Event Overview
Entries are now open for all DASC squads for the Derwentside & Gateshead Swim Team Christmas Cracker 2025 Meet, taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025 at The Louisa Centre, Stanley.
Events & Qualifying Times
This meet uses upper qualifying times. Swimmers must not have swum faster than the listed times for their age group. Entry times can be from rankings or training times. Times should be converted to 25m pool times using Swim England conversion tables.
Swimmers’ times can be checked at: https://www.swimmingresults.org/individualbest/
If unsure, please speak to your squad coach before submitting an entry.
Event Format
Age as of: 30th November 2025
Age Groups: 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15/Over
Events:
9 years: 50m, 100m and 200 form strokes, (excluding 200 Butterfly & 200IM)
10/Over years: 50m, 100m and 200m form strokes, 400 Freestyle; 200IM
Awards: Medals for top 6 in ages 9 & 10; top 3 in 11yrs+
Disability swimmer awards will be based on multi-classification points
Entry Details
Entry Fee: £7.25 per event (Poolside entries £10 if space permits)
Closing Date: Entries open at 23:59pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025
Payment: Via SCDS account, including swimmer’s entry times