Wincanton Swimming Club

14/03/2026

Coach Colin will be tackling the 5km 'Swimathon' next weekend (Sat 21 Mar) at the fabulous Wincanton Sports Centre.

Wincanton Swimming club are grateful to the 'Swimathon Foundation' for providing critical financial support to to the club so we could survive through the Covid lockdowns.
It's been fantastic to see our team of young swimmers thrive as a result (check out www.wincantonswimingclub.co.uk to see their recent progress).

Now it's Colin's turn to help raise a few funds for the Swimathon charity on their 40th anniversary. He's swimming 5000m (200 lengths).

Please help him earn a cloth badge (if he raises £40) or a towel (if he raises £300).
Many thanks.
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https://jg.swimathon.org/fundraising/colinmaude-1763301171378

Donate to Colin's Swimathon 2026 for Swimathon 2026

03/03/2026

Wincanton Masters Claim Lindsay Lant Trophy at the Royal Navy Open Masters Meet!

A brilliant weekend at Millfield for our Masters squad, with 17 swimmers racing and the team finishing as the highest‑scoring club across the meet. Winning the Lindsay Lant Trophy was especially meaningful, as it is named in honour of Lindsay Lant, mother of our own Philippa.

Top highlights:
- Gavin scored 35 points (2nd in age group)
- Jaki scored 34 points (2nd in age group)
- Pete scored 31 points (3rd in age group)
- Margaret won her age group with 34 points
- In the Female 55–59 category, Wincanton took 1st, 2nd and 3rd thanks to Philippa, Adele and Emma

Medal moments included:
Golds across breaststroke, backstroke, fly, IM and freestyle from swimmers including Philippa, Emma, Pete, Margaret, Ryan, Simon and Nikki — plus a huge collection of silvers and bronzes from across the squad.

And in the Relays Wincanton took Gold for the Women’s 200m Free and Mixed 200m Free

A fantastic team effort, incredible spirit, and a truly special win for the club.

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02/03/2026

Wincanton SC shines at Somerset ASA County Championships:

Wincanton Swimming Club enjoyed a highly successful showing at the Somerset ASA County Championships, held between 18 January and 8 February, with the club recording its strongest performance to date.

The County Championships represent the highest level of competition within the county, with swimmers able to enter only after achieving strict qualifying times in the previous 12 months. This year, Wincanton SC celebrated a record achievement, with 17 swimmers qualifying across 66 individual events - a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by our swimmers, coaches and supporters.

Across the championships, 13 Wincanton swimmers achieved finals / top 8 finishes, competing with the very best talent Somerset has to offer. There were several standout performances, including an excellent silver medal for Toby in the 100m Breaststroke. Freddie also produced a superb set of swims, taking silver in the 50m Breaststroke and bronze in the 100m Breaststroke.

These results highlight the continued progress being made across the squad and the growing strength of Wincanton SC on the county stage. Congratulations to all swimmers who qualified, competed and represented the club with such determination and pride.

Well done to everyone involved - a fantastic achievement for Wincanton Swimming Club!

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02/11/2025

Wincanton had an awesome time at the Swim England SW Region’s Winter Championships this weekend. Below are some pics of Freddie acing his technique in the 50m Breaststroke to finish with a best-ever time of 31.51s, alongside the region’s best swimmers.

01/11/2025

Swimmers from Wincanton delivered an outstanding team performance, competing in the ‘Halloween Spooktacular' swim meet hosted by City of Bristol Aquatics.
This meet saw swimmers from around the Country compete over the 2-day event held in the awesome 50m Hengrove Pool in Bristol. The Wincanton Team gained 50 new PBs across the Squad, with medals won by April (400 Fr) and Toby (200IM and 100Bk).
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30/10/2025

Wincanton Masters Shine at Swim England Nationals!

Three incredible Masters swimmers represented Wincanton Swimming Club at the Swim England Masters National Championships 2025, held at the iconic Ponds Forge International Pool in Sheffield from October 24–26.
This prestigious event brings together top swimmers aged 18+ from across the country, and our local team made a splash with some outstanding performances!

Philippa led the charge with:
• 🥇 Gold in 400m IM
• 🥈 Silver in 200m Breaststroke
• 🥉 Bronze in 200m IM
• 4th in 100m Butterfly
• 🥇 Gold in the Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay (with Adele)
• 🥉 Bronze in the Mixed 4x50m Medley Relay

Adele showed her versatility with:
• 🥉 Bronze in 400m IM
• 4th in 400m Freestyle
• 5th in 200m IM
• 7th in 100m IM
• 10th in 50m Butterfly
• 13th in 50m Freestyle
• 🥇 Gold in the Women’s 200yrs 4x100m Medley Relay
• 🥈 Silver in the Women’s 280yrs 4x50m Freestyle Relay
• 🥉 Bronze in the Women’s 200yrs 4x100m Freestyle Relay

Nikki powered through with:
• 9th in 50m Butterfly (PB!)
• 9th in 50m Breaststroke (PB!)
• 17th in 50m Freestyle (PB!)
• 8th in 100m Breaststroke

👏 Huge congratulations to Philippa, Adele, and Nikki for their fantastic results. You’ve made Wincanton proud!

21/07/2025

Wincanton swimmers have had an excellent weekend's racing at the City of Bristol Aquatics Summer Swim Festival - Thank you to all our swimmers who took part and to CoB for hosting a great event. Wincanton swimmers won Golds in the Girls 100 Br and 50 Fly, Golds in the Boys 50 Bk and 50 Br and Silvers in the Girls 50 Br, 50 Bk and 50 Fr, Silver in the Boys 200 Bk and Bronze in the Boys 200 Bk.
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24/11/2024

We're really proud of these young swimmers who competed in the Somerset ASA 'John Bolton' Long Distance Meet last night. All 3 swimmers from Wincanton Swimming Club delivered outstanding performances, reflecting their determination in training and awesome talent. Here they are with their well-earned medals!

16/09/2024

Wincanton Swimming Club Masters Shine at Devon County Masters Meet

Yesterday, our Masters team achieved outstanding results at the Devon County Masters Meet, held at the Plymouth Life Centre. Competing against 36 teams, Wincanton finished in 9th place overall, with numerous personal bests (PBs) and medal-winning performances across the board.
Peter Long led the charge with an incredible haul of gold medals, taking first place in the 50m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke (PB), 200m Freestyle (PB), and 100m Freestyle. Philippa O’Grady also dominated her events, securing gold in the 50m Backstroke (PB), 50m Breaststroke (PB), and 400m Individual Medley (PB).
Emma Harris put in a stellar performance with a personal best in the 50m Backstroke, earning silver, alongside a bronze in the 50m Freestyle, silver in the 50m Breaststroke, and gold in the 100m Breaststroke. Nikki Hopkins shone with PBs in all her events, capturing silver in the 50m Freestyle, and gold in both the 50m and 100m Breaststroke.
Adelle Kirby claimed bronze in the 100m Backstroke (PB), silver in the 50m Breaststroke, and silver in the 100m Freestyle, with a PB in the latter. Adele Parham rounded off the team's success with golds in the 200m Individual Medley (PB), 100m Individual Medley (PB), and 100m Freestyle (PB).
The Wincanton Masters’ incredible medal count and top-10 finish highlight their commitment, teamwork, and established reputation in Masters swimming.

12/08/2024

Wincanton Swimmers Shine at City of Wells Open Meet:
Wincanton Swimming Club made a splash at the City of Wells Open Meet earlier this summer, with 14 talented swimmers participating for the club. For many, it was a thrilling opportunity to experience racing in an Olympic-length 50-meter pool for the first time.
The team delivered a series of standout performances - several earning podium finishes. Tabitha led the charge in the Girls 11 year old category, securing 3rd place in the 200m Individual Medley, and 1st place finishes in both the 50m and 100m Butterfly.
In the Boys 15 year old category, Toby C impressed with a 2nd place finish in the 100m Backstroke, and 3rd place in both the 50m Butterfly and 200m Backstroke. He also clinched 1st place in the 50m Breaststroke.
Toby R made his mark in the Boys 9 year old 50m Butterfly, earning a 3rd place finish, while Arthur claimed 3rd place in the Boys 10 year old 50m Butterfly and took home 1st place in the 50m Breaststroke.
Noah also had a strong showing, finishing 3rd in the Boys 12 year old 100m Freestyle.
Beyond the podium, there were numerous personal bests (PBs) achieved by Issie, Alice, Martha, Sophie, Lola, Libby, Emma, and Daisy, showcasing the depth of talent and dedication within the team.
The event was a testament to the hard work and team spirit of Wincanton Swimming Club, with top performances and excellent teamwork on display throughout the competition.

12/08/2024

Wincanton Dazzle in Jurassic League 2024:
Wincanton Swimming Club celebrated after securing 3rd place in this year’s Jurassic League; their best result in five years. The competition, which brings together swim clubs from across the Somerset and Dorset region, was filled with outstanding performances and strong team spirit.
Wincanton’s success was fuelled by impressive individual and team efforts. Ten-year-old swimmers Liberty and Arthur set the tone early, winning the first two events of the competition. The Boys' 14 and under Relay team also delivered a thrilling victory in the 4x25m Freestyle at Oxley.
Notable individual performances include Tabitha, who claimed first place in the Girls 12 and under 50m Butterfly at Oxley, and followed up with another 2 firsts in the 50m Fly at Bridport in round 3 and 4. Noah continued the winning streak with first-place finishes in the Boys 12 and under 50m Backstroke at Oxley and both Bridport events.
Arthur was another standout, dominating the Boys 10 Years and under category with first-place wins in both the 25m Breaststroke and 25m Fly at both Bridport galas. Ralph and Seely also secured victories in their respective events.
The competition saw numerous highlights, including a commendable effort by Wincanton’s youngest boys against much older competitors in the 16 & under 4x25m Freestyle relay at Weymouth. The entire team demonstrated exceptional swimming and teamwork, making this year’s Jurassic League a memorable one for Wincanton Swimming Club.