Regional Age Group - Notice Board: July 2025

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Competition Calendar & Entry Dates

Please find links below to the 2025-2026 competition calendar and competition opening and closing dates between August and December.

2025-2026 Calendar

2025-2026 Entry Opening & Closing Dates

We have tried our best to spread entry dates out the best we can. There are some weeks where there are more than one set of entries taken. This is due to some competitions taking entries on a first come first serve basis and to secure our teams place in the meet we need to send them off as early as possible.

Leeds Entries Team

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Swim Training Scheme - Summer Break

Hi all,

We hope the season has been successful for your children, as we begin to plan for the next please find below the dates for the Summer Break.

Regional Development

Last session of the 2024/2025 season : Saturday 26th July

First session of the 2025/2026 season : Wednesday 27th August

Regional Performance

Last session of the 2024/2025 season : Saturday 26th July

First session of the 2025/2026 season : Tuesday 26th August

*Monday & Thursday AM training will resume from week commencing 1st September.

We hope you enjoy your summer break, whatever you do and wherever you go.

See you next season!

The Coaching Team

Regional Squad Best times 2025-2026 Season

Hi all,

As we approach the end of this season, we must start planning for the next.

Please use the link below to view your PB's based on the qualifying times for the 2025-2026 season.

Regional Development - Best Times

Regional Performance - Best Times

As everyone moves up an age group in the new season, some swimmers will have lost Yorkshire and NER times and must aim to achieve these again in the upcoming competitions.

The aim is to achieve as many long course Yorkshire qualifying times in as many events as possible before the closing date (12th January 2026).

Minimum squad standards can be found in the Training Scheme handbook here.

Best of luck

The Regional Team

Squad Promotions

Congratulations on the following swimmers on their selection for promotion. We wish you all the best of luck in your new squad's next season.

Regional Performance > National Age Group

Martha Ne

Annelise Ci

Finn Ea

Tyler Gr

Ted Wi

Henry Pa

Isabelle Jo

Isabella Hu

Liam Li

Regional Development > National Age Group

Lily Ho

Sophia Ko

Sophie Le

Regional Development > Regional Performance

Hannah Cr

Matilda Da

Gracie Ha

Daisy Ra

We welcome to Regional Performance...

Endi Gr

Leah McD

Kara Ka

Alex Bo

We welcome to Regional Development...

Ilapreet KT

Megan Ju

Emily RG

Isabelle Ch

Annabeth Ch

Francesca Wi

Beatrix Ti

Ryker Bo

Charlize Sc

Rosie Ta

Arina Mi

Well Done 🙂

The Regional Team

Friday, 25 July 2025

City of Leeds Club Championships 2025 - Draft Programme

Please find below links to the draft for the City of Leeds Club Championships held at John Charles on Saturday 6th September.

- City of Leeds Club Championships 2025 - Draft Programme

Please send any errors through to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 1st August.

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

Many thanks,
Leeds Entries Team

City of Leeds Club Championships 2025 - Draft Programme

Please find below links to the draft for the City of Leeds Club Championships held at John Charles on Saturday 7th September.

- City of Leeds Club Championships 2025 - Draft Programme

Please send any errors through to leedsentries@gmail.com by 12:00pm on Friday 1st August.

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

Many thanks,
Leeds Entries Team

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Regional Squad Best times 2025-2026 Season

Hi all,

As we approach the end of this season, we must start planning for the next.

Please use the link below to view your PB's based on the qualifying times for the 2025-2026 season.

Regional Squads - Best Times

As everyone moves up an age group in the new season, some swimmers will have lost Yorkshire and NER times and must aim to achieve these again in the upcoming competitions.

The aim is to achieve as many long course Yorkshire qualifying times in as many events as possible before the closing date (12th January 2026).

Minimum squad standards can be found in the Training Scheme handbook here.

Best of luck

The Regional Team

1500m Time Trial Results

Hi all,

Here are the results of the Regional Development 1500m time trial.

Results - 17/07/2025

Well done to all swimmers that attended

Results from past 1500's can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Regional 1500m Time Trial Results

The next 1500m for both squads will be held on Thursday 11th December.

The Regional Team

		Short Course
		17/05/2025
Name	Group	Time	Conv	Av Pace	Time off/ on since last PB
Henry Pa	RPER	20:17.95	20:34.80	01:21.20	(-1:31.57)
Tyler Gr	RPER	20:26.71	20:43.40	01:21.78	(-0:57.42)
George Ri	RPER	20:44.86	21:01.30	01:22.99	(-1:37.69)
Sam Fo	RPER	20:51.84	21:08.20	01:23.46	(-3:02.25)
Lewis Lu	RPER	21:27.65	21:43.60	01:25.84	(-3:02.25)
Solomon CW	RPER	21:32.59	21:48.50	01:26.17	(-1:18.47)
Euan Ca	RPER	22:02.52	22:18.10	01:28.17	(-0:03.48)
Madeline Fl	RPER	22:08.21	22:23.70	01:28.55	(-1:22.43)
Evie Mo	RPER	22:08.35	22:23.80	01:28.56	(-0:19.76)
Franchesca Sp	RPER	22:19.73	22:35.10	01:29.32	(-1:24.57)
Ella Ha	RPER	22:21.41	22:36.70	01:29.43	(-1:18.77)
Ayla Ca	RPER	22:40.60	22:55.70	01:30.71	(-0:20.18)
Finley Sm	RDEV	22:42.00	22:57.10	01:30.80	(-0:26.41)
David Mc	RDEV	22:45.00	23:00.10	01:31.00	(-1:05.18)
Emma Gl	RPER	22:47.15	23:02.20	01:31.14	(-1:17.32)
Anneliese Ci	RPER	22:58.16	23:13.10	01:31.88	First Time
Daniel Ra	RPER	22:58.20	23:13.10	01:31.88	First Time
Emilia De	RPER	23:00.31	23:15.20	01:32.02	(-0:07.98)
Reuben Ba	RDEV	23:03.47	23:18.30	01:32.23	First Time
Grace Ol	RPER	23:06.20	23:21.00	01:32.41	(-1:22.71)
Oscar Ca	RPER	23:14.73	23:32.50	01:32.98	(-0:05.45)
Fion Ch	RPER	23:16.54	23:31.30	01:33.10	(-0:44.83)
Martha Ne	RPER	23:24.22	23:38.90	01:33.61	(-1:03.89)
Matilda ShP	RPER	23:34.55	23:49.10	01:34.30	(-1:47.92)
Sophia Ko	RDEV	23:54.79	24:09.10	01:35.65	(-0:52.36)
Adam Mo	RDEV	23:59.23	24:13.50	01:35.95	(-1:07.75)
Jessica Dj	RPER	24:01.63	24:15.90	01:36.11	(-0:19.73)
Elizabeth Ro	RPER	24:03.00	24:17.30	01:36.20	(-0:14.14)
Ava Al	RPER	24:17.79	24:31.90	01:37.19	(-0:32.82)
George BeW	RDEV	24:21.33	24:35.40	01:37.42	(-1:38.86)
Finnley Jo	RDEV	24:22.00	24:36.10	01:37.47	(+0:12.01)
Jake Ha	RDEV	24:23.19	24:37.30	01:37.55	(-0:56.72)
Fraser Ga	RDEV	24:41.13	24:55.00	01:38.74	(+0:42.15)
Callum Yo	RDEV	25:05.60	25:20.30	01:40.37	(-2:35.21)
Alfie Ca	RDEV	25:42.55	25:55.90	01:42.84	(-0:33.34)
Isabelle Jo	RPER	26:04.00	26:17.20	01:44.27	(First Time)
Oskar Sz	RDEV	26:12.08	26:25.20	01:44.81	(First Time)
Daisy Ra	RDEV	26:14.69	26:27.80	01:44.98	(First Time)
Matilda Pe	RDEV	26:21.35	26:34.40	01:45.42	(-0:38.86)
Lily Ho	RDEV	26:31.97	26:44.90	01:46.13	(-irst Time)
Hannah HeW	RDEV	26:34.91	26:47.80	01:46.33	(-1:12.21)
Stella Bo	RDEV	26:35.19	26:48.10	01:46.35	(-0:59.93)
Henry Ro	RDEV	26:47.18	27:00.00	01:47.15	(First Time)

Quote Bank!

"Kevin!, On the whole I think C Central have swum absolutely fantastic this year". Jacob Butterfield - C Central.

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

"I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it". Michael Phelps.

"Train insane, or remain the same".

"Dream. Believe. Achieve".

"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get". Michael Phelps.

"I can definitely take more off my world record - a lot more. I have no doubt about that. I'm by no means putting pressure on myself, it's just the belief I have in myself ..... I'm not going to limit myself by nominating times or anything like that. I never thought I'd do 14:34 and I did. I thought I'd maybe do 14:38 or 14:39 that day, and I went nearly five seconds quicker so I don't want to limit the possibilities". Grant Hackett.

"In training everyone focuses on 90% physical and 10% mental, but in the races it's 90% mental because there's very little that seperates us physically at the elite level". Elka Graham.

"The hardest thing about climbing the ladder of success is getting through the crowd at the bottom".

"We need to create a way of working, and that's why I felt the need to set some rules. For example, we will all eat together, leave the table together - it is all about respecting each other. And being punctual is key". Fabio Capello.

"Unleash the Inner Beast!".

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing". Muhammad Ali.

"Many people say you are as only good as your last race, but we know we are only as good as our next race!".

"It was not the 10 work outs I did every week for four years that allowed me to overcome my competitors, it was the ones that they missed". Graeme Smith (1996).

"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 forward to a result you will be happy with!"

"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 Medalist) (Munich 1972).

"Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what if's' and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win". Shannon Miller (American Gymnast, two time Olympic Gold Medalist) (Atlanta 1996).

"As the years go by I train physically harder and I am always trying to go faster, further and higher. I train seven days a week and at the end of the day, I'm pretty tired but I never wish I was anyone else. If I miss a days training I feel guilty and I know I should have done it. I'm conscientious and unless I have a very good reason to, I never miss a session. It seems unfair to train for years and miss days just for the hell of it, and if I ever start to skip days, I would realise my attitude was not right and it was time for me to finish". Olympic Champion.

"Have a clear goal in your head of where you want to be and never give up!".

"Remember what doesn't challenge you, doesn't change you!"

"Not a day goes past where I don't go to bed with aching limbs ..... I have lost friends over it ..... I have lost girlfriends because of it ..... My family hates it ..... The only person that understands it wants to beat me ..... But I love it more than anything in the world!"

"Don't let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning". Robert Kiyosaki.

'Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday'. William Rudolph (American Athlete, three-time Olympic Gold medalist) (Rome 1960).

"It's been told that swimming is a wimp sport, but I don't see it. We don't get timeouts in the middle of a race; we can's stop and catch our breath; and we can't ask for a substitution".

"We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can".

"In 2004 , I won a bronze. This is a silver. Maybe in 2012, it will be a gold. Slowly, slowly". Eliud Kipchoge (Kenyan Athelete, Olympic silver medalist) (Beijing 2008).

"I came out here to beat everybody in sight and that is exactly what I'm going to do. Sure, I can do anything". Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson (American Athlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist) (Los Angeles 1932).

"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 going to 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).

"Success comes with determination to get up the morning after the hardest practice of your life and do it all over again!"

"There is nothing like the smell of chlorine in the morning, and nothing like the smell of victory in the evening"

"Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment and quit worrying bout winning and losing". Matt Biondi. (American Swimmer, eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992).

"You only get one shot, go out there and do your best". Chad le Clos (200m Butterfly Champion).

"No negative thoughts cross my mind on race day. When I look into their eyes, I know I'm going to beat them". Danny Harris. (American Athlete, Olympic Silver Medallist. Los Angeles 1984).

"When I go out and race, I'm not trying to beat opponents, I'm trying to beat what I have done ... to beat myself, basically. People find that hard to believe because we've had such a bias to always strive to win things. If you win something and you haven't put everything into it, you haven't actually achieved anything at all. When you've had to work hard for something and you've got the best you can out of yourself on that given day, that's where you get satisfaction from". Ian Thorpe.

"I concentrate on preparing to swim my race and let other swimmers think about me, not me about them". Amanda Beard.

"An athlete cannot race with money in his pockets. He must race with hope in his heart and dreams in his head". Emil Zatopek. (Four Time Olympic Gold Medallist).

"If you win something and you haven't put everything into it, you haven't actually achieved anything at all. When you've had to work for something and you've got the best you can out of yourself on that given day, that's where you get satisfaction from". Ian Thorpe. (Australian swimmer, five-time Olympic gold medallist. Sydney 2000, Athens 2004).

"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up!".

"Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow".

"Champions train, losers complain".

"Success isn't overnight. It's when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up." Dwayne Johnson.

"Life is full of disappointments, failures and setbacks. None of those things can permanently stop you. You have the power to overcome anything that life throws at you. There is nothing as powerful as a made up mind. Surround yourself with people who remind you that you matter, and support you in the ways that matter most to you. No person, situation, or circumstance can define who you are. Don't give up. cave in, or stop believing that it's possible. It's not over until you win."