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Results from the first round one galas are now posted. See League Tables page. Congratulations to Newham and Colchester for […]
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Documents

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About Us

The Essex Swimming League (ESL) is an annual swimming competition organised between Essex-based clubs.

The aim of the league is to promote competitive swimming and team participation through the coordination of an annual swimming competition. This usually takes place between the months of September and June each year. Each season consists of four galas with each individual gala result contributing to an overall final league position. Clubs interested in joining the league for the next season should apply by 1st September 2026.

2026 Teams & Fixtures

For the 2026 season there will be two divisions with five teams in each division. The following clubs are competing this year:

Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Colchester, Newham,  Runnymede, Witham Dolphins, Harwich, Halstead, Hornchurch.

In season promotion/relegation is in effect so teams will change divisions as the season progresses.

Gala Dates

The League fixture dates and pool bookings for the 2026 season are outlined below. Allocation of pools to divisions and finalisation of host/supporting clubs will occur after each round when promotion/relegation changes are known. 
All galas are planned as level 3 meets with AOE in operation.  Host clubs should plan accordingly.

  • DIVISION ONE
    Round 1: 31st January 2026
    Location: Romford Sapphire Ice, RM1 3JT
    Host Club: Newham
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260181
  • Round 2: 7th March 2026
    Location: Becontree Leisure Centre. Dagenham, RM10 7FH
    Host Club: TBC
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260183
  • Round 3: 18th April 2026
    Location: Basildon Sporting Village, SS14 2BB
    Host Club: Basildon
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260185
  • Round 4: 6th June 2026
    Location: Romford Sapphire Ice, RM1 3JT
    Host Club: Brentwood
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260187
  • DIVISION TWO
    Round 1: 31st January 2026
    Location: Braintree Swimming Centre
    Host Club: Braintree
    WarmUp/Start Time: 17:00/17:30
    License: 3ER260182
  • Round 2: 7th March 2026
    Location: Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
    Host Club: Hornchurch
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260184
  • Round 3: 18th April 2026
    Location: Braintree Swimming Centre
    Host Club: Halstead
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260186
  • Round 4: 6th June 2026
    Location: Becontree Leisure Centre, Dagenham, RM10 7FH
    Host Club: Harwich
    WarmUp/Start Time: 18:00/18:30
    License: 3ER260188

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Results
Results from the first round one galas are now posted. See League Tables page. Congratulations to Newham and Colchester for […]
A reminder that the first round of the 2026 Essex Swimming League season will be on Saturday 31st January. Once […]
Updated for 2026 season: Age Groups: Please note that the ‘Age as At’ date for all galas is the 6th […]

Our League Coordination Team

The Essex Swimming League is entirely volunteer-run.  Help is always welcome!

Andy Mullender

Treasurer

Website & IT Manager

Angela Eguakhide

League Chair
Pool Bookings

Helen Kent-Jackson

Secretary

Vacancy

Pool Bookings

Chris Manning

Gala Box Co-ordinator

Michael Laniyan

Officials Coordinator

Vacancy

Licensing Officer