Congratulations to Arena League Finalists

The whole of the Cambridgeshire swimming community are really proud to have  representation from 2 clubs at this year’s National Arena League Finals.

  • On 7th March City of Cambridge Swimming Club will compete in the Plate Final
  • On 8th March City of Peterborough Swimming Club compete in the Cup Final

 

Swim England confirms 2026 swimming competition schedule

Swim England has announced its swimming competition dates for 2026.

Starting off with the National Summer Meet (50m), the long-course competition is one of the highlights of the season, showcasing high levels of swimming on the national stage. The key information for Summer Meet 2026 has also been released, which includes the competition schedule and conditions. This event will be held at Ponds Forge.

Next up is the National County Team Championships, a thrilling team event where counties compete for points and pride in two divisions. This event will be held at Ponds Forge.

2026 will finish with the National Winter Championships (25m) as usual, which is Swim England’s short-course meet just before Christmas. This event will be held at Ponds Forge.

Aquatics Taster Sessions – for diving and water polo

Join us for taster sessions in Diving and Water Polo (15+ years). This event will give everyone the chance to explore new aquatic disciplines in a supportive and fun coach-led environment alongside athletes keen to share their sport with newcomers.

Register to attend the taster session here.

Have a go at Water Polo?

We are offering swimmers an opportunity to have a water polo taster session. Strong swimming is fundamental for water polo and playing can be mutually beneficial for swimming and swimming clubs – maintaining interest and increasing motivation. Water Polo is a sociable team sport and a great sport to pick-up at university or later in life.

Led by a water polo coach with decades of experience, the session will be a one-hour introduction to this fast and exciting sport and include: how to swim with the ball, treading water (eggbeater kick), throwing (passing and shooting) and match play.

Come and discover what aquatics in Cambridgeshire has to offer!

Were back in division 1

Our County Team Championships 2025 squad swam their hearts out on Sunday coming 2nd in Division 2 and gained promotion to the top division of county swimming in GB Following the 2025.
The team, made up of 27 swimmers representing four clubs benefitted from a development and bonding day in September before making the journey north to Ponds Forge.
Female swimmers Open/Male swimmers
Jorja Atkinson (COCSC) Jacob Bacon (COPS)
Emma Cushion (COPS) Rafi Corliano (COCSC)
Sophie Harvey (COCSC) Ashton Hunter (COPS)
Sadie Hunter (COPS) Frank Jacob (COCSC)
Kitty Lamb (COPS) Alfie Larham (COPS)
Anna Mason (COPS) Kian Lee (COPS)
Emily Pack (COCSC) Marton Molnar (COCSC)
Olivia Pais (COPS) Sebastian Mudge (COPS)
Island Stockwell (COCSC) Kieran Ng (COPS)
Matilda Stokes (COPS) Huxley Phillips (COCSC)
Cerys Wall (COCSC) Josh Sackree (COPS)
Alice Watts (COCSC) Robert Stoika (COCSC)
Genevieve White (COCSC) Jacob Ure (March Marlins / COPS )
Willie Warwick (COCSC)
Coaches
Lead Coach: Cris Greenhalgh  (COCSC)
Assistant Coach : Livia Gyorbiro  (COPS/ Huntingdon)
Team Managers
Lindsay Harvey  (COCSC)
Amy Ure (March Marlins)
Congratulations to everyone for these fantastic results and thank you to all volunteers of the team including our 2 technical officials from COPS supporting this fantastic event.

County Team Championships 2025

Team selection is now ready for swimmers who will  represent SwimEngland Cambridgeshire for the upcoming SwimEngland National County Team Championships on Sunday 5th October 2025!

This event will be held at Ponds Forge National Pool, Sheffield. This meet will be held as a level 1 Short Course meet, which means times achieved at this meet will be accepted towards National Short Course Championships entry. We are excited to return to this event and look forward to compete in Division 2 this year. 

Further details on the team and the event will follow soon Stay Tuned!

Cambridgeshire Development Camp Series

The Cambridgeshire Executives and Coaches Forum is excited to announce the Cambridgeshire Development Camp Series (CCDS).

Four CCDS camps over the year will target 40 13 year old swimmers from across the county and will be a great opportunity to meet other swimmers, learn new skills and have fun, all whilst improving their swimming. It will also help  coaches to get to know each better, exchange experiences and learn the latest methodology.

The CCDS will take place over 4 days at varying pools around Cambridgeshire throughout the 2025/26 season. Each camp will include pool sessions, land training and a parent/guardian educational talk.

CCDS dates and locations 

21st September 2025- Ely 

10th January 2026 – Cambridge

April 2026- Oundle (Date TBC) 

June 2026-  Date and location TBC) 

Invitations are shared with the clubs and we look forward to to see all participants at the first day soon in Ely!



Flourishing in Coaching

Swim England has developed a new framework that marks a new era for coaching in aquatics – one where coaches, athletes and participants are flourishing.

Co-created with the coaching community, clubs and coaching stakeholders, Flourishing in Coaching has been developed by and for the community. It reflects where we are and the voices we’ve heard – responding to the evolving needs of our sports. It’s a shared vision for coaching that values participation and performance equally, and places people – and their experiences – at the heart of everything we do.

Swim England believe coaching is more than a task – it’s a practice, a craft and a powerful catalyst for personal change. It’s how we create great experiences in water and how we shape a culture rooted in care, curiosity and belonging. Our character guides us in building flourishing environments where everyone is seen, supported and treated with respect.

Flourishing redefines coaching as an ethical practice, grounded in compassion, integrity and fairness. It moves us away from a rules-based culture and towards one of autonomy and agency – where coaches are trusted and supported to navigate the complexity of coaching and uphold the highest standards.

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