Swim England has issued the following advice regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The health and wellbeing of anyone who takes part in any aquatic activity is of paramount importance to everyone at Swim England.
This is a rapidly changing situation so please check regularly for the latest information.
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Executive Meeting on 10th March 7.30 – 09.30 George Hotel, Chatteris. This meeting is open to all club coaches and nominated club reps to discuss and debrief on the 2020 County Championship.
We really want to know what you think, what we got right and what needs looking at.
Swim England East Region has reviewed its practices in the light of the current spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Members and spectators should note that, due to the known risk element of Coronavirus Swim England East Region cannot offer any refund or recompense to athletes, coaches, or spectators for any expenses incurred in relation to an event cancelled due to Coronavirus.
Although it is hoped that there will be no impact, Swim England East Region will continue to monitor its planned events in the light of the current health information, and will take appropriate action to advise relevant members if it becomes necessary to make changes to our published plans.
Swim England has published, and circulated, a Coronavirus (COVID-19) statement to clubs.
Would you like to stand on the side of a beautiful lake on a lovely sunny day instead of a hot pool? Fancy doing something a little different? Why not train to become a qualified licensed open water official!
Whilst we can’t really guarantee sunny weather, Swim England would like to acknowledge the skills and understanding pool swimming officials have which could be used in open water swimming.
Swim England would like you to consider applying for a place on our bespoke course which will take place in Loughborough on 17 May 2020.
This Open Water Officials’ Bridging Course will comprise of:
Opportunities
Once you have qualified as Level 1 official and applied for an open water licence, you can volunteer to officiate at the National Open Water Championships.
The next generation of title-chasing aquatic athletes are being encouraged to apply for financial support in going for gold.
Ahead of a huge year of UK and world sport in 2020, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF), the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme, is once again offering financial backing to help aspiring sporting talent fulfil their potential.
The GSF helped more than 300 athletes across 117 sporting disciplines in 2019, taking its total investment to £11 million in 11 years.
Last year, GSF backed 577 aquatic athletes to the value of £297,000.
The East Region run an annual Masters Development Day which typically consists of a classroom session (e.g. psychology/nutrition/etc), a land-based session to teach exercises for strength and injury prevention and a coach-led pool training session.
Date: 1st March 2020
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Venue: UEA SportsPark, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Content: The day will include two pool sessions, a strength and conditioning session and a nutrition talk.
Cost: £16 per person.
Bookings: Closing date Friday 21st February 2020.
British Swimming have announced from Monday 27 January 2020, the launch of the new online theory modules for the training of the pool Judge 1 technical officials. This brings to a close a considerable amount of work in partnership with British Swimming to ensure we are delivering a quality product to our volunteers.
Whilst the content of the training remains largely unchanged, the move to an online format will allow trainees to undertake the training at their own pace and to fit with all the other lifestyle commitments which we know our volunteers have.
Following a period of development and testing, supported by the Institute of Swimming, the course will form part of the British Swimming portfolio of officials’ training and will be delivered in the same format by all of the Home Countries, ensuring consistency of experience for all candidates.
Face to face delivery of the theory training will be replaced by access to individual support on request, with a dedicated new central email address being set up – swimmingofficials@swimming.org . Any queries that require local resolution will then be forwarded to the appropriate party.
Swim England clubs are encouraged to apply for funding which aims to increase membership numbers.
The Swim England TRY and START Programmes are once again open for applications, with the goal to increase participation in all disciplines.
Clubs can apply for grants of £500 to help pay for equipment, coaching fees or even hiring additional pool space.\
Swim England Cambridge’s decision to support a coach from every single club in their county to attend the regional conference is one that has been gratefully received by the coaching fraternity.
The Regional Swimming Talent Officer, Kevin Pickard commented, “It is great to see that counties are reinvesting their resources into the club coaches. These hugely committed coaches work tirelessly at the coal face to support our young athletes and its vital that they have access to the most up to date resources, practices and knowledge to help them”.
