Information
What? A level 3 gala at the Life Centre run by a group of eight clubs (including us). Offers all events, including long distance. As only those eight clubs take part, it is less crowded poolside than at many Life Centre galas.
When? 3rd, 4th & 11th October 2026
Where? Plymouth Life Centre
Programme of events
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General info
Cost? £6.60/event (includes a supplement for poolside costs).
Who? Suitable for almost anyone, even those new to galas. The fastest performance swimmers will need to check the cut-off times.
Closing date? Thurs 10th Sept
Swim England membership level? You will need to have Swim England Club Compete membership to enter. Upgrading from Club Train costs £28.50 and covers the rest of 2026. It is a very simple process: just ask Caroline or Mel and they will do it for you.
Timetable? See picture above or download timetable here.
How do I enter?
- Log-in to Club Organiser www.cluborganiser.co.uk or “Club Login” on top RH corner of www.tavsc.co.uk
- Scroll down to below the calendar
- Look under “Fixtures/Galas you may be eligible to enter”
- Click on the “Enter Now” button by “City of Plymouth 2026”
- Tick the events you’d like to do
- Payment will be by direct debit via GoCardless. Ignore any messages the system sends you shortly after you’ve entered.
More details?
The meet pack is here.
- Free admission for spectators
- The program includes relays. If we have enough entrants to raise a relay team, then Gareth or Jacob will select the swimmers for these.
- Minimum age: 9 on 11th October 2026. Nine and 10 year-olds are restricted in the events they can enter: this should come up automatically or see the meet pack for details.
- You can enter an event even if you have not swum it in competition before.
- Medals will be awarded to the top three in all age categories and, in addition, to 4th, 5th & 6th in all the age categories 13 years-old and younger. An excellent chance for younger swimmers to win themselves some bling!
Officials and poolside volunteers
We will need to provide officials (J1 and above) and volunteers to help on poolside (no qualifications needed). Please sign up if you will be available;
Officials:
1st weekend: https://swim-meet.com/Availability/?m=8562
2nd weekend: https://swim-meet.com/Availability/?m=8563
Poolside volunteers:
1st weekend: https://swim-meet.com/Availability/?m=8564
2nd weekend: https://swim-meet.com/Availability/?m=8565
- Please do it early: it is a tremendous help to the organisers to get an idea of which tasks they can cover and where there are gaps. It isn’t irreversible – you can go in and alter your availability if things change.
- Poolside volunteers: if you don’t know your Swim England number, or don’t think you have one, email us on taviswimclubcompetitions@gmail.com.
Questions?
For whether/ what to enter, please talk to your coach.
For how to enter, ask Caroline (taviswimclubcompetitions@gmail.com) or anyone who looks as though they have done it before.
For general information about galas, see the page “All About Swimming Galas” on our website and the further information in this download. Or talk to us!