North Eastern Counties - 2nd Weekend

Some great swims over the first weekend of the NER's, lots of you stepping up when it counted and manging to put in some great performances.

Just a few things before you race this weekend.

Preparation for your race is almost more important than how you swim the race itself. If you do not prepare your body and mind in the correct way before you get on the blocks, it is not going to be able to perform to the level that you want it to. This prep starts hours before your race. Making sure you are warmed up properly, also making sure you are feeding yourself with the right fuel, especially with the long, hot days.  Please make a big effort to keep energised and ready to race. 

 

Just a reminder of the arrival times at John Charles this weekend. 

Am Sessions (Heats)

Arrive: 30 Minutes before your scheduled warm up found here

Start: 09:00

The draft programme can be viewed here.  

Live Results can be viewed here.

Spectator tickets can be purchased here.

Live stream can be viewed here.

NER Merchandise can be purchased here.

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 12pm on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday and 12pm on Saturday for events on Sunday. Seeded Heat Start lists will be produced. Notifications should be sent to: nerswimmingmanager@asaner.org.uk

Training Changes

Age Group Development 1

Friday 8th May - 18:30 - 19:30 (NER Swimmers), Normal for rest of squad

Saturday 9th May - No Training NER swimmers, 06:00 - 7:30 (Long Course) for None NER swimmers (Earlier time due to NER's)

Age Group Development 2

Friday 8th May - 18:15 - 19:15 (NER Swimmers), Normal for rest of squad

Saturday 9th May - No Training (NER Swimmers), Normal for rest of squad

Monday 11th May -  No Am Training

The Regional Team

CoSSS No Frills Meet - Draft Programme

Hi all,

Please find a link here for the City of Sheffield No Frills Meet draft programme. 

Any errors need to be emailed to noofrillss@gmail.com by Saturday 16th May.

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Thursday 7th May - Training Changes (1500m Time Trial)

 

Just a reminder that we will be doing a 1500m Time Trial for swimmers in Age Group Development 1 & 2 on Thursday 7th May.  So we can accommodate all swimmers, training will start at the earlier time of 5:00am for this session.

This will not be a normal session. Swimmers will perform a warmup, time trial and swim down.  All swimmers are expected to stay and perform the coach prescribed swim down at the end of the time trial before they leave.  

The 1500m time trial is a key indicator in testing the aerobic endurance of the swimmers.  

ALL members from Age group Development 1 who normally attend Thursday morning should be in attendance.  All members of Age Group Development 2 who attend Thursday mornings should also attend.  Any swimmers who have qualified and raced the 800m or 1500m races at the NER's do not need to attend.

Good luck everyone!

The Regional Team

Equipment Check

Can you please take some time to look at kit bags over the next week and give equipment a good clean! We have several individuals who keep reminding us that snorkels have gone mouldy, or they have broken! Please also take this opportunity to check for any missing equipment and replace it as soon as possible so that swimmers can take part in all parts of the session with the correct apparatus.

Here's a quick reminder of what is needed:

       ·        Fins

·        Paddles (small/finger paddles)

·        Snorkel

·        Pullbuoy

·        Kickboard

·        Drinks Bottles

·        Spare Cap & Goggles

 

If you require a replacement STS Cap, you can purchase one from the Aquatics Centre Reception (you will need to keep the receipt and pass it to your coach, so that they can give you the cap). Please keep an eye on your child's kit bags on a regular basis to ensure nothing has gone missing!

Just a reminder that black STS caps should be worn for training and yellow City of Leeds caps for competitions (this includes warm up's and cooldown).

Any City of Leeds kit can be purchased through our online shop here.  Yorkshire and NER merchandise should not be worn at competitions, swimmers should be in full Leeds team kit

Many thanks,

The Regional Team

Reminder - LCC STS Etiquette for Parents/Guardians

Dear Parent/Guardian,

To ensure that the Swimming Training Scheme and its coaches can operate to maximum effectiveness, we would like to request that the following etiquette is adhered to when visiting STS training venues across the city:

Access to poolside/balcony areas

      ·        Parents/guardians should not access poolside, unless requested to do so by the squad coach or leisure centre staff.

·        Access to the balcony should be via the entrance foyer and not through the changing rooms/walking along poolside.

·        Under no circumstances should parents/guardians enter the poolside gym.

 

Meet Entries

      ·        Please ensure that if you need any advice on competition entries this is done with your squad coach prior to submission. Please do not leave this until the entry closing date.

·        As you know, our coaches are extremely busy and cannot guarantee that they will be available to discuss entries on the day that they are due.

 

Communicating with your Coach

      ·        Parents/guardians should not interrupt coaches during sessions or attempt to interact with their child(ren) during sessions. This will allow the children to have full focus on the training session.

·        If you would like to speak to your coach, please arrange to do so at the end of the session, so that the group can start on time. If there is an urgent issue that the coach needs to be made aware of, please try to speak to the coach as early as possible, so that the session can start on time.

·        If you feel that your coach needs information about your child prior to the session, please contact the Swim Office so that this information can be relayed to the appropriate coach.

 

Absences/Illness/Injuries

      ·        It is an expectation of the STS that swimmers who arrive for sessions are fit and able to meet the demand of the training session prescribed in every respect.

·        Should a swimmer fall ill or become injured to such a degree that their performance or the performance of other swimmers in the squad may be compromised, the requirement of the STS is that they remain away from training until they are fit and well. Apart from the negative impact continuing to attend training when poorly can have on their own wellbeing, it may be the case that the illness is passed to others in the squad.

·        If you are going to be absent from training, you must inform your squad coach at the earliest possible convenience.

Lateness

      ·        Whilst sometimes it cannot be helped to be late due to traffic, please make every effort to arrive to training early.  It has become noticeable that there are certain swimmers who arrive late to every session.  Over a week some swimmers lateness is adding up to one full session missed a week.

      ·        Swimmers should aim to arrive on poolside 10-15 minutes early to take part in their pre pool routine, be ready to listen to the warm up and dive in on time.

Many thanks in advance for your cooperation.

 

STS Coaching Team

City of Leeds Summer Meet 2026 - Draft Programme

Please find a link below to the draft programme for the City of Leeds Summer Meet held at John Charles, Leeds on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026.

City of Leeds Summer Meet 2026 - Draft Programme

Please send any errors through to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Thursday 7th May.

Any officials or volunteers willing to help please email your availability to anna.darnell79@gmail.com

Kind regards,

Leeds Entries Team

☀️CITY OF LEEDS SWIMMING CLUB PRESENTS… SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA ☀️

Our volunteer-organised Family Fun Day is here. Our chance to swap the pool for the sunshine and celebrate an incredible season together!

This is all about kids, siblings, parents, support crew and of course the squads coming together for a day of fun, laughs, and hanging out outside of training. Whether you’re racing down the mega slide, tackling the assault course, or just enjoying the BBQ and music. There’s something for everyone.

WHAT’S ON?

BBQ • Music • Mega Slide • 40m Assault Course • Bouncy Castle • Photobooth • Fairground Games • Lots of Prizes, Good Times & more!

(+ Not forgetting a bar & BBQ running all day for the grown-ups)

TICKETS

To help us plan catering and make sure we’ve got the right activities for everyone, tickets are on sale now!

https://buy.orderwhizz.com/colsc/events/h-1zko

* Children’s tickets (£10) includes inflatables,  BBQ burger or hot dog + ice cream 

* Adults (£5) Entry only. Food & drinks available to purchase on the day

* Under 5s - Free entry.

Buying in advance helps us make sure everyone is well fed and fully catered for. 

THE IMPORTANT BIT

This is a relaxed, social day for the whole club. A chance to celebrate the season, spend time together, and just have fun.

Small print:

All children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. City of Leeds Swimming Club and event organisers do not accept responsibility for the supervision of children during the event.

Stocksbridge Success

Well done to the Age Group Development swimmers who took part in the Stocksbridge Spring Open yesterday.

Age Group Development 1 achieved a total of 71 PB's out of 102 Swims, 4 Speeding Tickets, 11 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, 8 Bronze Medals, 13 more Yorkshire Times and 1 NER.

📨Speeding Tickets (3)🚙

Nicholas Ro (2), Rumi Je (1), Seb Ba (1)

🌟 Gold Medallists 🌟 (6)

Joel Ha (3), Seb Ba (3), Nicholas (2), Eva In (1), Rayan Al (1), Rumi Je (1)

Silver Medallists (4)

Nicholas Ro (2), Seb Ba (2), Harry Wi (1), Rumi Je (1)

Bronze Medallists (5)

Eva In (3), Shaun Li (2), Harper Co (1), Nicholas Ro (1), Seb Ba (1)

Age Group Development 2 achieved a total of 14 PB's out of 26 Swims, 11 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, 3 Bronze Medals and 1 more Yorkshire Times.

🌟 Gold Medallists 🌟 (4)

Anna St (4), Niamh Su (3), Arina Mi (2), Ethan Hu (2)

Silver Medallists (1)

Arina Mi (3)

Bronze Medallists (2)

Niamh Su (2), Anna St (1)

Results from the weekend can be viewed below

Stocksbridge Spring Open 2026

Well done everyone!

The Regional Team

May Bank Holiday Training

Please see below the training changes for the upcoming May Bank Holidays.

Age Group Development 1

Monday 4th May - 08:30 - 10:00 (25x10) (Bank Holiday)

                                  No PM Training (Bank Holiday)

Monday 25th May -  No Training (Recovery after No Frills/ Bank Holiday)

Age Group Development 2

Monday 4th May - 09:00 - 10:30 (Middle) (Bank Holiday)

                                  No PM Training (Bank Holiday)

Monday 25th May -  No Training (Recovery after No Frills/ Bank Holiday)

The Regional Team

Stocksbridge Pentaqua Annual Spring Open Meet

We are looking forward to welcoming your swimmer to the Stocksbridge Pentaqua Spring Open Meet 2026, taking place on Saturday 25th April at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

To help you prepare for the day, please see the key information below.

Event Information
• Session 1: Warm-up 08:00 | Start 09:00
• Session 2: Warm-up 13:00 | Start 14:00

A full seating guide, warm-up details, and team information are available via your club and on our website:
https://www.stocksbridgepentaqua.co.uk/spring-open-meet-2026

Results will be available live on the website throughout the day.

Spectators
We have kept spectator admission prices as low as possible to encourage a great atmosphere and strong support for all swimmers:
• Adults: £7.50 (full day) or £5.00 (single session)
• Senior citizens: Half price
• Under 8s: Free

We hope this helps create a fun, supportive environment for all swimmers.

Seating
• Swimmers will be seated together with their club/team
• Spectators will be seated separately in designated areas
• Please follow signage and guidance from event staff on the day

Parking
Parking at Ponds Forge is limited. We recommend:
• Q-Park Castlegate (closest)
• Q-Park Sheffield Station
• Victoria Quays (short walk)

Please allow extra time for parking, particularly for the morning session.

Withdrawals

If your swimmer is unable to attend, please inform your club as soon as possible. Withdrawals should be submitted by clubs using the online withdrawal system in advance,
ideally before 7pm Friday 24th April or no later than 75 minutes before the session start time.

Start Lists & Results
• Start lists will be available online from Friday 24th April (after 8pm)
• Results will be published live throughout the day on our website
On the Day
• Please arrive in good time for warm-up
• Swimmers should report to their coach/team manager on arrival
• Follow announcements and instructions from event staff

We look forward to welcoming you all for what promises to be a fun and exciting day of racing.

Kind regards,
Stocksbridge Pentaqua Swimming Club

North Eastern Counties - Weekend 1

This weekend is the first weekend of the big one for those swimmers who have qualified.  Let's SMASH IT!!  

Remember, use the walls to pick up speed, not loose speed, every millisecond counts.  Pick up the effort every 50m and hold your technique when feeling tired. 

Just a reminder of the arrival times at John Charles this weekend. 

Am Sessions (Heats)

Arrive: 30 Minutes before your scheduled warm up (Click Here)

Start: 09:00

The draft programme can be viewed here.  

Final instructions including withdrawals can be viewed here.

Spectator tickets can be purchased here. 

Live streaming can be viewed here.

Results can be viewed here.

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: 12noon on the Friday Evening for all events on the Saturday, and 12noon on Saturday for events on Sunday.  Seeded Heat Start lists will be produced  Notifications should be sent to: nerswimmingmanager@asaner.org.uk

Training Changes

Age Group Development 1

Friday 24th April - 18:30 - 19:30 (1 hour only)

Saturday 25th April - No Training (NER Swimmers)/ 6:15- 07:45 (KIRKSTALL - swimmers not racing at NER's or Stocksbridge)

Monday 27th April - No Am Training (NER Swimmers = Recovery)/ Normal (swimmers who usually attend Monday am)

Age Group Development 2

Friday 24th April - 18:15 - 19:15 (1 hour for NER swimmers)/ 18:15 - 19:45 (Normal for everyone else not racing at NER's)

Saturday 25th April - No Training (NER Swimmers)/ 6:15 - 07:45 (normal session for swimmers not racing at NER's) 

Monday 27th April - No Am Training (Recover after NER's)

Please make sure you all prepare well and stay hydrated over the weekend; it will be very hot on poolside.  Remember your snacks for poolside off the nutrition list.  

"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)

Like Michael Phelps, you should plan in your head what you are going to do in your race.  Visualise your streamlining, kicks off the wall, not breathing last 5m etc and it will happen.  Thinking about skills after the race is too late.

Best of luck to you all 

The Regional Team

Swim England North East Regional Swimming (50m) Championships 2026 - DRAFT PROGRAMMES

The Draft Programmes are now available to view via our website

We are also looking for officials and volunteers for all 3 weekends of the Championships

Full information is available on the link here

🚨 URGENT: Volunteers Needed – Regional Championships 2026 🚨

Swim England North East are urgently seeking technical officials (especially J1s & J2s) to support the upcoming Regional Swimming Championships (50m) at Sunderland Aquatic Centre (2–4 May) & Leeds (25/26th April and 9/10 May)

Without enough officials, some sessions may have to be cancelled, your support is critical to ensuring opportunities for our swimmers.

✅ Gain experience at a major championship
✅ Contribute to athlete development across the region
✅ Expenses policy in place

📩 If you can help, please contact: nerswimmingadmin@asaner.org.uk

Let’s work together to make this event a success for all athletes 🙌

White Rose Junior League 2026 - Relay Teams 2026

Please only reply if you are unavailable for selection.

 

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

 

The White Rose Junior League Event will take place on Saturday 30th May 2026 (08:30 - 12:30) at John Charles, Leeds. 

 

City of Leeds Swimming Club will be selecting 3 teams to compete.  Age groups for selection are 9-12 (age at  29th November 2026, day of the National Final)

 

• If your child is unavailable on the above date, please let us know by return e-mail to Kevin.Schofield@leeds.gov.uk by 12:00 on Friday 24th April 2026. 

 

Those selected will be notified via e-mail at the start of May. 

 

Kind regards,

STS Coaching Team

City of Leeds Summer Meet 2026

Hi all,

Entries for the City of Leeds Summer Meet held at John Charles, Leeds on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June are now open for online entry

Entries will close at 9:30pm on Monday 27th April.  This meet will be age at 21st June 2026 (Open to ages 9 years +).

Swimmers are advised to enter no more than 2-3 events per session. 

 

At this meet swimmers should update times in events they have not raced for a while or enter events they have not yet tried.  

This is a good chance for swimmers in Age Group Development 1 to try 400m FS or 400m IM if you have not already done so.  

Swimmers highest ranked events or the events you have the most Yorkshire/ NER qualifying times in should be swum at the End of Season Sheffield Meet.

Events Available

50m - All Strokes

100m - All Strokes

200m - All Strokes

200m - IM

400m FS & 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 links below for the details.

City of Leeds Summer Meet 2026 - 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, no late entries will be accepted.

The Regional Team