Kent Junior League #KJL
A league system made up from clubs based in Kent for swimmers aged 9-13 years (at end of year). We enter an A-team and a B-team for this league. If selected, swimmers will receive an email from our KJL rep a few weeks prior to the gala. Responses will be expected to confirm availability and whether a space is required on the coach.
KJL rules can be found here: [Link]
Arena League #NASL
A National competition spread over various areas and divisions. There are three rounds of galas for each division, which take place in Oct, Nov & Dec each year. We enter an A-team (Premier Division) and a B-team (Division 1 East). Age groups are U12, U14, U16 and Open (age at 31st Dec). Our coaches select the fastest teams for these galas, swimmers may be selected for individual events and relays or just relays only. Every swimmer is equally important to the success of the team. Dual age groups mean that swimmers who are not selected one year may be selected the next year (e.g. a 12 year-old can no longer compete in the U12 category, but may not be selected to swim in the U14 category, as there may be faster 13 year-old swimmers). Selected swimmers will be notified by our League Rep.
It is vital that you accept/reject your place as soon as you receive an invitation.
See the National Arena Swimming League web-site for rules, etc. here: [Link]
Selection for National Finals is top two teams from each Regional Final and then places are made up from the ‘top teams’ based on a ‘virtual gala’ using times swum by ALL teams in the Premier Division finals
Thanet Swim Club 