2026 NATIONAL ARENA SWIMMING LEAGUE FINALS
- Saturday, March 7th (B-Final) & Sunday, March 8th (A-Final)
- Sandwell Aquatics Centre
- LCM (50m)
- Meet Site
- Results
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As the UK’s premier competitive swimming league, the NASL pits Olympians against club swimmers in a thrilling team format. The NASL is made up of 6 leagues across England and Wales, with teams representing East Midlands, London, North West, South, Western and West Midlands.
Just under 400 clubs from across England & Wales entered the competition in the regional rounds held late last year, with over 16,000 swimmers aged from 9 years upwards to full senior internationals competing in six Regional Leagues.
The top 20 clubs after all earlier rounds were completed were invited to race in this past weekend’s finals. Clubs ranked 11th-20th raced in the Plate Final on Saturday, with the remaining 10 clubs taking on the Cup Final on Sunday.
Plate Final
Final points
1-Bromley 354
2 -Basildon Phoenix 342
3- RTW Monson 308
4-Brompton 289
5- Blythe Barracudas 277
6-Woking 264
7 -City of Cambridge 256
8- City of Coventry 247
9- Wigan Best 243
10- City of Norwich 230
The Plate Final saw Bromley SC of the Southern League lift the title for the first time after an afternoon of close, tight races. Bromley accumulated 354 points to keep runners-up Basildon Phoenix at bay while RTW Monson rounded out the top three clubs.
Bromley’s head coach, David Court, was delighted to win the title, commenting, “Bromley have attended the Arena League Cup or Plate Final for the last 8 years – and every time it has been a great experience for our swimmers.
“It’s an opportunity for our team to bond and we are very grateful to everyone who works hard to organise this successful event.
“In the last 6 years our club has lost 5 pools to closures, with our home pool shutting its doors 2 years ago which has significantly impacted our athletes. Despite this we have continued to develop our club and kept pushing forwards which is a testament to our coaches, volunteers and the amazing loyalty, dedication and commitment of our membership.
“We are so proud of what our swimmers have achieved today and we look forward to fighting for a place in the final again next year.”
The top swimmers, based on World Aquatics points, saw European Junior Championships gold medalist Amalie Smith (RTW Monson) turn in a dominant 200m IM, logging 2:13.36 for 837 points. Her teammate Aran Bissett took the male award, with his 100m free performance 50.60, producing 771 points.
Cup Final
Final Points
1-Repton 408
2-Guildford City 383
3-Mount Kelly 342
4- Millfield 318
5-Camden Swiss 280
6-Wycombe District 247
7-Chelsea Westminster 244
8- City of Cardiff 234
9-City of Peterborough 196
10-Stockport Metro 153
Last year’s winner, Guildford City, pushed all the way and previous winners Mount Kelly were always in the mix, but it was Repton, representing the West Midlands League, who came out on top.
Jamie Main, Director of Swimming at Repton, commented, “I’m so proud of the team. Swimmers, coaches, team managers and supporters. Everyone has played their part to get this win.
“It’s a remarkable achievement from inception to National Champions in six and a half years.”
The top swimmer awards saw World Junior Champion Filip Nowacki (Millfield) take the male title for a fast 100m breast of 1:00.38, giving him 835 points. The female award went to European Junior medalist Skye Carter (Mount Kelly) with her 100m free 55.74 scoring 798 points.
