entries administrator by email at mastersentries@eastswimming.loxfyq1r35-lxd6r712q49g.p.temp-site.link of any errors. After that which a final entries list will be published and no further
East Region swimmers and divers were amongst those celebrating a medal win at some of the recent international competitions taking place. At the European Junior Championships 2022, held in Romania during July, Erin Little of Chelmsford SC (formally Maldon Sharks SC) won a silver medal in the 4 x 100m Mixed Medley event as well
During the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Emily Saunders pictured here from Beaumont Diving Academy, had the opportunity to volunteer at the Games as a field of play member for the diving events. Emily explains on why she wanted to get involved in volunteering and what she got from it. “During the commonwealth games in Birmingham
Swim England East Region currently has two vacancies for Directors. These are key posts to the operation of the region and The Articles of Association for the region can be read here for your reference. In addition, the Role Description can be read here. If you are a member of a Swim England East Region club
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
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
Congratulations to all athletes that have been selected to represent Team England at this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Amongst the 48 swimmers competing, Grace Harvey (Hoddesdon SC), Jessica- Jane Applegate (City of Norwich SC) , Louise Fiddes (Hatfield SC) and Jordan Catchpole (Team Waveney SC) have all been selected to be para swimmers within the squad.
