400m Time Trial Results

Age Group Development 1 - 400m IM Time Trial Results Long Course (Thu 15th Oct Am) 

Joel Ha = 7:09.61

Luke Da = 7:09.99

Connor Ma = 7:12.91

Phoebe Ja = 7:22.39

Max Ha = 7:54.66

Shaun Li = 8:02.09

Harry Sm = 8:10.19

Harper Co = 8:14.00

William Wi = 8:17.48

Kiara Wo = 8:25.39

Rayan Al = 8:25.88

Seb Ba = 8:34.57

Etienne Wi = 8:37.40

Jay Im = 8:38.28

Isabelle Ch = 8:39.22

Delilah Ba = 8:47.73

Isla Bo = 9:51.28

City of Leeds Christmas Party!!!!

Dear Swimmers and families,

We’re delighted to invite you to the City of Leeds Swimming Club’s Christmas Party & Awards Night!

This is a celebratory event for the whole club, a chance for all squads to come together, celebrate the season, recognise the achievements of our Sharks, spend time together away from the pool and simply have some fun!!

The evening will include hot food, disco, photobooths and festive fun for swimmers and their families.

Tickets are £20 per person and are available here:

✨ Festive dress-up! ✨ We’d love everyone to make an effort and get dressed up for the occasion, so we are encouraging everyone to wear their best outfits or go all out with a bit of festive sparkle! Whether it’s party wear, Christmas jumpers or something fabulously festive, let’s make it a night to remember! 

Further details about the awards will follow shortly.

Please note that Sunday training will change to:

Academy 1             pool session 2.00 - 3.00pm land training 3.10 - 3.30pm

Academy 2             pool session 3.00 - 4.00pm land training 4.10 - 4.30pm

Junior Development    pool session 4.00 - 5.00pm land training 3.30 - 3.50pm  

We hope you can join us for a brilliant evening of celebration with the whole club.

A little bit of small print: All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times. City of Leeds Swimming Club and the event organisers cannot accept responsibility for the supervision of children during the event.

Best wishes,

City of Leeds Swimming Club

Yorkshire Championships & Changes to Training

Hope you are all looking forward to racing this weekend.  As we are still in early season training, the target this weekend is to be as close to your PB's as possible whilst holding your skills.  Remember to work the turns and transitions into strokes. Smash the underwater work!  Accelerate into the turns and finishes, remember the walls are there to help you speed up, not slow you down.

Training Changes (Age Group Development 1 & 2)

Age Group Development 2

Friday 16th October PM – Training will be just an hour in the pool (18:15 - 19:15), land as normal

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

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

Age Group Development 1

Friday 16th October PM - Training will be just an hour (18:30 - 19:30).

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

Monday 19th October Am - No AM Training (Recovery from a full weekend of racing)

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. 

Warm Up Times & Schedule (Ponds Forge, Sheffield)

Swimmers will be given the chance to practice starts and turns during training this week in preparation for the meet.  Please check the entry lists below so you know which events you are racing at the weekend.

Saturday 17th October 206 - Session 1

Female 9/10 Years = Arrive:  07:30, Warm Up:  08:00, Start:  09:05

Female 11/12 Years = Arrive:  07:45, Warm Up:  08:15, Start:  09:05

Open/Male 9/10 Years = Arrive:  08:00, Warm Up:  08:30, Start:  09:05

Open/Male 11/12 Years = Arrive:  08:15, Warm Up:  08:45, Start:  09:05

Saturday 17th October 2026 - Session 2

Female 9/10 Years = Arrive:  12:45, Warm Up:  13:00, Start:  14:05

Female 11/12 Years = Arrive:  13:00, Warm Up:  13:15, Start:  14:05

Open/Male 9/10 Years = Arrive:  13:15, Warm Up:  13:30, Start:  14:05

Open/Male 11/12 Years = Arrive:  13:30, Warm Up:  13:45, Start:  14:05

Sunday 18th October 2026 - Session 3

Open/Male 9/10 Years = Arrive:  07:30, Warm Up:  08:00, Start:  09:05

Open/Male 11/12 Years = Arrive:  07:45, Warm Up:  08:15, Start:  09:05

Female 9/10 Years = Arrive:  08:00, Warm Up:  08:30, Start:  09:05

Female 11/12 Years = Arrive:  08:15, Warm Up:  08:45, Start:  09:05

Sunday 18th October 2026 - Session 4

Open/Male 9/10 Years = Arrive:  12:45, Warm Up:  13:00, Start:  14:05

Open/Male 11/12 Years = Arrive:  13:00, Warm Up:  13:15, Start:  14:05

Female 9/10 Years = Arrive:  13:15, Warm Up:  13:30, Start:  14:05

Female 11/12 Years = Arrive:  13:30, Warm Up:  13:45, Start:  14:05

The details for the Yorkshire meet can be found using the links.  

Details

Draft Programme

Results

Entries Checker

Withdrawals

If a swimmer is not going to swim, they must inform the Entry Manager of their intention to withdraw no later than 5pm on the Thursday evening for both days of the competition. Notifications should be sent to entries@yorkshireaquaticsport.org 

Spectators Tickets

There are a limited number of Spectator Tickets available to purchase.  Tickets may be shared providing only one person is using the ticket in the pool hall at any one time.  These can be purchased here.

Seating

Swimmers & Team staff will sit on the seating to the left of the pool hall when you enter from the foyer.  Spectators will sit in the area to the right.

Help Required

We are still short of officials for all sessions. Any additional help would be appreciated.  We offer travelling expenses to all those assisting us at a Gala together with an allowance for a meal if working all day.  If you have purchased a Spectator Ticket we will refund it!  Please contact Jayne Smart: jaynesmart.ysaofficials@gmail.com

Have a safe journey to Sheffield.  Good Luck to everyone competing!  If you are not competing, enjoy your weekend off. 

 

'Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit'

The Regional Team

My Magic Sports Kit

This is a great video for mums and dads, coaches and sports providers to share, a good reminder that children are out there to enjoy sport, have fun and make friends.

My Magic Sports Kit

Race Day Prep Timeline

Please use the link below to view the Race Day Routine Timeline some swimmers may find useful.

Race Day Routine Timeline

The Regional Team

400m Time Trial Results

Age Group Development 1 - 400m IM Time Trial Results Short Course (Thu 8th Oct Am) 

Harry Wi = 7:02.87

Joel Ha = 7:15.45

Connor Ma = 07:15.49

Shaun Li = 7:30.87

Rayan Al = 7:33.95

Isabelle Ch = 7:35.17

Phoebe Ja = 7:35.42

William Wi = 7:48.81

Max Ha = 8:02.45

Jayden Lu = 8:04.77

Delilah Ba = 8:06.85

Kiara Wo = 8:16.87

Etienne Wi = 8:18.19

Harper Co = 8:22.74

Harry Sm = 8:25.03

Jay Im = 8:53.77

Maddison Bu = 9:01.25

Isla Bo = 9:25.81

Quacklisha's Emporium of Treasures & Treats

Quacklisha’s Emporium of Treasures & Treats

Monday 19^th OCTOBER IN THE DENISON SUITE

Sweets, treats, croc charms, keyrings & games plus pre-loved swim stuff

Our pre loved items always prove a real big hit, but we need new stock, have you got something to sell or have you had a clear out!

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

DON'T MISS OUT

NER Qualifiers & Entries

Entries for the North East Short Course Championships held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield on the 31st October & 1st November are now open online.

If you are still chasing NER qualifying times at the Yorkshires, please do not pay until you are happy with your selections.  Any paid entries are un editable and therefore if you qualify for further races over the Yorkshire Championships you will not be able to add them on.

Please click here to view current qualifiers and to see in which events.  Any event with a white box means swimmers have qualified.  There are 2 tabs on the spreadsheet, one for Open qualifiers and one for Age Group qualifiers .  Some swimmers will have qualified in both, ONLY ENTER ONE COMPETITION based on the guidelines below.

Swimmers will be entered for only one competition.

Age Group Championships 2026 = Boys and Girls = 14 & Under, age at 31st December 2026)

Open Championships 2026 = Boys and Girls 15 & Over, age at 31st December 2026)

The North Eastern Counties is the highest level of competition in Age Group Developments competition calendar, and you will be racing the best swimmers in the North East of England.  Qualifying for the NER's is a big achievement and it would be good to see as many of you there as possible.  Even if you have only qualified in one event you should go and compete.  Swimmers are advised to enter ALL events they have qualified in.

Entries will close at 21:30 on Monday 19th October.  Entries are not accepted and processed until payment is made, no late entries will be accepted.

Qualification Times can be viewed by clicking the following link.  Entry times must be recorded in British Rankings (Levels 1-3) between the 1st September 2026 and the closing date. Converted times accepted.  Club Champs times (Level 4) are not accepted. 

ASANER Age Group Championships (25m) 2026

ASANER Open Championships (25m) 2026

Spectator Tickets

Spectator Tickets will be sold online for this event. They will not be available at the venue. Tickets may be purchased here

The Championships will be streamed on the Regional YouTube Channel.

Regards,

City of Leeds Swimming Club

'A Team Above All, But Above All A Team'

Autumn Development Meet Draft Programme

Hi all,

Please find below a link to the City of Leeds Autumn Development Meet draft programme.  Please advise any errors or corrections to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Thursday 15th October.

City of Leeds Autumn Development Meet 2026 - Draft Programme

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

The Regional Team

Training Changes - November

Hi all,

 

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

 

Age Group Development 1

Saturday 7th November - No training for swimmers in the Autumn Development Meet, normal training for everyone else.

 

Friday 27th November - 18:30 - 19:30 (Just 1 hour)

Saturday 28th November - No training (Squad competing at Sheffield Snow Frills)

Monday 30th November - No AM training (Recovery after Snow Frills & Junior League Final)

 

Age Group Development 2

Monday 2nd November AM - No training (Recovery after NER's)

 

Friday 27th November - 18:15 - 19:15 (Just 1 hour pool, land as normal)

Saturday 28th November - No training (Squad competing at Sheffield Snow Frills)

Monday 30th November - No training (Recovery after Snow Frills & Junior League Final)

 

The Regional Team

200m Max Kick & 15m Underwater Fly Kick Test Results

Hi all,

 

Here are the results from this month's kick test.  PB's are highlighted in green.  The next kick test will be held on Monday 2nd November.

 

All times from the start of the season can be viewed using the link below.

Age Group Developmentl Kick Tests

Well Done!

AGD1	200m Max Kick Test
Shaun Li	3:42.67
William Wi	3:50.16
Harry Sm	3:52.66
Max Ha	3:53.74
Joel Ha	3:54.84
Toby Gi	3:54.98
Paige Sm	4:00.53
Harry Wi	4:06.42
Louie Tr	4:11.66
Harper Co	4:16.35
Etienne Wi	4:19.84
Emmett Ph	4:22.39
Isabelle Ch	4:24.21
Maddison Bu	4:29.85
Kiara Wo	4:30.65
Arda Gu	4:31.41
Jayden Lu	4:34.25
Brody Wr	4:37.60
Margot At	4:39.55
Connor Ma	4:41.25
Luke Da	4:47.13
Megan Fe	4:50.50
Jay Im	4:50.86
Isla Bo	4:51.23
Phoebe Ja	5:03.16
Noah De'G	5:11.09
Ted Tr	5:45.57
Rayan Al-S	Absent
Alexander Hu	Absent
Rosanna Lu	Absent
Sebastian Ba	Absent
Delilah Ba	Absent
Rosalie Wa	Absent
AGD1	15m U/W
Isabelle Ch	9.29
Harper Co	9.33
Harry Sm	9.94
Toby Gi	10.23
Shaun Li	10.25
Luke Da	10.39
William Wi	10.41
Noah De'G	10.65
Etienne Wi	10.72
Connor Ma	10.95
Phoebe Ja	10.99
Louie Tr	11.07
Paige Sm	11.22
Joel Ha	11.36
Margot At	11.47
Harry Wi	11.53
Kiara Wo	11.61
Jayden Lu	12.02
Ted Tr	12.03
Emmett Ph	12.08
Maddison Bu	12.12
Max Ha	12.34
Jay Im	12.78
Brody Wr	12.86
Arda Gu	13.15
Isla Bo	13.69
Megan Fe	10m
Rayan Al-S	Absent
Alexander Hu	Absent
Rosanna Lu	Absent
Sebastian Ba	Absent
Delilah Ba	Absent
Rosalie Wa	Absent
AGD2	200m Max Kick Test
David Mc	3:14.48
Oskar Sz	3:17.68
Jacob Ca	3:19.60
Callum Yo	3:38.39
Finley Gi	3:38.52
Lucy Ho	3:41.51
Erin Ha	3:42.01
Annabeth Ch	3:42.56
Dexter Ro	3:43.56
Olivia Ha	3:44.19
Rosie Ta	3:45.63
Reuben Ba	3:45.66
Charlize Sc	3:46.77
Toby Ma	3:48.01
Endi Gr	3:50.68
Paige Ro	3:52.67
Hannah Hwo	3:53.69
Jake Ha	3:55.31
Nicholas Ro	3:57.41
Niamh Su	4:04.24
Ethan Hu	4:04.39
Eva In	4:04.69
Rumi Je	4:04.90
Nell Ha	4:05.81
Alex Bo	4:11.02
Ava Al	4:15.26
Ryker Bo	4:16.90
Alanna Ja	4:32.67
Poppy Cl	4:33.27
Joe Di	4:34.23
Adam Mo	Absent
Alfie Ca	Absent
Fraser Ga	Absent
Hattie Ke	Absent
Lara Am	Absent
Samuel Fo	Absent
Elizabeth Ro	No Time
AGD2	15m U/W
David Mc	8.09
Jacob Ca	8.38
Rosie Ta	8.72
Olivia Ha	8.75
Callum Yo	8.94
Alex Bo	9.02
Reuben Ba	9.13
Erin Ha	9.19
Dexter Ro	9.33
Oscar Sz	9.33
Poppy Cl	9.65
Nicholas Ro	9.7
Endi Gr	9.73
Ethan Hu	9.73
Finley Gi	10.15
Lucy Ho	10.18
Paige Ro	10.19
Annabeth Ch	10.2
Rumi Je	10.21
Ryker Bo	10.28
Eva In	10.39
Ava Al	10.47
Charlize Sc	10.47
Nell Ha	10.57
Alanna Ja	10.7
Jake Ha	10.73
Niamh Su	10.78
Toby Ma	10.79
Hannah Hwo	10.97
Joe Di	11.57
Adam Mo	Absent
Alfie Ca	Absent
Fraser Ga	Absent
Hattie Ke	Absent
Lara Am	Absent
Samuel Fo	Absent
Eizabeth Ro	No Time