September 8 deadline to enter online EAA artistic swimming technical controllers course required for 2026 officiation

Artistic swimming officials planning to participate in 2026 events are urged to sign up for the four-day European Aquatics Academy Artistic Swimming Technical Controllers training, which will take place online on September 13, 14, 20 and 21.

The registration deadline is this Monday (September 8). Please use this link to the European Aquatics Academy educational platform:

Courses – European Aquatics – Official Learning Center

European Aquatics envisions that it is required to be part of the World Aquatics list or of the EA list (which will be established after this course) and active in order to officiate at EA artistic swimming events during the 2026 season.

The online participation fee is 40 Euros.

The information bulletin for this clinic is available here: https://europeanaquatics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EA-TC_COURSE_2025_Bulletin.pdf

The programme includes ethical considerations and a wide range of technical discussion. The lecturers will be Iva Gricar, Ali Pratt, Sylvie Neuville, Ana Montero and Bad Rynske Keur.

A follow-up Test will be available online from September 28 to October 5.

In his foreword to the information bulletin, EA President Antonio Silva writes:

“Education is at the heart of everything we do, and it plays a huge role in the European Aquatics Strategic Plan 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.

“These courses and clinics are more than just training sessions—they’re opportunities to grow, connect with experts, and be part of a community dedicated to excellence.”

Mike Rowbottom for European Aquatics

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