European Aquatics announces details of 2025 Open Water Swimming Officials Clinic
European Aquatics is pleased to announce the details for the upcoming Open Water Swimming Clinic for Certified Officials, which will take place online on October 26 2025 on the EA Academy Educational Platform. This clinic is an essential educational initiative aimed at equipping officials with the latest knowledge and updates necessary to officiate at the highest standards during the 2026 season.
In a message of support, European Aquatics President Antonio Silva emphasised the central role of education in the organisation’s Strategic Plan for 2024–2030. “Whether you’re an athlete, coach, official, or referee, continuous learning helps us all improve, stay sharp, and keep our sport moving forward,” Silva said. “By investing in education, we ensure that our sport remains fair, innovative, and always evolving.”
The clinic is specifically targeted at officials who participated in and passed the final test of the EA OW Official Clinic held via Zoom in January 2025, or who completed the recorded version. It is also open to officials currently certified by World Aquatics. Participation in this clinic is mandatory for those wishing to officiate at European Aquatics open water events in the 2026 season.
Running from 09:00 to 13:00 Central European Time, the clinic will offer a packed programme designed to inform and engage. The morning will begin with a welcome and roll call, followed by a session on recent rule changes from both World Aquatics and European Aquatics. A presentation on safety aspects will follow before a short coffee break. The second half of the morning will feature a review of lessons learned during the 2025 open water season, an overview of the EA education systems and plans for officials in 2026, and a closing feedback session with participants.
Registration for the clinic is available now through the European Aquatics Academy platform, with a participation fee of €30. All registrations must be completed by October 21 2025.
For the full bulletin, please click the link below:
https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/open-water-swimming-clinic-for-certified-officials-2025-2026
Stephen Stanley for European Aquatics
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