Wigan BEST are delighted to confirm the return of our Level 2 National Qualifier over the weekend of 17th, 18th & 19th October 2025.
Events Include: 50m, 100m, 200m on all strokes, 100m, 200m and 400m individual medley (11/ov) as well as 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle (11/ov).
Venue: Wigan Life Centre, College Avenue, Wigan, WN1 1NJ
Level 2 License: 2NW251765
Age: As at midnight 31st December 2025.
Entries: To be submitted via the sportsystem entry file to wbfuturestars@gmail.com. Please return the completed swimmer entry form to your club competition secretary.
Opening Date: 16th July 2025
Closing Date: 11:59pm 5th September 2025
Contact: Dan Urmston – wbfuturestars@gmail.com
Meet Information
Please find the documents below:
Accepted Entries, Rejections, Warm Up Schedule and Programme:
Please note swimmers and spectators will not be able to access the Wigan Life Centre before 7:45am on either the Saturday or Sunday.
Spectator Entry
Entry for spectators will be £5 per person, per session and will be payable on the day by cash or card.
Parking
Parking around the pool can be tricky at times! If you follow this link you will find a map of the surrounding area of the pool. Car parks A and B are the closest but are both chargeable 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Both Car parks C and D are free of charge to use over the weekend (Sat & Sun). There are a limited amount of disabled spots round the pool as well, these can be found on both Hewlett Street and Library Street.
Officials
If you are a qualified official please can you register your availability on officials finder using the following link. We will need qualified J1 and J2 officials for all sessions.
Swim Shop, Croc Charms and Key Rings
We’re delighted to confirm that once again our friends from Mak Swimwear will be opening their shop on the first floor foyer, their website can be found at www.makswimwear.co.uk.
Furthermore Kieran and Alison from KPW will be setting up their croc charm and key ring stall again on the first floor foyer.