Free trial
Trials take place on a Thursday at Eltham Leisure Centre. Please email the Membership Secretary for further details.
Weekly training
We meet every week on Mondays at Eric Liddell Centre at Eltham College and on Thursdays at Eltham Leisure Centre. For further details see Where We Train.
Future Galas
Please see the calendar here.
Membership
Membership is open to swimmers who have a classifiable disability. This may be a physical, visual or learning disability or a combination of these and membership will be offered following an assessment by one of our coaches. Membership of the club is offered on a provisional basis.
All swimmers are encouraged to compete and our experienced staff will help to find the right kind of gala to suit ability and progression.
Membership of the Special Olympics GB is available through the club for people with a learning disability.
Contact us
Please use the following email addresses to contact the appropriate person who can help you:
Chair Person
chairperson@sharksmottinghamdisabilityswimmingclub.co.uk
Gala Secretary
gala.secretary@sharksmottinghamdisabilityswimmingclub.co.uk
Membership Secretary
membership.secretary@sharksmottinghamdisabilityswimmingclub.co.uk
Welfare
welfare@sharksmottinghamdisabilityswimmingclub.co.uk
Sharks raised £1,757.50 for Bromley Mencap
The long-distance swim night in March raised a total of £1,757.50 for Bromley Mencap. The sharks were presented with this certificate for their fundraising!
Summer outing to Greenwich Park
There will be an outing to Greenwich Park on Sunday 30 June 2019 between 1pm and 3pm.
No swimming on Monday 8 or Thursday 11 July
There will be NO SWIMMING on Monday 8 July or Thursday 11 July.
London Youth Games
Sharks members Jack, Gareth, Sam and Dylan swam in the London Youth Games on 21st May 2019. Jack represented Bexley and took gold in the 25m freestyle. Gareh represented Bromley and took bronze in the 25m breaststroke. Dylan and Sam represented Greenwich. Sam swam...
Results from European Down Syndrome Open, April 2019
The results are in from the European Down Syndrome Open Competition held on 6-7 April 2019 in Southampton. 4 swimmers took part and won 4 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Results from Eastern Region Gala, March 2019
The results are in from the Eastern Region Special Olympics Gala held on Sunday 9 March 2019 in Hatfield. 15 swimmers took part and won 16 gold, 4 bronze medals.
Results from Guildford Games, March 2019
The results are in from the Guildford Games Swimming Gala held on Sunday 9 March 2019. 6 swimmers took part and won 3 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals.
Calling all lifeguards!
Becky, our Monday evening Lifeguard, is leaving us at the end of July. If you know a Lifeguard who may be interested in a Monday evening slot or if you are interested in training to become a lifeguard please tell Steve or a committee member.
Thank you to our supporters
Royal Blackheath Golf Club for their generous donation which has helped fund this website.
Eltham Leisure Centre for the use of their swimming pool on Thursdays.
Eltham College for their help and generosity in allowing the Club to use the swimming pool at ELSC for weekly training.