Saxon Crown SC Spring Challenge 2026
Level 3 Open Meet
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Licence Number: 3LR260508
Venue: Glass Mill Leisure Centre, 41 Loampit Grove, London SE13 7FT
Entries:
Event details:
Date: 14th – 15th March 2026
Venue: Glass Mill Leisure Centre, 41 Loampit Grove, London, SE13 7FT
Closing date: 27th February 2026 – Midnight (or earlier if full)
Programme & Upper Qualifying Times.docx
Summary & Coach-TM Pass Application.docx
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London Legacy Swimming Meet 2026 (Long Course)
Dear Saxon Crown Swimmers & Parents,
Entries are now open for the London Legacy Swimming Meet 2026 (Long Course) — a Level 1 National Qualifier taking place at the London Aquatics Centre, the same venue used for the British Championships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to:
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Qualify for Aquatics GB & Swim England Summer Championships
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Experience heats and finals racing
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Compete in a championship-style environment
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Familiarise themselves with the London Aquatics Centre and national-level meet logistics
Meet details:
Saturday 28th – Monday 30th March 2026
London Aquatics Centre
Long Course (50m pool)
Licensed Level 1 – National Qualifier
Events include:
• 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m Freestyle
• 800m & 1500m Freestyle (heat declared winner)
• 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke, Breaststroke & Butterfly
• 200m & 400m Individual Medley
Entry information:
• Entry fee: £15 per 50–400m event, £18 for 800/1500m
• Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 23:59
• Entry times must meet the published qualifying standards
• Times from 50m pools and converted times are accepted
Meet Entry Info
London Legacy Swimming Meet 2025 - Meet Conditions (1LR250264).pdf
London Legacy Swimming Meet 2025 - Meet Schedule.pdf
London Legacy Swimming Meet 2025 - Qualifying Times.pdf
This meet is ideal for swimmers targeting summer championships or looking to gain experience racing in a high-performance competition setting.
Full meet details, qualifying times, and entry instructions can be found via the meet information pack:
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If you have any questions about suitability or entries, please speak to your coach or get in touch.
Good luck with your entries — and enjoy racing on a national stage!
Entry closing date: 20th February
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It is with great sadness, that we report the passing of John Eady, the father of Matt Eady, a long time head coach at Saxon Crown. John himself coached the Masters' squad and is fondly remembered by our longer serving members. John's funeral is on 26th February and the club can put anyone wishing to attend, in touch with Matt, to obtain the details. - 15 Mar 2025Saxon Crown win Round 1 at the White Horse League
Saxon Crown lead the way at the White Horse League after round 1. We managed to squeeze our way past Bexley by 3 points. There were some great swims, pbs, regional times and amazing camaraderie. Keep it up team! - 14 Mar 2025Lewisham Primary Schools Gala 2025
On Friday 14th March over 270 swimmers from twenty-seven of the Borough’s primary schools arrive at Glass Mill Leisure Centre to compete in this year’s Lewisham Primary School Gala. The event was organised by Saxon Crown Swimming Club, supported by Lewisham Council and GLL, who provided pool space and staff free of charge. Photo of Jessica MIllot from Saxon Crown and Kilmorie Year 5. See below for the full report. - 01 Mar 2025Tunde, Kerem and Freya at last day of the Kents
Tunde 6th, Kerem 8th and Freya 3rd in the 1500m finals of the last day of the Kents. Well done. - 01 Mar 2025Successful Kents 2025, Summary from Sergio, Head Coach
For a few years now Team Saxon made a presence at Kent County competitions. Going from strength to strength even in 2025 it was great to see many more swimmers fast enough to participate in this tough event. And we did not disappoint.40 of our fastest athletes amongst which some new qualifiers competed in 214 events performing incredibly well swimming many pbs and regional times and making 88 top 10 finals in all stroke and distances, achieving 6 bronze, 10 silver and 3 gold medals making us top 8/9(points not updated after 1500 event yet) club in Kent compared to 14th last year. Moreover swimmers showed great determination, team sprint and commeraderie cheering at every event as well as competing at their best.
It is a joy to see so many happy and succesful swimmers wearing the colors of Saxon Crown and making coaches proud!
Go Saxons! - 02 Feb 2025Deji giving it large at the Kents
With just one more event to go Saxon Crown are on course to achieving their best medals tally and points scored in the Kents for some time.
Look out for the final scores after the 1500m the final event on 1 March. Well done swimmers!! - 25 Jan 2025Gold and Silver medals for Saxon Crown Swimmers at the Kents
What a fantastic second weekend at the Kents for Saxon Crown swimmers winning medals and impressive PBs aplenty. Ruth Allen won Gold and Freya Sheard won Silver in the 13yr 200m butterfly. Well done Swimmers, bring on week 3!!!! - 11 Jan 2025A great start to the Kent Championships for Saxon Crown swimmers
Saxon Crown had a fabulous start to the Kents in the 800m at Crawley. Freya Sheard won bronze and James Sugrue and Kerem shaved seconds off their PBs. Marvelous!!! - 04 Jan 2025Saxon Crown and Greenwich Royals Winter Warmer
A fabulous weekend at the joint Saxon Crown and Greenwich Royals Winter Warmer where swimmers were able to get those last minute Kent Times. A super toasty time was had by all.
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