Official Warm-Up Timetables

Please check the organiser’s original timetables below for your club’s allocated warm-up times and lanes. Select either image to open it at full size.

Saturday 17 October 2026 — Sessions 1 and 2

Sunday 18 October 2026 — Sessions 3 and 4

Important Information From the Organiser

Early warm-ups: The pool opens at 07:30 for the first group on both days, earlier than usual. This will be a very busy meet with lots of swimmers, so the allocated warm-ups are designed to fit everyone in safely. Clubs have allocated lanes, some of which are shared. Please check the original timetables above so you know when your swimmers are in the water.

Distance events: There is no separate warm-up for the distance events, which are the last events of the morning session on both days. The smaller cool-down pool can be used for this.

Lockers: Poolside space will be limited. Please use lockers wherever possible. They take a £1 coin or a similar-sized token, which is returned when the key is returned.

Club seating: A seating plan will be provided on the day. Once swimmers have finished their races and received feedback from their coaches, please return to your allocated club area to avoid overcrowding the officials.

Check entries before the day: The organiser will not make entry changes or accept poolside entries on the day.

Cash for Kids Sporting Challenge: Middlesbrough ASC is fundraising throughout the weekend, with coloured hamper raffles, a tuck shop and a packed tombola. There will also be chances to win a Jellycat, a Halloween squishy hamper and a three- or four-night stay at Craven Garth Cottages in the North York Moors. Any spare change you can bring will be welcome.

The host club thanks everyone for choosing to swim at its gala and hopes swimmers and clubs enjoy the weekend.

About This Meet

The Last Chance NER Qualifier is a Level 2 gala hosted by Middlesbrough ASC at The Neptune, Middlesbrough. It is licensed by Swim England for entry into County, Regional and National short course championships. Age is calculated on the day of competition, Sunday 18 October 2026. A separate swim-down pool is available.

Age Groups & Events

All events are Heat Declared Winner. Para-swimmers are included within the standard programme and seeded by entry time. No qualifying time is required for para-swimmers.

Entry Fees

Individual swims: £8.00 per event. 800m and 1500m Freestyle: £10.00 per event. All entries must be submitted electronically with an entry time (ranked or coach's time). Entry times should be converted to 25m pool times using ASA Conversion Tables.

Poolside Passes

Each visiting club receives 2 free poolside passes. Additional passes are £10.00 each and include entry and start sheets. Coaches and Team Managers must hold a valid pass and current DBS certificate to access poolside. Lunch is not provided for Coaches and Team Managers.

Medals & Results

Medals are awarded to the top three in each individual age group. Heats are seeded according to submitted entry times. Over-the-top starts will be used where possible.

Officials Wanted

A large number of licensed officials are needed to run this gala. If your club has officials willing to help, please contact gillian.smith@middlesbroughasc.org.uk. Travel expenses are paid at 45p per mile (50% where a swimmer is also competing, or for single-session volunteers).

Key Contacts

Lead Referee: Gillian Smith

Entry Information — Entries Closed

Entries are now closed. Full entry information, fees, and conditions are available from your coach. The entry window ran from 8am on 24 July 2026 until 6pm on 26 September 2026. Payment was by bank transfer to Middlesbrough ASC (Sort code: 05-06-01, Account: 15711014) at time of entry.