 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]
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