The Swim England National Summer Meet 2026 gets underway on Monday 27 July, running through to Saturday 1 August. Ten D&G swimmers have qualified, and over the course of the week they will be making their way to the competition as their events come around.
Summer Nationals is one of the biggest events in the domestic swimming calendar, bringing together the best age-group swimmers in the country. Qualifying is a real achievement in itself. It takes dedication, hard training, and the kind of commitment these swimmers show every week. To everyone competing this week, from everyone at D&G Swim Team — we are right behind you.
D&G Qualifiers — Summer Nationals 2026
Lewis Maxwell
Anna
Emily
Hetty Aken
Joseph Weatherspoon
Peter McGrother
Talia Staines
Abbie Whitfield
Evie O'Halleron-Hutchinson
Ivan Gallagher
A special mention for Joseph Weatherspoon and Hetty Aken, who are both competing at Summer Nationals for the very first time. What an achievement to qualify for your debut at this level. Enjoy every second of it.
Swim fast, swim smart, and enjoy every moment. You have earned your place there.
Good luck, all of you. The club is cheering you on.
See our full squad and meet information on the SE National Summer Meet 2026 page.