Swim England East Region are holding their next Disability Swimming training session on Sunday 26th February 2023 at Abbey Leisure Complex in Cambridge from 10:45am – 2pm. For more information and to register for the session please go to the Disability Swimming Development page by clicking here
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,
The qualifying times, race schedule and general conditions for the Swim England East Region Long Course Championships have now been added to the competitions page of the website. The entry system will open approximately one month prior to the entry closing date. Any queries should be directed to [email protected]
The Swim England Swimming Leadership Group have issued the following statement:- “World Aquatics (FINA) is currently reviewing its technical rules in all disciplines. In respect of swimming, the revised rules, covering the 2023-25 period, were published on 3 January 2023. The British Swimming Swimming Officials Group will shortly circulate details of the new rules, create
Congratulations to Claire Cannon from City of Cambridge and Luke Turley, Bath University originally from Hatfield SC on being selected for the Swim England Performance Squad for the 2022-23 season. Laura Stephens, Loughborough PC originally from Colchester SC and Basildon & Phoenix SC has also been selected to join the British Swimming’s World Class Programme
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
The region is delighted to announce that Peter Winter is to take on the role of Disability Manager with the region’s Disability Leadership Group. We welcome him to the team.
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.
10th of October is World Mental Health Day in order to help raise awareness and break the stigma around the topic. Even though we are busy people, lets take some time to give our mental health the focus it deserves. – Allocate ‘me time’- Rather than waiting for some ‘free time’ which never tends to
Swim England East Region is announcing a new bursary scheme to help our east region athletes that have been selected to be part of British Swimming or England Talent teams from an east region club (all disciplines). The region appreciates we are all going through challenging times at the moment, and with increasing costs it
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 –
