Warm-up, Start Times & Admission

These times apply on both Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Swimmers and spectators can enter from 7:30am.

Morning sessions: warm-up starts at 7:50am; racing starts at 9:00am.

Afternoon sessions: warm-up starts at 12:20pm; racing starts at 1:30pm.

Spectator Tickets

The spectator area is reserved for visiting clubs. Please purchase tickets in advance: the gala is full, seating is limited and the organiser expects spectator tickets to sell out. Tickets are not expected to be available on the day.

Tickets went on sale at 6:00pm on Friday 9 October. Tickets are purchased separately for each session, with a maximum of two tickets per transaction. In the booking system, choose 8:00am for a morning session or 1:00pm for an afternoon session. These are booking labels, not the race start times.

Book spectator tickets on Eventbrite.

About This Meet

The Chester Chaser is a Level 3 gala hosted by Chester le Street Amateur Swimming Club at Chester le Street Leisure Centre. Age is calculated on the day of competition, Sunday 18 October 2026. A separate swim-down facility will be available.

Venue

Chester le Street Leisure Centre, Chester le Street.

Parking

Parking around the leisure centre is chargeable on Saturday. Most car parks are free on Sunday, but please check the signs. Officials can claim back parking expenses.

Shopping, Heat Winners & Finals

Last is Fast will be attending with a pop-up shop. In addition to the medals listed in the gala schedule, every heat winner can collect a Halloween sweet treat from the side of the pool.

Each session ends with finals and medals. Please stay to support and cheer on the finalists.

Results

Live results will be available through the Chester Chaser 2026 event page on the Chester le Street ASC website.