Last Chance NER Qualifier Meet 2026
Last Chance NER Qualifier Meet 2026
Middlesbrough Amateur Swimming Club
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026 • The Neptune, Middlesbrough
Level 2 Gala • Licence number to be advised
Entry Deadline
6pm, Thursday 26 September 2026
Late entries will not be accepted. Entries open 8am Friday 24 July 2026.
Dates
17–18 Oct 2026
Venue
The Neptune, Middlesbrough TS3 7RP
Pool
Short Course 25m, 8 lanes
Age
Age on day (18 Oct 2026)
Timing
Colorado Electronic
Level
Level 2
D&G Entry Deadline: Please check with your coach for the internal D&G entry deadline, which may differ from the meet's official closing date of 26 September 2026. Late entries cannot be accepted.
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
| Age Group | Events Available |
|---|---|
| 9 Years | 50m, 100m, 200m all strokes; 100m IM, 200m IM |
| 10 Years | 50m, 100m, 200m all strokes; 400m Freestyle; 100m, 200m, 400m IM |
| 11 Years & over | 50m, 100m, 200m all strokes; 400m, 800m, 1500m Freestyle; 100m, 200m, 400m IM |
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
How to Enter
Full entry information, fees, and conditions are available from your coach. Entries open 8am Friday 24 July 2026 and close 6pm Thursday 26 September 2026. Payment by bank transfer to Middlesbrough ASC (Sort code: 05-06-01, Account: 15711014) at time of entry.