
Dolphins Dash 2025
Darwen Leisure Centre - Sun 12th October 2025

Following on from the success of Dolphins Dash 2023 & 2024, Clitheroe Dolphins are pleased to announce Dolphins Dash will return for 2025 at Darwen Leisure Centre on Sunday 12th of October.
Dolphins Dash is an event that appeals to all swimmers with events taking place over 50m & 100m and is perfect for all swimmers from beginner to regional level.
Like previous years, we will be awarding two sets of medals, with A & B grade medals rewarding both county and non county level swimmers. There will also be spot prizes, fun in the sports hall, and hopefully the return of our animated race commentator.
Dolphins Dash is a high energy, audience participation event so prime your swimmers and rest your voices for what will promise to be another loud, fun and medal laden event.
Entries will only be accepted from 7:30 pm Tuesday 2nd September 2025
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THIS DATE.
Entries shall be accepted on a first come first served basis up to and including the closing date, Tuesday 23rd Sept 2025 at 6pm or when the gala capacity has been reached whichever occurs first.
Accepted entries will be posted on the club website after the closing date or when the meet is full.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Booths, Clitheroe for their generous donation to our club from their October book sales of £323.45!
It is greatly received and will help our little club to keep growing in strength
Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe has become the latest organisation in the UK to achieve Swim England's Water Wellbeing standard.
The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. It recognises the organisation’s efforts in making the pools more accessible and inclusive for people with long-term health conditions.
Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said:
“It’s wonderful to see Ribblesdale Pool achieve this national award. It’s a testimony to the hard work of staff and the enthusiastic support of the pool’s users.
“Swimming and water-based activities are well-known for their health benefits for people of all ages.”
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the consideration times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2026.
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On the back of Andy’s record breaking feat at British Nationals a few weeks ago it was another great day for Dolphins masters yesterday.
Ruth Parker made the trip to Sheffield to compete at the South Yorks masters open meet, coming home with Silver in the 100IM & 50 Breast, and bronze in the 50 Fly, posting three new PBs in the process.
Not only that but subject to the qualifying times being released we believe the time of 40.6 Ruth posted in the 50 Breast should be enough to qualify for the 2026 National Champs.
Well Done Ruth
The Masters have been back in action today as Ruth will be joined by Caitlin Wilson, Martha Smith and Sam Griffiths who have all been selected to represent Lancashire at the inter counties championships at Manchester.
Looking forward to todays stories
If you would like to hear more about our masters setup or come and join the fun book your trial online now
Swim England is proud to be teaming up with leading swimming club administration platforms – including Swim Club Manager and Swim Manager – to deliver a faster, more efficient way for clubs, coaches, and event organisers to access official swimming times.
A very big thank you to Tesco Clitheroe In The Community for their generous donation from their book sales in July!
Some of our swimmers & Paul our chairman went to collect the cheque today.
We would like to wish all athletes across the North West all the best today if they are receiving their GCSE results today.
Swim England North West are delighted to announce that the SENW Regional Winter Championships together with a Winter Development Meet will take place on the 1st & 2nd November 2025 at Manchester Aquatics Centre (25m).