• Do you want to improve your swimming?

• Would you like to race & compete against people your own age & standard?

• Do you want to swim for fitness or for fun?

• Would you like to compete up to National level?

• Are you aged between 6 to 96?

• Do you want to try Water Polo?

• Would you like to Play Water Polo up to regional standards for your age group?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Blackpool Swimming Club could be for you!

Welcome

If you are interested in joining Blackpool Swimming Club
Call head coach Kath Turner on 07814068928, or
Email: kath.turner@blackpool.gov.uk
Call in to Palatine Leisure Centre on a Tuesday evening (6:30-8:30pm) and ask to be shown to the Swimming Club Desk (It's on the pool hall balcony); here a member of our committee will be able to help. Alternatively you can call in, either in person or by phone to Palatine Reception (Tel: 01253 478484) stating that you are interested in joining Blackpool Swimming Club and leave your name and contact details and we will get back to you. But here's a little bit about us that might help you make up your mind.

Blackpool Swimming Club was established to offer instruction in the skill of Swimming, and has witnessed many successes, both great and small over many years, at all levels & ages. The aim of the Club is to provide the instruction & facilities for each member to reach their full potential, whether at School Gala, Local Club, Age Group, National or International level. All coaching is provided by qualified A.S.A. Teachers & Coaches, who offer their time for the benefit of the swimmers and the Club as a whole. Club memberships stand at over 300 people, but our numbers are rapidly rising at Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool's state of the art new facility. Volunteers whose support & commitment is second to none execute the administrative duties, organization of Galas and other vital functions of the club. For more information see the About_ Us section of the web site, or feel free to continue browsing our site for a better feel for Blackpool Swimming Club.

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We provide:-

• Swimming instruction for children aged 6 years and over who can swim 100 metres or above

• Atraining platform for all ages & standards of Swimmer & Water Polo players; from beginner, competitive, through junior, senior, national & international status

• Micro League competition for talented children aged 9-12 year olds who compete as a team in the in the North West region

• North Lancashire Sub League competition, where our quickest swimmers compete against other team's swimmers in the region, in equivalent age-groups

• Speedo League competitions, in which our swimmers compete against some of the other top clubs in the North West of England, in individual and relay races

• Our swimmers also compete in a range of local, regional, national and international open and age group competitions

• Junior & Senior water polo training and competition for proficient swimmers

• Masters swimming for adults for fitness, recreation or to improve stroke technique and learn new skills

• Non-competitive program for proficient swimmers who want to swim for enjoyment, fitness and to learn new skills

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The teachers and coaches at Blackpool Swimming Club are all fully qualified A.S.A. instructors. Working together with the expertise of the council personnel, our hard working core of coaches, volunteers & committee members aim to provide the best opportunity for local people to learn and develop their swimming skills, in a friendly sociable environment.