 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!  Help Shape the Future of Chorley Marlins
Date: Saturday 15th November, 11:00am Venue: The Hartwood, Chorley A reminder that following on from the discussion at our AGM, we’re holding an Open Meeting for parents and carers to continue the conversation about how we build and strengthen Chorley Marlins over the months ahead. This is a friendly, informal session where you can share ideas, raise questions, and help shape the club’s future direction. Committee members will be there to listen, discuss next steps, and outline how we can turn good ideas into action. Please send your questions/topics in advance We’ve already received several topics parents would like to discuss. To help the committee prepare and respond fully, please email any additional questions or topics to [email protected] We hope to see you there!  City of Leeds Christmas Cracker 2025 – Entries Close Wednesday 5th November Entries are closing for the City of Leeds Christmas Cracker Meet 2025, one of the most popular and exciting long-course competitions of the year for Chorley Marlins swimmers. This Level 3 Licensed Meet will be held at the John Charles Centre for Sport, Aquatics Centre, Leeds — a world-class 50m, 10-lane pool that provides a fantastic racing opportunity for our swimmers. Meet Details Dates: Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th December 2025 Venue: Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ Competition Course: 50m (Long Course) Meet Type: Level 3 Licensed Age Groups Boys: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16/Over Girls: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16/Over Events All events are Heat Declared Winners.
Awards: Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group. Entry Details
Club Closing Date Entries close: Wednesday 5th November 2025 Entries must be made through Swim Manager. Please ensure payment is made to the Chorley Marlins Competition Account by the closing date: Chorley Marlins SC Competition Account Barclays Bank Sort Code: 20-69-85 Account Number: 73783138 Questions For any queries, please contact Claire at [email protected] Attachments: Event Schedule Upper Limit Times 
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