Super September 2026

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Looking ahead, Super September returns with a strong line‑up of galas, giving all members opportunities galore, whether you be looking to make those first steps in competitive swimming in a familiar and supportive environment, looking to take those first steps in to open gala swimming at a bigger venue, or looking to achieve qualifying times for the Yorkshire Winter Competition in October.

For any new to swimming wondering why we post events so far ahead of time, this is the way open galas tend operate with gala entry dates often closing a couple of months prior to an event – swim families must plan ahead!

📅 September Competition Schedule

Sunday 6 September – NASC Time Trials

📍 Bedale Leisure Centre

An early‑season opportunity to post benchmark times in a friendly and supportive environment. Ideal for both new and existing members, whether you are setting your first recorded time, establishing an early‑season baseline, or chasing County qualifying times.

📝 Entries are NOW OPEN and close on 30 August 2026,  full details available via the event link here.

All members are encouraged to attend this event.

13 September – Doncaster Dartes September Sprints

📍 Leeds, John Charles Centre for Sport

A new event for NASC this year, but held in a familiar venue. This is a Level 3 licensed A/B/C grade sprint meet, featuring:

  • 50m events across all strokes
  • 100m Individual Medley
  • 10‑lane 25m pool

Suitable for all swimmers in Junior squad or above, who are aged 9 years and over.

📝 Entries are NOW OPEN and close on 18 June 2026,  full details available via the event link here.

Sheffield Weekender

A firm favourite in the club calendar, the Sheffield Weekender offers swimmers two full days of racing at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, an outstanding competition venue. Not able to make the full weekend? That’s ok too, pick and choose what you can manage. Just be careful to read the meet information to be sure you pick the right swims for the right sessions!

This weekend is also a fantastic social opportunity, with many members choosing to stay overnight in Sheffield and join an informal group dinner on Saturday evening, usually held at COSMO Sheffield.

Sat 19 September – Rotherham A/B Grade Gala

📍 Sheffield, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

A level 3 ‘A’ and ‘B’ grade short course event offering swimmers swimmers aged 9 and over a chance to swim in a championship pool across a range of events. As a level 3 gala, times achieved in this event can be considered for entry in to County and Regional Championships.

Swimmers will be split into ‘A’ grade and ‘B’ grade based on the time swum on the day, not on their entry times. Awards will be given to the fastest three Swimmers in each Age Group in each event, after taking account of the “cut off times”.

Meet details (pdf) – http://www.rotherhammetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SEPT-2026.pdf 

NASC entry form: https://nasc.co.uk/rotherham-metro-2026

Suitable for all swimmers in Junior squad or above, who are aged 9 years and over.

📝 Entries are NOW OPEN and close on 13 June 2026, 9pm.

 

Sun 20 September – City of Sheffield Swim Squad (COSSS) Teaspoon Gala

📍 Sheffield, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

A short course event offering swimmers swimmers aged 9 and over a chance to swim in a championship pool in 50m and 100m events. As a level 3 gala, times achieved in this event can be considered for entry in to County and Regional Championships.

Awards will be given to the fastest three Swimmers in each Age Group in each event.

Meet details (pdf) – Teaspoon-2026-Meet-Pack.pdf

NASC entry form: https://nasc.co.uk/cosss-teaspoon-2026

Suitable for all swimmers in Junior squad or above, who are aged 9 years and over.

📝 Entries are NOW OPEN and close on 3 July 2026, 9pm.

 

Yorkshire Winter Competition Qualifying

September is one of the best months to secure qualifying times for the Yorkshire Winter Competition, and swimmers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities listed above. The qualifying times have now been released. The Club will contact those qualifying in mid September to allow sign up.