Club Chairs’ Forum
The next Club Chair’s Forum will be on Monday 5th October from 7-8pm by Zoom. If you wish to register please email [email protected].
September 22, 2020
Older news
Read More »
ACM September 2020
Many thanks to everyone who attended our ACM on 12th September. For those of you who were unable to join us here is a summary of what you missed: The ACM approved the proposals for the region to become an incorporated association with charitable status from January 2021. Those of you who were at
September 21, 2020
New Digital Parent Resource Released!
As the digital age marches forwards, we are pleased to share a resource for our swimming parents. Behind every swimmer is a huge amount of commitment from parents and therefore we have produced a video to hopefully make the journey a bit easier. We have interviewed a parent of a rather well known swimmer. She
September 18, 2020
Stronger Affiliation – 3 months to go…
Almost a quarter of the Swim England affiliated clubs that need to submit evidence to meet new Stronger Affiliation guidelines have either completed or begun the process. Swim England has created Stronger Affiliation so its affiliated clubs which are not yet SwimMark accredited, of which there are around 450, can prove they are well run
September 7, 2020
Join the Swim England Family
Swim England has launched an exciting way to join its 200,000-strong family to support, campaign and champion the fight to protect the long-term future of pools and aquatic sports – and its vision of a nation swimming
September 2, 2020
New Club Personnel Report to aid volunteers
A new personnel report that will ease the workload on officials and also help clubs meet the requirements of Stronger Affiliation and SwimMark has been created by Swim England.
September 2, 2020
More Stronger Affiliation workshop dates announced
These workshops have been organised to help clubs understand the requirements of Stronger Affiliation, the compulsory standards that clubs have to evidence as part of affiliation to Swim England. If you are a SwimMark club, no action is needed, and you don’t need to attend the workshop. If you wish to attend please register online
September 1, 2020
East Region Swimmers Selected for National Event Camps
The selections for Swim England’s national event camps were announced this week and the East Region was well represented. Congratulations to Olivier Vedrenne (City of Norwich) and Michael Klimaszewski (Hatfield) as well as three swimmers who were formerly based in the East Region but now attend schools in other areas of the country – Caitlin
August 28, 2020
East Para Swimmers Selected for National Talent Programme
A huge congratulations to 5 East para swimmers selected to be part of the National Swim England Para Swimming Talent Programme. These swimmers will be taken on a journey of development with many destinations, exploring the pillars of athlete development; Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological. The selected swimmers from East region includes Roan Brennan (Basildon &
August 17, 2020
Congratulations to East Region Swimmers
In addition to the 28 swimmers already selected for the National Development Programme, an additional 20 swimmers have now ben invited to join the programme. This programme is the first step on the National Framework. The 13 and 14-year-olds picked will be expected to join a day of online workshops in October covering ‘Loving Race
August 13, 2020
Swimming Coach Drop in Calls
Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the region have been hosting regular drop in calls for coaches. We have over 90 coaches now registered for these and have been offering a range of opportunities from stroke technique discussions through to sharing ideas on the various training methods behind the different energy systems. We will
August 12, 2020
Returning to pools FAQ’s updated
The Swim England Returning to Pools guidance FAQ’s have been updated following feedback from clubs.
August 10, 2020
Swim England unveils its new structure
Swim England has unveiled its reorganised structure, way of working and contact details for its new-look teams. The region’s team remains unchanged and is available for any enquiries or support that you may have or need.
August 10, 2020
Swim England welcomes the report to preserve leisure facilities
Swim England provided evidence to the DCMS select committee, featured in the report, stressing the urgent need for financial support for swimming pools. The Parliamentary report has said the Government must work with councils to ensure necessary funding is in place to preserve leisure facilities
July 29, 2020
Swim England updates its Return to Pool Guidance
The Return to Pool Guidance has been updated on group sizes for training as well as looking at the next steps towards competition.
July 22, 2020
Para Swimming Workshops
Para Swimming have are providing a number of workshops for Coaches/Swimmers and Parents over the coming few months. An Introduction to Physical Literacy for Classified Swimmers and Parents – 27th July 2020 @ 6.30pm – CLICK HERE – (Closing Date: 23/7/20 @ 9.00am) Developing Physical Literacy in Para Swimmers (L1 Coaches)– 3rd September 2020 @
July 22, 2020
Green light given to reopen!
Late yesterday the Government announced that swimming pools could reopen: outdoor pools from 11th July and indoor pools from 25th July (after 16 weeks of closure)
July 10, 2020
Support Swim England’s #OpenOurPools Campaign
Swim England is calling on its members, clubs, coaches, teachers, swim schools, swimmers and facility operators to back its #OpenOurPools campaign. Chief Executive Jane Nickerson has said millions of people are being let down by the Government’s decision not to allow pools to reopen on 4 July. So we are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson
June 24, 2020
Swim England’s dismay at the lack of a re-opening date for pools
Swim England and it’s CEO, Jane Nickerson express their dismay at the announcement today that has not included any mention of when pools may be re-opening and have launched an #OpenOurPools campaign.
June 23, 2020
Stronger Affiliation Workshops Now Available
These workshops have been organised to help clubs understand the requirements of Stronger Affiliation, the compulsory standards that clubs have to evidence as part of affiliation to Swim England. If you are a SwimMark club, no action is needed, and you don’t need to attend the workshop. To book a place on one of the
June 16, 2020
Bernie Buck wins the Cherriman Award
Congratulations to Bernie on receiving this award in recognition of the huge amount of work he does as a volunteer with Masters. Bernie has twice been President of Suffolk and for many years was Suffolk County Championship Secretary but would be most known throughout the Region as East Region Masters Secretary. He is still secretary
June 16, 2020
