Half-term fundraising challenge raises whopping £6,318 for new state-of-the-art starting blocks From 23rd May to 28th May GAW swimmers and coaches accepted the challenge to collectively walk, run or cycle the distance from Gateshead Leisure Centre to Budapest, a total of 1,167 miles. Our athletes surpassed themselves and smashed that original total forcing the challenge […]
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SAD NEWS: Passing of GAW coach Jim Davison
“Big” Jim Davison It is with great sadness and regret that I inform you of the passing of Jim Davison, a much loved figure for generations of GAW swimmers and parents. In his two spells coaching at Gateshead and Whickham, Jim transcended that role with his larger than life personality and passion for the sport. […]
NEW: Update from our Chairman
I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during this very difficult and challenging time. You will know we have had to cancel our May gala which I understand is frustrating for swimmers, but unfortunately we are all in the same boat. Home galas are a much needed source of income for us but we […]
NEW: Swimmer cutting her hair to raise funds
Rosie Jackson is cutting her hair by at least 12 inches in aid of charity. The 13-year-old is going for the chop to raise money for the Little Princess Trust. You can help her reach her £200 target by donating here.
CHECK ENTRIES: CLS Open Meet – Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th April 2020
Where’s it at? The venue for this event is Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre, Burns Green, Chester-le-Street DH3 3QH When’s it on? 18th and 19th April 2020 Who’s it for? This event is for selected swimmers from Performance Groups 1 & 2 (those not attending NERs) who meet the required Qualifying Times (NOT swam faster than the upper time limits provided in the Qualifying Times […]
RESULTS: Newcastle Swim Team Shrimp Gala – Sunday 8th March 2020
Where’s it at? The venue for this event is the Louisa Centre, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 0TE When’s it on? 8th March 2020 Who’s it for? This event is for swimmers in Competitive Development. Swims without a time WILL NOT be accepted – please see the coach for an estimated time in-line with the Qualifying […]
ACCEPTED / REFUNDED ENTRIES: Derventio Excel Open Meet 20th – 22nd March 2020
Where’s it at? The venue for this event is Ponds Forge International Pool, Sheffield. S1 2BP When’s it on? 20th – 22nd March 2020 Who’s it for? This event is for swimmers in Performance Group 2 and selected swimmers from Performance Group 1 who meet the required Qualifying Times (swam as fast as or faster than the […]
CANCELLED: G&W Spring Meet 23rd – 24th May 2020
This gala is now cancelled. Refunds will be provided in due course. Where’s it at? The venue for this event is Dunston Leisure Centre, Dunston Bank, Gateshead. NE11 9PY When’s it on? Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May 2020 Who’s it for? Every squad swimmer is expected to enter if aged 9 and over (except […]
ACCEPTED ENTRIES: North Tyneside Mad March Hare 21st – 22nd March 2020
Where’s it at? The venue for this event is the Louisa Centre, Stanley. DH9 0TE When’s it on? 21st – 22nd March 2020 Who’s it for? This event is for Potential squads 1 & 2 and selected swimmers in Performance Group 1 who meet the required Qualifying Times (not swam faster than the upper time limits provided in the Qualifying Times (QTs)) […]
ACCEPTED ENTRIES / WARM-UP TIMES: Sunderland National Qualifier – 3rd – 5th April 2020
Where’s it at? The venue for this event is Sunderland Aquatic Centre, SR5 1SU When’s it on? 3rd to 5th April 2020 Who’s it for? This event is for all swimmers in Performance Groups 1 & 2 who meet the required Qualifying Times – (swam as fast as or faster than the upper time limits provided in […]
