Competition News 2026

Swimmers are encouraged to compete in competitions appropriate to their age and grade. Over the year different swimmers attend a number of competitions. At each competition, as a club we have to provide a number of Judges, Scorers and Clerks along with helpers in the changing rooms to keep the swimmers safe and to help with costumes and make up. Without these volunteers the competitions would not be able to take place. For more information on how you can help at a competition please speak to one of the coaches or a member of the committee.

Over 20 swimmers from CoBAS attended the Novice Colour Competition hosted by Rugby. The theme was to wear bright coloured costumes and hats. This competition was for swimmers who had not yet completed their Grade 3 or Grade 4 for 13/15 category. Each swimmer was required to perform three figures (figures varied depending upon age group and Grade) and marks awarded.

Our swimmers achieved the following

Grade 0- Gold to Arabella (age 8-10)

Grade 1- Gold to Amelia (age 8-10)

Grade 1- Gold to Beatrice (age 11-12)

Grade 2- Silver to Ava (age 8-10)

Grade 2- Gold to Mary (age 11-12)

Grade 2- Silver to Maisie, Bronze to Millie, (age 13-15)

Grade 3- Silver to Chloe (age 13-15)

RAGs 2026

14 swimmers attended the Regional Age group championships held at Walsall in February. Swimmers competed in figure competitions, team competitions and performed Solos and Duets. We competed against Rugby ASC, Walsall ASC, Bramcote Aquastars and Ryknield ASC.

Our swimmers achieved the following

12/u solo – Seb 1st, Roisin 2nd

Youth solo – Teal 3rd

12/u Mixed duet Seb and Roisin – 1st

Youth duet – Teal and Freya – 2nd

12/u D2 Combo – 1st

15/u D2 Combo – 1st

NAGs 2026

9 swimmers attended the National Age Group competition in Gloucester in April. This competition is open to under 12s who have achieved Grade 3 and Over 12s who have achieved Grade 4. They were required to perform three different figures (varying depending on age). This is a great opportunity for swimmers to meet and compete against other clubs outside of the Midlands.

Our swimmers achieved the following:

12/u figures Seb 1st, Roisin 3rd

12/u solo Seb 2nd

Youth solo Teal – 3rd

Champs 2026

Three of our older swimmers attended this event in Harvey Heddon in Nottingham. This championship is for swimmers aged 15+ and have completed their Grade 5. Swimmers from all over the country attend the competition.

Novice 2026

Over twenty swimmers attended this event in May- held at Walsall. This one is aimed at the less experienced swimmers, those who have not completed their Grade 3 (or Grade 4 for 15+). It’s a great experience for the younger swimmers as they get to experience a competition in a (slightly) more relaxed setting (however 80+ grade 0s can be a bit hectic queuing around the poolside). Swimmers completed in figure and Team events.

Our swimmers achieved

Bella – 1st

Ava – 3rd

Ivy – 1st

Emily - 3rd

Kimberley 1st

Reva – 3rd

15+ Hannah – 1st

13-18 D1- 1st

U12 D1- 4th

Warwicks 2026

This competition was held at Walsall in June and attended by 18 swimmers. Again figures were completed by all swimmers and some then competed in Solos and Duets. The day was finished with three of our teams competing against the other clubs.

Our swimmers achieved the following medals

12/u D2 Combo – 2nd

15/u D2 Combo – 1st

Youth duet – 2nd

12/u Mixed duet – 1st

12/u solo – Seb 1st, Roisin 2nd

Youth solo – 3rd

Champs solo Alyssa 1st, Freya 3rd

Hungarian Open 2026

5 swimmers attended the International competition hosted in Hungary, accompanied by Coach Claire. They competed against 20 other countries in figures, solo and duets.

Our swimmers achieved the following medals

12/u solo Seb 2nd

12/u Mixed duet (Seb, Roisin and Heiva as reserve) 2nd

A great experience and new friendships were had by everyone.

Combo Cup 2026

This is the final event in the Artistic Swimming Calendar. This year it was held in Sheffield and a team of eight swimmers attended. The Under 12 Division 2 team competed against 12 teams from around the country annoyingly finishing 5th just outside the medals.