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At Ashbourne & District Swimming Club, we are passionate about helping young swimmers grow in confidence, skill and enjoyment of the water. Our aim is to support swimmers across Ashbourne, and surrounding area, to develop lifelong swimming abilities, whether they are just starting out or aspiring to compete.
We offer high-quality coaching in all aspects of swimming, including opportunities to progress into competitive swimming and represent the club at county and regional championships.
As a Swim England–affiliated club within the East Midlands region, we provide a supportive and friendly environment where every swimmer can thrive. Training takes place at Ashbourne Leisure Centre, making it accessible for local families.
We are proud to support swimmers of all abilities, offering a clear pathway from early development right through to advanced competitive swimming. Our structured programme includes Development, Junior and Senior squads, helping swimmers progress beyond the Swim England Learn to Swim framework and reach their full potential through dedicated coaching and regular competition at local, county and regional levels.
Swimmers typically begin in our Development Squad, training on a Monday evening. This group is ideal for younger swimmers (around ages 7–9) who are nearing the end of their Learn to Swim journey and are ready to take the next step. From here, swimmers move into our Junior Squads, where training opportunities increase — with some swimmers building up to three sessions per week as they develop.
Our Senior Squad provides a challenging and rewarding environment for more experienced swimmers, with up to four training sessions each week to support continued progress and competitive success.
To join the club, swimmers should be confident in the water and able to swim 50 metres (two lengths) of front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke, with a basic attempt at butterfly.
Our Taster Sessions...
We regularly offer friendly taster sessions, giving prospective members the chance to experience the club, meet our coaches and see if it’s the right fit for them. These sessions also help us understand each swimmer’s current ability so we can support them at the right level.
All members benefit from high-quality, structured coaching designed to build confidence, improve technique and support continued progress in a fun and encouraging environment.
Contact us to book at: membership@ashbourneswimclub.org
Building friendships, growing in confidence and enjoying the social side...
As well as helping swimmers achieve their personal best, our club offers so much more than just time in the pool. Being part of our team means building friendships, growing in confidence and enjoying the social side of club life. Throughout the year, we bring everyone together with events such as our annual Club Championships, and presentation evening, along with other exciting activities.
You don’t need to be an elite swimmer to join us — what matters most is enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved. While we support competitive swimmers to reach their full potential, we also welcome those who simply want to stay active, improve their skills and have fun in the water.
So why not take the plunge and JOIN US!
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