The Swim England Water Polo Leadership Group has agreed a new qualification structure for water polo referees. The new qualifications are based on each referee’s level of competence at club, regional, national and international competitions.
Swim England had recently submitted the Water Polo Return to Team Sport Guidance, this was a key part of our support to ensure clubs could return to playing. Subsequently, the Government has issued further instructions around the ‘Rule of 6’ and its application to sport. In light of both developments the Water Polo Leadership Group
We are looking for someone to train as a Water Polo Tutor/ Assessor within the East Region and have funding available to pay for the training programme. In return we ask for commitment to deliver some courses for the Region. If you think you meet the person specification, and can commit to the programme dates,
Following the appointment of David Meli to help develop a plan for water polo through engagement with key stakeholders, and to help Swim England to fully understand the current status of water polo at a local level, Swim England will be hosting face-to-face regional meetings. The East Region meeting is scheduled for 2pm-4pm at Riverside
Entries are now open for teams to enter the 2019 East Region Water Polo Grand Prix on 14th December in Chelmsford. Full details, including event conditions and entry details, can be found on the Grand Prix event page.
The squad for the GB men’s U19 water polo team has been announced, including six players from the East. The lead coach for the squad, Dean Walker (Chelmsford), is also from the East Region. The squad is working towards qualifiers for the European Championships in 2020. For more information, including a full squad list, visit
The East Region Water Polo Grand Prix competition is back for 2018! The Grand Prix is a developmental tournament to ensure that all players training in the Region have access to competitive water polo and to develop coaches and officials. The age groups will be 2004 born and younger and 2006 born and younger. Both age
