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.
NEWS / UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Ribbon Gala
In September 2021, we are hoping to hold our first Ribbon Gala since the Covid Pandemic began, please keep an eye out for more information.
GALLERY
UPDATES
DEVON CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 4![]()
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Day 4 started with George and Harry both swimming the 100 freestyle George in a time off 1.05.01 and Harry in a time of 1.00.14 both great swims in a really tough competition,both finishing 11th in there age groups, 2nd claim Torquay swimmer Ed mathieson won his age group in a time of 1.09.11 well done Ed 👏👏👏.![]()
Up next was tayla in the ladies 100 freestyle although drawn in lane 0 tayla swam really well in a time of 1.12.68 to finish 13th in her age group well done tayla.![]()
So next event boys 50 butterfly 3 swimmers in this event first up max great swim new PB 38.80 and 16th in his age group, George next 33.15 new PB and 12th in his age group, then Harry 30.34 and 12th in his age group, all the boys swam fantastic with a lot of entries in all age groups.![]()
So to the afternoon or early evening session just Harry in the 200 backstroke so a easy swim in his heat see Harry qualify 5th fastest, now let’s go Harry and amazingly a great swim saw Harry finish 3rd in a time of 2.26 .17 amazing well done harry 👏👏👏👏👏.![]()
Once again thanks to Lisa and mrs t for being our officials and Tim and Richard for helping me poolside so now we have a weekend off until the last weekend of this years championships well done everyone.
DEVON CHAMPIONSHIPS DAYS 2 AND 3 ![]()
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Day 2 started with harry swimming the 400 freestyle in a time off 4.58.77 a great swim to see him placed 9th overall, next up was the mens 100 backstroke george and harry up for this george swam well in a 1.15.49, and 1st reserve for the age group final, then harry again a great swim 1.09.06 to earn his place in the final.![]()
George wasn’t required for the final so harry was up again another fantastic swim 1.08.99 to finish 8th overall well done boys 👋👋👋👋. ![]()
So day 3 just 1 event today boy’s 50 backstroke again george and harry to the pool ![]()
Up first George a great swim 33.99 see him make his first Devon final, then harry again another great swim 31.88 also another final,![]()
So george up first a time of 34.05 saw him placed 8th overall, then harry a time of 31.52 saw harry finish 6th amazing.![]()
Thanks to Lisa , mrs t,for officiating and also Tim and Richard for helping poolside, we go again today day 4 let’s go Leander 🏊♂️🏊🏻♀️🏊♂️🏊🏻♀️😂🏊🏻♀️🏊♂️🏊🏻♀️
DEVON CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1![]()
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So 5 Leander swimmers took to the pool for the first day off this years championships, with this years event being long course it was going to be interesting to see how our swimmers adapted, so with a 1.10 warm up we started second event was boys 50 breaststroke which didn’t start till 4.45 as we had 7 heats off 1500 first ahgggg, so back to the swimmers George and Oran swam really well George with a time of 41.60 finished 15th overall and Oran with a time of 42.49 finished 16th up next Harry great swim finished with a time of 37.50 and finishing 12th in his age group well done boys.![]()
Now the girls 50 backstroke up first tayla great swim in a time of 35.63 and placed 5th so in final excellent👏👏then Elizabeth another awesome swim 35.34 and placed 22nd in her age group well done.![]()
Now Harry in the 100 butterfly a time of 1.10.25 saw Harry finished 9th overall and first reserve for his final which he made as a swimmer pulled out well done Harry, so finals time up first Tayla another great swim finishing 5th in a new PB 35.23 well done, now Harry placed 8th we changed how he was going to swim this race and he swam amazing to finish 6th and a great time 1.08.85 well done to all thanks to Georgina and Tim for your help yesterday so we go again today👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
🥳🎉🏆 Club Championships Prize Giving and Disco🏆🎉🥳![]()
Saturday 29th January 18:45 for prompt 7pm start.![]()
Boots and Laces ( next to the pool)![]()
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All our Torquay Leander swimmers and family are invited to come and celebrate the kids success and hopefully encourage more younger ones to take part in the next one.![]()
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As with previous years can you bring a plate of food either sweet/ savoury or snacks for everyone to enjoy. There is a fully licensed bar on the premises ![]()
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We look forward to seeing as many swimmers and family as possible on the night![]()
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🥳🎉 Happy New Year 🎉🥳 Just a reminder that sessions start again on Wednesday 5th January.