Posted on 27 February 2026
First, a huge thank you to everyone who entered our design competition. With over 50 entries to review, the standard was exceptionally high, making the final selection a very difficult task for our panel. I’d also like to thank our judges — Chairman Rod Wardle, Head Coach Russ Barber, and the Senior Performance squad — for their time and expertise.
Because the quality of work was so impressive, we have selected an overall winner and two runners-up. We are excited to announce that the top two designs will be manufactured into our official new COLSC medals!
The Results:
- 1st Place: Francesca Spalding (Regional Performance) Francesca’s design, execution, and creative process blew the judges away. This will become our primary medal for home galas.
- 2nd Place: Joel Harris (Regional Fast Track) Joel’s “fun and exciting” design was a huge hit and will be manufactured as our new Development Gala medal.
- 3rd Place: Harry Wilson (Regional Fast Track) The judges felt Harry’s design was “Leeds through and through.” This design will be turned into a custom Croc charm, sold by our Supporters Committee.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who took part!
CoLSC Medal Competition Winners 2026
Posted on 22 February 2026
To celebrate the end of the season, we’re hosting a Summer Extravaganza and we want the whole club community there. It’s going to be a brilliant day of catching up and celebrating together under the sun.
Please save the date: Sunday, July 5th, 2026.
We’re currently putting the finishing touches on the plan – keep an eye on your inbox for the full reveal shortly!
Posted on 11 February 2026
Results Summary: Swim England Winter Championships 2025 [PDF, 1 MB]
Posted on 25 January 2026
Taster session to be held at John Charles Centre for Sport on Monday 16th February.
Swim Training Scheme Taster Session [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Posted on 12 January 2026
GOT A COOL IDEA?
LOVE WINNING MEDALS?
NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE CLUB HISTORY.
THE WINNING DESIGN WILL BE OUR NEW CLUB MEDAL!
DRAW IT, PAINT IT, DESIGN IT DIGITALLY. ANY SHAPE. NO RULES.
Please email your winning design to COLSCmedalscomp@gmail.com by 5pm, Monday 24th January 2026.
Our panel of judges will then decide and announce the winner.
GOOD LUCK!!
Posted on 13 December 2025
Please read the letter below which contains important information for swimmers/parents about 2026 membership fees.
2026 Membership fees renewal letter [PDF, 81 KB]
Posted on 3 December 2025
A fantastic result for swimmers who took part in the Junior Swim League 2025. After winning the White Rose leg of the competition and qualifying for the final our swimmers came out the strongest and were crowned the National Junior League champions for the seventh time in a row. Leeds holds the record for the longest streak of wins in the competition since it started in 1979. It certainly was an exciting afternoon with lots of fast racing and fun. The result was a recipe of great swimming and support from the balcony. City of Leeds came out on top with 30 first place finishes. An excellent team effort WELL DONE!
A big thank you to all the supporters amongst others who provided all the hats and flags etc. Parents thank you for all the effort that went in to supporting the team you were all excellent you looked great and it really helped motivate the swimmers.
Final Standings
- City of Leeds 352
- Leamington Spa 239
- Blythe Barracudas 223
- Tynemouth 211
- Leyland Barracudas 204
- Nottingham Leander 202
- Hackney Anacondas 173
- Grantham 143
Best Male in Age Group
David McIntosh 9yrs
Reuben Barker 10yrs
Ted Wingfield 11yrs
Best Female in Age Group
Jessica Sutcliffe 9yrs
Oma Shen 11 yrs
Competition Records
Jessica Sutcliffe – Girls 9 yrs 50m Breaststroke – 43.34
Lola Malcolm – Girls 9 yrs 50m Butterfly – 39.39
David McIntosh – Boys 9 yrs 50m Butterfly – 35.81
City of Leeds victory was the product of an excellent team performance and outstanding support with our colourful and vocal supporters cheering the team all the way.
Well done to swimmers coaches team managers and supporters for a fantastic event and an outstanding victory.
City of Leeds Junior League History
2025 – 1st = 352
2024 – 1st = 355
2023 – 1st = 307
2022 – 1st = 350
2019 – 1st = 337
2018 – 1st = 337
2017 – 1st = 330
2016 – 2nd = 282
2015 – 3rd = 254
2014 – 6th = 192
2013 – 1st = 301
2012 – 1st = 321
2011 – 1st = 321
2010 – 1st = 322
Junior League Mixed Cannon Relay Trophy Winners
2012, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
“A Team Above All And Above All A TEAM.”
Posted on 2 November 2025
All members and parents are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the City of Leeds Swimming Club at 18:30 on the 3rd November in the Denison Suite.
Any proposals for change to the rules to be considered at the AGM must be received in writing by the Honorary Secretary.
Nominations are invited for both officer ship and supporter members of the City of Leeds Swimming Executive Committee and should be submitted to the Honorary Secretary. Nomination forms are available from the Club Chairman and must have the signatures of the nominee, proposer and seconder and all must be paid up members of the Club.
Please make every effort to attend the above meeting. This is your Club and the Annual General Meeting is your opportunity to hear from the Executive Committee about developments during the year and to put forward thoughts you may have about the future running of the Club or the way it is managed.
Agenda
- Chairman’s Address
- Apologies for Absence
- Minutes of the 2024 Meeting
- Honorary Secretary’s Report
- Honorary Treasurer’s Report
- Chief Coach’s Report
- Swim Mark Report
- Election of Officers
- Change of Rule (see separate paper)
- Fees for 2026
- Any Other Business relating to the above
General Information
In accordance with the Club rules, only paid-up members of the Club aged 16 and over will be allowed to vote at the AGM. Associate Members are invited to attend the meeting but will not be allowed to vote.
Anyone requiring nomination forms please contact the Chairman Rod Wardle at rjw1062@aol.co.uk.
Anna Cheesbrough
Honorary Secretary