Events & Competitions
From club galas to national championships - opportunities for swimmers at every level
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Swim Ulster Aspiring Champions
Two-day championship for aspiring young swimmers. Excellent opportunity for development swimmers to compete at a higher level and gain championship experience.
Swim Ulster Future Challengers Meet 4
Half day entry level meet for aspiring young swimmers 12&under and 13-14 year olds who have not yet swam Aspiring Champions. Excellent opportunity for development swimmers to gain experience at a short meet.
Parent & Athlete Nutrition Workshops
1st in our series of Parent and Athlete Education Workshops. Starting off with Nutrition
Aquasprints Meet 1 - Armagh - Away
1st of 4 Aquasprints Meets. Excellent opportunity for development swimmers to gain experience at a short meet.
Irish Open Championships & Commonwealth Games Trials
Five-Day championship meet counting as a qualifier for Commonwealth Games, National Teams and International Representative Galas.
South Lakes LC Gala
Two-Day level 3 Open meet. Qualifying times for Ulster Long Course Champs and Junior/Senior Nationals Can be achieved here
Swim Ulster Age Group & Senior LC Championships 2026
The highest quality and most exciting meet of the Ulster Calendar. Heats and Finals over 3 days grouped into age groups
Aquasprints Meet 2 - Armagh
2nd of 4 Aquasprints Meets. Excellent opportunity for development swimmers to gain experience at a short meet.
Jack Beattie Memorial Meet
Lisburn hosted competition for all Swim Belfast members. A great opportunity to compete and achieve personal bests in a supportive environment.
Aquasprints Meet 3 - Cookstown
3rd of 4 Aquasprints Meets. Excellent opportunity for development swimmers to gain experience at a short meet.
Swim Belfast Invitational
Invitational competition for all Swim Belfast members. Level 3 meet which can be used for qualifying for Irish Age Group Summer Nationals. A great opportunity to compete and achieve personal bests in a supportive environment.
Aquasprints Final
Aquasprints Final to decide winner of league and Promotion. Team selection
Irish Summer Age Group Nationals
Swim Ireland's juniot summer swimming championship. Four days of top competition featuring the country's top age group swimmers.
Irish Summer Nationals
Swim Ireland's senior summer swimming championship. Five days of top competition featuring the country's top swimmers.
Past Events
Recent competitions and results
Competition Information
How do I enter a competition?
Your coach will inform you of suitable competitions. Entry is typically managed through the club, with details sent to parents via email. Entry fees are added to your monthly club fees.
What should I bring to a competition?
Bring your club kit, multiple swimsuits, goggles (plus spare), towels, warm clothing, snacks, and drinks. Arrive at least 30 minutes before warm-up time.
Do I need qualifying times?
This depends on the competition. Club championships and development meets are usually open entry. Regional and national championships require specific qualifying times.
Can parents watch competitions?
Yes, most venues have spectator areas. Some larger competitions may charge a small spectator fee. We encourage parents to support their swimmers at competitions.
What is the competition season?
The main competition season runs from September to July, with short course (25m) competitions in autumn/winter and long course (50m) in spring/summer. Summer also includes open water events.