Each year we enter teams into two separate leagues – Arena League & Hertfordshire Peanuts League – and we have guides for those of you who have never been before.
The Hertfordshire Peanuts League is a series of three galas run in May, June and July each year, and is a mix of individual events and relays in which we compete against other teams in Herts. We are currently in the First Division so it is a tough but fun competition for our younger swimmers (aged 9-12 years). They are usually advised on the night as to which events they will be competing in. More details can be found in our guide!
DownloadBSSC Guide to Peanuts League (1.5 MB)
We are also members of the Arena Swimming League, which is the premier swimming league competition in England and Wales, now in its 50th year, where nearly 400 teams and over 16,000 swimmers compete in team relays and individual events across six leagues. We compete in the London League and select a squad of swimmers (age 10 to 18+ years for individual events, age 9 for relays only) to attend three galas every October, November and December. More details can be found in our guide!
DownloadBSSC Guide to Arena League (483.1 KB)
If your child is chosen to swim, see it as an honour for them to be able to compete for their Club. Please don’t see it as a waste of time if your child is only chosen to swim one race in the relay team. We have all been there and every race is good experience. Galas are fantastic occasions where the comradery of the swimmers (and of the cheering parents in the gallery) comes to the fore. You will leave with ringing ears!
