AP Race Plymouth Summer Open
What? A newish (this is its third year) event at the Life Centre, run by AP Race, a brand built by Adam Peaty with the aim “to help every single swimmer, coach and parent become… Better Than Yesterday.” Click on the heading to go to the AP Race website where you will find full details.
When? 27th & 28th June
Where? Plymouth Life Centre.
Cost? Varies with distance, starting at £10/ 50m, plus £2.50 booking fee
Who? In theory suitable for almost anyone except the very fastest (performance swimmers, note the cut-off times). However, this is a gala with a different style. Instead of waiting on poolside, swimmers sit in a separate room and are brought in for their race, entering one by one and being announced to the spectators. Claire Palmer or Gareth will be able to give you more details. Recommended for experienced swimmers who would like a change. If your child is inexperienced and still getting used to the way galas work, please consider with them whether the different approach will enthuse or terrify them.
Closing date? Friday 12th June, midnight. Note that entries are made directly on the race website (see below) NOT via TSC or Club Organiser. If the meet is oversubscribed, entries will be taken on a first come, first served basis, so don’t delay!
Swim England membership level? You will need to have Swim England Club Compete membership to enter. Upgrading from Club Train costs £28.50 and covers the rest of 2026. It is a very simple process: just ask Caroline or Mel and they will do it for you.
Timetable? See the AP Race website at https://aprace.club/pages/event/plymouth-summer-open-2026 .
How do I enter? Online via the “Enter here” link on the website. If you wish to enter an event for which you don’t yet have an official time, ask Gareth or Jacob for an estimate. You will need to give this when you enter.
More details?
The meet pack is here (and on the AP Race website)
- Spectator admission £10,.54/ day (includes the booking fee) or £15.81 for the weekend. Under 2s free. Must be purchased online.
- Minimum age: 9 on the last day of competition