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East Region Athletes Medalling on the International Stage!

East Region swimmers and divers were amongst those celebrating a medal win at some of the recent international competitions taking place. At the European Junior Championships 2022, held in Romania during July, Erin Little of Chelmsford SC (formally Maldon Sharks SC) won a silver medal in the 4 x 100m Mixed Medley event as well

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Emily Saunders Volunteers at the Commonwealth Games

During the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Emily Saunders pictured here from Beaumont Diving Academy, had the opportunity to volunteer at the Games as a field of play member for the diving events. Emily explains on why she wanted to get involved in volunteering and what she got from it. “During the commonwealth games in Birmingham

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Director Recruitment

Swim England East Region currently has two vacancies for Directors.   These are key posts to the operation of the region and The Articles of Association for the region can be read here for your reference.  In addition, the Role Description can be read here. If you are a member of a Swim England East Region club

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Commonwealth Games success for East Region athletes!

As the Commonwealth Games aquatic events have come to an end at the Sandwell Aquatic Centre, the region would like to congratulate all swimmers and divers that took part. The country made second in the swimming medal table, totalling 32 medals. Six of these medals were won by swimmers from East Region clubs, or began

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Craig Hunter – New FINA TSC Chairperson

On 3 July the FINA Bureau announced the composition of members of its new FINA Technical Committees which are responsible for analysing how continued improvements can be made to aquatic sports. Congratulations to Craig Hunter (Hatfield SC) on being appointed the Chairperson of the FINA Technical Swimming Committee. Craig is also the Chair of the

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Financial Support for Clubs Taking in Ukrainian Swimmers and Teachers

Club Funding and Qualification initiative Swim England is offering a one-off bursary of £150 to clubs who have welcomed one or more Ukrainian swimmers. This will be a contribution to the overall financial support that clubs are providing, and can be used by the committee to directly support the swimmers’ resettlement journey. Please note, this

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Regional Awards- Time to Nominate!

The Swim England East Region Awards are now open for nominations. The Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible spirit of our aquatic community especially evident during these challenging times. The Awards will showcase individuals and groups who create and foster the community spirit of aquatics. The nomination process is done through the Swim England National

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Water Polo Referee Course

There is a Referee Course being hosted by Hitchin SC on 11th June, 1pm-4pm (latest) as part of a Junior Water Polo Tournament. Following a classroom course, candidates will have the opportunity to get some practical experience with Paul Metcalfe. Venue– CHQ architects, Whitehorse Street, Baldock, SG7 6QQ Cost- £5 per candidate To book– please

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Swim England East Region Open Water Race Simulation

The East Region is hosting a race simulation opportunity for 13-17 year olds swimmers to come along to practice open water before our Open Water Regional Championships. The Event is taking place at Stanborough Lakes on 11th June, registration is at 1pm. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please visit the Open Water

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Open Water Technical Official initial course Sunday 29th May

Open Water Technical Official Training Course – Sunday 29th May 10:00am – 14:30pm via Zoom. This course is designed for people who would like to become an Open Water Technical Official, who are over the age of 16 with no prior officiating experience or experience officiating in a different discipline. For more information and to register for

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