Oswestry Otters

10/09/2026

We are delighted to be hosting one of the last Swim England Coach courses, starting 22nd October. Spaces still available.

If you have any questions please message me as I am tutoring this course.

The Swim England Swimming Coach certificate builds on the Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach course. It will dev...

10/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ NEW STAGE 2/3 SWIMMING SPACES! 🏊‍♂️

We’re delighted to be expanding our Learn to Swim programme at Oswestry Otters! ❤️🖤

Following the planned introduction of our new Wednesday Stage 2/3 lesson at Oswestry School, we now have spaces available in both our Wednesday and Friday groups, starting from 4th November.

📍 Oswestry School Pool
🏊 Wednesday | 5:45–6:15pm
🏊 Friday | 6:30–7:00pm
👥 Small groups – maximum 8 swimmers
💷 £26 per month

Our Stage 2/3 lessons focus on building confidence, developing strong swimming foundations and helping children progress their skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Interested in joining us? Send us a message or email [email protected] for further information or to reserve a space.

❤️🖤 Oswestry Otters – Brighter Futures Through Swimming

04/09/2026

If you’re looking for adult lessons, then look no further.

25/08/2026

July Swimmer of the Month – Alfie Peake

Our July Swimmer of the Month is Alfie Peake.
Alfie has grown tremendously since joining Oswestry Otters, not only as a swimmer but also as a valued member of our club. His confidence has developed enormously, and it has been fantastic to watch him become such a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic presence on poolside. He always arrives with a smile, enjoys being part of the team, and is a pleasure to coach.

What really stood out this month was Alfie’s attitude at the Boldmere Open Meet. Throughout the entire weekend, he embraced every moment of the competition, supporting and chatting with swimmers of all ages. It was wonderful to see how confidently he mixed with his teammates and how much he enjoyed being part of the club. His enthusiasm was infectious, and he played a big part in creating the fantastic team spirit that was evident throughout the meet.

Swimming is about much more than times and medals. It is about developing confidence, making friendships, supporting one another and enjoying the sport, and Alfie demonstrated all of these qualities in abundance throughout July.

Congratulations, Alfie. You should be incredibly proud of how far you have come. You are a credit to yourself, your family and Oswestry Otters, and I look forward to seeing your confidence and swimming continue to grow.

Nikki Bainbridge
Head Coach
31st July 2026

01/08/2026

🏊 Clubs Invited – Oswestry Otters Sprint Series Round 1 🏊

Oswestry Otters SC would like to invite clubs to join us for Round 1 of our 2026/2027 Sprint Series.

📅 Friday 11th September 2026
📍 Oswestry Leisure Centre
🏅 Level 4 Licensed Meet

With the new season just getting underway, this is the ideal opportunity for swimmers to set benchmark times that they can build on throughout the year. It’s also a fantastic chance to gain licensed times, achieve county qualifying standards, and race in a friendly, well-organised environment.

Swimmers can enter 7 events:
🏊 200m Individual Medley
🏊 100m Individual Medley
🏊 50m Freestyle
🏊 50m Backstroke
🏊 50m Breaststroke
🏊 50m Butterfly
🏊 100m Breaststroke

💷 Entry Fee: £20 per swimmer (regardless of the number of events entered), plus the Swimming Events booking fee.

⏰ Warm-up: 6:30pm
🏁 Start: 6:50pm

Entries are open to swimmers aged 8 years and over (age as at 31st December 2026).

We currently have space for around 25 additional swimmers. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend entering early to avoid disappointment.

If your club would like to join us, or if you’d like further information, please get in touch at [email protected].

We’d love to welcome you to Oswestry for a great evening of racing and help your swimmers get their season off to a flying start! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

30/07/2026

🏊❤️ A special moment for Oswestry Otters! 🖤

Twenty years apart, two Oswestry Otters swimmers brought together through the Commonwealth Games.

Stuart Manford, who proudly represented Wales at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, catches up with Dan Jones, who is currently representing Wales at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Both swimmers began their journey with Oswestry Otters, demonstrating that with dedication, perseverance and hard work, incredible achievements are possible.

We are immensely proud of both Stuart and Dan. They are outstanding ambassadors for our club and an inspiration to every young swimmer who wears the Oswestry Otters cap.

Congratulations on everything you have achieved, and best of luck to Dan for the remainder of the Games. Everyone at Oswestry Otters is behind you! 💙🐙🏅

22/07/2026

📣EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Qualifying times and schedule for West Midlands Regioanl Winter Championships are now available on our website https://westmidlandswimming.org.uk/event/swim-england-west-midland-winter-championships-2026/

21/07/2026

🌊 Learn to Swim – Limited Spaces Available! 🏊

Oswestry Otters are delighted to be expanding our Learn to Swim programme at Oswestry School.

We currently have spaces available in our Stage 1 (non-swimmer) lessons for children aged 4+:

🗓 NEW Wednesday Class (from 9th September)
🕠 5:45pm–6:15pm
⭐ Only 4 spaces remaining

OR

🗓 Friday Class
🕡 6:30pm–7:00pm
⭐ Only 2 spaces remaining

👨‍🏫 All lessons are delivered by a fully qualified Swim England Teacher, supported by an assistant in the water, with small class sizes to help children develop confidence and fundamental swimming skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

If you would like to reserve a space, please contact me at:

📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with family and friends who have a child aged 4+ who is a non-swimmer and is looking to start swimming lessons. Your support in spreading the word is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to welcoming some new swimmers to the Oswestry Otters family! ❤️🖤🏊

08/07/2026

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07/07/2026

June 2026 - Swimmer of the Month

Congratulations to our June Swimmer of the Month, Isaac!

Isaac has had an excellent month and has thoroughly earned this recognition through his attitude, commitment and approach to training.

One of Isaac's greatest strengths is his desire to learn. He is genuinely curious about his coaching, regularly asking questions to ensure he understands what he is trying to achieve rather than simply completing the set. He often chats with the coaches about what he has learnt in other sessions and is always looking for ways to apply new skills and improve his technique.

His effort levels are consistently outstanding. Even when sessions become challenging, Isaac continues to push himself while maintaining the fundamentals that make great swimmers – strong streamlines, quality turns, and disciplined finishes. He understands that improvement comes through consistently following the process rather than chasing quick wins, carefully monitoring his pace, checking his times and working towards the goals set for each session.

Away from the stopwatch, Isaac is a pleasure to coach. He is polite, respectful, listens carefully, engages positively with his lane mates, and is always willing to help others. Just as importantly, he remembers to enjoy his swimming, bringing plenty of enthusiasm and good humour to every session.

Well done, Isaac. Keep up the fantastic work—we're all looking forward to seeing what you achieve next!