Outstanding double Arena League title success for City of Peterborough swimmers
It has been a great week for the City of Peterborough Swimming Club (COPs).
COPS competitors secured an outstanding double victory after their A and B teams powered to first place finishes in National Arena League (NAL) finals.
It was one of the strongest competitive showings in the club’s history
The National Arena Swimming League is one of Britain’s largest and most prestigious team competitions that brings together more than 300 clubs from across the country.
The A team took to the pool in Norwich to compete in the East Midlands Premier League, and they delivered a superb performance to take the win on the
night with a powerful 268 points. It was a final-round victory that also secured the overall title.
It is the 11th time in 15 years COPS has made the national final, and their win means that, for the second time in four years, COPs has qualified for the
prestigious NAL Cup Final, where the top 10 clubs from across Britain battle for national honours.
The B team competed in the East Midlands B Final at the Cambridge Parkside Pool and they performed superbly to beat Cambridge B into second spot by a 13-point margin.
The two results underscore the club’s exceptional squad depth, with both senior and junior swimmers stepping up to deliver decisive points throughout the
evening.
Head coach Ben Negus praised the commitment shown by both squads. He said: "We had a few late withdrawals through illness which left us short-handed in the relays, but everyone responded magnificently.
"It’s been a brilliant team effort from both teams to win their respective finals. We are excited for the Cup Final in Birmingham early next year.”
NAL Round 3 final results: 1 COPS A – 268; 2 Cambridge – 259; 3 City of Norwich – 235; 4 Norwich Swan – 218; 5 Corby – 163; 6 West Norfolk – 151; 7 Nottingham Leander – 129
Final B Team results: 1 COPS B – 258; 2 Cambridge B – 245; 3 Biggleswade – 226; 4 City of Norwich B – 202; 5 Norwich Swan B – 182; 6 Chesterfield – 163; 7 Sherwood Colliery – 124 COPS is keen to welcome the next wave of young swimmers.
The club stage free trial sessions for aspiring athletes of all abilities who want to discover the sport, build confidence, and be part of a thriving, high-performance club environment.
Families interested in exploring what COPS can offer are encouraged to get in touch and book a place at at [email protected].