Junior League 2026
Northumberland & Durham Swimming Association
Junior League 2026
The Diddy League
Junior League Heats
Sunday 21st June 2026 at Middlesbrough Neptune Centre
Junior League Final
Sunday 13th September 2026 at Billingham Forum
Heats Squad Announced
Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough
Warm-up
12.20pm
Start
12.45pm
Staff Travelling
| Coaches | Chomp & Katie |
| Team Managers | Nicola & Louise |
| Senior Swimmer | Emily |
| Officials | Chris & Trish |
Swimmers
Adam Beresford
Ailsa Chater
Anthony Reed
Aria Chater
Brooke Dodds
Charlie O'Halleron Lough
Connie Elliott
Daniel Beresford
Darcey Ridley
Dorothy Renwick
Elliot Grady
Emily Kane
Faith Exley
Ferne Charlton
Finn Robson-Burrell
Georgia Ronsdale-Hall
Imogen Kemp
Isaac Denny
Isaac Small
Isabelle Betton
Isla Mirza
Jack Dalton
Jasmine-Leah Varty
Jessica Plews
Joe Dodds
Joey Charlton
Lucas Thompson
Luke Weatherspoon
Magnus Richardson
Matthew Brown
Max Treeby
Olivia Donnelly
Olivia Teddy
Reece Dalton
Seth Jones
Shyla-Mae Taylor
Thanks to sponsors NESS Swimwear for providing the team and staff T-shirts, and to Gillingham Coaches for taking the team.
What Is It All About?
Your Team vs. Other Clubs
Race individually and in relays against teams from across the North East.
Earn Team Points
Every race matters. Placements earn points that go toward your club's score.
It Is All About the Team
No individual medals here. Just bragging rights and team pride.
League Levels & Finals
Three divisions with promotion & relegation, so every point counts.
Top six teams per division make the finals.
Win Division 1 and you represent Northumberland & Durham in the Northern Final.
Win that, and it is on to the National Finals in November.
Who Is Racing?
Age groups: 9, 10, 11, and 12 year olds
Teams: four girls and four boys per age group
Events: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, plus freestyle and medley relays
And the Canon: a noisy, epic 8-person relay to close it all out
Training & Selection
As Junior League approaches, your coaches will work on what is needed for the team to perform at its best.
Coaches will pick the fastest team based on:
Performance in training and races
Positive attitude and effort
Swim-offs and time trials
If you want to swim the final, you have to earn that spot.
Gala Days
Travel on the team bus and arrive buzzing with your teammates
Stay poolside all day. The pace is fast and there is no time to wander
Coaches and Team Managers will guide you through everything
You will be given your races in advance so you are never left guessing
If you need this information in a different format, please contact us and we will do our best to help.