Thank you for all you have contributed to the sport over this last year, it has certainly been a challenging year for everyone. 2020 has seen our clubs, counties come together with the Region in ways we never have before, and has shown us possibilities we never anticipated. As we near the end of this
The Institute of Swimming have recently outlined how the pathway for coaches to become Open Water qualified operates and how a course can be arranged. For the course to be viable there needs to be at least 8 (or more) participants from within the region. Less than this number would require the other spaces to
The team of 71 swimmers met online at the weekend, supported by a strong team of coaches from around the country, including Daniel Fogg (Hatfield SC). Further online camps will take place in the new year until coronavirus restrictions have been lifted which allows for the resumption of competitive activity. Swim England’s talent team has
Ian Mackenzie (Hoddesdon SC) is the current President for Swim England, but has had little chance to carry out his duties during the coronavirus pandemic. It has now been announced that the Swim England President is to stay in the role for a further 12 months until May 2022. Ian said: “I am very appreciative
Congratulations to Dan Pilbrow (Head Coach, West Suffolk SC), for being selected as one of three coaches to head up the National Event Camp. This year over 90 swimmers had been selcted for the online camp. Some of the key aims of the National Event Camp include developing technical and tactical areas for races, enhancing
British Swimming have recently launched a great tool to help coaches offer even more support to athletes. The innovative CharEQter survey is now live. The charEQter survey has been developed as a tool for coaches to help quantify the status of their athlete’s characteristics and attributes in line with the Optimal Athlete Development Framework
Swim England has issued its interpretation on how the new tiered restrictions will affect its disciplines, club activity, elite athletes, Learn to Swim lessons and aquatics classes. The recognised national governing body has been waiting for more than a week for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to issue its latest guidance following
Congratulations to all the East Region swimmers selected for the National Junior Squad!
Para Swimming are delighted to be able to offer this pathway engagement day on 13th December 2020. The morning session is designed to engage with all those athletes across the country who are not on a national or British Talent Programme, who attend regional training, or those category 2 members who have an eligible impairment
For any volunteers undertaking the Covid-19 Lead or Liaison role, and would like some guidance or further information on how to carry out the role effectively, Swim England is hosting some free workshops. The aim is to build on the learning so far and help educate club volunteers who are new to the role. Dates
Swim England Diving would like to offer a series of live online workouts with some of England’s top instructors and coaches. During the initial lockdown period Divers on the England Talent programme took part in live sessions and now we want to open them up to the whole Diving Community. Come join us on Zoom
Sport England has updated their ‘Return to Play’ fund of £10 million in response to the second lockdown. It focuses on awards of up to £10,000 that support clubs and community groups respond to the challenges of returning to play during the coronavirus pandemic. For more information please visit the Sport England website.
