Aquatics GB Swimming Championships explained

Aquatics GB Swimming Championships
Frequency:annual
Organised:Aquatics GB

The Aquatics GB Swimming Championships are an annual event organised by Aquatics GB (the governing body of swimming in the United Kingdom).

History

The event is usually held in March or April each year in a long course (50 m) swimming pool, with the results usually acting as selection trials for upcoming international level competitions due to be held in the following summer season.[1]

Previously the event was known as the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) National Championships from 1946 until 2014[2] and then the British Swimming Championships from 2015 until 2023.[3] A list of past winners shows the winners of all disciplines.

Venues and dates

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194615–17 AugustNew Brighton, Cheshire
194723–26 JulySt Leonards-on-Sea
19487–10 JulySouth and North Bay Open Air Pools, Scarborough
194921–23 JulyDerby
195027–29 JulyLancaster
195123–25 AugustLancaster
195224–27 SeptemberKing Alfred Baths, Hove
195331 August – 5 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
195413–18 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
195529 August – 5 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
19563–8 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
19579–14 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
195818-23 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
19591–5 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
196019–24 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
196127 August – 2 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
196210–14 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
196328–31 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
196418–22 AugustCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
19659–14 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
19666–10 SeptemberDerby Baths, Blackpool
19679–12 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
19685–10 AugustDerby Baths, BlackpoolOlympic Trials
19694–10 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
19705–8 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
19715–9 AugustLeeds International Pool
197212–15 JulyCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
19731–4 AugustCoventry
197417–20 JulyDerby Baths, Blackpool
197521–25 MayCrystal Palace National Sports CentreWorld Championships Trials
197625–29 AugustCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
197720–23 JulyLeeds International Pool
197826–29 MayDerby Baths, Blackpool
1979
198023–27 MayDerby Baths, Blackpool
19815–8 AugustLeeds International Pool
198219–22 AugustCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
198321–24 JulyCoventry
198415–18 AugustDerby Baths, Blackpool
198522–27 AugustLeeds International Pool
198631 May – 2 JuneCoventryCommonwealth Games Trials
198729 July – 1 AugCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
198827–31 JulyLeeds International Pool
198912–15 JulyCoventry
199026–30 JulyCrystal Palace National Sports CentreEuropean Cup trials
19911–4 AugustLeeds International Pool
199211–14 JunePonds Forge, Sheffield
199310–13 JunePonds Forge, Sheffield
199428–31 JulyCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
199519–22 JulyCoventry
199611–13 JulyLeeds International Pool
199717–20 JulyCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
19988–11 JulyPonds Forge, SheffieldCommonwealth Games Trials
19998–11 JulyPonds Forge, Sheffield
200025–30 JulyPonds Forge, SheffieldOlympic Trials
200110–15 AprilAquatics Centre, ManchesterWorld Championships Trials
200210–15 AprilAquatics Centre, ManchesterCommonwealth Games Trials
200319–23 MarchPonds Forge, SheffieldWorld Championships Trials
20047–11 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldOlympic Trials
200516–20 MarchAquatics Centre, ManchesterWorld Championship Trials
20064–9 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldEuropean Championship and European Junior Championship Trials
200726 March – 1 AprilAquatics Centre, Manchester
200831 March – 6 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldOlympic Trials
200916–20 MarchPonds Forge, SheffieldWorld Championship Trials
201029 March – 3 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldEuropean Championships Trials, Commonwealth Games Trials
20115–12 MarchAquatics Centre, ManchesterWorld Championships Trials
20123–10 MarchAquatics Centre, LondonOlympic Trials, London Prepares series
201326–30 JunePonds Forge, SheffieldWorld Championships Trials
201410–15 AprilTollcross International Swimming Centre, GlasgowCommonwealth Games Trials
201514–18 AprilAquatics Centre, LondonWorld Championships Trials
201612–17 AprilTollcross International Swimming Centre, GlasgowOlympic Trials
201718–23 AprilPonds Forge, Sheffield
20181–4 MarchRoyal Commonwealth Pool, EdinburghMerged with the Edinburgh International meet
201916–21 AprilTollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
2021Replaced by selection trials for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics.[5]
20225–10 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldWorld Championships Trials, Commonwealth Games Trials
20234–9 AprilPonds Forge, SheffieldWorld Championships Trials
20242–7 AprilAquatics Centre, LondonOlympic Trials

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners from 2006-2019. British Swimming.
  2. Web site: Historical Timeline. Swim England.
  3. Web site: Aquatics GB - more than just a new name for British Swimming . 2024-03-27 . Aquatics GB.
  4. Web site: British Swimming Championships 2020 – CANCELLED. Swimming.org. April 2020. 17 August 2021.
  5. Web site: 2021 British Selection Trials. British Swimming. 2 March 2021. 17 August 2021.