City of Leeds September Meet Success

Well done to all swimmers who competed in the September Meet over the weekend.

Age Group Development 1 achieved 196 PB's out of 248 Swims, 23 Gold Medals, 21 Silver Medals, 25 Bronze Medals, 13 more Yorkshire times for 2027.  Well done.

🌟 Gold Medallists (8) 🌟

Toby Gi (7), Etienne Wi (4), Joel Ha (4), Emmett Ph (3), Margot At (2), Harry Wi (1), Maddison Bu (1), Phoebe Ja (1)

Silver Medallists (11)

Joel Ha (5), Harry Wi (3), Arda Gu (2), Maddison Bu (2), Shaun Li (2), Toby Gi (2), Connor Ma (1), Emmett Ph (1), Luke Da (1), Noah De(1), Phoebe Ja (1)

Bronze Medallists (16)

Harry Wi (5), Arda Gu (2), Connor Ma (2), Noah De (2), Shaun Li (2), Toby Gi (2), Brody Wr (1), Emmett Ph (1), Harry Sm (1), Isabelle Ch (1), Jayden Lu (1), Joel Ha (1), Maddison Bu (1), Paige Sm (1), Phoebe Ja (1), Rosanna Lu (1)

Age Group Development 2 achieved 203 PB's out of 279 Swims, 37 Gold Medals, 24 Silver Medals, 26 Bronze Medals, 14 more Yorkshire times and 7 NER's for 2027.  Great job.

🌟 Gold Medallists (7) 🌟

Adam Mo (9), Annabeth Ch (7), David Mc (7), Alfie Ca (4), Enid Gr (4), Reuben Ba (3), Ava Al (2), Erin Ha (1)

Silver Medallists (12)

Alfie Ca (3), Nicholas Ro (3), Reuben Ba (3), Alanna Ja (2), Enid Gr (2), Ethan Hu (2), Eva In (2), Jake Ha (2), Paige Ro (2), Annabeth Ch (1), Ava Al (1), Oscar Sz (1)

Bronze Medallists (13)

Jacob Ca (4), Alfie Ca (3), Callum Yo (3), Paige Ro (3), Annabeth Ch (2), Ava Al (2), Ethan Hu (2), Reuben Ba (2), Adam Mo (1), Nicholas Ro (1), Olivia Ha (1), Poppy Cl (1), Sam Fo (1)

Results can be viewed by clicking the link below.

City of Leeds September Meet 2026

"If you want to be a lion, you must train with lions."

"You can't control what the other athlete is going to do.  All you can control is how you execute the race."

The Regional Team

Yorkshire Winter Competition, Officials and Volunteers Required

Hello Everyone

Thank you to everyone who has completed the Google form so far with their availability. 

We are still very short of marshals across the two weekends and an announcer for Sunday 11th, detailed below. We would be grateful if you could circulate this email around your club memberships please, the competition cannot go ahead without volunteers unfortunately.

I have seen some requests for mentoring on starting and refereeing, however at this level the starter has to be qualified and only referees who are enrolled on to the referee training programme with an exam date of November 2026 are able to be mentored.

Saturday 10th October 2026 (JCCS) We still need the following volunteers;

AM - At least 3 marshals

PM - At least 2 marshals

Sunday 11th October 2026 (JCCS) We still need the following volunteers;

AM -  At least 2 marshals, 1 announcer

PM - At least 1 marshal, 1 announcer

Saturday 17th October 2026 (Ponds Forge) We still need the following volunteers;

AM - At least 1 marshal

PM - At least   1 marshal

Sunday 18th October 2026 (Ponds Forge) We still need the following volunteers;

AM -  At least 1 marshal

PM - At least 2 marshals

How to Register Your Availability

Please complete the following Google Form ASAP:

https://forms.gle/estgzVpy23nCC6wi7

Jayne Smart

Officials Coordinator YSA

***REMINDER*** Pool Programme Adjustments: 28 September for Two Weeks

From 28 September, for a period of two weeks, there will be maintenance/work taking place in the 25m x 10m pool (diving pool end)

As a result, we will be making some minor adjustments to session times to ensure that all squads can continue training with minimal disruption.

Please see the amended schedule below:

Monday 28th September and 5th October 

25x12 (Middle Pool)

AGD3 - 17:30-18:30 (1 hour only)

Academy 2 – 18:30-19:30 (1 hour only)

JDEV – 19:30-20:30 (1 hour only)

 

25x25 Pool (Lanes 5-9)

PDEV – 16:30-18:15 (1 hour 45 min)

AGD1 – 18:15-19:15 (1 hour only)

Academy 1 – 19:15-20:15 (as normal, just using 25x25)

 

AGD2 and YDEV remain unaffected.

Wednesday 30th September and 7th October

The pool closure has also affected the synchro training scheme as they use the 25x10m on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Friday PMs. We have agreed for the following:

 

AGD3 will swim on the morning 5.30 - 7.00am instead of the evening session

AGD1 to utilise lanes 5-9 in the 25x25 @ 18:30-20:00

Academy 1 will be as normal

Thursday 1st and 8th October 

Junior Development will be training Friday mornings 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this period. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sharon 

AGD1 Morning Sessions

Morning training will begin from Thursday 1 October.

Please see below your child's allocated morning training session. We ask that swimmers attend the session they have been assigned to.

Monday	Thursday
Arda Gu	Joel Ha
Toby Gi	Max Ha
Emmett Ph	Alexander Hu
Brody Wr	Shaun Li
Louie Tr	Jayden Lu
Ted Tr	Connor Ma
Rosa Wa	Harry Sm
Rosanna Lu	Harry Wi
Megan Fe	Etienne Wi
Margot At	Rayan Al
	Seb Ba
	Luke Da
	Noah De
	Will Wi
	Kiara Wo
	Harper Co
	Isabelle Ch
	Isla Bo
	Delilah Ba
	Phoebe Ja
	Jay Im
	Paige Sm
	Maddison Bu

If your child requires a letter for school due to a later arrival following training, please let me know and I will be happy to arrange this.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing everyone at the morning sessions.

Kind regards,

The Regional Team

City of Leeds September Meet Info & Training Changes

Below are the arrival times for this weekend's competition.  We are delighted to be able to have 600 spectator tickets. The tickets will be £5 per session and can be purchased here.  Kids 12 and under go free. Unfortunately, we will not be able to print any programmes to hand out over the day, but please find the draft programme here.  Any changes already sent through to Leeds Entries team will not appear on the programme but will be correct for the start sheets on the day.

 

Just a reminder that it is City of Leeds policy to arrive and check in with Team Manging staff 30 minutes before the warm up.  Swimmers must make themselves known to the team manager on arrival at the pool so they can be ticked off on the squad register.  Swimmers should also inform the team manager when they leave at the end of the day or if they need to leave poolside during the meet.  Team Managers will look after swimmers on poolside throughout each session. During lunch, or if a child leaves poolside during the meet, they are the responsibility of their parent / guardian / a nominated responsible adult. 

 

Gala timings are as follows: 

Sat 26th Am 

Arrive: 07:30 (13/OV), 07:55 (12/UN)

Warm Up:  08:00 - 08:50 

Start:  09:00 

Estimated Finish Time:  11:54

 

Sat 26th Pm 

Arrive: 12:45 (12/UN), 13:10 (13/OV)

Warm Up:  13:00 - 13:50 

Start:  14:00 

Estimated Finish Time: 17:01

 

Sun 27th Am 

Arrive: 07:30 (12/UN), 07:55 (13/OV)

Warm Up:  08:00 - 08:50 

Start:  09:00 

Estimated Finish Time:  11:49

 

Sun 27th Pm 

Arrive: 12:45 (13/OV), 13:10 (12/UN)

Warm Up:  13:00 - 13:50 

Start:  14:00 

Estimated Finish Time:  17:09

 

Warm up times are 25 minutes for each warm up. 

Sat Am: 

13/OV – 08:00 – 8:25/ 12/UN 8:25 – 8:50 

Sat Pm: 

12/UN – 13:00 – 13:25/ 13/OV 13:25 – 13:50 

Sun Am: 

12/UN – 08:00 – 8:25/ 13/OV 8:25 – 8:50 

Sun Pm: 

13/OV – 13:00 – 13:25/ 12/UN 13:25 – 13:50 

 

Could we also ask parents to please ensure their swimmers have suitable footwear on whilst walking around, particularly up and down the balcony steps and especially when wet.  t is due to be another warm one on poolside at JCCS, we have water fountains situated throughout the building but please bring your own bottles to refill.  JCCS Management have kindly asked that there are NO camping chairs brought to the competition this weekend, this is due to fire regulations.  Anyone in possession of a camping chair will be asked to remove it from the venue.

 

As always, if there are any withdrawals, please let us know as soon as possible to leedsentries@gmail.com by Friday 25th September at 5pm. 

 

City of Leeds September Meet 2026 - Draft Programme (any changes already sent in will not be on the programme, but will show on the start sheets)

City of Leeds September Meet 2026 - Information Pack

City of Leeds September Meet 2026 - Results

 

It's how you prepare months before in the training pool that will determine your performance at the main event.  Your ruthless attendance, quality and consistency of your training will serge you forwards to a result you will be happy with!

 

Good Luck to everyone competing.

 

Please take note of this week's training changes due to the competition.

Friday 25th September PM:  Just one hour pool

Saturday 26th September AM:  NO TRAINING (Squad Competing)

Monday 28th September AM:  NO AM TRAINING (Recovery)

 

The Regional Team

City of Leeds Autumn Development Meet Entries

Entries for the Autumn Development Meet held at John Charles on Saturday 7th November are now open for entry online.  Entries will close on Monday 5th October.

- This is for swimmers in Age Group Development 1 who are not old enough to take part in the Age Group Calendar (Anyone under 9 years old, age at 7th November 2026). 

- Swimmers should enter ALL events

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

City of Leeds Autumn 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 Short Course Entries Check

City of Leeds has now submitted the entries for the Short Course Yorkshires.

Please could you check your entries below and let leedsentries@gmail.com know ASAP of any errors.  

The deadline for any errors will be 12pm on Thursday 24th September.

Yorkshires Entry Viewer

Kind regards,

Leeds Entries Team

Email to Parents

Dear Parent

I hope you are well and have had a fantastic summer.  I'm really enjoying getting back into the season, and it's great to see the swimmers training hard and looking so motivated.  Also, thank you for your continued support and dedication. None of this could happen without the significant input you provide.

Just a few housekeeping matters to attend to, ensuring we get off to a great start this season.

Equipment
Can you ensure that your child has all of the correct training equipment in their kit bags, and that they have the correct footwear for dry-land work please. If you are not sure what that should be, please don't hesitate to get in touch with your child's coach to ask.

Attendance
Can I just re-iterate the importance of the swimmers being on deck in good time for pre-pool, and to hear the session brief. This is for both morning and evening sessions. Also, can I remind you not to ask your child to finish morning training early. I understand that this can be challenging for some, but morning training is an essential part of a swimmer's journey and broken sessions are disruptive to their progress if this becomes a regular issue. We will not be able to promote swimmers through the programme if they are not able to commit to all training as prescribed.

Lastly...changing room/shower etiquette
Almost every week, the facility management are dealing with poor behaviour from our swimmers in the shower area and changing rooms, including wet toilet paper throwing, urination in the changing rooms and general boisterous behaviour. Although we understand and want high energy athletes, we also have a duty to ensure good behaviour from our squads.

Can you please help us with this, by reminding your child about their behaviour and also for you to check that your child is getting changed quickly and not messing around. We have been told that if this behaviour continuous, the changing facilities may be taken away, and all swimmers will need to arrive/leave beach ready. None of us want this, so please support us with this issue.

Kind regards
Russ Barber
Aquatics Training Scheme Manager/Co Leeds SC Head Coach

Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting

All mem­bers and par­ents are invit­ed to attend the Annu­al Gen­er­al Meet­ing of the City of Leeds Swim­ming Club at 18:30 on the 9th November in the Denison Suite.

Any pro­pos­als for change to the rules to be con­sid­ered at the AGM must be received in writ­ing by the Hon­orary Secretary.

Nom­i­na­tions are invit­ed for both officer ship and sup­port­er mem­bers of the City of Leeds Swim­ming Exec­u­tive Com­mit­tee and should be sub­mit­ted to the Hon­orary Sec­re­tary. Nom­i­na­tion forms are avail­able from the Club Chairman and must have the sig­na­tures of the nom­i­nee, pro­pos­er and sec­on­der and all must be paid up mem­bers of the Club.

Please make every effort to attend the above meet­ing. This is your Club and the Annu­al Gen­er­al Meet­ing is your oppor­tu­ni­ty to hear from the Exec­u­tive Com­mit­tee about devel­op­ments dur­ing the year and to put for­ward thoughts you may have about the future run­ning of the Club or the way it is managed.

AGENDA

1. Chairman's Address.
2. Apologies for Absence.
3. Minutes of the 2025 Meeting.
4. Honorary Secretary's Report.
5. Honorary Treasurer's Report.
6. Chief Coach's Report.
7. Swim Mark Report.
8. Election of Officers.
9. Change of Rule (see separate paper)
10. Fees for 2027.
11. Any Other Business relating to the above.

General Information

In accordance with the Club rules, only paid-up members of the Club aged 16 and over will be allowed to vote at the A.G.M Associate Members are invited to attend the meeting but will not be allowed to vote.

Anyone requiring nomination forms please contact the Chairman Rod Wardle at rjw1062@aol.co.uk

Anna Cheesbrough

Hon­orary Secretary

Age Group Development 1 & 2 Training Changes - October 2026

Hi all,   

 

Please take note of the following changes to training for the Age Group Development Squads during October due to pool bookings and competitions.  Allocated morning sessions will be communicated within the next week.

  

Age Group Development 1

Thursday 1st October - First Thursday Am session back

Monday 5th October - First Monday Am session back

Friday 16th October PM – 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 17th October AM - No Training (Squad Competing at Yorkshires)  

Monday 19th October AM - No AM Training (Recovery)  

   

Age Group Development 2

Thursday 1st October - First Thursday Am session back

Monday 5th October - First Monday Am session back

Friday 9th October - Monday 12th October (Older Yorkshires, Oli will communicate changes to those competing, normal for all other swimmers)

Friday 16th October PM – Gym Normal/ Pool Just 1 hour

Saturday 17th October AM - No Training (Squad Competing at Yorkshires)  

Monday 19th October AM - No AM Training (Recovery)  

   

The Regional Team