 Chorley Marlins Club Championships — Entries Now Open!
Entries are now open for our Spring Club Championships — one of the highlights of the Marlins calendar and a key part of every swimmer’s development. Date: Sunday 15 March Warm-up: 1:00pm Venue: Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen, BB3 1PW Events Development Group
Alpha Squad and above
Entry and Payment Entries must be submitted via Swim Manager and close on Friday 27 February. Late entries cannot be accepted. Please make payment at the time of entry by bank transfer to: Chorley Marlins Competition Account Barclays Bank Account No: 73783138 Sort Code: 20-69-85 Why Our Club Championships Matter As a competitive swimming club, our internal meets are an essential part of the swimmer pathway. They give every swimmer the opportunity to race, improve, and celebrate progress alongside teammates. We expect all Development Group and squad swimmers to take part — whether it’s your first gala or your fiftieth, it’s a great chance to set new personal bests and gain valuable race experience in a supportive environment. There are no minimum entry times, and events are seeded by ability, so everyone can take part and enjoy the day. Medals will be awarded to Female and Male/Open swimmers placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group. Venue Darwen Leisure Centre is an excellent competition venue, with an 8-lane 25m pool, electronic timing, and ample spectator seating. It’s a great setting for swimmers to perform at their best while families cheer them on. Questions? If you have any questions, please contact Claire at [email protected] .
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 Details of the Swim England North West (SENW) Summer Championships 2026 have now been published and can be viewed via the link below:
https://swimnorthwest.org/news/senw-summer-championships-2026/ If you require any further information, please contact Claire at [email protected]. Reminder: Burnley Bobcats – Racing for Regionals Meet Entries are now open in Swim Manager for the Burnley Bobcats Racing for Regionals meet. Closing date for entries: Friday 20 February 2026. Please submit your entries before the closing date to avoid missing out.  Well done to all Chorley Marlins swimmers who competed at the Leeds Christmas Cracker at the weekend. It was great to see so many of our swimmers enjoying some festive racing and producing a number of strong performances to round off the year. There were lots of positive swims across the weekend, with swimmers showing great commitment, effort, and team spirit in the pool. A special mention goes to Maisie M, who had an excellent meet and returned home with a fantastic set of medals:
Thank you as always to our poolside volunteers Kathryn, Nicola, and Mark for supporting the swimmers throughout the meet – your help is greatly appreciated. Full results are attached below. Well done, everyone. 
 Arena League 2025 – Final Round Report Saturday saw the final round of the 2025 Arena League, hosted at Ellesmere Port, and once again our swimmers rose to the occasion. Despite missing a few team members, we saw some excellent performances in the pool, backed by the fantastic team spirit that Chorley Marlins are known for. As per league rules, points from Rounds 1 and 2 are expunged, meaning the final rankings are determined solely by the results achieved in the finals. We are delighted to say that Chorley Marlins maintained our 4th place finish — a consistent position across all three rounds. A huge thank you to all the parents who made the journey to Ellesmere Port on a dark and wet December evening. Your support and commitment are truly appreciated. Thank you also to the swimmers who stepped in at short notice due to all the bugs circulating, and of course to our poolside volunteers who once again ensured everything ran smoothly. Division 2 – Final Rankings
What’s Next? We now turn our attention to the 2026 team events: North Lancs Swim League – Round 1 18th January – Darwen Southport Shrimps Gala 22nd February – Knowsley MicroLeague NW – Round 1 8th March – Darwen Well done to all swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and supporters — a great end to 2025 and plenty to look forward to in the new year!   
  Preston SC Super Sprint Meet 2026 Entries for the Preston SC Super Sprint Meet 2026 will open on Saturday 6th December. The meet takes place on Sunday 4th January 2026 at Darwen Leisure Centre and provides a vital opportunity for swimmers to gain County qualifying times before the window closes. Unfortunately, our club entries for the Burnley Bobcats Last Chance County Qualifier were not accepted due to the meet being heavily oversubscribed. To ensure our swimmers still have a chance to secure their County times, we have added the Super Sprint Meet to our competition calendar. Because of this late addition, the entry window is extremely tight — entries close on Thursday 11th December. Payment must be made at the time of entry. We will not be able to chase late payments or incomplete entries. Meet Information PSC Super Sprint Meet 2026 Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 Venue: Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen Pool: 25m, 8-lane pool with anti-wave ropes and Swiss Timing Quantum system with scoreboard. Limited parking is available on site, with additional parking options nearby. Competition Ages: As of midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026. This Level 3 licensed meet will run under Swim England Technical Rules. All swimmers must be registered at Swim England Club Compete level. The Female category is for birth-sex females in line with Swim England’s Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy. Entry into the Female category confirms the swimmer’s birth sex is female. Programme of Events The meet includes:
All events will be heat-declared winners (HDW). Entry Requirements:
Spectator Information
Awards Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in all events, including 50m heats, for the following age groups: Female: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & Over Open: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & Over There will be no formal presentations. Medals must be collected from the trophy table in the café area on the day. They will not be available after the event. Spot prizes will also be available courtesy of MAK Swimwear. How to Enter Entries should be made through Swim Manager.
Bank Transfer Details: Chorley Marlins Competition Account Barclays Account No: 73783138 Sort Code: 20-69-85 Entries without full payment cannot be processed. For questions or support with your entry, please contact Claire: [email protected]
 Burnley Bobcats Last Chance County Qualifier 9th, 10th & 11th January 2026 Venue: Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen BB3 1PW Entries are open in Swim Manager for the Burnley Bobcats Last Chance County Qualifier — a brilliant opportunity for swimmers to secure those final qualifying times ahead of the 2026 Lancashire County Championships. This popular January meet offers a full programme of racing for all age groups, with a friendly and well-organised atmosphere ideal for both experienced competitors and those aiming for their first county times. Event Programme The meet includes 50m, 100m and 200m events in all four strokes, plus selected distance races. Please note:
A full programme and qualifying times are attached below. Spectators
Awards Medals will be presented to the top three swimmers in each age category: Female: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & Over Open/Male: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & Over All races will be spearheaded. There will be no formal medal presentations — awards can be collected from the designated table. Entry Information
Payment Payment must be made at the time of entering: Chorley Marlins Competition Account Barclays Account number: 73783138 Sort code: 20-69-85 Entries without full payment cannot be processed or submitted. Entry Deadline Club entries close on Friday 21st November. Please ensure your Swim Manager entries and payments are completed ahead of the deadline. Open to swimmers from Alphas, Improvers, Intermediates, Juniors, JD, District, Club and Squad. Need Help? If you need any assistance with gala entries or qualifying times, please contact Claire: [email protected]
 What a fantastic weekend for Chorley Marlins. It was great to see so many talented youngsters giving it their all in the pool. The atmosphere was full of energy, team spirit and pride — everything our club is all about. Congratulations to all our swimmers who took part in this year’s Club Championships. Your hard work, determination and commitment were clear in every race. Whether you achieved a personal best, completed your first competitive event, or simply gave everything you had in the water, you should be incredibly proud. You showed exactly what it means to be part of the Marlins team. Keep up the great work — every session takes you closer to new goals, new PBs and the next step in your swimming journey. Full results are attached below. A Huge Thank You Events like this only happen because of the dedication of so many people behind the scenes. A special thank you to Mary and Claire for organising the meet, and to Paul for refereeing across the weekend. Thank you to our timekeepers, judges, announcer, marshals, raffle sellers, door staff and every volunteer who gave their time to ensure the gala ran smoothly. We simply couldn’t run events like this without you. We are also incredibly grateful for the generous raffle prizes donated and for the brilliant support from our event sponsors — your contribution makes a real difference to our swimmers and the wider club. And of course, thank you to all the parents, friends and families who came along to cheer from the stands. Your support helps create the team atmosphere our swimmers thrive in. Medal Presentations Medals will be awarded at our Winter Social & Presentation Evening on Friday — tickets are selling fast, so make sure you don’t miss out on celebrating our swimmers’ achievements together. Club Championships 2026 Dates We’re already looking ahead to next year’s events:
We can’t wait to see our swimmers continue their journey, chase new goals, and keep growing as a team throughout 2026. Headline Sponsors – 2026 Club Championships As we look ahead to next year’s competitions, we’re actively seeking headline sponsors for our 2026 Club Championships. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to support community sport, promote their brand and help us continue providing high-quality events for our swimmers. If you’re interested in becoming a headline sponsor — or know someone who might be — please get in touch with us. We’d love to work with partners who share our passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential.
 Please check your swimmer’s entry for next weekend’s Chorley Marlins Club Championships Winter Meet using the attachment below. There are two columns in the file, so you may need to scroll across on your phone to view all events. If there are any issues with your swimmer’s entry, please leave a comment below. Sponsor an Event A big thank you to everyone who has already offered to sponsor an event — let’s see if we can get every event covered! Sponsorship is open to families and businesses, and it’s a great way to support the club while getting your name in the programme and announced during the meet. Find out more here Raffle Prizes We’d love your help with raffle prizes for the Chorley Marlins Winter Meet on Sunday. Donations of bottles, gifts, wine, vouchers, chocolates or any other prizes — big or small — would be greatly appreciated. Please bring any donations along to Darwen on Sunday. Event Details Distance Events Friday 14th November – All Seasons Leisure Centre, Chorley Warm-up 7:15pm Main Meet Sunday 16th November 2025 – Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen BB3 1PW Warm-up approx. 1:00pm Spectator Entry: £3.00 per person (please bring correct change if possible) Raffle Tickets: £1.00 per strip CMASC Swim Caps: £7.00 Swimmers should bring a water bottle and a top to wear between events. Winter Social & Presentation Evening — Tickets on Sale Don’t forget to grab your tickets for our Winter Social & Presentation Evening, Friday 21st November 2025 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Club, Harpers Lane, Chorley. We’ll present Distance Meet medals and annual awards, followed by a disco and hot pot supper. There will be no training that evening. Tickets available now — read more here.
 Well done to our Arena League team who achieved another fourth place finish on Saturday at Darwen in Round 2. From strong individual performances to great teamwork, it was another evening that captured the true Marlins spirit. Round 2 Points 1st Workington 262 2nd Burnley Bobcats 229 3rd Lancaster City 227 4th Chorley Marlins 195 5th City of Chester 192 6th Flixton 179 7th Bebington 130 League Rankings After Two Rounds 1st Workington 527 2nd Lancaster City 477 3rd Burnley Bobcats 401 4th Chorley Marlins 384 5th City of Chester 375 6th Flixton 372 7th Bebington 288 The final round takes place at Ellesmere Port on Saturday 6th December. Warm-up: 5:00 pm | Start: 5:30 pm Let’s finish the series strong — go Marlins! 🏊♂️💙
 Next weekend marks one of the highlights of the calendar — our Club Championships, with the 800m and 1500m distance events taking place on Friday evening, followed by the main events on Sunday.
We’re offering families, individuals, and local businesses the opportunity to sponsor one or more of the championship events. Sponsorship is just £20 per event, and in return your chosen name will appear in the official event programme and be announced during the meet. You can sponsor in your family name (e.g. “The Smith Family”), a swimmer’s name, or your business name — whichever you prefer. It’s a fantastic way to show your support — every penny raised goes directly back into helping our swimmers and supporting club activities. Events available to sponsor: Friday
Sunday
If you’d like to sponsor an event, please email [email protected] with:
Deadline: Thursday evening Let’s make this year’s Club Championships the best yet — thank you for supporting Chorley Marlins! |
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