The Mercian Summer League is a local league and there is only one Division. Any swimmer with a Regional Qualifying Time or above is not allowed to compete in this league. This is known as a senior league, as swimmers required include 14’s and above. We joined this league to give our older swimmers something to train for and to provide much needed competition practice. Each gala has six teams competing.

The distances swum for the older age-groups are more significant and relate more to major competions than the junior leagues (i.e. 100 metres).

Again, during these galas, times are monitored, splits are taken for relays and we also monitor starts, turns and takeovers, so we know what to base our technical programme around.

• The age-groups required for this league are: 10, 12, 14, & Open.
• The league comprises of 24 teams (one division)
• Distances swum: 10’s swim 50 metres 12, 14 & Open’s swim 100 metres (10’s only swim 1 length of Butterfly).
• There are 3 galas for this league, one in May, June & July. The third round is split into 4 sections and each section swims for a trophy.
• All swimmers will swim as their age as of the final round i.e. this year 12th July.
• Swimmers may require, 2 towels, costume, club T-Shirt goggles and a drink only (non-fizzy).