English Schools’ Swimming Association statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
English Schools’ Swimming Association send our heartfelt condolences to our Patron HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Family following the announcement today of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Today marks the end of an era which saw HM Queen Elizabeth II give more than 70 years' service to our country and commonwealth. She will be remembered as a true inspiration to us all.
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Corona Virus - Updated 29th March 2022
The ESSA management board continue to monitor the advice from government and Swim England as it affects schools and swimming sports (including Diving and Water Polo).
We are planning on holding all of our events in 2022, in the 2022-23 academic year and beyond. There may be changes to operations of these events as we deal with any emerging guidance.
The following are the effects on the usual ESSA events anticipated for 2022/23:
ISF Gymnasiade School Summer Games 2022
We are continuing to investigate the parcticalities of entering the postponed event to be held in Jinjiang, China in December 2022.
The 2nd Summer Open (Individual) Championships
This event will go ahead in July 2022. Further details are available on the Event Page.
The 64th ESSA Secondary Schools' Team Championships (November 2022)
The Secondary Schools' Team Championships will be held in November 2022, with qualification rounds held by ESSA Divisions/Counties to be announced in due course. See Event Page for further details.
The 2021 Diving Championships (2022)
It is expected that this event should return in December 2022.
We are considering the practicality of entering a Diving team in the Gymnasiade to be held in China later in 2022.
The ESSA Water Polo Championships and Cadet Water Polo Competition
ESSA water polo competitions 2021-22 are proceeding as addressed on the Water Polo Event Page.
The 72nd ESSA Inter-Divisional Championships (March 2023)
This event will be held on 11th/12th March 2023 (TBC) at Alan Higgs Centre (50m), Coventry. Further details will be available from late 2022. See Event page for further details.
The 27th ESSA Primary Schools' Team Championships (June 2023)
The Primary Schools' Team Championships will be held in June 2023, with qualification rounds held by ESSA Divisions/Counties to be announced in due course. See Event Page for further details.
