Tavistock Swimming Club

2026 Dartmoor Gala

Dartmoor Sprint Gala

Information

What? A level 4 sprint gala run by us and Exmouth Swimming Club. Suitable for all swimmers but especially younger or less experienced ones. There will be a maximum of eight clubs taking part.

When?  Saturday 7th March 2026.  Start approx 12.15pm; older swimmers (11+) later on.

Where? Exmouth Leisure Centre EX8 1EN.

Events?  50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 100m IM.

General info

Cost? £6/ event; £25 for all five events.

Closing date? Monday 23rd February.

Swim England membership level? No need to upgrade. “Club Train” is enough. Everyone who swims already has at least this.

Timetable? Events will be run in the order 50m fly – 50m back – 100m IM – 50 breast – 50m free.
There will be two sessions. Morning session, start approx 11.15am, swimmers 8-10. Afternoon session, start TBC, swimmers 11 & older.

How do I enter?

  • Log-in to Club Organiser www.cluborganiser.co.uk or “Club Login” at top RH corner of www.tavsc.co.uk
  • Scroll down to below the calendar
  • Look under “Fixtures/ Galas you may be eligible to enter”
  • Click on the “Enter Now” button by “Dartmoor Sprint Meet 2026”
  • Tick the events you would like to do
  • Payments will be taken by direct debit using GoCardless. Mel will email you about this if necessary. Ignore any messages the system sends you shortly after you’ve entered. (It may tell you that you have paid when you haven’t, and it may also get the amount wrong.)

More details?

The meet pack is here.

  • You do not need to have raced an event before to enter it
  • Minimum age 8 on the day of the meet
  • Because we are organising it, I’ll accept late entries for as long as there is room but please don’t rely on this.
  • There will be an admission charge for spectators (probably £2.50pp, with U15s free) but we need lots of volunteers to help run the event and you’ll get in free if you are volunteering.
  • We will need lots of help from officials and volunteers.

Questions?

For whether/ what to enter, please talk to your coach.

For how to enter, ask Caroline (taviswimclubcompetitions@gmail.com) or anyone who looks as though they have done it before.

For general information about galas, see the page “All About Swimming Galas” on our website and the further information in this download. Or talk to us!