We are pleased to share with you that our 2020 Regional Development Programme has been a huge success. Even with the challenges of the present situation, we wanted to offer a flexible programme that offered swimmers and parents support and guidance but in a format that allowed maximum access. Usually the programme caters for 36
As part of our move to create more digital resources, we have launched the first of our ‘Introduction to’ series for coaches. Our first resource is an interview with Ben Negus, recent recipient of a Regional Silver Pin Award for services to regional coaches. In this resource, Ben shares his thoughts on Butterfly and offers
As the digital age marches forwards, we are pleased to share a resource for our swimming parents. Behind every swimmer is a huge amount of commitment from parents and therefore we have produced a video to hopefully make the journey a bit easier. We have interviewed a parent of a rather well known swimmer. She
Swim England has launched an exciting way to join its 200,000-strong family to support, campaign and champion the fight to protect the long-term future of pools and aquatic sports – and its vision of a nation swimming
The selections for Swim England’s national event camps were announced this week and the East Region was well represented. Congratulations to Olivier Vedrenne (City of Norwich) and Michael Klimaszewski (Hatfield) as well as three swimmers who were formerly based in the East Region but now attend schools in other areas of the country – Caitlin
A huge congratulations to 5 East para swimmers selected to be part of the National Swim England Para Swimming Talent Programme. These swimmers will be taken on a journey of development with many destinations, exploring the pillars of athlete development; Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological. The selected swimmers from East region includes Roan Brennan (Basildon &
Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the region have been hosting regular drop in calls for coaches. We have over 90 coaches now registered for these and have been offering a range of opportunities from stroke technique discussions through to sharing ideas on the various training methods behind the different energy systems. We will
Swim England is calling on its members, clubs, coaches, teachers, swim schools, swimmers and facility operators to back its #OpenOurPools campaign. Chief Executive Jane Nickerson has said millions of people are being let down by the Government’s decision not to allow pools to reopen on 4 July. So we are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Swim England and it’s CEO, Jane Nickerson express their dismay at the announcement today that has not included any mention of when pools may be re-opening and have launched an #OpenOurPools campaign.
Congratulations to Bernie on receiving this award in recognition of the huge amount of work he does as a volunteer with Masters. Bernie has twice been President of Suffolk and for many years was Suffolk County Championship Secretary but would be most known throughout the Region as East Region Masters Secretary. He is still secretary
Further to the Swim England ‘Returning to the Pool’ guidance issued today, the region has set up several forums for Chairpersons and Head Coaches over the next few weeks to help and support your club’s return to the water. Please allow your club committees some time to examine the document and formulate their plans as
Just a note to express how proud and grateful the region is during these unprecedented times.
