WELCOME TO TORQUAY LEANDER SWIMMING CLUB
We aim to instill a life-long love of swimming and to build a program of excellence in training, team unity, character development and family support where every swimmer from every background has the opportunity to achieve their potential and compete at the highest level.
ABOUT US
Torquay Leander is a non-profit making organisation and SwimMark registered club. As a club we are dedicated to the improvement and progression of all our swimmers including all ages and social backgrounds.
We aim to develop and encourage good sportsmanship, team spirit and provide an environment in which swimmers can realise their full potential.
Torquay Leander trains at Swim Torquay swimming pool, Torquay.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you are interested in joining us and would like to arrange a free trial, please first visit our membership page, here you will find details of our annual membership and monthly swimming fees and how to contact us.
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🏊♀️🏊♂️ SWIM ENGLAND NATIONAL COUNTY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!! 🏊♂️🏊♀️TEAM SELECTION TO REPRESENT DEVON! 🎉💙A huge well done to Ed and Siena, who have both been selected from Torquay Leander to represent Devon at the Swim England National County Team Championships! 🏆👏This is a massive achievement and something they should both be incredibly proud of.And a special mention to our very own Head Coach, Neil, who is also Head Coach for the Devon County Team for the 2nd year running👏💙It’s fantastic to see Neil’s experience, knowledge and dedication recognised at county level, and it makes Ed and Siena’s selection even more special to have their own Coach supporting and leading the Devon team. A very proud moment for Torquay Leander all round! 🏊♂️🏊♀️🏆💙The National County Team Championships is one of the highlights of the short-course swimming calendar. More than 900 swimmers from over 30 counties come together at Ponds Forge in Sheffield to compete for their county. Swimmers are selected to represent their county based on their performances and times — making selection a real recognition of the hard work, commitment and progress they have shown throughout the season.To be chosen to wear the Devon swim hat and compete alongside the county’s best swimmers is a fantastic honour. 💙It’s a testament to the hours spent training, the early mornings, the tough sessions, the dedication and determination — and, of course, the support from coaches, teammates and families along the way.Ed & Siena — what an achievement! 👏🔥Go and enjoy every moment, race hard, soak up the experience and be proud to represent Torquay Leander and Devon on the national stage!Congratulations — you’ve earned it! 🏊♂️🏊♀️💙🏆#TorquayLeander #DevonSwimming #CountyTeam #SwimEngland #NationalCountyTeamChampionships #TeamSelection #ProudMoment #Swimming #CountyChampionships #WellDone
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🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ED & ASHBY! 🎉🏊♂️We are delighted to share some fantastic news about Ed and Ashby, who have both been accepted onto the Swim England ‘DiSE’ programme!The Diploma in Sporting Excellence in Swimming (DiSE) will run over the next two years and represents the 5th ‘rung’ on the Swim England talent pathway — a fantastic achievement for both boys. 👏Ed and Ashby will now take part in a two-year training programme funded by Sport England, with Swim England and Loughborough College working together to deliver the course.The boys have been selected as athletes who are training and competing at high levels. During the two years, they will attend a combination of online and in-person workshops, all designed to support their development as athletes.The programme will cover many important areas, including:🏊♂️ The behaviours and values associated with high-level swimming⚖️ How to manage and balance their lifestyles🧠 How to develop healthy mental health strategies🚫 Understanding the rules of anti-doping in swimmingAs well as this, they will receive individual training to advance their tactical, technical and physical swimming skills, with a possible view to being selected to race internationally! 🌍🏆The DiSE programme is also an academic qualification, which is open to selected swimmers from the age of 16. Ed and Ashby will be required to study and submit work for the qualification alongside their Sixth Form/College studies.On completion of the course, they could receive a qualification that is equivalent to more than an A* at A-level — an incredible opportunity and recognition of the level of commitment required from these young athletes. 📚👏Both boys are incredibly excited to have been recognised for their efforts and dedication to swimming so far, and they are looking forward to sharing some of what they learn with the swimmers at Torquay Leander.Below is a reminder of the Swim England talent pathway. We are incredibly proud to say that many of our swimmers, supported by our fabulous coaches and team managers, are now on this pathway. 💙Congratulations to you all — and here’s to a great season! 🏊♂️🎉💪#TorquayLeander #SwimEngland #DiSE #Swimming #TalentPathway #AquaticDiploma #SportingExcellence #ProudClub #FutureChampions