Swilly Seals actively encourages swimmers to take part in all competitions organised by Clubs, Swim Ulster and Swim Ireland during a season. Anyone new to competitions will find lots of useful information on the first 2 tabs below and can also approach coaches / competition secretary for guidance as required. Entry to galas is made via the club (with the exception of schools and community games competitions) and the requirements for valid entry are set out below.
Further information follows regarding Swim Ulster Competitions, the Provincial Town League and Forest Feast AquaSprint.
Gala Entry
When entering swimmers for a Gala/Competition ensure all details of the published Meet Information are read thoroughly beforehand.
Please email swimmers' entries to gala@swillyseals.ie by the club's notified deadline, as all entries must be submitted onto the Hytek system prior to meet deadline.
No other emails are monitored for competition entry. If the required information is not received to this email address, then entries cannot be processed.
When submitting an entry for a swimmer, please include
Meet name on the email title.
Swimmer Name, Swimmer's date of birth, Swim Ireland Membership Number
Events that the swimmer wishes to enter as per the published Meet Information.
Screenshot of payment for Gala entry fees to the account below.
ALL GALA ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE OF THE MEET.
BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX
IBAN: IE65BOFI90491591599513
Account Details
Branch: BOI Letterkenny
Account: Swilly Seals ASC
Sort: 904915
Account number: 91599513
Additional information may be requested by WhatsApp Comms channel which should be included on request.
Upcoming Meets and Galas 2025-2026
Links to the 2025-2026 Swim Ulster Competition Calendar and Swim Ulster Competition Handbook 2025-2026 will be posted when available.
Provincial Town League (PTL) Galas 2025-2026
Swilly Seals also participates in a series of interclub galas known as the PTL Galas. Further and updated information about the PTL galas is available at the link below:
Provincial Towns League information
Forest Feast AquaSprint
Swilly Seals also participates in a junior swimming league called the Forest Feast AquaSprint. This league promotes swimming for the younger swimmer, encouraging young people aged 8 to 12 to engage in competitive sports. Further information will be available at a later date.
Swim Ireland Competition Pathway 2025-2026
Competitions - Swim Ulster and Swim Ireland: 2024-2025
Swim Ulster Competitions.
Please see the links below to the Swim Ulster Competition homepage and to the Swim Ulster calendar for 2024-2025.
Swim Ulster Competitions 2024-2025.
Swim Ulster Competition Handbook 2024-2025.
Swim Ireland Competitions 2024-2025 and Competition Pathway.
Please see the link below to the Swim Ireland Competition homepage and to the Swim Ireland Competition Pathway for 2024-2025.
Club Awards
Points for every swim is calculated (based on Development Qualifying Times) and added. At the end of season, best swimmers in different squads and group ages will be selected for prizes and trophies.