South West Short Course Winter Championships 2026 – Conditions Released

The South West Short Course Winter Championships 2026 conditions are now available!

The Level 2 licensed championships will take place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026 at Millfield School.

The Championships provide swimmers with an opportunity to compete at regional level and gain qualifying times for the Swim England National Winter Meet. The event will include a range of individual events across the 13/14, 15, 16 and 17+ age groups, with Senior and Junior finals for most events.

Key information

• 📅 Dates: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th November 2026
• 📍 Venue: Millfield School, BA16 0YD
• 🏊 Level: Level 2 Licensed Meet
• 💷 Entry fee: £12 per individual event
• 📆 Entry deadline: Midday on Monday 19th October 2026
• ⏱️ Qualifying window: Times achieved from 3rd November 2025 to 19th October 2026
• 🏅 Age groups: 13/14, 15, 16 and 17+
• ♿ Para swimming: Integrated competition with supplementary Para conditions

Times achieved at Level 1, 2 or 3 competitions during the qualifying window will be accepted, with long-course conversion times permitted using the Sportsystems time converter.
Due to venue capacity, spectator numbers will be limited and entry to the venue will be by ticket only. Further information regarding spectator tickets will be released nearer to the event.

Clubs are also asked to support the Championships by providing qualified officials and volunteers, helping us to deliver a successful event for all competitors.

Read the full conditions

Clubs, swimmers, coaches and team managers are encouraged to read the full South West Short Course Winter Championships Conditions before submitting entries.

Entries must be submitted electronically by midday on Monday 19th October 2026. Late entries or additions will not be accepted.

Further information, including the programme of events, consideration times, Para swimming conditions, officials' information and the Coach/Team Manager accreditation process, can be found within the full conditions document.