European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Masters Judges Training 2026 – information bulletin for mandatory online course now available

Officials wishing to be judges at European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Masters events in 2026 are invited to complete an online training course offered on April 10 and 12 via the EA Academy’s Educational platform.

The information bulletin is now available for an event for which the entry deadline is April 1.

Fulfilling the requirements of the eight-hour course – which has a participation fee of 40 euros – and passing the concluding test will be obligatory for those seeking to join the EA Artistic Swimming Masters judges list.

This is also required of those already on the World Aquatics or European Aquatics AS judges list.

Please register using this link: https://www.eaacademy.eu/lms/courses/artistic-swimming-masters-judges-training-202

Given that Masters Artistic Swimming follows different judging principles to Elite Artistic Swimming, this programme has been designed to ensure consistency and accuracy in scoring.

The test will be open from April 12 to 30.

In his introductory message, European Aquatics President Antonio Silva says:

“I’d like to welcome you all to the European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Masters Judges Training 2026.

“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.

“By investing in education, we ensure that our sport remains fair, innovative, and always evolving. So, dive in, learn as much as you can, and let’s build the future of European Aquatics together!”

Key features of the course are as follows:

Targeted training: Focused on the unique aspects of judging Masters routines

Accessible online format: Available remotely to accommodate international participants

Flexible participation: Open to experienced judges, including those over 65 and those not listed on official World Aquatics / European Aquatics officials list.

 Independent learning path: Not linked to the official AS officials’ learning pathway. An EA Artistic Swimming Masters Judges list will be established.

European Aquatics affiliated federations are invited to nominate participants for this EA Artistic Swimming Masters Judges Training, for which the working language will be English.

The information bulletin for the European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Masters Judges Training 2026 can be found here: http://europeanaquatics.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EA-AS-Masters-Judges-Training-2026-Bulletin-1-1.pdf

Mike Rowbottom for European Aquatics

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