Dawlish Firecracker

Dawlish Firecracker

Information

What?  A level 3 gala at the Life Centre run by Dawlish Swimming Club

When?  21st & 22nd November 2026

Where? Plymouth Life Centre

Entry deadline? Entries are now closed as the gala is full. I will be in touch with a list of confirmed entries as soon as the organisers supply them.

General info

Cost?  £8.80/event (includes a supplement for poolside costs).

Who? Suitable for anyone, although if you have no gala experience at all it please discuss with your coach first. Minimum age: 9 on 22nd November 2026.

Swim England membership level? You will need to have Swim England Club Compete membership to enter. Upgrading from Club Train costs £7.50 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 click to download: Saturday Sunday.

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 “Dawlish Firecracker 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
  • Hot heats (i.e. spot prizes for winners of randomly selected heats)
  • Minimum age: 9 on the last day of competition
  • You can enter an event even if you have not swum it in competition before: your coach will provide the entry time which the meet pack talks about.