Tickets are now on sale for the ASA National Championships next month, giving spectators a final opportunity to watch Britain’s Olympic swimmers in action before heading off to the Beijing Games.

The event will see the squad take to the pool in Liverpool and gives those who attend a chance to give them some encouragement and see them swim before they take on the worlds best in China.

The likes of 2004 Olympic bronze medallist David Davies, World Championship 10km silver medal winner Cassandra Patten and previous Olympians including Mel Marshall, Caitlin McClatchey and Gregor Tait all competing.

Mark Foster will also be in at Liverpool’s Picton Pool, and will be attending his fifth Olympic Games to put his mark on British swimming history as only the second athlete to achieve this feat, joining Alison Shepherd who made her mark at the 2004 Olympics before retiring.

World Record holder in the 50m Backstroke, Liam Tancock, will also be in action with the squad looking to continue the good form they have displayed this year already.

British swimmers have enjoyed a successful beginning to 2008 with fantastic performances at the British Swimming Championships, after which the Olympic squad was announced, and the World Championships (25m) in Manchester.

Tickets can be purchased through the asa’s Awards Centre on either 0800 220292 or 01527 514 288 via the website http://www.swimming.org/ from Monday.

Ticket pricing below:

Thursday 10th July

Adult Session One   £3
Concession Session One  £2

Friday 11th July

Adult Session Two  £3
Concession Session Two £2

Adult Session Three  £3
Concession Session Three £2

Saturday 12th July

Adult Session Four  £3
Concession Session Four £2

Adult Session Five  £3
Concession Session Five £2

Sunday 13th July

Adult Session Six  £3
Concession Session Six  £2

Season Ticket
Adults    £15
Concession   £10

* due to limited seating at Picton Pool you are strongly advised to purchase your ticket before the event to guarantee your seat.