ABOUT US

Founded in 1911, Tonbridge Swimming Club is very friendly, catering for all ages and abilities including Masters and Adults. We also cater for non-swimmers from 6 years of age. The club is currently going from strength to strength with representations at Junior International level, National, Regional and Kent Age Group Championships as well as a strong Masters section which regularly compete in the Kent, Regional and National Masters Championships.

OUR SQUADS

Tonbridge Swimming Club squad structure is based on the Swim England Optimal Athlete  Development Framework in tandem with the Athlete Development Support Pathway (an upgraded version of Long term Athlete Development).  The aim of the structure is to provide swimmers with the appropriate level of training for their age and ability. The key considerations are of which progressive development and optimal training windows of opportunity related to physical considerations.  The club was chosen as a pilot for the Swim England Club Awards in late 2017 and now has adopted this pathway (in conjunction with the existing NPTS framework). 

OUR COACHES

Our aim is to provide a safe and healthy environment for the coaching and development of swimming and to provide the opportunity and the encouragement which enables all of its members to reach their full potential within the sport of swimming wether for fitness or for competition.

We believe that there are many benefits to be gained from participating in organised sport and our objective is to provide a situation in which every member can achieve success and attain their full potential as a swimmer and as a person.

The coaching team follows the Athlete Development Support Pathway designed to develop athletes that have the skills, characteristics and behaviours to thrive in the highest competitive arenas.

Ensuring that children are safeguarded is a key part of how our coaching team operates and works to provide a safe, happy and fun environment in which children can learn to swim and develop their skills.

All our lead coaching staff are qualified Swim England swimming coaches/teachers, and are fully DBS checked in relation to working with children. In order to maintain the best training environment for each child, the coaching staff are all committed to using their knowledge of swimming in a positive and enthusiastic fashion, and by adhering to the ATSC Code of Conduct.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Tonbridge Swimming Club. They support our swimmers, coaches and events across the country and without them we would simply not be able to carry on! Whether you get involved in volunteering an hour or 100 hours, your contribution goes along way to inspiring more people to get in the water and take part. 

Volunteering is hugely rewarding, for some it gives them an opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence, for others it helps to improve health and wellbeing, and for many it is the joy and satisfaction gained from helping others or ‘giving something back’ to your sport.

Other reasons to get involved:

• Personal skill development 
• Be part of a community 
• Contribute to the development and engagement of individuals in sport 
• Opportunities to access Swim England Qualifications
• Access to volunteering opportunities at national events and championships

OUR MASTERS

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OUR NEWS

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JOINING US

Tonbridge Swimming Club holds swimming trials for prospective new members on the LAST Tuesday of every month at Tonbridge Swimming Pool. Please register in advance of the trial by clicking the button below and filling out the trial request form.  A member of our coaching team will process your request but please wait for them to come back to you with a time and date for the trial. It is important that you do not just turn up for a trial without receiving confirmation from the coaching team first. After the trial you will be contacted again by the coaching team as to the outcome of the trial. Some squads and sessions are full so there may be a short waiting list before you can join us. We do try to process applications as soon as we can. 

FUNDRAISING

To help us grow as a club and to support our team of athletes and coaches we run regular fundraising campaigns. We are open to any suggestions, from sponsorships to donations, please get in touch if you have any ideas.

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Tonbridge Swimming Pool 

Castle St, Tonbridge TN9 1HR