As we look forward to the last Championship weekend of the Counties at Bath University Pool.
Please ensure that all the information detailed below is communicated to all participating members (both competitors and parents) so they are fully aware of the guidance and restrictions.
Entry and Competitor Event Lists
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 – Championships Entry List for Bath Weekend 2026
FOR CLUBS
Photography Policy for weekend
As some of you may be aware Bath have a strict policy of individuals agreeing to their Photography & Filming Policy before being able to take any photos at the pool (please note no filming is allowed at the pool). This normally involves all spectators individually signing an agreement and being given a sticker to put on their camera/phone, with an event of our size this a time consuming process.
Bath have therefore, agreed to allow spectators to take photos on the understanding that the policy is sent out to all those attending the event and the club coach will sign a declaration that this has been done when they register their coaches passes on arrival. This list will then be given to the pool for their records.
The policy can be accessed via this link.
Job Allocation
Please find via this link a reminder of the jobs list for the whole County Age Group & Championships. If there are any problems with meeting your assigned jobs, please contact Lisa Osman at lisa@osman.org.uk as a matter of urgency.
Timings
Saturday
Session 10
Swimmers to arrive 11.30
Warm up 11.45-12.15
Start 12.15
Session 11
Warm up 3.30 – 4.00
Start 4.05
Sunday
Session 12
Swimmers to arrive 9.30
Warm up 9.45- 10.15
Start 10.20
Session 13
Warm up 1.35-2.05
Start 2.10
Please find via this link the warm up schedule for Bath University Sessions.
FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF COMPETITORS
Spectators
We are able to offer spectating this weekend, however we do have a limited number of seats. Our aim is for everyone to be able to watch their swimmer compete, so if necessary we will ask for you to rotate in and out of the seating. Your support with this would be really appreciated.
Pricing
£10.00 per day, £6.00 per session. This is a cashless event; all payments will be processed via card machine.
PARKING FOR EVERYONE
All vehicles will have to pay £3 for the day using the JustPark app. Further details are available in the car park.
You can use any car park on weekends. Pay to Park car parking prices (bath.ac.uk)
FOR COACHES
Passes
Please find below the table of numbers of Coaches and Team Manager passes allocated for Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February – Bath
| Club |
Coach ‘s Passes |
| BOA |
3 |
| Calne Alpha |
3 |
| Chippenham |
3 |
| Corsham |
2 |
| Durrington |
2 |
| Malmesbury |
2 |
| Marlborough |
3 |
| Melksham |
1 |
| RWB |
2 |
| S Dolphins |
5 |
| Salisbury |
4 |
| Swindon |
4 |
| Tidworth |
2 |
| Tigersharks |
3 |
| Trowbridge |
3 |
| Warminster |
3 |
As per last years arrangements, these numbers are in alignment with SE rules. All clubs must have at least 1 Level 2 coach included in their poolside staff, the other staff must be Team Manager qualified. All poolside staff must have an up to date DBS and safeguarding certificate.
To authenticate your certification you are required to log onto the SE website and print off your qualification to be displayed at all times whilst on poolside (instructions via this link on how to print off your certification). There will be no cost involved in doing this. Lanyards and pouches will be supplied to display your certificate on reporting to the meet office. Should you find that you are unable to meet these requirements then please buddy up with one of the larger clubs as this will assist everyone.
Thank you for all the clubs that have already sent their poolside sheets to us, if any changes or updates please resend your form .
All clubs must complete the attached sheet to confirm who will be on poolside at which sessions and the qualification they hold.
Please return the form to Lisa Osman by Friday 5th February – 10.00am. However, if you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact any of the event team for clarification.
Passes will be checked on the door into the pool, so please ensure that it is on show.
Medals
Medals will be given out to swimmers during each session rather than bagging them up and passing them to coaches to distribute.
Medals will be available up to the end of competition each day and then to the end of warm up the next day. Any medals not collected will be bagged up and passed to the coaches by the end of that session where possible .
Mobile Phones
NO MOBILE PHONES OR DIGITAL DEVICES ARE TO BE TAKEN INTO CHANGING ROOMS AT COUNTY COMPETITIONS. Please ensure as a club that this is passed onto swimmers ahead of the meet.
Your cooperation in all these matters is greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with you to deliver a great 2026 County Championships.