On 31st May 2024, Swim England East Region took its first ever Artistic Swimming Squad to the Artistic Swimming Regional Games (this was a first for the region too!). Seven of the eight Swim England regions were competing at Hengrove Leisure Centre, Hengrove Park, Bristol. After holding three training sessions, a squad of 14 was
The Received Entries have been published on the Open Water Competitions page and can also be found here. Swimmers and their representatives have until noon on 20 June to check the Received Entries and notify the entries administrator by email to [email protected] of any errors after which a final accepted entries list will be published and
Congratulations to David Metcalf from Biggleswade SC, who has been selected to be an International Technical Official for the Paris Paralympics. David first became a swimming official in 1990 and over the years has developed a specialism in Para Swimming. David, who is the East Region Swimming Officials’ Manager and former Regional President, is no
Last weekend we welcomed over 40 swimmers from across the region to the 2024 Regional Open Water Development Day held in a superb facility at Stanborough Lakes. With swimmers and coaches from many clubs coming together to learn and develop both their knowledge and passion for Open Water swimming. Swimmers throughout the day engaged and
Entries for the 2024 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 14th July at Whitlingham Lakes, will close on the 16th June 2024. Please make sure you have read the 2024 SE ER Open Water Conditions document prior to entering. This year there are events for Para and SOGB athletes through a dedicated entry system,
The Swim England National Awards will return to the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham on Saturday 30 November 2024. The awards will celebrate the incredible spirit of aquatics by showcasing individuals, groups and organisations for their passion, dedication and outstanding commitment over the past year. In 2024 the awards will recognise the impact
The East Region would like to welcome James Salmon as our new Regional Manager. James will be supporting the operation of the region by way of leading and guiding the development and governance within the region and will be working closely with all aquatic disciplines and supporting our family of volunteers. Having started his aquatics
With 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, ParalympicsGB has named a 26-strong para-swimming team that are heading to Paris this summer. The first sport to confirm names for Paris for ParalympicsGB features 15 Games debutants and 11 returning Paralympians – including two reigning champions in the pool from Tokyo 2020, Maisie Summers-Newton and
The Region is looking for a new volunteers to head up the Region as Chairman, as well as the Masters Leadership Group and volunteers to join our Regional Operations Committee. Regional Chairman As Chairman you would join the current team as a company director and trustee of the company, Swim England East Region. You would
The next online presentation will be on Wednesday 10 July 2024 @ 7:00pm by Zoom, the presenters are David Metcalf and Tony Ward (WPS ITO’s). The CPD is an introduction to officiating at events that include swimmers with a disability, aimed at swimming technical officials, Judge Level 1 or above. This CPD will give an
As one of our members, you are invited to attend one of our Values and Vision roadshows taking place across the country in May, June and July. Meet our CEO Andy Salmon, members of the Swim England leadership team and join in with engaging activities. Your attendance is really important as it will help shape
Dean Walker, of Chelmsford SC, has become the East Region President following our Annual General Meeting. We welcome Dean 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 Darren Peck for his time as Regional President, and for
Information for both Weekends at Norwich together with a Programme for the Bank Holiday Weekend has been added to the Swimming Competitions page which can be found here.
The region is currently short of officials and volunteers for the forthcoming two weekends of swimming at the Regional Championships in Norwich. Details of how to apply can be found here
Entries have opened for the 2024 Regional Open Water Championships taking place on 14th July at Whitlingham Lakes. Please make sure you have read the 2024 SE ER Open Water Conditions document prior to entering. This year there are events for Para and SOGB athletes through a dedicated entry system, All details can be found
Aquatics GB have announced an exciting 33-strong team to represent Team GB in the summer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Following success at recent competitions including the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships at the London Aquatic Centre, Laura Stephens, who started her swimming career in the East Region, will be part of that team.
The Accepted Entries along with information and a programme for the Luton weekend have been added to the Swimming Competitions page. No further changes can be made to the Accepted Entries. To give the 15+ swimmers maximum rest in advance of their weekend of racing, the 800m Freestyle heats will be seeded as normal but
Para-Swimming Development Day for athletes and coaches Sunday 28th April 10:00am – 3:00pm Newmarket leisure Centre, Exning Rd, Newmarket CB8 0EA The East region is pleased to announce a Para-Swimming development day with development opportunities for athletes and coaches throughout the day. Who is the day for? Coaches with an interest in developing their knowledge
The Received Entries have been published on the Swimming Competitions page and can also be found here. Swimmers, teams and their representatives have until 12 April to check the Received Entries and notify the entries administrator by email to [email protected] of any errors after which a final accepted entries list will be published and no further
