Medals Gala 2026
WELCOME TO THE SWAMP
It's Back and Full - Medals Gala Saturday 6th June 2026
We are absolutely thrilled by the incredible response to the return of the Garstang Gators Medals Gala, our swamp filled up instantly! Thank you to all clubs and swimmers for your enthusiasm and support; it’s clear this event means a lot to so many of you. We’re sorry that we can’t accommodate everyone this time, but don’t worry, another gala is already in the works. Accepted entries are available by clicking the link below and we can’t wait to welcome those joining us for what promises to be a fantastic event.
If you need to withdraw from an event or the gala, please email gators@garstangasc.org.uk on or before Friday 5th June 6.00pm. Please give full name, event details and Club.
Events Programme
Mak Swimwear is your trusted destination for premium swimwear and accessories, catering to all ages and genders. They are passionate about swimming and work tirelessly to provide products that inspire confidence, whether you’re dipping your toes for the first time or diving into competitive waters.
In addition to our online store, they also have a dedicated showroom based in Preston which you are welcome to visit!
Their passion for swimming extends beyond the digital realm. Through their pop-up swim shops, they create spaces where swimmers can connect with their team, explore their products, and find expert advice tailored to their needs. Throughout the day the Mak Swimwear Shop will be open for you to get advice on the right size race suit, replace those goggles that broke in the first race or satisfy your shopping bug.
We are delighted to have Steven Smith Photography attending the Gala. They will be there taking pictures throughout the day, so if you are interested in having your swimmer photographed, comepeting in their favourite stroke, then please fill in the form below. They have been accredited by Swim England in line with Wavepower safeguarding, No other poolside photography will be allowed.
Gator's Head Trophy
The Gators Head Trophy makes its debut in Medals Gala 2026 in a brand‑new 4x50m freestyle relay. FREE to Enter each club will be allowed to race one team, made up of four swimmers: an under‑10, an under‑12, an under‑14, and one open‑age competitor, all of either sex. It’s a true test of depth, teamwork, and spirit.
And because this is the very first time the trophy will rise from the swamp, the stakes couldn’t be higher: to walk away clutching a Gator’s Head is to claim bragging rights, pride, and a piece of history. But beware, once you’ve got the head, the challenge is to keep it, because every club will be hungry to snatch it back next year.
Let's Have Some Fun
We know how boring it can be sat waiting for your race. You’ve warmed up before you have woken up and now you are sat cooling down waiting to put in your best performance. Yes, you can discipline yourself to get out your bands and stretch, but your coach is poolside supporting the team and you are trying to beat your friend on some random game on your phone. Fear not, help is at hand with GA Fitness providing land training warm up sessions every 40 minutes starting at 9.30am.
There is no point in having a fitness trainer attending without providing a sound system to accompany so we have hired DJ Tonez to be playing tunes throughout the day when Land Training is not happening. pass him your requests, shout outs and messages of support and most importantly have some fun.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE DRY; TRAINERS AND CLOTHING MUST BE WORN FOR DANCING/ LAND TRAINING