Regional Academy
Swim England East Region runs a Regional Academy, which is the start of the water polo talent pathway. Players who meet set criteria at the Regional Academy may be selected to attend the National Academy. At the National Academy, players have the opportunity to be selected for England teams.
Regional Academy 2026
The Regional Academy Training sessions for 2026 dates are:
- 31st October – Habs – 2-4pm – U14 Trial session
Further dates to follow.
Registration for players, Coaches & Team Managers for each session will close the Thursday before that session at midnight. You will be unable to register after the closing date.
If you have register for a session but are unable to attend please let the office staff know. Please note that if you do not attend the session the place is non refundable and non transferrable.
If you are attending the trial session at Haberdashers Elstree School registration on the day will be at 1:45pm for a 2pm-4pm session.
Saturday 31st October 2026 regional U14 Trial session at Haberdashers Elstree School, Butterfly Ln, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3AF
We are pleased to announce that the East Region is holding trials for the competition squad for the upcoming U14 Girls and U14 Open Inter Regional competition that will be held on the 28/29th November (girls) and the 5/6th December 2026 (boys) in Walsall.
The trial is open to all players:
Born 2013 and younger
Live within the East Region (based on residential postcode)
The trial will be held 31st October 2-4pm at Habs Boys School, Elstree
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the East Region Water Polo Manager Jackie Spinks . We look forward to seeing you there!
The Region also organises trials and training sessions for Inter Regional squads that form an essential part in a player’s skill development.
Water Polo Table Officials Course
The course is open to Swim England members who are 16 and over. The course is ideal for players, coaches and parents to learn and understand the rules and give back to the sport by officiating at local league games, regional and national tournaments and university BUCs matches.
If you are interested in attending the course please complete the registration form below. There are only 20 places available for this course.
Date: TBA
Venue:
Time:
Cost: £15
Registration form will open once a date has been set.
Coach/ Team Manager Sign up form
If you are interested in coaching or team managing at Regional Academy Training, please complete a form once bookings open.
The Region runs coaching courses for water polo, please visit our teacher and coach education webpage.
For more information regarding water polo in the East Region, please email [email protected]