Eston ASC Makes a Splash with First-Ever Level 4 Licensed Gala at New Eston Leisure Centre Pool
Eston Amateur Swimming Club (ASC) proudly announces the successful hosting of its first-ever Level 4 Licensed Swimming Gala on 3 June 2026 at the newly opened pool at Eston Leisure Centre, marking a landmark moment for both the club and the local community.
The event welcomed swimmers from neighbouring clubs and represented the first officially licensed competition hosted by Eston ASC at the new facility. The gala provided younger athletes seeking official qualifying times with an important opportunity to achieve recognised results and progress to higher-level competitions, while showcasing the exciting future of competitive swimming in Eston.
Club officials described the gala as a major milestone in the continued growth of Eston ASC and a significant step towards establishing the venue as a hub for competitive swimming in the area.
Eston ASC would like to extend it’s sincere thanks to title sponsor Highgrove Mortgages for its support in helping to deliver the gala and create opportunities for local swimmers to compete and progress within the sport. Also a big thank you to Tees Million for donating money towards kit, medals and an annual trophy that will be handed out as part of the Club Championships.
The club also paid tribute to the hard work and determination of Phil Horner and many others connected with Eston ASC, whose long-standing efforts and discussions with the local council helped make the dream of bringing a swimming pool back to Eston a reality.
Following the event, club representatives said:
"This gala represents a huge moment for our club and community. Hosting a licensed event at our new home pool is something we are incredibly proud of, and the success of the day has given us great confidence for the future. We hope this is just the beginning of many successful competitions in Eston."
The success of the gala has strengthened the club's ambitions to establish an Open Gala later in the year and to provide even more competitive swimming opportunities for young athletes across the region.
Eston ASC would like to thank all swimmers, coaches, volunteers, officials, sponsors, families, and supporters whose efforts contributed to making the event such a success.
Eston ASC offers a free trial for anyone interested in swimming and can swim at Stage 5 or above in swimming lessons and can swim at least 25m and a knowledge of all strokes. More information can be found at our website www.estonasc.org.uk
