East Region Officials Newsletter August 2026

Regional Swimming Officials' Newsletter

September 2026

As you are aware, World Aquatics and World Para Swimming published a series of updates to their respective competition regulations and technical rules in February 2026.

Seven courses have already taken place in our region with over with 480+ attendees, complementing several national deliveries. Currently we have 903 licensed officials in the Region.

Swim England East Region are running a series of further updates this autumn online for Technical Officials. Please do not leave the opportunity until your officials licence expires, or you may be disappointed.

Both online sessions will be delivered via Zoom by volunteers, to book, click on the regional website link below.

Dates:

Tuesday 6 October 2026 @ 7pm
Wednesday 2 December 2026 @ 7pm

Visit our Website to register your attendance

Congratulations to Craig Hunter (Hatfield) on being awarded the European Aquatics Gold Pin.

These prestigious honour recognise his dedication, commitment and significant contribution to the development of aquatic sports across Europe through their work with European Aquatics.

Craig, is the Chairman of the European Aquatics Technical Swimming Committee. Having served on the committee since 2008 and as Vice Chairman from 2016 to 2020,

Craig has played a key role in shaping and supporting swimming across Europe for many years.

Regional Officiating and Poolside Volunteer Opportunities

Applications are now open for the Regional SC Championships being held at Inspire, Luton between 6-8 November 2026.

We are very low on applications for the Para-Swimming gala below.

If you would like to volunteer as either a technical official or poolside helper, please click on the link below.

Venue: Newmarket Leisure Centre

East Region Para-Swimming Meet 2026 - Sunday 27 September 2026

Venue: Inspire, Luton

SEER Short Course Championships 2026 - Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November 2026

Click here for the Regional application page

Online Theory Presentations for Judge Level 2 and Judge Level 2S

The Region runs a structured plan of virtual online theory training for all judge level 2/2S trainees, with planned dates throughout the year within the region. Training will be offered either by MS Teams or Zoom via a volunteer presenter.

If you are thinking of upgrading your qualification please click on the link below which will take you to the official's courses page.

Visit our official's website training page

AGB Swimming Officials Licence Renewals from 2026

The Region have agreed to pay for the renewal of all Swimming Technical Official's licences from January 2026. When you are due to renew your licence, please state on the renewal form, that SE East Region will pay the renewal fee. The form is required to be countersigned by a Licensed Referee, prior to submission.

Please check the expiry of your licence, as I have been informed that officials have not been receiving renewal reminders this year.

AGB Official's Licensing Page