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Entries have opened for the Masters Championships

Entries have opened for the Masters Championships. The conditions and schedule for the meet are on the Masters Competitions page which can be found here. Entries will close at midnight on 11th September.  The entry system can be found here. To make an individual entry. Enter your SE Membership Number or Family Name in the

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Swim England East Region Para-Swimming Meet

The SEER Para-Swimming meet is being held on Sunday 17th September 2023 at Newmarket Leisure Centre. Closing date for entries is the 23rd August 2023, for further details/conditions and entry pack please go to the Para-Swimming Competitions webpage.

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Swim England National Awards 2023

The 2023 Swim England National Awards have opened for nominations where members and organisations of the aquatics community are recognised for their commitment and passion for our sports.  This year’s ceremony will not just honour those who have excelled and made a significant contribution to our sports but will also recognise the very best of the aquatics

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Open Water Championships – Accepted Entries

The Open Water Competitions page has been updated with the Accepted Entries which can also be found here. No further changes can be made to the Accepted Entries. Officials and Volunteers are still needed for the Championships. If you are able to help on the day please sign up here for Officials and here for Volunteers.

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Masters Swimmers Success in Sheffield

The British Masters Long Course Swimming Championships took place at Ponds Forge from 2nd to 4th June and there were numerous successes for Masters Swimmers from the East Region. Twenty-six swimmers came home with 47 national titles between them including 5 titles each for Janet Masters (South Beds Masters, 80-84), our oldest competitor at 83

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Diving community mourns the passing of Derek Beaumont

Tributes have been paid to diving stalwart Derek Beaumont who has passed away last week following a short illness. Derek has been an influential figure in the sport of diving for more than half a century, progressing from an athlete to a judge, coach and committee member. At the 2020 British Diving Championships, he was

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2023 Open Water Championships – Entries now open

Entries are now open for the 2023 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 9th July at Whitlingham Lakes. Please make sure you have read the Event Conditions document prior to entering. All details can be found on the Open Water Competitions webpage. Entries close 18th June 2023. The Region is also looking for volunteers

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Bursary for Talented Athletes

Swim England East Region has a bursary scheme to assist our East Region athletes  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 still, and with increasing costs it is important we  assist our members to

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Welcome to our new East Region President

Darren Peck, who is a member of a number of East Region clubs, has become the East Region President following our Annual General Meeting. We welcome Darren into the role and look forward to seeing him at regional and national events throughout the year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen Stephens

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Swim England Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy

Swim England’s updated transgender and non-binary competition policy has inclusion and fairness at its very heart. In order for all aquatic disciplines to be enjoyed as sport, there must be inclusive opportunities for transgender participants to compete. This policy refers only to Swim England competitions (including those organised by our member Regions, Counties and Clubs) and will be implemented

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Supervision ratios update May 2023

Swim England have published a new policy regarding the supervision ratios for clubs within aquatics. Previously, the guidance was in Wavepower and within Swim England’s Team Manager training, however, as part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for all members, a new policy is being introduced. You can view both the policy and

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