This, our main event of the year, involves everyone - swimmers, teachers, officials and parents. The competition is structured on a swimmer’s age and ability. In each age group a swimmer is required to compete in a range of events held on different 6 different dates. The championships take place instead of lane training on six separate days this term. To download details of the events being held on each date click here ( 18KB).

The overall objective for each swimmer is to improve on their personal best times. The ASA competitive swimming award scheme is based on national time standards. These standards are not age restricted; however, the correct stroke must be swum (technique + speed = success!). To gain an ASA award it doesn't matter where you come in your race, you just have to achieve the time and stroke criteria.

There is a Novice competition on 1 December 2007 for swimmers registered in our half hour Saturday classes.

The Age Cup Competition runs over 6 dates, swimmers are entered into events according to their age as at 31 December 2007. Points are awarded for each event and the swimmer with the lowest total cumulative point score at the end of the championships is the age cup winner. For some age groups we will be holding events over two distances e.g. for the U12 age group there will be 50m events as well as 100m events for some strokes. These alternative and additional events do not score points toward the age cups but medals will be awarded (these arrangements replace the former Graded competition). To download details of events in your age group click here ( 18KB).

The results for the 2007 Club Championships can be viewed by clicking here.

Make sure you read the Frequently Asked Questions about the club champs and ask your coach/teacher for advice and get training now!