Technical Officials and Poolside Volunteers Applications to Officiate at Regional Swimming Competitions

Applications are now available for Swim England East Region volunteers in both technical and non technical (poolside volunteers) to assist in running regional events.

In line with the changes made by Swim England to make volunteering on poolside more inclusive, going forward the Region are changing the uniform requirements for swimming competitions. Officials are requested to wear black full length trousers or below the knee black skirts, black accessories and footwear (non-marking soles).

Please read the new policy updated hotel and expenses policy for swimming events effective from June 2025 before completing any application.

Please click on the + sign next to the competition application you would like to complete. 

The Region is using the “Swim Meet” for applications to officiate at Regional Galas. The software will help the swimming officials’ coordinators organise the large number of officials needed to run a swimming meet.

Following submission of your application you will receive an email from the website with the sender named “[email protected]”. Please retain a copy of this email for your records, as it states the sessions that you have applied for.

The Technical Director appointed for the competition receives a copy of your email sent by Swim-Meet. They will be in contact with applicants the week prior to the gala with final competition information.