 Please note the following changes to training over the Easter period:
Training will run as normal on Saturday 4th April. Happy Easter to all our swimmers and families.  We are excited to introduce a new event to our calendar of club competitions – Splash ‘n’ Dash Sprints.
This fast-paced sprint meet will take place on Friday 24th April at All Seasons Leisure Centre and is designed to give swimmers more opportunities to race, record times, and track their progress. We’re keeping the format simple and accessible:
As a competitive swimming club, providing regular racing opportunities is a key part of swimmer development. This event will allow swimmers to gain valuable competition experience and record official ranking times that can be used for future meet entries. Importantly, this will take place in a familiar and supportive environment, with the pool fully set up for competition, including anti-wave lane ropes and starting blocks. Event Details
Sponsorship Opportunity We are currently looking for event sponsors. This is a great opportunity to support the club while gaining visibility within our swimming community. If you or your business are interested, please get in touch. £25 per event,. Volunteers Needed As with all our events, this meet relies on the support of volunteers. There are a range of roles available, from setting up the pool with anti-wave lane ropes and equipment, through to timekeeping and helping the event run smoothly on the night. If you are able to help, please let us know – your support is greatly appreciated. [email protected] Entries Close: Saturday 11th April  Full results for the Chorley Marlins Spring Meet 2026 are attached below. Well done to all of our swimmers who competed. It was great to see lots of strong swims, new personal bests and many swimmers taking part in their first gala. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Club Championships. Whether you achieved a PB, tried a new event, or raced for the first time, it was good to see the effort and commitment from all swimmers. Thank You Thank you to Mary and Claire for organising the meet, and to Paul for refereeing and Louise as starter. A big thank you also to all of the officials and volunteers who helped the event run smoothly — including our coaches, timekeepers, judges, announcer, marshals, door staff, raffle sellers, medal table helpers and everyone else who gave their time to support the gala. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without the support of our volunteers. Thank you as well to all the parents, families and spectators who came along to support the swimmers. Your encouragement helps create a great atmosphere and means a lot to the swimmers. Event Sponsors We are also very grateful to our event sponsors for their support:
Thank you also to everyone who donated raffle prizes. Next Events Our next Club Championships meet will be the: CMASC Andrea Lawless Summer Meet Sunday 28 June 2026 Entries are closing soon for the Garstang Gators Medals Gala 2026, taking place on: Saturday 6 June 2026 Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool The gala is open to swimmers from Development Group and above, with entries closing on Monday 16 March through Swim Manager. If you would like to use times from today’s meet or add additional events, please email Claire at: [email protected] Full results are attached below. 
 Entries Open – Garstang Gators Medals Gala 2026 Entries are now open for the Garstang Gators Medals Gala 2026, a one-day event that would be a great first open meet for swimmers to enter. The gala is open to all swimmers from Development Group upwards. Across the programme, swimmers can compete in 50m and 100m events in all four strokes, plus the 200m Individual Medley for swimmers aged 9 and over. Every race is a chance to test progress, gain competition experience, and enjoy the excitement of racing in a supportive environment. Meet Details Saturday 6th June 2026 Palatine Leisure Centre, 207 St Anne’s Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AP 8-lane 25m pool with anti-wave lane ropes Electronic timing in operation Licence No. NW260371 Eligibility The competition is open to swimmers from Development Group and above who are 9 years old or over on the day of the meet and are registered Swim England members. Age Groups 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and Over (age as at midnight on 6 June 2026). Events 50m and 100m events in all strokes, plus 200m Individual Medley. Please note that the meet has consideration times (upper limits), meaning entry times must be slower than the stated limit. If a swimmer does not currently have a time in Swim Manager for an event they wish to enter, please speak to a coach to request a time. Times from the Chorley Marlins Spring Meet will be available to use on the closing day. Payment Payment must be made at the time of entry submission. Entries without payment cannot be processed. Please transfer fees to: Chorley Marlins Competition Account Barclays Account No: 73783138 Sort Code: 20-69-85 Closing date for entries: Monday 16 March Late entries cannot be accepted. If you require any further information, please email Claire at [email protected]  Please note that the meet has consideration times (upper limits), meaning entry times must be slower than the stated limit below:  Please check your swimmer’s entries for Sunday’s Chorley Marlins Spring Meet in the attachment below. Please note there are two columns, so you may need to scroll across to view all events. If you notice any issues, please leave a comment below. Event details Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen BB3 1PW Warm-up: 1:00pm Spectators Entry: £4.00 per person Please bring the correct change if possible, although card payments will also be available. On the day Raffle tickets: £1.00 per strip Marlins swim caps available: £7.00 Raffle prizes We would greatly appreciate any donations for raffle prizes such as gifts, bottles, chocolates, etc. Any donation, large or small, is very welcome. Please bring them with you on Sunday to Darwen. Thank you for your support and we look forward to a great afternoon of racing
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