OFFICIAL LEARNING CENTER

All World Aquatics certified swimming officials wishing to participate in European Aquatics events during 2025 must attend this important clinic, either in-person or via the online facility, details of which will be announced in due course. Officials who do not participate in this clinic may not be eligible to be appointed to one of the EA swimming championships in 2025.

Dear Friends, Hereby, we have the pleasure to inform you that the European Aquatics will organize European Aquatics Diving Officials School 2025.  The School will be organized by European Aquatics Academy, as part of the Diving Technical Officials certification program in 2025.   This edition of the school will be organized in two parts.   The first part will be online, with the presence of the highest-level representatives of European Aquatics, European Aquatics Education Academy and European Aquatics Water Polo experts as lecturers on 26th of April.   The second part will be organized onsite, Bergen (Norway), from the 30th of April – 2nd of May 2025 in cooperation with Bergen Diving Club.   This School is open to new candidates, who want to become International Officials   and Federations may present all those having at least Two year of experience as Judge at the highest National level and who have the intention to be nominated to the European Aquatics Officials List and officiate at international competitions in the future.    The entire school/program will consist of a theoretical and a practical part. The first part will be dedicated to theoretical preparations and the second part consists of a theoretical and a practical education as the final evaluation.  

The topics to be covered in the AS clinic: How the role of a Technical Controller is explained to coaches. What "very obvious" should mean in the world of Technical Controllers. Real video examples of incorrect or poorly executed coach card declarations.

Facilitator: Alexei Evangulov (GBR) Venue: Auditorium – Room of the Team Leaders Meeting(Immediately following the DVO Meeting)

Facilitator: Jane Figueiredo (USA/GBR) Venue: Auditorium – Room of the Team Leaders Meeting(Immediately following the Mixed Team Event Final)

Facilitator:  Ana Montero Capacity: 50

Dear Friends, Hereby, we have the pleasure to inform you that the European Aquatics will organize Water Polo Jury Table Officials School | Intermediate Certification for season 2025/2026 The School will be organized by European Aquatics Academy, as part of the Water Polo Technical Officials education and certification program in 2025. This edition of the school will be organized as Webinar and on Demand starting from 12 July 2025 | 10.00 CET and will remain open for registration and attendance until 31 May 2026 23.00 CET. The education program consists of lectures and WP Rules test.After the registration, and profile creation, each Jury table Official which will observe the lectures and achieve result of minimum 75% of correct answer at the WP Rules test will be considered as Jury table Official which successfully passed EA Education program. The final confirmation of Intermediate certification level will be done after their recognition from the National Federation to which Jury Table Official belongs. 

Dear Colleagues,We are glad to invite you to the European Aquatics Water Polo Technical Officials Intermediate certification course 2025/2026 for Water Polo Delegates and Referees which will be held in Belgrade (SRB) on period 12th – 14th September 2025. At the Intermediate certification course, as a part of European Aquatics education and certification program, will be present the latest instructions and applications of the Water Polo Rules which will be applied during the competition season 2025/2026. From the EA TWPC, EA DRC and EA WP Department we strongly believe that it is essential to address these queries in a clear and precise way and share the conclusions to the Referees and Delegates which will officiate at the games on upcoming competition season.For this reason, European Aquatics Intermediate certification course for Delegates and Referees is organized to discuss and clarify all new situations and guarantee a start of the competition season 2025/2026 with the most uniform application of the rules. All the Delegates (EA DRC members and Pool of WP Delegates 2025/2026 registered candidates) as well as the Referees are invited.For those who will not be able to attend the Intermediate certification course in person, an online transmission is provided through the link: The Clinic will be concluded with online WP Rules test for all participants (in presence and online). The WP Rules test is prepared in collaboration with WWR and link to access the WP Rules test (with username and password) will be sent to all Referees (which will be present at the EA WP Referees list 2025/2026) and Delegates (EA DRC and “Pool of WP Delegates” members) who will officiate in the competition season 2025/2026. Successful pass of WP Rules Test is an obligation to be appointed at the games. The platform for WP Rules test will be open on period 15th – 18th September 2025 and each Referee/Delegate may repeat the test in, case of fail, maximum three (3) times. The link to access platform for online WP Rules Test will be shared with you later from WWR. Herewith, you will find all necessary information as well as the regisration process and deadlines for different operations.We hope that this Clinic will be useful for all the participants and stay at your disposal for any possible questions.Kind regards,tEuropean Aquatics

All World Aquatics certified swimming officials wishing to participate in European Aquatics events during 2025 must attend this important clinic, either in-person or via the online facility, details of which will be announced in due course. Officials who do not participate in this clinic may not be eligible to be appointed to one of the EA swimming championships in 2025.

This webinar marks the first in a planned series aimed at supporting athletes in enhancing their media presence, including effective engagement on social media, interviews, and television appearances. Additionally, we aim to provide insights into transitioning to careers in the media sector post-athletic career. We are pleased to announce a distinguished lineup of speakers for this edition: Nick Davies, European Aquatics Communications Director Andy Jameson, TV commentator Nick Hope, TV reporter Andreas Georgiou, European Aquatics Social Media Manager Leonie Beck, Open Water Athlete Emma Garcia, Artistic Swimming Athlete The provisional agenda is as follows: Opening Social Media Section TV/Interview Section Commentary Section Q&A

COURSE INFORMATIONPARTICIPANTSEuropean Aquatics affiliated federations are invited to participate in this EA Academy ArtisticSwimming Technical Controllers training: working language is English. the candidates should be at least 18 years-old. the candidates should have artistic swimming background, as an athlete, coach, judge, …. the training will be on-line only. the test will be open from 28.9. to 5.10. EA Artistic Swimming Technical Controllers list will be established.EA envisions that it is required to be part of the WA list or of the EA list (after this course) and activeto officiate at European Aquatic Artistic Swimming events during the 2026 season.DATESeptember 13th & 14th and 20th & 21st, 2025EAA Educational Platform – ONLINE:https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/artistic-swimming-technical-controllers-education2025-onlineSCHEDULESeptember 13th, 14th, and 20th, 2025: 9h30 – 12h30 (CET)September 21st, 2025: 9h30 – 12h30 (CET) 13h30 – 16h30 (CET)EUROPEAN AQUATICS Artistic Swimming Technical Controllers EducationEAA Educational Platform – ONLINE, September 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st. 2025REGISTRATIONThe course will be organized online, using the EA Academy Educational Platform.Please register using this link:https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/artistic-swimming-technical-controllerseducation-2025-onlineTHE PARTICIPATION FEEONLINE participation fee is 40 Euros.Registration and payment must be done on the European Aquatics Platform

CLINICS INFORMATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CLINIC This Clinic is open to all members of the Artistic Swimming community, including officials, coaches, athletes, managers, and other participants interested in this sport. Please note that for Officials* who want to officiate at any European Aquatics Championships 2026 it is mandatory to follow the Clinic. Officials* who do not participate in this clinic may not be eligible to be appointed to one of the EA Artistic Swimming events in 2026.  There will be a referee test at the end of the clinic. This test is for officials who want to be on the EA referee list. It is mandatory to take the test at least every four years. All officials that want to officiate at European Competitions in 2026 will, among others, need to have followed a European Aquatics education training. The 2025 Clinic in Tbilisi will count as such. Other options are not known at this point in time. If someone cannot attend the clinic in person and would still want to have the option to officiate at European Aquatics competitions in 2026, they need to contact the EA office and EA Academy, fill out an activity report for 2025 and send to EA office and EA Academy by 1 December 2025. European Aquatics will determine at a later date what and how additional (training) requirements can be fulfilled. * The officials would include judges and TCs.EUROPEAN AQUATICS ARTISTIC SWIMMING CLINIC 2025 17-19 October 2025, Tbilisi. Georgia. VENUE OF THE CLINIC  TBILISI Georgia has become an incredibly popular gateway to the Caucasus region, driven in great part by the growing buzz surrounding its energetic capital city, Tbilisi. With its dramatic valley setting, picturesque Old Town, eclectic architecture, and superb eating and drinking opportunities, Tbilisi is the vibrant, beating heart of Georgia and home to more than one in three of its citizens. Add to that the pull of the city’s culture and nightlife, and Tbilisi is confidently sealing its reputation as the South Caucasus’ most exciting city.THE HOTEL Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre 1 Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia An upscale hotel located in the heart of Georgia’s capital city, Tbilisi, the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel is perfectly placed for those seeking a relaxing immersion into Georgian culture and lifestyle. The Hotel offers scenic views of the city’s historic skyline and river landscape, located just minutes away from the panoramic views of Narikala Fortress and the energy of the Old Street District. Whether you prefer to take advantage of the hotel’s luxurious amenities, or step outside to enjoy the fine dining, shopping and nightlife on Rustaveli Avenue, our hotel provides something for everybody as they embark on an unforgettable staymore... Bulletin attachment...

Open Water Swimming Clinic | Officials JudgesFriday 10 until Sunday 12 January 2025 Officials on the World Aquatics Judges list who want to officiate at any European Aquatics Championships 2025 (Senior and Junior) it is mandatory to follow the Open Water Clinic (online). For Officials who are NOT on the list but want to become certified by European Aquatics. It is mandatory to follow the Open Water Clinic (online) and pass online test afterwards.

The course will be held Online at the Platform, through ZOOM meeting, on Monday 5th January 2026 with starting time at 18:30 CET. The planned duration of the course is 3 - 3.5 hours. This course will be attended by the invitation. The invited persons should proceed with free registration.   After the end of the course the recorded presentations will be on demand on EAA Digital Education Platform. All invited participants should have access to the content at any time. 

European Aquatics Integrity Webinar Date: 28 November 2025 Time: 14:00–15:00 CET Location: Online – via European Aquatics Educational Platform Access: Free and open to all interested participants Event Overview As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting transparency, integrity, and ethical governance in aquatic sports, European Aquatics is organising a dedicated Integrity Webinar. This online session will focus on strengthening a culture of integrity across all levels of the sport, by raising awareness and sharing practical insights with National Federations and stakeholders. The event will also be featured as part of the SIGA Integrity Month, underlining our shared values and cooperation with global integrity initiatives. During the webinar, European Aquatics will present the European Aquatics Integrity Code, a landmark document that reinforces our collective principles and provides practical guidance to support National Federations in implementing integrity measures across their activities. Proposed Programme 14:00 – Opening & Introduction (10 min) Speaker: Noam Zwi · Welcome and objectives of the session · Reference to European Aquatics’ strategy for the 2026 competitions 14:10 – Presentation of the European Aquatics Integrity Code (30 min) Speaker: Marc Cavaliero · Overview of the European Aquatics Integrity Code · Key principles and implementation guidance for National Federations · Q&A 14:40 – Integrity in Practice: The Integrity Charter (20 min) Speaker: Jouni Karvo · Presentation of the Integrity Charter · Lessons learned and practical experiences 15:00 – Closing of the session Additional Information · The session will be conducted in English. · Participants will receive a certificate of participation through the EA Educational Platform. · Registration is free and open to all interested stakeholders.

The Clinic will be organized onsite in Rzeszow (Poland), December 15th – 17th, 2025 by the European Aquatics Academy in cooperation with Technical Diving Committee and Polish Swimming Federation as part of the Diving Coaches Development Program in 2025, followed by the European Aquatics Recognized Event – Polish Winter Open Diving Championships, December 18-21, 2025 at the same venue. Coaches participating in this Clinic will take credits for European Aquatics Coaches Certification which release of is coming up in 2026.

Title: Strategic coach development  Facilitator: Kim Dietrichsen (DAN) Venue: Hotel Victoria | Lublin, Poland Date & Time: December 5th, tentative 13:00 (one hour after end of morning session) Duration: 90 min

Welcome to this special seminar, a journey into a unique world where the passion for Water Polo meets the transformative power of emotional intelligence and psychological readiness. As charismatic individuals who embrace the meaningful role of Referee, or Delegate, you are notmerely here to manage a game. You are called to lead, to observe with wisdom, and to support the spirit of true sportsmanship. In this shared learning experience, we will explore how emotional skills — such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication — can empower every decision we make during a game. We will learn how to remain calm under pressure, to handle challenges with confidence, and to uphold fair play even in the most demanding moments. At the same time, we will focus on understanding our inner psychology. We will discuss stress, the uncertainty we may feel before a competition, and the tools that can enhance our self-confidence and inner stability. Together, we will create a safe and inspiring space to share thoughts, concerns, and experiences — and to discover practical tools that help us evolve both personally and professionally. We will delve into a deeper understanding of emotions, aiming to broaden our comprehension of some perplexing moments in our lives and the world around us. The goal is not to equip you with the technical knowledge required in your role, but to cultivate the emotional and psychological strengths that will make you greater leaders, more conscious individuals, and inspired ambassadors of the athletic ideal. Ready to begin this journey of self-awareness, learning, and growth. The end of this journey is to understand what it means -and how I can- bring intelligence to Emotion. Let’s take the first step — together...

!THE EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! President’s introductory note  It gives me great pleasure to introduce this Information Bulletin for the 2025 Swim Safe Europe Annual Conference, which will take place in the Badamdar Hotel and Residence, Baku, Azerbaijan, from 28–29 November.   This annual gathering is the most important event in our calendar for advancing knowledge, sharing experiences, and building partnerships in the field of Learn to Swim and drowning prevention across Europe. With a hybrid format, the conference will once again bring together national federations, academics, practitioners, and stakeholders both onsite and online, ensuring wide participation and dialogue.   I would like to warmly thank our Azerbaijani hosts for welcoming us to Baku, a city that combines history, culture, and modern infrastructure, offering participants an inspiring setting for our discussions. I am confident that both the in-person and online attendees will benefit from the exchange of ideas, the sharing of innovative practices, and the opportunities to strengthen collaboration.   This year’s programme reflects our ambition to address pressing challenges and seize new opportunities: from capacity building and storytelling on the first day to scientific dialogue, partnerships, and practical initiatives on the second. Key topics include the future of Learn to Swim in Europe, drowning prevention, retaining young people in aquatics, and integrating innovation into teaching and practice. I would like to especially highlight the Ambassadors’ Panel and the AquaSafe Kids Project roundtable, which promise to be particularly inspiring.   I would also like to extend my gratitude to the many experts, speakers, and contributors who will enrich our sessions, as well as to the organisers and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the success of this event. Their dedication underpins the strength of Swim Safe Europe as a community committed to making aquatics safer, more inclusive, and accessible for all.   You will find in this bulletin all the practical information you need to plan your participation, whether you are joining us in Baku or connecting online. I look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a productive and inspiring conference, and to working together in shaping the future of swimming education and water safety across Europe.   Date and Venue  Date: 28–29 November 2025 (arrival from 27 November, departure 29/ 30 November)  Venue: Badamdar Hotel and Residence, Baku, Azerbaijan (1 Mikayıl Müşfiq 1, Baku AZ1004)  Format: Hybrid (in-person + online). All main sessions will be streamed live via the European Aquatics Education Digital Platform if minimum online participation is reached (35). 

COURSE INFORMATIONPARTICIPANTSEuropean Aquatics affiliated federations are invited to participate in this EA Academy ArtisticSwimming Technical Controllers training: working language is English. the candidates should be at least 18 years-old. the candidates should have artistic swimming background, as an athlete, coach, judge, …. the training will be on-line only. the test will be open from 28.9. to 5.10. EA Artistic Swimming Technical Controllers list will be established.EA envisions that it is required to be part of the WA list or of the EA list (after this course) and activeto officiate at European Aquatic Artistic Swimming events during the 2026 season.DATESeptember 13th & 14th and 20th & 21st, 2025EAA Educational Platform – ONLINE:https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/artistic-swimming-technical-controllers-education2025-onlineSCHEDULESeptember 13th, 14th, and 20th, 2025: 9h30 – 12h30 (CET)September 21st, 2025: 9h30 – 12h30 (CET) 13h30 – 16h30 (CET)EUROPEAN AQUATICS Artistic Swimming Technical Controllers EducationEAA Educational Platform – ONLINE, September 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st. 2025REGISTRATIONThe course will be organized online, using the EA Academy Educational Platform.Please register using this link:https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/artistic-swimming-technical-controllerseducation-2025-onlineTHE PARTICIPATION FEEONLINE participation fee is 40 Euros.Registration and payment must be done on the European Aquatics Platform

CLINICS INFORMATIONWHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CLINIC This Clinic is open to all members of the Artistic Swimming community, including officials, coaches, athletes, managers, and other participants interested in this sport. Please note that for Officials* who want to officiate at any European Aquatics Championships 2026 it is mandatory to follow the Clinic. Officials* who do not participate in this clinic may not be eligible to be appointed to one of the EA Artistic Swimming events in 2026.  There will be a referee test at the end of the clinic. This test is for officials who want to be on the EA referee list. It is mandatory to take the test at least every four years. All officials that want to officiate at European Competitions in 2026 will, among others, need to have followed a European Aquatics education training. The 2025 Clinic in Tbilisi will count as such. Other options are not known at this point in time. If someone cannot attend the clinic in person and would still want to have the option to officiate at European Aquatics competitions in 2026, they need to contact the EA office and EA Academy, fill out an activity report for 2025 and send to EA office and EA Academy by 1 December 2025. European Aquatics will determine at a later date what and how additional (training) requirements can be fulfilled. * The officials would include judges and TCs.EUROPEAN AQUATICS ARTISTIC SWIMMING CLINIC 2025 17-19 October 2025, Tbilisi. Georgia. VENUE OF THE CLINIC  TBILISI Georgia has become an incredibly popular gateway to the Caucasus region, driven in great part by the growing buzz surrounding its energetic capital city, Tbilisi. With its dramatic valley setting, picturesque Old Town, eclectic architecture, and superb eating and drinking opportunities, Tbilisi is the vibrant, beating heart of Georgia and home to more than one in three of its citizens. Add to that the pull of the city’s culture and nightlife, and Tbilisi is confidently sealing its reputation as the South Caucasus’ most exciting city.THE HOTEL Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre 1 Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia An upscale hotel located in the heart of Georgia’s capital city, Tbilisi, the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel is perfectly placed for those seeking a relaxing immersion into Georgian culture and lifestyle. The Hotel offers scenic views of the city’s historic skyline and river landscape, located just minutes away from the panoramic views of Narikala Fortress and the energy of the Old Street District. Whether you prefer to take advantage of the hotel’s luxurious amenities, or step outside to enjoy the fine dining, shopping and nightlife on Rustaveli Avenue, our hotel provides something for everybody as they embark on an unforgettable staymore... Bulletin attachment...