The British Long Distance Swimming Association (B.L.D.S.A.)

PROVISIONAL

2010 Events Calendar

(ASA events can be found on the ASA website)

Swim Ireland National Open Water Calendar link

 

NOTE: BLDSA Novice events are open to non-members from 10 years of age upwards.

Can swim secretaries who wish the 2010 BLDSA President (Mrs Pam Morgan) to attend their events please contact her in writing with the appropriate details ASAP so that she can plan ahead for the coming season ( 33 Seafield Ave, Osgodby, Scarborough, N Yorkshire, YO11 3QF. Tel 01723 582935.)

January - March
BLDSA 1 hour Postal swim. Entry forms, further information and results are available on the BLDSA Postal swim website: http://postalswim.com/

16th Mayon-line

Colwick Park Championship (Nottingham) 4km Veterans/Senior, 2km Junior/Senior, 1km Novice, 4x1km Relay, Juniors & Seniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke (One event, any sex or stroke). Briefing 11.15am Contact: Mr Peter Lewis, 6 Mapperley Street, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 4DE. Tel: 0115 9526266 (Run under BLDSA rules). (Map Ref: 3)

May 22nd

City of Liverpool ASC Swims (Albert Dock Liverpool) 1mile start 9am. 2 & 4 miles start 9.30am Novice/Junior/Senior. Contact: BRIAN HENNERS brianhenners@btinternet.com (Run under BLDSA rules) http://www.liverpoolopenwater.org.uk/events.html
(Map Ref: 1)

May 22nd
ILDSA Portrush, 1km Contact: Jeff Wilson, 1 Parklands, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7QU Tel (0044) 02827 669 849

May 29th

Warrington Dolphins LDSC Budworth Mere (Nr. Northwich, Cheshire) 1, 2 & 3 miles. Novice/Veterans/Senior/Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Mrs M Richard 38 Rydal Avenue, Warrington, WA46AU (Run under BLDSA rules)Start: 9.45am
(Map Ref: 2) e-mail: entry forms are available on the website www.warrington-dolphins.co.uk

May 30th

ILDSA Lough Sheelin,Cavan, Ireland. 15k, 10k, 5k and 1k swims. Start from Crover House starting at 10am for 15k and other distances starting roughly 1, 2, & 3 hours later.Contact: Martin J. Cullen,
3 The Windmills, Gartbratten, Cavan, Ireland. Tel/Fax: 00353 49 4361476. Mobile 00353 86 2257008.
e-mail: martincullen@eircom.net.

June 12th
YAABA Kirkton of Balmarino (Dundee) 8 miles Tide Assisted , Seniors/Juniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: TBC .Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. e mail:joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) Please note closing date: 12th May 2010 website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
June 13th

YAABA Tayport Cup (Dundee) 1 mile tidal, Seniors/Juniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: TBC . Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 13th May 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

June 13th on-line

BLDSA Wykeham Lake Championships (Nr. Scarborough)

5km Senior, 2 miles Junior/Senior Freestyle/Breaststroke and Novice 1,000 metre Freestyle event. Contact: Miss Liane Llewellyn, 62 Main Road, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4BL. Tel: 01274 830615. e-mail: liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED. (Map Ref: 6)

June13th on-line

Exmouth Fairway Buoy Swim 4.75 Miles, Seniors only. Tidal assisted. Run under BLDSA rules with Freestyle & Breaststroke events. (Time given to reach turn buoy = 1 hour to 1hour 10 mins before low tide) Contact: Mr Barry K Westaway, 68 Attwyll Ave, Exeter, EX2 5HW Tel 01392 669865. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 15th May 2010
(Map Ref: 4) website: www.exmouthswimming.org
June
SASA West District Venue TBC, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@gmail.com

June 19th TBC

BLDSA Champion of Champions (Dover Harbour)

5/ 3/ 1 Miles, Senior/Juniors, Freestyle. Start: 0900hrs. Competitors can swim in all 3, 2 or just 1 event. Contact: Leslie Du Cane, Hanover Lodge, 14 Lansdowne Road, London, W11 3LW Tel 020 7727 5463 e-mail: Leslie@DuCane.net
(Map Ref: 5)

June 21st
ILDSA CarrickFergus Inshore Swims, Ireland. 500/100m C Contact: Jeff Wilson, 1 Parklands, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7QU Tel (0044) 02827 669 849. Reg - 1915 Safety Brief - 1930 Race start - 2000 Presentations - 2045 in yacht club, entry fee STG20.00
June
Champion of Champions Ireland, www.corkmasters.ie for entry form closer to the date contact email: openwater@corkmasters.ie
June 26th

YAABA Veterans Single Tay (Dundee) 1 mile tidal. For seniors 40 and over. Start:12.00 hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 26th May 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

June 27th

SEAHORSE SWIM, East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club are organising an open water swim across Studland Bay, near Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, in conjunction with the National Trust and in support of the Studland Seagrass & Seahorse study group. The swim will be held in affiliation with the BLDSA, although wetsuit and non wetsuit competitors can enter. Start: from Knoll Beach, Studland peninsula. Distance: 3.8km. Registration: from 8.00am. Start Time: 10.00am (briefing at 9.15). Entry Fee – 20 pounds, Trophies for male and female swimmers in each category. Entry packs with all information, including directions, maps, course details, and accommodation, will be available to download from our EDOWSC website from mid-February. www.edowsc.org. For all swim race enquiries please email Ali Budynkiewicz (swim coordinator) at edowsc.seahorseswim@googlemail.com.

June
Gansey (Isle of Man) 1.6km Senior, 0.8km Junior/Novice Registration 6pm. Entry fee covers any or all of the swims. Categories with & without wetsuits, Entry form, full details and course maps are downloadable on http://queeniefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bayswimentryform.pdf . Contact: markgorry@hotmail.com (07624) 430631. Closing date for entries 23 June 2009.


New Venue to be found for 2010 ?

BLDSA Championships Senior/Junior/Veteran 2 miles Freestyle/Breaststroke, Novice 1km Freestyle, Senior 4 miles Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Miss Dee Llewellyn, 8 Radfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1BZ. Tel: 01274 305503. e-mail: bldsa@btinternet.com (Map Ref: 8)

Jul 3/4 or 10/11
Grainne Uaile , Clew Bay co Mayo 10k Contact Trevor Wood, 087 960 8318

July 3rd

This event will not be run until 2010

 

BLDSA Torbay 8 miles Senior, 4 Miles Veterans.

Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 1100hrs. If supplying your own canoeist they must be experienced in sea conditions. Contact: Steve O'Brien, 4 Ansford Ave, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PQ. Tel (01942) 862009 (Map Ref: 10)

July 3rd and 4th

The BLUE Mile is a mass-participation, open water sports event designed to engage people actively with our blue environment. The event aims to encourage people to take part by completing a BLUE Mile either 'In' (Swim), (paddle/Sail), (Walk/Run)

The inaugural BLUE Mile event will take place in Plymouth Sound/West Hoe Park, Plymouth, Devon over the first weekend in July 2010 (Saturday 03rd and Sunday 04th of July 2010). Although this is a multi-sport event, the focus is on the BLUE Mile, one mile swim and therefore, I am writing to see if you would be willing to add our event to your 2010

www.thebluemile.org.

July
Port Erin (Isle of Man) 1.6km Senior, 0.8km Junior/Novice Registration 6pm. Entry fee covers any or all of the swims. Categories with & without wetsuits, Entry form, full details and course maps are downloadable on http://queeniefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bayswimentryform.pdf . Contact: markgorry@hotmail.com (07624) 430631. Closing date for entries 23 June 2009.
July
Port St Mary (Isle of Man)1.0km Senior, 0.5km Junior/Novice Registration 1pm. Entry fee covers any or all of the swims. Categories with & without wetsuits, Entry form, full details and course maps are downloadable on http://queeniefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bayswimentryform.pdf . Contact: markgorry@hotmail.com (07624) 430631. Closing date for entries 23 June 2009.
July 17th
Round the head swim clogherhead, 2.5k Contact: Ray Donagh
Ray Donagh 086 843 8624
droghedamasters@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 10th on line

BLDSA Bala (North Wales) 1km Novice event starting at 1000hrs and 6 miles Senior starting at 1300hrs. Plus new 3km circuit event. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Mr Andy Wright, 521 London Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 5PH. Tel: 01925 730652. e-mail: singledash@tiscali.co.uk website: www.BLDSA-bala-swim.co.uk (Map Ref: 9)
July10th

YAABA Monifieth/Broughty Ferry (Dundee) 3.25 Miles Tida Assisted Senior/Junior, Freestyle /Breaststroke. Start: TBC. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 10th June 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk . (Map Ref:7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com



  July 11th on line

BLDSA Bala (North Wales) 3 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start : 1200hrs.Contact: Mr Andy Wright, 521 London Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 5PH. Tel: 01925 730652. e-mail: singledash@tiscali.co.uk website: www.BLDSA-bala-swim.co.uk (Map Ref: 9)
July 11th

YAABA THE DASH Broughty Ferry 400 metres Tide Assisted, Juveniles under 12 years
Start: TBC Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312.Please note closing date: 11th June 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk . (Map Ref:7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

July
SASA Loch Ore Meadows (Scottish Championship), 5km and 2km, Senior, Masters, Junior age groups (13/14, 15/16) 1km Novice (12 years) , 4 x 500m relays. Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@gmail.com

July 24th

entries open in April
Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim (Ireland) ,
2,000 metres. Starting at 3:30pm.
River Swim in the middle of Cork, Ireland
Advance entries required - see www.corkmasters.ie for entry form closer to the date
email: leeswim@corkmasters.ie Online entries will open in early April and will close on 2nd July, or earlier, depending on demand.
July17th
Arfon Masters Jack Thomas Straits Race,
Menai Straits open water race. It's approx 1 mile in length and is run under FINA rules. Swimming costumes have to be
worn, no wetsuits, and each swimmer has to be accompanied by a kayaker (we can put people in touch with one). It
starts on Anglesey and ends at Caernarfon. If you need any additional information please contact:-
Mike Pepper on 01248 670371 or by email at mbarnetpepper@msn.com.

http://www.arfonmasters.org.uk.
July17th on-line
BLDSA Coniston Relay, starting at TBC. Contact: Mr Andy Wright, 521 London Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 5PH. Tel: 01925 730652. e-mail: singledash@tiscali.co.uk

July 18th July on-line

BLDSA Coniston

5.25 miles Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 1200hrs. Contact: Mrs Jean Wilkin Oxley, Grandma's Cottage,, The Thoroughfare, Warton, Nr Carnforth, Lancs. LA5 9PQ. Tel: 01524 736587. (Map Ref: 13)

July 24th
ILDSA Rosstrevor to Warrenpoint, 3.5k Race Secretary – Stephen Millar 086 041 0505
July 18th
Solent S.C. Calshot Beach, Contact: maryecollett@talktalk.net at 2 pm. 2K and 4K. Enter on the day.


July 24th

Llyn Padarn (Llanberis, North Wales) 2 miles Junior/Senior/Veteran -Briefing 9.45 Start: 10.15hrs, 1000m Novice - Start: 12.30 ., 4 miles Senior/Veteran - Start: 1pm. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Kath Hall, 28 Stourton Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 8PL. Tel: 01704 572922 e-mail: kath.hall@rocketmail.com (Run under BLDSA rules). (Map Ref: 14)
31st July
on-line

BLDSA Derwentwater 2 miles, 5 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Mr Joè Wilkin Oxley, Grandma's Cottage,, The Thoroughfare, Warton, Nr Carnforth, Lancs. LA5 9PQ. Tel: 01524 736587. (Map Ref: 13)
August 1st
ILDSA Lough Erne 17Km and 10k. Senior Championship. Contact: Martin J. Cullen,
3 The Windmills, Gartbratten, Cavan, Ireland. Tel/Fax: 00353 49 4361476. Mobile 00353 86 2257008.
e-mail: martincullen@eircom.net.
August 7th
Warrington Dolphins L.D.S.C. Albert Dock (Liverpool) 4 & 2 miles Veteran/Senior/Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 09.30 hrs. Contact: Dave Bowker, 10 Westbury Close, Padgate, Warrington. WA1 4JU Tel 01925 824154. entry forms are available on the website www.warrington-dolphins.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules) (Map Ref: 1)
August 7th
YAABA Open Double Tay (Dundee) Junior/Senior, 2 miles Tidal. Start: TBC. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312.Please note closing date: 7th July 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
August 8th
Sandown to Shanklin Isle of Wight 2 miles Tidal, entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Start 12 noon. Contact: Mrs Nancy Godwin, 85 The Causeway, Down End, Fareham, Hants, PO16 8RW. e-mail: nancygodwin85@yahoo.co.uk (Run under BLDSA Rules) www.iowmarlinsswimclub.co.uk a downloadable entry form will be available in
May.
August 8th
YAABA Woodhaven (Dundee) Junior/Senior, Tide assisted 4.5 miles. Start: TBC. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 8th July 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

August 8th

BLDSA Ullswater. Start: TBC Contact: Jacky Classen , 1 Cairns Road, Murton Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 9TD. Tel 0191-5264215. email: (Map Ref: 18) email: ullswater_swim@yahoo.co.uk

Entry Limited to 12 competitors

August 15th on-line

Please Note On Line entry is not available for this event

BLDSA Coniston Veterans 3.25 miles, Freestyle. Start: 1200 hrs. Contact: : Mr Chris Green,Lunesdale House, Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7BN. Tel: 015395 63293. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 1st August 2010
.
(Map Ref: 13)

August 28th/29th

On Line

Please Note On Line entry is not available for this event

 

BLDSA Loch Lomond.

21 miles Freestyle, Seniors. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Mrs Janet Wilson, 1 Hardwick Cottages, Straight Lane, Addingham Moorside, Ilkley, W Yorks, LS29 9JU. Tel (01943) 830042. email: janetwilson22@aol.com
August
SASA Loch Rannoch (Scottish Championships). 9.5 miles Seniors, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@gmail.com
August 15th
ILDSA Portrush- 2k, Race Secretary: Richard Timms, Address: 12 Knocklands Court, Ballymoney, Co.Antrim, BT53 6LN, Tel:0044 782 121 4333. e-mail: richardtimms01@hotmail.com
August
SASA Fourth Estuary Swim. 1.4 miles Junior/ Seniors, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@gmail.com
August
Dunlaoghaire Harbour Swim contact e-mail bpmongey@eircom.net or www.swimleinster.com To compete swimmers must complete A) four event from the Swim Leinster Open Sea Calendar or B) Three swims plus the Lee Swim in Cork City or C) enter as an overseas competitor who must not live on the island of Ireland, must be a registered with a National Governing Body for Swimming and must submit a verified 800 meter time. Places in the over seas category are limited and competitors will compete for separate prizes. Run under Swim Ireland insurance.
Details of all the open Leinster Events (open to Swimmers registered with an National Governing Body with proof required) are available at www.swimleinster.com Entry forms for the Dublin City Liffey Swim and Dunlaoghaire Harbour Swim will be available shortly on www.activeeurope.com
August 30th
YAABA Bridge to Bridge 1 mile Junior/Senior. Start: 18.35 hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312.Please note closing date: 7th August 2009 e- mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

September 2nd Thursday

Troutbeck Bridge A.S.C. Cross Windermere (Waterhead, Ambleside) 2km Senior/Junior, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 17.30hrs. Contact: Pamela Bissland 28 Acremoss Lane, Kendal, LA95QE
Tel 07792219991.

(Run Under BLDSA Rules) LIMITED TO 30 ENTRIES (Map Ref: 15) website: www.tbasc.org.uk

September 4th

Please Note On Line entry is not available for this event

BLDSA Windermere

10.5 miles Seniors. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 0900hrs, Briefing:TBC. Contact: Mrs Gill Stables, 3 Lower Castle Park, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7BW. Tel (01539) 737083. email: gillstables@nascr.net "Limited boat hire available, early entry advised" (Map Ref: 15)

September SASA North District TBC, 4 miles Senior, 2 miles junior. Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@gmail.com
September
Dublin City Liffey Swim, contact e-mail bpmongey@eircom.net or www.swimleinster.com To compete swimmers must complete A) four event from the Swim Leinster Open Sea Calendar or B) Three swims plus the Lee Swim in Cork City or C) enter as an overseas competitor who must not live on the island of Ireland, must be a registered with a National Governing Body for Swimming and must submit a verified 800 meter time. Places in the over seas category are limited and competitors will compete for separate prizes.
Details of all the open Leinster Events (open to Swimmers registered with an National Governing Body with proof required) are available at www.swimleinster.com Entry forms for the Dublin City Liffey Swim and Dunlaoghaire Harbour Swim will be available shortly on www.activeeurope.com

September 5th

on line

Please Note On Line entry is not available for this event

BLDSA Junior Coniston 5.25 miles. Start: 1200hrs. Contact: Mr Stephen Smith, 145 Hillcrest Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1EF. Tel:Tel: 07710348126 AFTER 7pm. email: stevetaxichannel@aol.com (Map Ref: 13)

September 11th

YAABA Loch Earn 6.5 miles, Senior/Junior/Veteran. Start: 10.00hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 11th August 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

September 12th

YAABA Loch Earn (Crannog Swim) 1mile, (Open to all swimmers age 12 years and over). Start: 12.00 noon Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. Please note closing date: 13th August 2010 e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

September entries open in July Sandycove Island Challenge, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland 1,800 metres
Sea swim around the Island near Kinsale, Ireland (221 entries in 2007)
Advance entries required - see www.corkmasters.ie for entry form closer to the date contact email: openwater@corkmasters.ie

September 18th

on line

BLDSA Lynn Regis (Norfolk) 4.5k Veteran/Senior, 1km Novice 1.5k Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 1200hrs. Contact: Mr Stephen Smith, 145 Hillcrest Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1EF. Tel: Tel: 07710348126 AFTER 7pm. email: stevetaxichannel@aol.com (Map Ref: 21)

September 21/22

ILDSA Camlough Lake , Bessbrook, Newry Ireland, 5k, Race secretary - Padraig Mallon, Tel - 0044 7879413131

Swim list compiled by: Liane Llewellyn

(PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL VENUES WILL BE USED EACH YEAR)

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