Yorkshire Swimming Association

10/06/2026

Water Polo

The following have been selected to represent the North East Region at
the Swim England Inter Region Competition at Watford.

Head Coach: Grant Peters (City of Leeds WP)
Assistant Coach: Graham Trueman (Huddersfield Otters WP)
Regional Referee: Mertan Sacmacioglu (City of Sheffield WP)
Players
Lucas Wright, Sam Edward’s, Adam James-Ellis & Leyton Watson (Rotherham Metro WP)
Ernesto Garcia, Elias Jones & Toby Mitchell (City of Sheffield WP)
Harry Peters (City of Leeds WP) Captain
Henry Trueman (Huddersfield Otters WP)

08/06/2026

Aquatics GB Diving Championships at Sandwell..

The following Yorkshire divers were Championships winners:

Men’s 1m & 3m, Jordan Houlden
Women’s 1m, Tilly Brown
Women’s Platform, Maisie Bond
Men’s 3m Synchro, Jack Laugher & Anthony Harding
Women’s 3m Synchro, Tilly Brown & partner
Women’s Platform Synchro, Lois Toulson & Maisie Bond
All are City of Sheffield Diving Club.

06/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Barbara Lancaster MBE, a remarkable lady whose dedication, warmth and commitment touched the lives of so many.

For many years, Barbara served as Team Manager for the City of Leeds Swimming Club, giving countless hours of her time to support swimmers, coaches and families. Her unwavering dedication, organisational skills and caring nature helped generations of young athletes achieve their goals both in and out of the pool. Many will remember Barbara from her time running the club shop on a Monday night at the old International Pool in Leeds and also up until recently at the John Charles Aquatics Centre.

Barbara’s contribution to swimming extended far beyond Leeds. She proudly represented British swimming on the international stage, serving as Assistant Team Manager at the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992 and Team Manager at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. She was also Team Manager for England at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and became the first female national squad Team Manager in 1996. Her achievements and tireless service to the sport were recognised when she was awarded the MBE for her outstanding contribution to swimming. (City of Leeds Swimming Club⁠)

Barbara was far more than a team manager; she was a friend, mentor and constant source of encouragement. Her presence at competitions and club events brought reassurance and positivity, and her contribution to swimming in Leeds leaves a lasting legacy.

She will be remembered with great affection and gratitude by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. Our thoughts are with Barbara’s family, friends and everyone whose lives she enriched.

The celebration of Barbara’s life will be held on Tuesday 16 June at 4.00pm at Cottingley Crematorium. The funeral cortège will pass the John Charles Centre for Sport at approximately 3.30pm and Elland Road at approximately 3.45pm. It is not necessary to wear black, and flowers are welcome.

Refreshments and food will be available afterwards at The Commercial Inn, Methley.

Chris and Jane have asked that this information be shared with anyone who may wish to pay their respects and who may not yet have received these details.

Rest in peace, Barbara. Your dedication, kindness and service to swimming will never be forgotten, and your legacy will continue through the countless lives you touched.

01/06/2026

Thank you to all our club volunteers who help make aquatic sports in Yorkshire truly awesome 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️👏👏👏

30/05/2026

🏊‍♀️ 2026 Masters National Champs update!⁠
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The qualifying times and schedule are now published ✅⁠
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🔗 You can find them by searching for: bit.ly/Masters-Nationals-Competitor-Information
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📌 The entry pack and conditions will follow in due course.⁠
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We can't wait to see you all in October 💪⁠
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27/05/2026

Dear All, I would just like to take a moment to thank everyone involved in Yorkshire Swimming whilst I have been President.

I have been proud to be the Yorkshire Aquatics President over the last year and I hope I have done the role justice.

Unfortunately there is no President at this time which saddened me as I believe the role is part of YSA History the chain of office goes back many years. If you wish to be considered or know someone please contact the [email protected].

This last 12 months have been a lot of fun with swimmers of all disciplines amazing me from Diving, Artistic, Open Water, Swimming you have all been awesome. I have put some photos on as a reminder of all your hard work and fun you provided.

Thank you to everyone who made my year very special.

27/05/2026

AGM and the Board Meeting last weekend (16th)

Key changes at the AGM

Thanks to long-serving Secretary David Alexander , David has been Yorkshire Swimming Secretary for a number of years and has kept everyone right. Thank you from all the Yorkshire Board for your sterling work.

Welcome to Assistant Secretary now elevated to Secretary, Jo Ingram. A reminder Jo can be contacted on [email protected]

Barry Saunders was the first Director of Yorkshire Aquatic Limited to be re-elected to post. Other Directors will be re-elected in rotation at subsequent AGMs.

At the Board Meeting, David Alexander was appointed as a specialist Director in recognition of his long service.

Congratulations and thank you to all.

22/05/2026

Good Luck to all our Yorkshire Swimmers attending this Fabulous Event also the many volunteers there to help.

🚍 Good luck to our Swim England North East team as they travel to London today for the AP Race London International.

Over the next three days, some of the region's most talented 17+ swimmers will compete against national and international athletes in what promises to be a fantastic weekend of racing🔥

We wish all swimmers, coaches, team staff and supporters safe travels and the very best of luck as competition gets underway tomorrow💪

Represent the North East with pride and enjoy every opportunity🙌

20/04/2026

A few more Yorkshire Records from London

All Open/Men Long Course at GB Champs in London

Gabriel Shepherd City of Leeds
50 Freestyle 22.12
100 Freestyle 48.43

Kieran Grant Scarborough
50 Butterfly 23.53
50 Butterfly 23.24

19/04/2026

Yorkshire Masters Swimming – Harrogate


We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved in our annual Yorkshire Masters Swimming event in Harrogate this Saturday. It was a fantastic advertisement for masters swimming across Yorkshire.
With over 190 entries across two swim sessions, the standard throughout the day was exceptional. This was reflected in a series of superb performances, including three GB records and a large number of personal bests.
Events of this quality are only possible thanks to the unwavering commitment of our brilliant volunteers. We are immensely grateful for their time, professionalism, and dedication in planning and delivering such a successful competition. Our thanks also extend to the venue management and poolside team, who ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the day.
It was also a pleasure to welcome former Yorkshire President Bill Crawford, pictured alongside current President Kev Sissons, representing past and present leadership supporting masters swimming poolside.

Pickering Trophy Winners
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
• Top Male Swimmer: Paul Clemence (East Leeds Swimming Club)
• Top Female Swimmer: Philippa Rickard (Harrogate District Swimming Club)
The trophies were presented by Yorkshire President Kev Sissons, pictured with both winners on poolside.

Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to making this such a resounding success, both in and out of the water.
Kyran
On behalf of Yorkshire Masters Swimming