They have been selected to swim for Suffolk in the National Team Championships in Sheffield on Sunday 5th October 2025. The National Team Championships is always a fun, colourful, and competitive event, held in front of a packed crowd at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge. More than 900 swimmers will compete, representing English counties as well as Scottish and Welsh regions. With two pools running simultaneously — Division 1 and Division 2 — the atmosphere is electric. Heats for individual races are seeded according to entry times, while team events are randomly...

A big thank you to everyone who made our very first Stowmarket Seals Novice Meet such a success! Firstly, a huge congratulations to all the swimmers – especially those competing for the very first time. It takes courage to get up on the blocks, and we’re all so proud of you. We hope you enjoyed the experience and are excited for what comes next! Thank to the teams from Ipswich, Stanway, Diss, Felixstowe and Hadleigh who came to Stowmarket. A massive thank you to all the volunteers who stepped up...

Suffolk County qualifying have now been released - further details to follow Suffolk County Championships 2026 - Qualifying times County Qualifying Times (QTs) – Explained Every January, Swim England Suffolk holds the County Championships – the highest-level competition in the county. To take part, swimmers need to achieve set standards known as County Qualifying Times (QTs). What are the Suffolk County Championships Qualifying Times? QTs are times that swimmers must achieve in licensed competitions (officially recognised by Swim England) Such as the Club Championships, Novice Meets, Open meets, No Frills...

Nine Stowmarket swimmers competed in the East Region Masters Championships held at Newmarket on Sunday where the team won 10 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals. Leading the way for Stowmarket was Joe Freezer closely followed by Lewis Chapman and Olivia Curtin setting some excellent times. Joe stormed to victory in the 35-39 years 100m IM, 50m front crawl, 100m fly and 50m fly whilst Lewis had a clean sweep of golds in the 18-24 years 50m front crawl, 50m breast and 50m fly. Liv continued her masters comeback...

Summer Break Information The last Friday lesson before the summer break will be on Friday 25th July. The final Sunday session for both training, lessons, and SEND lessons (in both pools) will be on Sunday 27th July. We will then take a break for the summer holidays. Training and lessons will resume as follows: Squad training restarts on Tuesday 2nd September at 6:00am Friday lessons resume on Friday 5th September SEND lessons and Sunday sessions return on Sunday 7th September Save the Date – Presentation Evening! Don’t forget our Presentation...

Stowmarket Swimming Club Championships 2025 Our annual Club Championships are always a highlight in the calendar – and this year was no exception. As a club run entirely by its members, this event is a true showcase of the commitment, enthusiasm, and team spirit that lies at the heart of Stowmarket Swimming Club. Across six action-packed sessions, we ran a full programme of events featuring over 150 swimmers – from our youngest at just four years old to our most experienced squad members. Every length swum and every personal best...

Stowmarket Gold – Suffolk County League Champions 2025! A huge congratulations to all our incredible Stowmarket swimmers in Stowmarket Gold and Stowmarket Blue teams! We’re absolutely bursting with pride — not only for your outstanding performances this past weekend but for the relentless dedication and passion you’ve shown throughout all three rounds of the Suffolk League. From our youngest rising stars to our seasoned swimmers, every single one of you gave it your all, and it truly paid off! This fantastic achievement marks the third consecutive year that Stowmarket Gold...

Alton Water Swim ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Three Stowmarket swimmers competed in the Alton Water races on Sunday in very cold and windy conditions. All three did exceptionally well. Kim Lynch came 1 st in the ladies 65-69 years one mile swim and 10 th overall out of 86 swimmers in a time of 33minutes 54 seconds. Peter Lynch was 2 nd in the men's 60-64 years two mile race and 14 th overall in a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes and 8 seconds, whilst Andy Wright was 2 nd in the...

As sheets of rain poured outside, the energy inside the pool was electric at this weekend’s Sprint into Summer swim meet. While the weather threatened to dampen spirits, nothing could stop the determination, drive, and sheer speed of the young athletes who dived into the season with power and purpose. The meet provided a much-needed dose of excitement for swimmers and spectators alike. With thundering cheers bouncing off the walls and a warm, humid atmosphere that rivalled any summer day, the event proved to be more than just a competition...

Update: Full results after round 2 Round 2 of the Suffolk League was held at West Suffolk’s pool in Bury St Edmunds. For many of our younger swimmers, this was their first time competing at this venue, making it a fantastic experience. It was inspiring to see swimmers of all ages and abilities giving their best in every race. From our youngest competitors taking on new challenges to our more experienced swimmers pushing their limits, everyone showed great determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. After the races, the results for the Bury...