Welcome to Colchester Swimming & Water Polo Club
Swimming at Colchester Swimming Club is based on the belief that we are offering an enjoyable, competitive learning environment for swimmers of all abilities to thrive in. We provide a wide spectrum of swimming opportunities: lessons in our Academy, Competitive swimming squads, Fitness squads, Masters swimming and Water Polo.


Our competitive swimming and water polo squads enjoy the benefits of a good coaching programme led by committed and qualified coaches, hard working committee members and helpers. Our members regularly compete at County, Regional, National and International level. We enter a range of inter-club competitions and open meets throughout the year to challenge and meet the needs of all our swimmers.

We are committed to helping each swimmer and water polo player reach their potential and develop their confidence whilst learning to respect other, be ambitious and determined. We believe each swimmer should be able to enjoy the health benefits of sport in a safe and caring environment. Nurturing their natural ability or keen interest to learn, at all levels.

Our ultimate goal is to provide a pathway to a lifetime involvement in swimming and other aquatic sports.

Competition News!
2025
Colchester Last Chance Qualifier
2025 Colchester Last Chance Regional Qualifier 
5th-6th April 2025
Braintree Leisure and Fitness

Closing Date: 24th March '25

Become a member of our Club

We believe our club is deserving of your support whether through sponsorship, membership &/or volunteering as we have:

  • a long and strong history dating back to 1884;
  • a reputation for identifying and nurturing talent;
  • a commitment to inclusivity;
  • a commitment to promoting members accomplishments;
  • policies and codes of conduct that provide a framework for behaviours and standards;
  • a family and social focus; and,
  • a passion for sport (especially aquatic sports)!

We believe we provide a valuable service to the local community, underpin British values and give people a place to go for physical and social health.

Our Club Sections
No matter your swimming ability we cater for everyone and have a training programme to suit beginner swimmers all the way to national level competitive swimmers.

We have an amazing Coaching Team who are able to work with all swimmers to help them reach their swimming goals.

Learn-to-Swim programme best suited for younger swimmers.

  • Young Swimmers aged 6-12
  • Building Swim Confidence
  • Improve Fitness & Stamina
  • Stroke Development
  • Possible Squad Entry

Squads offer Competitive swimming from Club level to National Level via Squad level progression.

  • All Swimmers aged 8+
  • Improve Stroke Technique
  • Develop Fitness & Stamina
  • Competition Swimming
  • Athlete Development

For older swimmers who wish to continue swimming competitively or just to keep fit.

  • All swimmers aged 14+
  • Improve Stroke Technique
  • Improve Fitness & Stamina
  • Competition Swimming

For swimmers who wish to combine speed and strength, teamwork and a high level of fitness.

  • All swimmers aged 9+
  • Build Swim Confidence
  • Improve Speed & Strength
  • Improve Fitness & Stamina
  • Improve Teamwork Skills
Join our Club

We are Recruiting

We recruit into all sections of the Club

If you are interested in joining then please contact us for a trial.

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