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Open Water Championships – Merchandise Now Available to Pre-Order

If you have entered this year’s Swim England East Region Open Water Championships, you can now pre-order your official event hoodie or T-shirt. Choose from a range of options, including different coloured hoodies, technical T-shirts, and costume T-shirts, all featuring this year’s event branding. Pre-order now and collect your merchandise on the day from the

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Short Course Swimming Championships

Details of the Short Course Swimming Championships together with information on the dates and locations of the 2027 Championships have been added to the Swimming Competitions page which can be found here.

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Entries Closing Today

Entries close tonight for the 2026 Swim England East Region Open Water Championships. The championships will take place on 12 July 2026 at Whitlingham Lakes, Norwich, and entries will close on Monday 15 June 2026 at Midnight. Before entering, please ensure you have read the 2026 SE East Region Open Water Conditions document. This year, dedicated

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2026 Open Water Championships

Only 5 days left to enter the East Region Open Water Championships! Entries close on Monday 15th June. Entries have opened for the 2026 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 12th July at Whitlingham Lakes. Please make sure you have read the 2026 SE ER Open Water Conditions document prior to entering. This year

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Another Great Open Water Development Day at Stanborough Lakes

Swimmers and coaches from across the East Region came together at Stanborough Lakes for the 2026 Regional Open Water Development Day, enjoying a packed programme of learning, development and practical open water experience at one of the Region’s premier open water venues. The event welcomed athletes of all ages and abilities, united by a shared

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East Region Success at the Artistic Swimming Regional Games in Bristol

Friday 29th of May saw the region take a squad of 20 Swimmers to the Artistic Swimming Regional Games, an annual event where all regions field their best 20 Athletes. We have been running development sessions throughout the year, which along with NAG’s and Regional competitions placings have been used to select our squad. The event

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Celebrating Volunteers week

During Volunteers’ Week, we said a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. From coaches and team managers to committee members, officials, poolside helpers, and everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes, your dedication makes everything we do possible. Your commitment, enthusiasm, and support create opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities

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East Region Para-Swimming Meet 2026

Entries are open for the SEER Para-Swimming Meet being held on Sunday 27th September 2026 at Newmarket Leisure Centre. The closing date for entries is 19th August 2026. Athletes who have been invited to attend classification will receive the classification entry form along with their invite. The Classification form has been designed to ensure those

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Nominations Open for the Jeff Cook Salver Award 2026

The Region is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026 Jeff Cook Salver Award. Originally presented to the Region at its inception in 2005, the Jeff Cook Salver recognises an individual, team, or club that has made an outstanding contribution to the sport within the region. This award celebrates dedication, commitment, and the positive impact

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Masters Open Water Development Day 2026

Spaces still available for this great opportunity! The East Region Masters Leadership Group is holding an Open Water Development Day on Saturday 6th June 2026 at Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6DF. The day will consist of a classroom presentation, lake session and a race simulation. The estimated

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