Rob Welbourn Open Meet 2025

On behalf of Deepings Swimming Club, I extend a warm welcome to everyone joining us for the 2025 Rob Welbourn Open Meet, hosted once again at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. Its is fantastic to see so many clubs attending. Thank you to South Lincs SC, Grantham SC, City of Lincoln Pentaqua SC, Lincoln Vulcans SC, Louth SC and Boston Amateur SC for bringing in the competition. 
 
Thanks to Hosts and Supporters 
Thank you to Grantham Swimming Club for their generosity and support in making this meet possible. The support of local pools has been vital to the survival and continued success of our club. DSC would also like to thank Stamford Endowed Schools Memorial and Junior pools, Stanground Academy, and the Leisure SK groups pools for providing training time and stability to the club removing any uncertainty for the club following closure of our home pool. 
 
DSC Resilience 
Over the years, Deepings Swimming Club has shown remarkable resilience, through the combined effects of the pandemic and the loss of our home pool. Despite challenging times, DSC looks forward to celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2026 with renewed stability and focus, providing our swimmers with the conditions they need to train, improve and compete in a sport they love.
 
Organisers, Officials and Volunteers 
My thanks to Sophie Beckerton and her team for taking on the organisation of the Rob Welbourn Meet again this year. The dedication, experience and meticulous planning have been essential in bringing RW’25 together — we simply could not have done this without them. 
 
To all officials working across the weekend: we are indebted to you for giving your time and expertise to ensure this meet runs smoothly. 
 
To parents, guardians and relatives: please enjoy the weekend, savour every race and thank you for the support you give to the swimmers. 

A special thank you to all volunteers; we simply couldn't function without your dedication and relentless support to the sport. 
 
Message to Competitors 
Finally to all our participants;  
  • Believing in yourself is the first step toward achieving something amazing. 
  •  Trust your training and believe that every early morning or late evening swim session has prepared you for this moment; 
  •  Give each race your full focus. 
 
Remember that true success is measured by perseverance, learning, and the courage to get back up and try again. Find happiness in the water and in the progress you make, be brave enough to push your limits, and treat every meet as an opportunity to understand yourself.  Get out there and do your best.
 
Thank you all for making Rob Welbourn 2025 Open Meet a resounding success. 

 Nic Edmeades  

Chair, Deepings Swimming Club

Meet Information and rules

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Saturday 4th October 2025

Event Session 1: Warm up 12:00 – Start 12:45
Event Race Heat Results
101 - Boys/Open 200m Backstroke View View
102 - Girls 200m Freestyle View View
103 - Boys/Open 50m Butterfly View View
104 - Girls 50m Breaststroke View View
105 - Boys/Open 100m Freestyle View View
106 - Girls 100m Butterfly View View
107 - Boys/Open 200m IM View View
108 - Mixed 12/Under 200m Medley Relay View View
109 - Mixed 12/Over 200m Medley Relay View View
Event Session 2: Warm up 16:30 – Start 17:15
Event Race Heat Results
201 - Girls 200m Breaststroke View View
202 - Boys/Open 200m Butterfly View View
203 - Girls 50m Backstroke View View
204 - Boys/Open 50m Freestyle View View
205 - Girls 100m Breaststroke View View
206 - Boys/Open 100m Backstroke View View
207 - Girls 100m IM View View