SENW/SENE Regional Open Water Championships 2026

SENW/SENE Regional Open Water Championships 2026 will be held on Saturday 27th June 2026 at Sale Water Park, Rifle Rd, Sale M33 2LX.

This event will also be incorporating the Cheshire County WPSA; Lancashire County WPSA; Northumberland & Durham SA and Yorkshire ASA Open Water Championships.

Entries and Payment will be made via the SENW Regional Website.

Timeline – Key Events

Information for the 2026 event can be found below:

Entry Pack- TBC

Event Conditions – TBC

Schedule of Events – Including times for registration – TBC

Approximate site plan of the day 

Programme of Events  – Including hat number and colour – TBC.

Merchandise for the event – Click here for further details and to order.

SENW Terms and Conditions – all participants must be fully aware of SENW Terms and Conditions

A reminder for the day Timing Chips go on both wrists with a safety pin through to secure them, please ensure these are secure after registration as the cost of replacing the pair is very high. Any issues on the day please return to the registration area as soon as possible.

Please see the following timeline for the event:-

• Entries to Open – 9am Thursday 31st April 2026
• Entries to Close – 9am Wednesday 10th June 2026
• Accepted/Rejected Entries Published – Week Commencing 17th June 2026
• Registration Times – Please see ‘Schedule of Events’
• Safety Briefings (to be held at the venue)  Saturday 27th June 2026 (please check which session you need to attend) TIMES TBC
• Withdrawals to be sent to events@swimnorthwest.org by 9am Thursday 26th June 2026
• Refunds to be processed by Friday 10th July 2026 (see entry pack regarding refunds)

The top 4 Competitors from both the North West and the North East Regions will qualify for the National Open water Championships at Rother Valley on the 25th July 2026

The race distances at National Championships, as outlined in Point 11 of the Conditions, are as follows: