The King’s College London Swimming and Water Polo Society has been a pivotal part of student life at King's since its establishment in the 20th century. Starting as a small group of enthusiastic swimmers and water polo players, the society quickly grew in size and ambition, becoming one of the university's major sports societies. Our teams have celebrated numerous achievements, from regional victories to national championships, always embodying a spirit of excellence and sportsmanship.

Our competitive swimming teams (Open and Women) compete at the highest level in the UK, consistently reaching the Finals in both BUCS and BUSL events. Our current swimmers and alumni include numerous national champions, national record holders, Olympians, and Commonwealth Games participants, making our teams the best university swimming teams in London. The recent victory over UCL in the Varsity series is just the latest outstanding achievement demonstrating the success of KCL’s swimming teams.

Similarly, our competitive waterpolo teams (Men, Women, Mixed) excel at the highest levels in the UK, with many national and European level athletes, contributing to our prestige and success. The Men's team is starting its third season in the BUCS Premiership, the highest level of university waterpolo competition. The Women's team is entering its second season in the BUCS Premiership after a well-deserved promotion in 2023. Our Mixed team is consistently the team to beat in the LUSL league, having won the cup at the end of this season. 

Despite our excellence in sports, we have learned how to balance that with an active social life, creating a strong sense of community between the different teams and also with those who do not wish to compete at such high levels but still share a love for swimming, water polo, and the pub. We have become one of the most successful social societies at KCL, with our annual Boat Party quickly becoming an institution at King's. Our society offers many other fun opportunities to build a solid group of friends and foster a community centred around swimming and waterpolo. Events such as the Summer Tour, Christmas Dinner, and various other social events provide a vibrant and inclusive environment for all members to enjoy and create long-lasting memories.

We are always striving for the best and aiming to reach new goals, driven by our commitment to reach excellence in sports and to create an inclusive and engaged community. We constantly push the boundaries of what we can achieve, both in the pool and in our social events. We warmly welcome new members who share our passion and enthusiasm, eager to help us achieve our sporting ambitions and enrich our vibrant social life. Joining our society means becoming part of a legacy of excellence, and a community that supports, celebrates, and enjoys each other's successes, whether in competition or at one of our many social events.