The Region wishes to support coaches to enhance their skills by supporting them financially to attend the ASCA World Coaches Clinic, in Orlando, 4th to 7th September 2024. https://www.ascaworldclinic.com/ We will support club coaches in the East Region with a grant of up to £500 each towards the cost of this, up to a maximum of six. If there are more than 6 applicants, there will be a selection process to determine who will receive the grant. The grant will be awarded to those willing to write papers about the presentations given and make face-to-face presentations to enhance the skills…

• June 19, 2024 9:51 am·

On 31st May 2024, Swim England East Region took its first ever Artistic Swimming Squad to the Artistic Swimming Regional Games (this was a first for the region too!). Seven of the eight Swim England regions were competing at Hengrove Leisure Centre, Hengrove Park, Bristol. After holding three training sessions, a squad of 14 was selected to compete at the Games, formerly the Beacon Games. The event has three core components, that being Figures, a competitive relay and a land based video of four members. The event is held in Bristol which is the hub of Artistic Swimming in the…

• June 19, 2024 6:37 am·

The Received Entries have been published on the Open Water Competitions page and can also be found here. Swimmers and their representatives have until noon on 20 June to check the Received Entries and notify the entries administrator by email to [email protected] of any errors after which a final accepted entries list will be published and no further corrections allowed.

• June 17, 2024 7:18 pm·

Congratulations to David Metcalf from Biggleswade SC, who has been selected to be an International Technical Official for the Paris Paralympics. David first became a swimming official in 1990 and over the years has developed a specialism in Para Swimming. David, who is the East Region Swimming Officials’ Manager and former Regional President, is no novice to International Para Competitions.  He has also been a Technical Official in the London 2012 Paralympics and the Technical Delegate at many European & World Para competitions, including those held in Madeira, Italy, Chile and Singapore. David delivers the WPS courses throughout the World…

• June 15, 2024 9:00 am·

Last weekend we welcomed over 40 swimmers from across the region to the 2024 Regional Open Water Development Day held in a superb facility at Stanborough Lakes. With swimmers and coaches from many clubs coming together to learn and develop both their knowledge and passion for Open Water swimming. Swimmers throughout the day engaged and worked on developing their open water skill set. With technical and tactical learning taking place in a classroom setting; and practical implementation of those skills in the lake with training and race simulation taking place through the day. As a Region we’re committed to encouraging…

• June 14, 2024 1:18 pm·

Entries have opened for the SEER Para-Swimming Meet being held on Sunday 22nd September 2024 at Newmarket Leisure Centre. The closing date for entries is the 21st August 2024. There are two entry forms, one for those who will be Classified at the Meet and one for other competitors. The Classification form has been designed to ensure those being classified enter the required events. Please ensure you use the appropriate form. The forms and full Meet details can be found here.

• June 13, 2024 10:56 am·

Entries for the 2024 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 14th July at Whitlingham Lakes, will close on the 16th June 2024. Please make sure you have read the 2024 SE ER Open Water Conditions document prior to entering. This year there are events for Para and SOGB athletes through a dedicated entry system, All details can be found on the Open Water Competitions webpage. The Region is also looking for volunteers and Technical Officials to help the event run smoothly. If you can assist on the day, we would appreciate you sign up using the forms on the Open…

• June 6, 2024 1:56 pm·

The Swim England National Awards will return to the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham on Saturday 30 November 2024. The awards will celebrate the incredible spirit of aquatics by showcasing individuals, groups and organisations for their passion, dedication and outstanding commitment over the past year. In 2024 the awards will recognise the impact coaches have at both grassroots and at a performance level by introducing new Performance Pathway and Development Coach of the Year awards.The event will also include the Harold Fern and Alfred H Turner awards – recognising outstanding contribution to aquatics – and provide the opportunity…

• June 4, 2024 11:16 am·