NEW: Christmas Training Schedule 2019

Performance Groups 1 and 2

Day Pool When
Monday 23 December Blaydon  5-7pm
Tuesday 24 December N/A N/A
Wednesday 25 December  N/A N/A
Thursday 26 December  N/A N/A
Friday 27 December  Dunston 10am – 12pm
Saturday 28th December GLC 7am – 10am
Sunday 29th December P2 GLC – public 10am – 12pm 
Monday 30th December Blaydon 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday 31st December N/A N/A
Wednesday 1 January N/A N/A
Thursday 2 January onwards Regular venue Regular hours

 

Potential Groups 1 and 2

Day Pool When
Monday 23 December Regular venue Regular hours
Tuesday 24 December N/A N/A
Wednesday 25 December  N/A N/A
Thursday 26 December  N/A N/A
Friday 27 December  Birtley 9am – 11am
Saturday 28th December Birtley 7am – 8.30am
Sunday 29th December N/A N/A
Monday 30th December Blaydon 2pm – 4pm (with Performance)
Tuesday 31st December N/A N/A
Wednesday 1 January N/A N/A
Thursday 2 January onwards Regular venue Regular hours

 

Competitive Development

Day Pool When
Monday 23 December N/A N/A
Tuesday 24 December N/A N/A
Wednesday 25 December  N/A N/A
Thursday 26 December  N/A N/A
Friday 27 December  Birtley 9am – 11am
Saturday 28th December Birtley 7am – 8:30am
Sunday 29th December N/A N/A
Monday 30th December N/A N/A
Tuesday 31st December N/A N/A
Wednesday 1 January N/A N/A
Thursday 2 January onwards Regular venue Regular hours

 

Academy 1 and 2

Day Pool When
Monday 23 December N/A N/A
Tuesday 24 December N/A N/A
Wednesday 25 December  N/A N/A
Thursday 26 December  N/A N/A
Friday 27 December  N/A N/A
Saturday 28th December N/A N/A
Sunday 29th December N/A N/A
Monday 30th December N/A N/A
Tuesday 31st December N/A N/A
Wednesday 1 January N/A N/A
Thursday 2 January onwards Regular venue Regular hours

CHECK ENTRIES: Scottish Nationals SC Championships 13th – 15th December 2019

 

Where’s it at? Royal Commonwealth Pool,
Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
When’s it on? Friday 13th – Sunday 15th December 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for swimmers who have the required qualifying times
See your coach for guidance.
Age as at? 31st December 2019
What’s the cost? All swims are £10.00 per event
When’s the closing date? Closing date for entries was 9:00am, Wednesday 27th November 2019
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims on the GAW booking system, enter at http://gawbook.org.uk

For anyone new to the online gala entry process, there are step-by-step instructions here How to complete a gala entry

Entries for Checking Scottish National SC Open Swimming Championships 2019 – Entries

The entry summary list is now available for checking on SwimScotland website under the menu option: Meet Programs via the following link

https://www.swimscotland.co.uk/

Accepted / Rejected Entries Will appear here when available
Results  Will appear here when available
Gala Report Will appear here when available
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Scottish Swimming.

Scottish National SC Open Swimming Championships 2019 – Schedule of Events

Scottish National SC Open Swimming Championships 2019 – Event Regulations

Scottish National SC Open Swimming Championships 2019 – Meet Info

 

Summary

 

PLEASE NOTE: Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.

  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.

General Notes

Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.

The Swim Time Converter – provided by http://www.pullbuoy.co.uk/ is a useful tool and can be used to convert swimmers’ PB times from long course to short course and vice versa.

It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions.  This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

REPORT: Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet – 11th-12th January 2020

 

Where’s it at? Louisa Centre, Front Street, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 0TE  
When’s it on? Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2020
Who’s it for? This event is for Competitive Development, Potential Groups 1 & 2 and selected swimmers from Performance Group 1 who have NOT swum faster than the Qualifying Times (QTs) provided in the Upper Limits

Estimated times will be accepted – see your coach for guidance (but they MUST be within the QT’s)

Age as at? 12th January 2020.
What’s the cost? All swims are £5.50 per event.
When’s the closing date? Closing date for entries was 9:00pm, Friday 15th November 2019
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet 2020 – Entries for Checking
Accepted / Refunded Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet 2020 – Accepted Entries
Results Will appear here when available
Gala Report Read it here.
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Derwentside & Peterlee:

Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet 2020 – Flyer

Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet 2020 – Upper Limits

Derwentside and Peterlee New Year Meet 2020 – Conditions

Please Note
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

RESULTS: Tynemouth Winter Gala 22nd – 24th November 2019

Where’s it at? Tynemouth Swimming Pool
Beach Rd
North Shields
NE29 9PX
When’s it on? Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for:

  • Potential Groups 1 & 2
  • Performance Group 1
  • Competitive Development
  • Swimmers in Performance Group 2 who might not be attending the Scottish Nationals.

Swimmers must NOT have swam faster than the upper time limit and any swimmers entered on times above the upper time for their age and event will be excluded.

If swimmers do not have a time for any of the events, please see your coach for an estimated time – however these MUST be within the QT’s.

What’s the cost? All swims are £5.50 per event
When’s the closing date? Closing date was 7:00pm, Thursday 3rd October 2019.
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking Tynemouth Winter Gala 2019 – Entries for Checking
Accepted / Refunded Entries Tynemouth Winter Gala 2019 – Entries Accepted

Tynemouth Winter Gala 2019 – Entries Accepted (Final)

Results Tynemouth Winter Gala 2019 – Results
Gala Report Read it here
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and Information can be found in the document(s) below as published by Tynemouth ASC.

Swimmers must NOT have swam faster than the upper time limit and any swimmers entered on times above the upper time for their age and event will be excluded.

  •  Ages are as at 24th November 2019
Please Note
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

LIVE RESULTS: Swim England NER Short Course Champs 2019 – 2nd & 3rd November 2019

 

Where’s it at? Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, 
Sheffield. S1 2BP
When’s it on? Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 2019
Who’s it for? This event is ONLY for swimmers who meet the Qualifying Times provided in the conditions

See your coach for guidance.

What’s the cost? All swims are £8.50 per event.
When’s the closing date? Closing date for entries was 9:00am, Monday 14th October 2019
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking SENER Short Course Championships 2019 – Entries
Accepted / Rejected Entries Will appear here when available
Results Live Results for the Open and Age Group Championships
Gala Report Read it here.
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Swim England North East.

SENER Short Course Championships 2019

SENER Short Course Championships 2019 Final Info

SENER Open Meet (25m) 2019 Draft One

SENER Age Group Champs (25m) 2019 Draft One

Please Note
  • Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Ages are as at 31st December 2019
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

RESULTS: Chester-le-Street Junior Meet 25th – 27th October 2019

Where’s it at? Chester le Street Leisure Centre
Cone Terrace
Chester le Street DH3 3QH
When’s it on? Friday 25th – Sunday 27th October 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for Potential Groups 1 & 2 and selected swimmers from Performance Group 1. 

Swimmers must NOT have swam faster than the upper time limit and any swimmers entered on times above the upper time for their age and event will be excluded.

Please see your coach for recommended swims.

What’s the cost?
  • 800m and 1500m events are £10.00 each.
  • All other swims are £5.50 per event
When’s the closing date? Closing date was 7:00pm, Thursday 19th September 2019.
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking CLS Junior Meet 2019 – Entries for Checking
Accepted / Refunded Entries CLS Junior Meet 2019 – Refunds

CLS Junior Meet 2019 – Accepted Entries

Results CLS Junior Meet 2019 – Results
Gala Report Find it here.
Gala Info WARM-UP / SESSION INFO

FRIDAY

  • mixed 17.15-17.50 there will be no marshalling
  • clubs will be responsible to get swimmers to start and behind blocks at 5 minutes before the start of their heat
  • Friday night session approx 2.5HOURS

SATURDAY AM 3.5 hours ALL other sessions approx 3 hours 

PARKING

There is limited parking at the pool, but lots of car parks within easy walking distance

  • Friday charge until 6pm
  • Saturday charge all day
  • Sunday free

List of Events, Conditions and Information can be found in the document(s) below as published by CLS.

Swimmers must NOT have swam faster than the upper time limit and any swimmers entered on times above the upper time for their age and event will be excluded.

  •  Ages are as at 31st December 2019
Please Note
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

RESULTS: Carnegie Winter Open Meet 26th – 27th October 2019

 

Where’s it at? Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre, Glenrothes
When’s it on? Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th October 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for selected swimmers from Performance Groups 1 & 2 – gala info can be found in the Carnegie Winter Meet Info 2019
What’s the cost? All swims are £6.00 per event.
When’s the closing date? Closing date for swim entries was 9:00pm, Wednesday 11th September 2019

Closing date for the travel package is 9:00am, Monday 30th September 2019.

How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking Carnegie Winter Open Meet 2019 – Check Entries
Accepted / Rejected Entries Will appear here when available
Results Carnegie Winter Open Meet 2019 – Results
Gala Report Will appear here when available
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and Information can be found in the document(s) below as published by Carnegie SC.

Carnegie Winter Meet 2019 – Draft Programme

Carnegie Winter Meet Info 2019

The package costs £150.00 and is now available to pay for on our GAWBook payment system.

Full information regarding travel, hotel and meal arrangements will follow shortly.

  • Ages are as at 27th October 2019
Please Note
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

UPDATE – FINAL INFO: Durham City ASC Medley Challenge October 2019 – Sunday 13th October 2019

 

Where’s it at? VENUE CHANGE:

Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre, Burns Green, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QH

When’s it on? Sunday 13th October 2019
Who’s it for?
  • This event is for swimmers in Competitive Development who haven’t swum faster than the 100IM / 200IM times specified in the conditions here.
  • Swims without a time WILL NOT be accepted – please see your coach for an estimated time.
  • Please make sure that all swimmers enter ALL 4 EVENTS relating to the IM they have selected stating their IM time.
  • 100IM is only available to age groups 9 & 10 (all 4 50m events must be selected)
  • 200IM is only available to age groups 11 – 15 (all 4 100m events must be selected)
What’s the cost? All swims are £5.50 per event.
When’s the closing date? Closing date for entries was 9:00pm, Monday 22nd July 2019.
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? Will appear here when available
Entries for Checking Durham City ASC Medley Challenge – Entries for Checking
Accepted / Rejected Entries Durham City ASC Medley Challenge – Accepted Entries – All Accepted
Results Will appear here when available
Gala Report Will appear here when available
Gala Info Change of venue – Louisa Centre is no longer available so the gala will now take place at Chester-le-Street pool (address at the top of this page)

Seating Info
There are spaces for 160 spectators 120 seat and 40 standing plus a space for 2 wheelchair users which is 40 less than we have available at Freemans Quay.

Please do not reserve seats for swimmers in the spectator area to ensure there are enough spaces for supporters of the swimmers.

Car parking
There is some ground works taking place on road leading to the Pool however there are still plenty of car parking spaces less than 5 minutes’ walk from the pool that are free.

List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Durham City ASC.

Durham City ASC Medley Challenge October 2019 – Conditions

Durham City ASC Medley Challenge 2019 – Final Information

Please Note Entries to this meet is based on a swimmer’s IM time only

  • Entries will not be accepted from swimmers who have swum faster than the enclosed cut off time for their respective IM.
  • For each age group, the 6 swimmers with the highest points total from the 4 heat events will qualify for the IM final in Session 3.
  • Age as on 13th October 2019 for all events.
  • Entry Fee – £22 per swimmer (all swimmers must enter 4 events plus the IM final if they qualify)
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

CLOSED: Middlesbrough Christmas Meet – 7th & 8th December 2019

 

Where’s it at? The Neptune Centre, Ormesby Rd, Middlesbrough TS3 7RP   
When’s it on? Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for selected swimmers in Potential Group 2 who HAVE NOT swum faster than the Qualifying Times specified in the conditions

See your coach for guidance – estimated times will be accepted but MUST be within the QTs

What’s the cost? All events are £5.50 each
When’s the closing date? Gala Closed due to full capacity – message from MASC below

I would like to advise you all that our Christmas Gala is now full. The gala opened on a first come first served basis on the 1st October. We have now closed the gala early as it has reached full capacity.

Closing date for entries was scheduled as 9:00am, Monday 14th October 2019.

How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking Will appear here when available
Accepted / Rejected Entries Will appear here when available
Results Will appear here when available
Gala Report Will appear here when available
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Middlesbrough ASC.

Middlesbrough ASC Christmas Meet 2019 – Meet Conditions

Please Note
  • Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Ages are as at 8th December 2019
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

LIVE RESULTS: Richmond Dales Back to Pool 28th – 29th September 2019

 

Where’s it at? The Neptune Centre, Ormesby Rd, Middlesbrough TS3 7RP
When’s it on? Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th September 2019
Who’s it for? This event is for Potential and Performance Groups whose swimmers meet the Qualifying Times provided in the Cut Off Times
What’s the cost? All swims are £6.00 per event.
When’s the closing date? Closing date was 9:00pm, Friday 2nd August 2019.
How do I complete a gala entry? There are step-by-step instructions here.
How do I convert PB times? Use this Guide to see how to use the Swim Time Converter
How do I pay for my swims? To select and pay for swims use the GAW booking system.
Entries for Checking Richmond Dales – Back To Pool 2019 – Entries for Checking
Accepted / Rejected Entries Richmond Dales – Accepted Entries (select our club from the drop down list)
Results Live results can be found here
Gala Report Potential Squad Report can be found here
Gala Info List of Events, Conditions and QT’s can be found in the document(s) below as published by Richmond Dales ASC.

Richmond Dales – Back To Pool 2019 – Cut Off Times
Richmond Dales – Back To Pool 2019 – Meet Conditions
Richmond Dales – Back To Pool 2019 – Programme of Events

  • Age groups/Events will be: 9/Over years: 50m, 100m, 200m all strokes and 200m IM.  11 and over 400m Freestyle.
  • All events will be Heat Declared Winner
  • Entry times must be faster than the accompanying QTs.
  • Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times by use of ASA Conversion Tables.
  • £6.00 per event
  • Ages are as at 29th September 2019
Please Note
  • Entries will only be accepted with times in line with the qualifying times attached so please ensure that entry times are checked before entering.
  • Swimmers must be, or have applied for registration with the A.S.A. and may only enter events in their own age group.
  • It is the responsibility of the swimmer/parent to notify the coach/poolside helper of any issues in advance of the sessions. This includes withdrawals and requests to attend after the official warm-up per session.

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