Information
What? A level 3 gala at the Life Centre. The last gala before Christmas: an enjoyable gala for everyone and the last chance to obtain Devon qualifying times. Offers all events, including long distance.
When? 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026
Where? Plymouth Life Centre
Programme of events
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General info
Cost? £8.80/event up to & including 200m; £11/ event for 400m+ (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 “no faster than” times.
Closing date? Tues 10th Nov
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 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 “Plymouth Leander SC Xmas 2026”
- Tick the events you’d like to do
- Payment will be by direct debit via GoCardless. Mel will email you about this – ignore any messages the system sends you shortly after you’ve entered.
More details?
The meet pack is here.
- Free admission for spectators
- Minimum age: nine on 13th December 2025. Nine and 10 year-olds may not swim the 400m IM, 800m or 1500m.
- You can enter an event even if you have not swum it in competition before.
Questions?
For whether/ what to enter, please talk to your coach.
For how to enter, ask Caroline (galas@tavsc.co.uk) 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!