Regional Squad SMASH the Yorkshire Championships!

After two long hard weekends of competing, Regional Development & Regional Performance performed outstandingly, posting some fantastic times on the board.

Overall,

Regional Development achieved 155 PB's out of 202 Swims, 10 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, 8 Bronze Medals, 38 Yorkshire Final Swims (15 of which were swum faster in the final), 59 - 4th - 10th place finishes in Yorkshire and 20 more NER Qualifying Times.  Great Stuff!

🏆Gold Medallists (3)🏆

David Mc (5 - 400m FS, 200m Fly, 200m FS, 200m IM, 100m FS), Adam Mo (3 - 200m BR, 100m BR, 100m Fly), Reuben Ba (2 - 200m BK, 100m BK)

Silver Medallists (5)

Finley Sm (2 - 100m Fly, 100m BK), Adam Mo (1 - 200m IM), Callum Yo (1 - 200m Fly), David Mc (1 - 200m BR), Reuben Ba (1 - 200m FS)

Bronze Medallists (6)

Adam Mo (2 - 200m FS, 100m BK), Finely Sm (2- 200m Fly, 200m BK), Jake Ha (1 - 200m BR), Reuben Ba (1 - 400m FS), Callum Yo (1 - 200m IM), Finnley Jo (1 - 1500m FS)

HDW 4th - 10th Places in Yorkshire (17)

Reuben Ba (4th), Adam Mo (4th, 4th, 5th), Alfie Ca (4th, 7th), Callum Yo (4th, 8th, 8th), Jacob Ca (4th, 4th, 7th, 10th), Finnley Jo (4th, 5th, 10th, 10th), Finley Gi (5th), Finley Sm (5th, 6th, 9th), Jessica Su (5th, 6th), Jake Ha (6th, 6th, 7th), Lola Ma (6th), David Mc (7th), Matilda Pe (7th), Arina Mi (8th, 9th), Oscar Sz (9th, 9th), Jayden Lu (10th), Onadi Gu (10th)

Yorkshire Finalists 4th - 10th Places (15)

David Mc (4th, 5th), Callum Yo (4th, 6th), Jake Ha (4th, 6th), Adam Mo (5th), Jacob Ca (5th, 7th), Matilda Pe (6th), Reuben Ba (6th, 7th, 8th), Alfie Ca (6th, 9th), Lola Ma (7th), Oscar Sz (7th), Arina Mi (7th, 9th), Jessica Su (8th), Noah BC (9th), Finnley Jo (9th), Finley Sm (10th, 10th)

Regional Performance achieved 146 PB's out of 200 Swims, 1 Gold Medal, 2 Silver Medals, 4 Bronze Medals, 29 Yorkshire Final Swims (11 of which were swum faster in the final), 58 - 4th - 10th place finishes in Yorkshire and 29 more NER Qualifying Times.  Well Done!

🏆Gold Medallists (1)🏆

Matilda SP (1 - 400m FS)

Silver Medallists (2)

Daisy Ra (100m Fly), Matilda SP (200m FS)

Bronze Medallists (3)

Matilda Da (100m BK, 200m BK), Emma Gl (1500m FS), Sam Fo (200m IM)

HDW 4th - 10th Places in Yorkshire (20)

Daisy Ra (4th, 5th, 7th), Gracie Ha (4th, 8th), Emma Gl (4th, 4th, 6th, 6th, 9th), Nell Ha (5th), Oscar Ca (5th), Solomon CW (5th), Matilda Da (5th, 5th, 5th, 8th), Ava Al (5th, 7th, 8th), Sam Fo (5th, 6th, 9th), Zac Ph (6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th), Lewis Lu (7th), Matilda SP (7th), Emma Gl (7th, 9th), Euan Ca (8th), Danny Ra (9th), Ella Ha (9th), Enid Gr (9th), Leah Mc (9th), Kara Ha (10th, 10th), Olivia Ha (10th)

Yorkshire Finalists 4th - 10th Places (9)

Sam Fo (4th, 6th, 8th), Leah Mc (5th), Matilda Da (5th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 9th), Matilda SP (6th, 6th, 10th, 10th), Ava Al (8th), Ella Ha (8th), Gracie Ha (8th), Daisy Ra (10th), Oscar Ca (10th)

Results can be seen using the links below:

Yorkshire Championships 2026 Results

'Winning the gold medal was undoubtedly the biggest day of my career, mostly because I won the way I had prepared to run it.  It was a totally satisfying experience.'

(Frank Shorter.  American athlete, Olympic gold medallist, Munich 1972)

The Regional Team

AG1/ AG2 Training Changes - March 2026

Hi all,   

 

Please take note of the following changes to training for the Regional Squads during March due to pool bookings and competitions.  

  

Age Group Development 1

Monday 2nd March AM - No Training  (Recovery after March Madness)

Saturday 7th March AM - 6:15 - 7:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to G Star Diving Comp)  

Saturday 14th March AM - 5:30 - 6:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to Richmond Dales Meet)  

Saturday 21st March AM - 5:30 - 6:45 (Dive Pit) (Earlier time due to York City Baths Meet)  

  

Friday 27th March PM – 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 28th March AM – No Training (Squad competing at Harrogate Spa Town)   

Monday 30th March AM - No Training (Recovery after Harrogate Spa Town)

   

Age Group Development 2

Friday 27th March PM – 18:15 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool), Land training as normal

Saturday 28th March AM – No Training (Squad competing at Harrogate Spa Town)   

Monday 30th March AM - No Training (Recovery after Harrogate Spa Town)

   

The AG1/ AG2 Team

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Hi everyone,

We hope you're having a fantastic week!

To celebrate the end of the season, we're hosting a Summer Extravaganza and we want the whole club community there. It's going to be a brilliant day of catching up and celebrating together under the sun.

Please save the date: Sunday, July 5th, 2026.

We're currently putting the finishing touches on the plan—keep an eye on your inbox for the full reveal shortly!

Thanks 💛💙

City of Leeds Spring Development Meet 2026

Entries are now open online for the Spring Development Meet held at John Charles on Saturday 4th April.  Entries will close on Monday 9th March at 21:30.

 

- This is for swimmers in Age Group Development 1 (AG1) who are not old enough to take part in the AG1 Competition Calendar (Anyone under 9 years old, age at 4th April 2026). 

- Swimmers should enter ALL events

Entry form and information can be found by clicking the link below.

City of Leeds Spring Development Meet

To make entry into the competition

- Log into your online account using the link (https://swimleeds.myswimmingclub.uk/)

- On the Menu Bar click Gala's

- Click Enter Gala and follow the instructions

* Please note entries will not be accepted until payment is made, payment should be made on checkout.

 

This competition cannot run without the help of volunteers, if you are available on the day to help, please email Anna Darnell (anna.darnell79@gmail.com).

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Sprints & Teams & Training Changes

Hi all,

 

This weekend is the final round of the Yorkshire's and it's time to get ready to Sprint!!!!!  For some of you it will be your last competition before your promotions.  Remember, in sprints it is vital to get all the elements of the race right.  If you get your start, transition, and finish spot on, this can be the milliseconds needed to move up a few places in the results.  Also, in the 50m sprints it is your chance to shine and earn your place in selection for future relays.  Please note Saturday's results will not be used for Sunday's teams, these are already selected.

 

Training Changes

Regional Development

Friday 20th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (1 hour only)

Saturday 21st February - No Training (Squad Competing in Sheffield)

Monday 23rd February - No AM Training (Recovery)

Regional Performance

Friday 21st February - Land training as normal, 18:15 - 19:15 (1 hour pool only)

Saturday 22nd February - No Training (Squad Competing in Sheffield)

Monday 24th February - No AM Training (Recovery)

 

The schedule for the weekend can be viewed by using the link below:

Yorkshire's Schedule

A Programme may be downloaded or printed from here.  There will be no programmes sold at the event.

Withdrawals

If a swimmer is not going to swim in a heat they must inform the Entry Manager of their Intention to withdraw no later than the following deadlines:

6pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday Morning

7pm on Friday Evening for events on Saturday Afternoon

6pm on Saturday for events on Sunday Morning

9am on Sunday for events on Sunday Afternoon (except start of Warm Up on Sunday for session 11 - Mixed 800m Freestyle)

Seeded Heat Start lists will be produced.  Notifications should be sent to entries@yorkshireaquaticsport.org or delivered to the Timing Suite before the deadline.

If anyone selected for teams becomes sick and cannot compete on Sunday, please email leedsentries@gmail.com as soon as possible.

 

Marshals

We are still very short of volunteers for all sessions.  Any additional help would be greatly appreciated.  We offer travelling expenses to all those assisting us at a Gala together with a meal allowance if working all day.  We do not have an upper claim limit.  Please contact Jayne Smart: jaynesmart.ysaofficial@gmail.com

Tickets 

All Spectator Tickets for Sheffield must be purchased in advance via our online system here. We will not be accepting payment on the door.

There are still tickets available for all Sessions.  Tickets for the Sunday will be for one session only.  The Spectator Balcony will be cleared between sessions.  Provided only one spectator per ticket is in the pool hall at any one-time, tickets may be shared.

On entry a wristband will be given to the first person using the ticket and this wristband must be handed to any subsequent person using the same ticket.  Spectators should sit on the Omega side seating which is on the right as you walk through the doors into the Pool Hall.  All seats to the left will be allocated to clubs.

No ticket will be required to view the Mixed Sex 800m Freestyle

Declaration Form for 800m Freestyle.

We will be using a Re-Entry System for the 800m Freestyle on the Sunday.  All Leeds swimmers will be re-entered through the Team Managing Staff, swimmers are to confirm their intention to race the 800m Freestyle the Team Managers the day before the event.

 

Warm Up & Arrival Times

Warm Up Times & Details

Saturday Am (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Female 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 07:00, Warm Up: 07:30 to 07:50

Female 14 & Over:  Arrive: 07:20, Warm Up: 07:50 to 08:10

Open/ Male 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 07:40, Warm Up: 08:10 to 08:30

Open/ Male 14 & Over:  Arrive: 08:00, Warm Up: 08:30 to 08:50

Start: 09:00

 

Saturday Pm (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Female 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 12:05, Warm Up: 12:35 to 12:55

Female 14 & Over:  Arrive: 12:25, Warm Up: 12:55 to 13:15

Open/ Male 10-13 Yrs:  Arrive: 12:35, Warm Up: 13:15 - 13:35

Open/ Male 14 & Over:  Arrive: 13:05, Warm Up: 13:35 - 13:55

Start: 14:00

 

Sunday Am (Ponds Forge, Sheffield) – Mixed 800m Freestyle

Arrive:  07:00

Warm Up:  07:30 to 07:50

Start:  08:00

 

Sunday Am Teams (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

All swimmers to arrive: 09:30

Boys Warm Up: 10:00 - 10:25

Girls Warm Up: 10:25 - 10:50

Start:  11:00

 

Sunday Pm Teams (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

All swimmers to arrive: 13:30

Girls Warm Up: 14:00 - 14:25

Boys Warm Up: 14:30 - 14:55

Start: 15:00

 

Please see team lists below so you know which session AM or PM you are down to compete.

City of Leeds Yorkshire Teams Team Lists

 

We are looking forward to seeing some fast swimming this weekend.  Get down that first 25m fast and keep picking up the effort every 10 metres.  Don't slow down into the finish and smash through the wall.  When swimming in the relays be careful on the takeovers, block out the background noise and concentrate on your team mate swimming in.  It is better to go late than early and get your team disqualified.

 

'Before the (Olympic) trials I was doing a lot of relaxing exercises and visualisation.  And I think that that helped me to get a feel of what it was gonna be like when I got there.  I knew that I had done everything that I could to get ready for that meet, both physically and mentally.'  Michael Phelps, 6 Gold medals, 2004 Olympic games
Good Luck Everyone!

The Regional Team

Sheffield No Frills Entries 2026

Entries for the No Frills Meet held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May are now open online.

Any swimmers who have qualified for multiple NER's do not need to do this competition, swimmers who are racing at NER's and want to enter should not repeat the same stroke and events they raced at NER's.

Entries will close at  9:30pm on Monday 23rd February.  This meet will be age as at 24th May (Open to ages 9 years +).

Swimmers are advised to enter no more than 3 events per session.

Events Available

50m - All Strokes

100m - All Strokes

200m - All Strokes

200m - IM

Swimmers must not have swum faster than the event's upper limit time in the 12 months preceding the gala.  Upper time limits can be found in the meet pack below.  Those swimmers who have not competed in an event before can use the standard times formula to get an estimated time.

Standard Times Formula

Please use the link below for the details.

Sheffield No Frills Meet Pack

To make entry into the competition 

- Log into your online account using the link (https://swimleeds.myswimmingclub.uk/) 

- On the Menu Bar click Gala's 

- Click Enter Gala and follow the instructions 

* Please note entries will not be accepted until payment is made, payment should be made on checkout.   

The Regional Team

Regional Dev Thu Am - 400m IM TT

400m IM Time Trial Results (Thu 12th February Am: Long Course)

Regional Development

David McI = 06:04.81

Adam Mo = 6:45.35

Finley Sm = 7:04.32

Oscar Sz - 7:06.59

Jake Ha = 7:07.06

Fraser Ga = 7:10.34

Callum Yo = 7:21.68

Onadi Gu - 7:23.23

Arina Mi = 7:23.53

Ryker Bo = 7:33.72

Charlize Sc = 7:35.08

Finley Gi = 7:37.32

Jessica Su = 7:39.38

Hannah HW = 7:41.86

Matilda Pe = 7:51.25

Alfie Ca = 7:57.16

Rosie Ta = 8:14.60

Harper El = 8:24.68

Holly Br = 9:04.33

Yorkshire Championships - Update & Final Instructions (Weekend 2)

Please use the link below to view the update and final instructions for those swimmers attending the Yorkshire Championships at Leeds.

Yorkshire Championships Update & Final Instructions
 

Please remember it is City of Leeds policy to report and check in with Team Managers 30 minutes prior to your warm up!

 

Withdrawals

If a swimmer is not going to swim in a heat they must inform the Entry Manager of their Intention to withdraw no later than the following deadlines:
8pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday Morning
9am on Saturday for events on Saturday Afternoon
6pm on Saturday for events on Sunday Morning
9am on Sunday for events on Sunday Afternoon (except 12 noon on Sunday for Session 8 – Open/Male 10-13yrs 200m I.M. & Mixed 1500m Freestyle)

Notifications should be sent to entries@yorkshireaquaticsport.org before the deadline

 

Best of luck to all competing!

Kind regards,

COLSC

A Team Above All But Above All A Team

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Leeds Sports Awards

Do you know someone who's achieved in their sport this year? A volunteer who's given their time, a coach who's gone above and beyond, or a team or club making a real difference in the community. Nominate your sporting heroes across 13 categories, celebrating everything from professional success to grassroots impact.

 

To be eligible, nominees must have been born, live, train and/or compete for a club within Leeds City Council boundaries, with achievements taking place between January 2025 – December 2025.

 

Nominations close on Sunday 22 February. Submit your nomination today at www.sportleeds.org

Training Changes - Yorkshire Championships (Weekend 2)

Please see below a reminder of the changes to training this weekend due to the Yorkshire Championships taking place.

Regional Development

Friday 13th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 14th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 16th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Regional Performance

Friday 13th February - 17:30 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool)

Saturday 14th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 16th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

The Regional Team

Quacklisha’s Emporium of Treasures & Treats

Quacklisha's Emporium of Treasures & Treats

TONIGHT Monday 9 Feb IN THE DENISON SUITE

Sweets, treats, croc charms, keyrings & much more... pre-loved swim stuff* BRAND NEW KICK BOARDS FOR SALE

Find us IN THE DENISON SUITE 5:30 PM - 7:45pm card or cash accepted

DON'T MISS out

Health & wellbeing box lending library

*A RESOURCE BOX FOR SWIMMERS AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS TO SUPPORT WELLBEING AND POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH

The box has a range of book which swimmers can borrow and resources you may wish to try.

The box has kindly been funded by the club and we will add to it throughout the season.

All we ask is that families return anything they borrow and return the items in the same condition.

The wellness box will be available at the quacklicia pop up shop

COL New Medal Design Winners!

First, a huge thank you to everyone who entered our design competition. With over 50 entries to review, the standard was exceptionally high, making the final selection a very difficult task for our panel. I'd also like to thank our judges—Chairman Rod Wardle, Head Coach Russ Barber, and the Senior Performance squad—for their time and expertise.

Because the quality of work was so impressive, we have selected an overall winner and two runners-up. We are excited to announce that the top two designs will be manufactured into our official new COLSC medals!

The Results:

• 1st Place: Francesca Spalding (Regional Performance) Francesca's design, execution, and creative process blew the judges away. This will become our primary medal for home galas.

• 2nd Place: Joel Harris (Regional Fast Track) Joel's "fun and exciting" design was a huge hit and will be manufactured as our new Development Gala medal.

• 3rd Place: Harry Wilson (Regional Fast Track) The judges felt Harry's design was "Leeds through and through." This design will be turned into a custom Croc charm, sold by our Supporters Committee.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who took part!  The winning medals can be viewed here.

Best regards,

Anna

Training Changes - Yorkshire Championships (Weekend 1)

Please see below a reminder of the changes to training this weekend due to the Yorkshire Championships taking place.

Regional Development

Friday 6th February - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 7th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 9th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

Regional Performance

Friday 6th February - 17:30 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool)

Saturday 7th February - No Training (Squad Competing, Yorkshire Championships, JCCS)

Monday 9th February - No Am Training (Recovery)

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Championships - Update & Final Instructions

Please use the link below to view the update and final instructions for those swimmers attending the Yorkshire Championships at Leeds.

Yorkshire Championships Update & Final Instructions
 

Please remember it is City of Leeds policy to report and check in with Team Managers 30 minutes prior to your warm up!

 

Withdrawals

If a swimmer is not going to swim in a heat they must inform the Entry Manager of their Intention to withdraw no later than the following deadlines:
8pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday Morning
9am on Saturday for events on Saturday Afternoon
6pm on Saturday for events on Sunday Morning
9am on Sunday for events on Sunday Afternoon (except 12 noon on Sunday for Session 8 – Open/Male 10-13yrs 200m I.M. & Mixed 1500m Freestyle)

Notifications should be sent to entries@yorkshireaquaticsport.org before the deadline

 

Best of luck to all competing!

Kind regards,

COLSC

A Team Above All But Above All A Team