Leander Swimming Club

Then you might be chosen to be part of the Wandsworth London Youth Games swimming team. More details in this information letter.

The Committee are delighted to inform you that we have appointed a new Head Coach for Leander - Martin Jurco.

Martin was the England Talent Coach 2012-2013, the Surrey County Coach 2013 and 2014 and Assistant Coach at the West London Beacon Programme.

He has recently been working at Guildford City Swimming club, as Lead Coach to the Regional Squad, and Assistant Coach to the National Youth and Senior Squad swimmers including Olympic and Commonwealth Team members, World and European Junior Championship medallists.

Prior to that he was Head Coach of St Pauls’s Barnes from 2009 – 2013.  Continue reading →

If you live or go to school in Lambeth you are eligible to swim for the borough in the London Youth Games.

One complication – if you go to school or live in Wandsworth and have taken part in the Wandsworth Borough Championships – then Wandsworth have the first claim on you as a swimmer (part of the conditions of the Wandsworths).

The trials take place on Sunday 2nd March – download the entry form.

Caroline Findlay writes: On Saturday 8 Feb a coach load of swimmers, some experienced, others less so, headed to Dorking to take part in the Moyce cup.

An early arrival even left enough time for a quick game of football before the team took to the pool to compete. After 13 fast paced races Leander lead by 3 points. Next followed the close-fought relays after which the lead had shrunk to 2 points… Lots of cheering through the last few races meant that the final score showed that Leander won by 18 points!

I would like to thank Fiona and John for coming along to officiate, and the swimmers for behaving so well and cheering their team mates on. Well done!