Congratulations to Jessica-Jane on her success in securing back to back golds at World Para Swimming European Open Championships in Madeira. Fresh from success in the Women’s S14 200m Freestyle on the opening night, Applegate – who trains under Alex Pinniger at City of Norwich SC – was in even greater control on the way to
Swim England East Region will be hosting a series of Swimming Official’s Online Forums at the beginning of June. We would like to assist our officials in the return to competition, we fully realise that there will have been a considerable break from officiating. To this end we have arranged some forums to refresh our
Congratulations to Jacqui Kendall on her appointment as a FINA Open Water swimming Official. This four year appointment means that Jacqui may be invited to officiate at international events promoted by FINA or LEN, as well as taking senior roles at national events.
Further to the publication of swimming Return to Competition guidance document and the Swim England webinar to event organisers where they provided further support in relation to planning and delivering swimming meets, a set of Frequently Asked Questions has been developed.
Regional Open Water Championships Following extensive discussions regarding the ability to safely stage the 2021 East Region Open Water Swimming Championships, it has been reluctantly decided that we are unable to go ahead with the event this year. In arriving at this decision, the East Open Water Swimming Leadership Group examined all current Government, Local
Swim England is reissuing its ‘Return to Water’ survey in an effort to better support clubs and help navigate them through their return to training following the easing of the third national lockdown. The survey was sent via email to key club officers on Thursday 15 April, who will then be asked to answer questions
After open recruitment the region has successfully recruited Dean Walker as the new Regional Water Polo Manager. Dean will lead the Regional Water Polo Group in planning and managing an effective structure of competitions within the region, and to ensure effective development of Water Polo within the region in accordance with the Swim England East
Swim England has released the Return to Competition guidance for event promoters ahead of the country moving into Step 3, which is due to take place no earlier than Monday 17 May. Tom Baster, the chair of the Swim England Swimming Leadership Group, said: “The release of the Swim England Return to Competition guidance takes
The region is holding one more Level X preparation session, this time with some of the judges! We will look to them for some insight and tips on how to improve the skills. Divers will have the opportunity to perform the skills for the judges (they don’t have to if they don’t want to!). Another
Water Polo Manager Needed Following the resignation of our Water Polo Manager, Swim England East Region is currently looking for a new manager. If you think you may be able to help with this voluntary role, please read the role description, and if you are still interested, contact the Regional Chairman at [email protected] Please note
In preparation for the re-opening of pools Swim England will be delivering a number of Club guidance update sessions. The sessions are open to all club officers and Covid-19 Leads. Please use the survey monkey link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ClubGuidanceUpdates . to book into one of these sessions. If you do have any queries please do not hesitate
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.
