NASC have opened our internal entry system for the Doncaster Dartes September Sprints meet on Sunday 13th September 2026, being held at John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds.
This is a Level 3 licensed A/B/C grade sprint meet, making it an excellent early‑season opportunity for swimmers of all ages and abilities. With all races being 50m sprints across every stroke plus 100m Individual Medley, this gala is ideal whether swimmers are gaining their first open‑meet experience, or looking to post early‑season times ahead of the County Winter competition.
Better still, the organisers have arranged the morning and afternoon session such that you will only need to attend either the morning or afternoon session to take part in all your events (dependant on your age group), freeing you up for the rest of the day!
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This event is suitable for swimmers in Junior squad and above with Swim England Club Compete membership. Swimmers must be age 9 or over as of 13th September 2026. Nine‑year‑olds compete ungraded with no cut‑off times, while all other age groups compete across Grades A, B and C, with published upper cut‑off times (see meet conditions document included below).
NASC entry deadline and form
NASC entry closing date: 10pm Thursday 18th June 2026
NASC entry form (NASC members only): https://nasc.co.uk/donnydartes26
This meet operates on a first come, first served basis, so this deadline allows NASC to submit entries promptly once the host club entry system opens and maximise opportunities for our swimmers.
Gala events and conditions
- Swimmers will have the opportunity race some or all of 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly, plus 100m Individual Medley
- Ages: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 years & over
- Awards to the top 3 swimmers in each age group and grade
(9‑year‑olds: awards to top 6 in each grade) - Additional awards for Top Open/Boy, Top Girl in each age group and Top Visiting Club
- Entries cost £8.00 per event
- Spectator tickets purchased on the day
- Food available all day, plus an on‑site swim shop and large car park
Full programme details, cut‑off times and meet conditions can be found in the official meet pack:
Doncaster Dartes September Sprints Meet Pack 2026
Swimmers must not have swum faster than the published cut‑off times for their age group and grade. Where a swimmer does not yet have a ranking time, estimated entry times will be submitted, making this a great opportunity for newer members to gain experience and post their first official times.
Membership requirements
Swimmers must hold Swim England Club Compete membership to enter this open meet. If you need to upgrade your membership (or are unsure what you currently hold), please email nasc@nasc.co.uk. Membership upgrades can be processed after the NASC entry deadline, provided they are in place by the day of the event.
Confused?
If any of the above is too much information, or if you are unsure whether this gala is suitable for you or your swimmer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: nasc@nasc.co.uk