Swimmer Development:
The East Region hosts an annual Open Water Development Day for swimmers aged 12 – 14 years.
We now have spaces available for athletes to attend the East Region Open Water Development Day. The athlete does not need to have experience of Open Water swimming for them to attend but experience of swimming long distance would be preferred.
On the day the athletes will be swimming a minimum distance of 2km.
If any parent has their Team Manager 1 and would be available to help on the day please complete the Coach & Team Manager form on the right hand side of this page.
To register for the day, please complete the form below.
Places are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Regional Distance Development Programme 2025
Date: 7th June
Time: TBC
Venue: Stanborough Park Activity Centre.
Coach development:
Coaches interested in developing their knowledge in the discipline can attend the regional Open Water Development Day on the 7th June as an observer. Simply let us know you are planning on attending by completing the form to the right.
Information regarding Level 2 Open Water Coaching courses can be found on our coach courses webpage.
Officials Development
Swim England Open Water Technical Officials Course. This is delivered on line and the duration is around 3hrs.
To register your interest in attending any of the below dates please click here.
Friday March 14th – Morning
Friday April 25th – Daytime
Friday April 25th – Evening
Sunday April 27th – Daytime
Friday May 23rd – Daytime
Friday May 23rd – Evening
Sunday June 1st – Daytime
For updates regarding open water officials, including details of officiating at events, sign up to our Open Water Officials Mailing List.
