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

2008 Events Calendar (Provisional)

(ASA events can be found on the ASA website)

NOTE: BLDSA Novice events are open to non-members

Can swim secretaries who wish the 2008 BLDSA President (Mrs Janet Wilson) to attend their events please contact her in writing with the appropriate details ASAP so that she can plan ahead for the coming season ( 1 Hardwick Cottages, Straight Lane, Addingham Moorside, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9JU.)
January - March
BLDSA 1 hour Postal swim. Entry forms, further information and results are available on the BLDSA Postal swim website: http://postalswim.com/

May 18th TBC online

Colwick Park Championship (Nottingham) 4km Veterans/Senior, 2km Junior/Senior, 1km Novice, 4x1km Relay, Juniors & Seniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke (One event, any sex or stroke). Start: 11.30hrs (approx). Contact: Mr Peter Lewis, 6 Mapperley Street, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 4DE. Tel: 0115 9526266 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Run under BLDSA rules). (Map Ref: 3)

May 24th online

City of Liverpool ASC Swims (Albert Dock Liverpool) 1mile start 9am. 2 & 4 miles start 9.30am Novice/Junior/Senior. Contact: Gavin Floyd 1 Cowhey Close, Westminster Park, Chester, CH4 7QT.Tel: 01244 682828 Mobile: 07917 046943. e-mail: gavinlfloyd@btinternet.com (Run under BLDSA rules) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (NEW CLOSING DATE 17th May, 2008)
(Map Ref: 1)
May 31st

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 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 17th MAY 2008.
(Map Ref: 2) e-mail: entry forms are available on the website www.warrington-dolphins.co.uk
May 31st
 Lough Sheelin,Cavan, Ireland. 15k, 5k and 1k swims. Contact: Martin J. Cullen or Dan Smith
3 The Windmills, Gartbratten, Cavan, Ireland. Tel/Fax: 00353 49 4361476. Mobile 00353 86 2257008.
e-mail: martincullen@eircom.net.
on line June 1st

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: Monday 26th May 2008
(Map Ref: 4)
June 7th
 ILDSA Portrush, 1km Contact: Jeff Wilson, 1 Parklands, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7QU Tel (0044) 02827 669 849 Entry Fee £15 /21 Euros Reg Portrush Yacht Club at 13.15 Briefing 13.30 swim start 14.00 presentation 15.00
June 7th
 SASA East District Loch Ore Meadows , 3km Senior and Masters, 2km Junior age groups (13/14, 15/16) 1km Novice , Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@hotmail.com

June 8th on line

 BLDSA Wykeham Lake Championships (Nr. Scarborough) New 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. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 6) on line entry now available via entry central http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=73

on line June 8th

 YAABA Single Tay (CLUB ONLY) (Dundee) 1 mile tidal, Seniors/Juniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start 19.15 hrs Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. e.mail: Joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
June 14th
 ILDSA West Bay Swim 1 way Portrush, Event distance - 1km Race Secretary: Jeff Wilson, 1, Parklands, Ballymoney, Co Antrim BT53 7QU.Tel - (0044) 2827 669849
Closing Date: 07th June

June 14th online

 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: Stephen O'Brien,4 Ansford Avene, Abram, Wigan, Lancs, WN2 5PQ, Tel: 01942 862009, Mobile: 07736 572398 e-mail: stephen.o'brien@uk.hjheinz.com
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES . (Map Ref: 5) online entry now available via : http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100188

on line June 21st

YAABA Woodhaven (Dundee) Junior/Senior, Tide assisted 4.5 miles. Start: 15.00hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. (Run Under BLDSA Rules) e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

on line June 22nd
YAABA Open Double Tay (Dundee) Junior/Senior, 2 miles Tidal. Start: 17.30 hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. (Run Under BLDSA Rules) e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 7)

website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

28th June on line
BLDSA Rivington Championships (The Anderton Centre, Nr. Bolton, Lancs.) 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 PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 8) online entry can be obtain via this link: http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=37
June 30th
 ILDSA CarrickFergus Inshore Swims, Ireland. 500/100m C Contact: Mr Billy Wallace, 20 Cherryvale Avenue, Glengormley, BT36 7UG. Co. Antrim. Tel: 02890 963536. Closing Date for Entries 2 weeks prior to event
5th July
ILDSA Grainnevaille, Newport Co Mayo. 10k Contact: Trevor Wood Tel - 040441923, Mob - (00353)879608318
Entry Fee - 50 Euros / £40.00 (this covers evening barbeque, escort boats / canoes and swim tshirt. Start time - depending on tides

 

5th July on line
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: Mrs M Pike, 28 Efford Road, Higher Compton, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6NE. Tel: 01752-768053. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 10)
5th July
SASA Midland Distric Half Loch Earn 3 miles Junior Start:10.00am Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk
5th July
SASA Midland Distric Half Loch Earn 3 miles Seniors start: 12.30pm Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7)

on line 12th July

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@breathemail.net website: www.BLDSA-bala-swim.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 9) online entry now available via : http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=33

on line 12th July
YAABA Kirkton of Balmarino (Dundee) 8 miles Tide Assisted , Seniors/Juniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 11.30 hrs.Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. e mail:joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 7)

website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

on line 13th July

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@breathemail.net website: www.BLDSA-bala-swim.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 9) online entry now available via : http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=33

 

on line 13th July

YAABA Tayport Cup (Dundee) 1 mile tidal, Seniors/Juniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 12.00hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. (Run under BLDSA rules) e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

19th July

 ILDSA Share Centre Swims (Upper Lough Erne) 3 miles & 6 miles. Contact: Mr Billy Wallace, 20 Cherryvale Avenue, Glengormley, BT36 7UG. Co. Antrim. Tel:02890 963536. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 2 weeks prior to event
19th July
 Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim (Ireland) ,
2,000 metres
River Swim in the middle of Cork, Ireland (343 entries in 2007)
Advance entries required - see www.corkmasters.ie for entry form closer to the date
email: leeswim@corkmasters.ie

on line 19th July
YAABA Veterans Single Tay (Dundee) 1 mile tidal. For seniors 40 and over. Start:16.30 hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. (Run under BLDSA Rules) e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:(Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
20th July
 ILDSA Gunnaway Swim, Warrenpoint, Ireland. Race Secretary – Tom McCann, 5 Alexander Drive, Warrenpoint, Co Down, BT343NP, tel - 0044 2841 77 2203


20th July on line
 Arfon Masters SC Menai Straits. 1 miles from Foel on Anglesey to Caernarfon
contact Jenny Shaw, 01248 430811 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
www.arfonmasters.org.uk email: christine@fastasleep.me.uk
20th July on line
 Solent Swimming Club,
The Solent swim 11am Seniors 2 & 4 Kilometres, will be held at Calshot Beach
Contact. Peter Collett, 108 Lackford Ave, Totton, Southampton SO40 9DH Phone 02380865228 or maryecollett@talktalk.net
Closing date. 12th July

on line 20th July

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. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 13) on line entry now available via: http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=100339
26th July
online

BLDSA Derwentwater 2 miles, 5 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: TBC Contact: Jacky Classen and Vince Woodhead, 1 Cairns Road, Murton Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 9TD. Tel 0191-5264215. email: derwentwater_swim@yahoo.co.uk CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Saturday 12th July (Map Ref: 18)
26th July
SASA Loch Ore Meadows (Scottish Championship), 5km and 2km, Senior, Masters, Junior age groups (13/14, 15/16) 1km Novice, 4 x 500m relays. Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@hotmail.com
27th July
SASA Loch Rannoch (Scottish Championships). 9.5 miles Seniors, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@hotmail.com

on line 26th July

 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@linakermail.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules). CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 14) (Swim date for 2008 is 26th July)

on line July 27th

 YAABA Club Senior Championships (Club Only) (Dundee) 4 miles Tide Assisted, Seniors, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312.CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Run under BLDSA rules) e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
2nd August
Warrington Dolphins L.D.S.C. Albert Dock (Liverpool) 4 & 2 miles Veteran/Senior/Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 09.30 hrs. Contact: Dr Alan Pomfret, 74 Banastre Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside WA12 8BE Tel: 01925 221647 entry forms are available on the website www.warrington-dolphins.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 1)
2nd August
ILDSA Lough Erne 17Km (10.55miles). Senior Championship. Contact: Mr Billy Wallace, 20 Cherryvale Avenue, Glengormley, BT36 7UG. Co. Antrim. Tel: 02890 963536. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:

on line 3rd August

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: 30th July 2006
. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref: 13)

on line 3rd August
YAABA Monifieth/Broughty Ferry (Dundee) 3.25 Miles Tida Assisted Senior/Junior, Freestyle /Breaststroke. Start: 15.15hrs. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules). CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref:7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

on line 3rd August
YAABA THE DASH Broughty Ferry 400 metres Tide Assisted, Juveniles under 12 years
Start: 17.30hrs Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312. e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Run under BLDSA rules). CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: (Map Ref:7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
9th August
Cleggan pier to Inishbofin, Co. Galway, Ireland. 8 miles. Open to individuals and relay teams. All support boats are supplied. Accommodation in the area is on the Inishbofin website and advisable to book well in advance. This swim is a charity event for various charities. All swimmers must belong to ILDSA, BLDSA or Swim Ireland. Contact: Martin J. Cullen, 3 The Windmills, Gartbratten, Cavan, Ireland. Tel/Fax: 00353 494361476 Mbile 00353 86 2257008. e-mail: martincullen@eircom.net. Website: www.charity-challenge.com
16th/17th August online

BLDSA Loch Lomond. 21 miles Freestyle, Seniors. Start T.B.A. Contact: Mrs Janet Wilson, 1 Hardwick Cottages, Straight Lane, Addingham Moorside, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9JU. Tel 01943-830042
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:
16 August
Cork Ireland: A rural river/lake Swim in the Irish language speaking part of the country: Ballingeary to Inchigeelah - 8,000 metres. This charity race is insured by the Lions Club and 25 swimmers are expected. Please contact Diarmuid Herlihy on willowd@gofree.indigo.ie for details - he will need to confirm your place in advance.
16 August
SASA West District Venue TBC, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@hotmail.com
16th August
ILDSA Island Dhu Swim, Event distance - 2k, Race Time: TBC. Race Secretary: Richard Timms, Address: 12 Knocklands Court, Ballymoney, Co.Antrim, BT53 6LN, Tel:0044 782 121 4333. e-mail: richardtimms01@hotmail.com

 

17th August on line
Arfon Masters SC Peir to Pier Beaumaris Pier to Bangor Pier (approx. 2 miles)
contact Jenny Shaw, 01248 430811 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
www.arfonmasters.org.uk email: christine@fastasleep.me.uk

on lineThursday 21st August

 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. e-mail:joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Run under BLDSA Rules) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: TBA (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com
August 24th
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
 SASA Fourth Estuary Swim. 1.4 miles Junior/ Seniors, Contact: Andrea Gellan, 14 Comely Park, Dunfermline, KY12 7HU. Tel: 01383 724178. email: andreagellan@hotmail.com
31st August on line
 YAABA Aquathon (Dundee). Seniors. Start: 14.00am. Contact: Mrs Joyce McIntosh, 85b Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1AF. Tel: 01382 775312.CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:e-mail: joyce.mcintosh@blueyonder.co.uk (Map Ref: 7) website: http://www.yeaaba.btik.com

TBC Soon

 Sandown to Shanklin Isle of Wight 2 miles Tidal, entrants must be at least 18 years of age Contact: Mrs Jenny Ball, 52 St John Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LS e-mail: jenballswim21874@aol.com (Run under BLDSA Rules)

4th September

(Thursday)

Troutbeck Bridge A.S.C. Cross Windermere (Waterhead, Ambleside) 2km Senior/Junior, Freestyle/Breaststroke. Start: 17.30hrs. Contact: Mrs C Longney, Rookwood, 105A Sedbergh Rd, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6BE. Telephone 01539 727350 (answerphone available)
(Run Under BLDSA Rules) LIMITED TO 30 ENTRIES (Map Ref: 15)