City of Cambridge Swimming Club

Our Club has a reputation for developing swimmers in a very friendly, inclusive and supportive environment.

The Club's Mission, apart from promoting the sport of swimming, is to help to maximise the potential of every individual. This is achieved through the dedication and expertise of our coaching teams, the help of our supporters and the work of the Committee.

Our Swimming Club is a primarily a competitive club, not a fitness club

This does mean that members are expected to be committed to develop themselves, both in terms of training and attitude.

We hope that you will enjoy your association with The City of Cambridge Swimming Club.

The Club is based at Cambridge Parkside Pools, Cambridge. Most training sessions take place there, though other pools in the City and surrounding area are also used in order to meet the needs of the Club's comprehensive programmes.

Our Club notice board is located on the upstairs landing at Parkside Pool. This is open to view at all times and should be checked weekly by all members. We have an e-mail distribution system which is used on a daily basis to send out information about changes in training schedules, competitions/galas and just about everything to do with the club. You will be automatically added to the e-mail distribution list unless you opt out with a note to the Membership Secretary. The list is moderated and so absolutely no spam or advertising material is allowed to pass through. Confidentiality of your e-mail address is maintained.

We are affiliated to the Cambridgeshire and East Region ASA.

The Club has over two hundred swimming and water polo members.

Learning how to compete, to win and to lose, is a lesson for life. As is the development of the mental approach needed for disciplined, structured and at times tough training cycles. This requires commitment, which is an important element in training and in competition. The ability to schedule all these activities with school and social life is a good preparation for management of time in the future.

Meeting people from other localities but who share a common interest and goal both enhances confidence and social skills. Don't be surprised if new friendships develop.

The nature of the physical activity involved provides a focus in life that might be missing or which could be found in less productive areas. You will also become more interested in having a healthy diet.

Striving to improve performances becomes part of family life. It may sound odd, but it's true. The whole family usually turns out to be interested and supportive of what becomes a common goal.

For Parents, you will meet others who have children involved in the Club and you too will make friends who have common interests.