In The News- As The new season starts
In The News
The new season is well underway, with all squads preparing for galas in the coming weeks under the guidance of new head coach Kirsten. Leagues, the County Relay Championships and club championship galas have kept our swimmers very busy.
Tudor League Cup – 13th September
Our team competed at the iconic Olympic Pool in Stratford for the Tudor League Cup and had the special experience of swimming in front of Olympic gold medallist James Guy. For several of our younger swimmers, this was their first time racing in a 50m pool.
It was a tight evening of racing, with the team giving their all. We finished the night in second place to Tonbridge, who claimed the cup for the second consecutive year.
Notable mentions go to:
- Roslyn (50m Breaststroke)
- Emily, Faith & Shekinah (50m Freestyle)
- Fotios & Lisa (50m Backstroke)
- Boys 14&U Medley Relay: Alfie, Lucas, Nathan & Philip
- Boys 10&U Freestyle Relay: Alec, Caelan, Nathan & Tioma
- Girls 12&U Freestyle Relay: Ciar, Hayley, Lisa & Roslyn
- Boys Open Freestyle Relay: Aaron, Fotios, Lucas & Shekinah
These swimmers secured wins for the team on the night.
Kent County Relay Championships 2025 - 14th September
This year’s Kent County Relay Championships took place at the Dover District Leisure Centre and were split into two sessions: Girls in the morning and Boys in the afternoon. Swimmers were split into four age groups. Each age group competed in both Freestyle and Medley Relay events, making for a full day of high-energy racing and team spirit.
The atmosphere was electric, with clubs from across Kent bringing their best to the blocks. Despite the intense competition, our teams rose to the challenge and qualified for either the A or B finals in every age group. We made 7 B-finals with two 2nd places and one 3rd and four finals with the Bronze medal being won by the boys 16&U relay team of Aaron, Andrew, Fotios and Shekinah, a brilliant achievement that reflects the depth and determination of our swimmers.
Kent Junior League the Final Round – 20th September
Our team of swimmers aged 13 and under headed to Tunbridge Wells for the final round of this year’s Kent Junior League. Facing tough competition from some of the county’s larger clubs, the team showed fantastic determination after making the B gala final after finishing 12th in the virtuial rounds, and fighting for places 9-14 in the table.
After results from all three galas were combined, we were delighted to finish a respectable 12th overall out of the 22 teams.
Notable mentions go to the following swimmers who secured a win:
- Donir (50m Backstroke & 50m Breaststroke)
- Hayley (50m Freestyle)
- Girls 11&U Freestyle Relay: Hayley, Joelianne, Lisa & Prisha
- Boys 10&U Medley Relay: Caelan, Donir, Nathan & Tioma
National Arena Swimming League Round One– 11th October
The highest level of league competition we take part in kicked off this weekend, with the team travelling to Burgess Hill in Sussex. Despite a setback with the pool meaning the diving blocks were out of action, the team rose to the challenge and delivered strong performances across the board.
Notable mentions go to:
- Lisa (50m Backstroke)
- Hayley (50m Butterfly & 50m Freestyle)
- Girls 11&U Freestyle & Medley Relays: Hayley, Joelianne, Lisa & Prisha
- Boys 15&U Freestyle Relay: Ben, Logan, Lucas & Shekinah
After holding 3rd place for most of the evening, we were pipped at the post and finished the night in 4th place and currently sit in 10th position in our division. Round Two will take place on 8th November.
Swim England Kent 12-year-old Talent Pathway
Congratulations to Andrey, from Platinum Squad, who has been selected to join the Swim England County Development Programme for the 2025–2026 season , the first step on the Swim England National Talent Pathway.
Thank You
And finally a huge thank you goes to our incredible volunteer Team Managers and Officials, who give up their time to make it possible for our swimmers to do the sport they love. Your support is truly invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.
If anyone is interested in joining the team as either an Official or a Team Manager, please contact Caroline at [email protected].
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