Each year Swim England Essex publishes the qualifying times required for swimmers to take part in this competition. Times for 2025 will be published in September 2024.
These championships are normally held during January and February, with 50m sprints held at the London Aquatic Centre (long course, 50m pool) and other events at Basildon Sporting Village (short course, 25m pool). However, all events for the 2024 competition are to be held at the LAC.