We are thrilled to announce that Forest of Dean Swimming Club has been crowned South West Swimming Club of the Year!

This prestigious award recognises the hard work, dedication and team spirit of our swimmers, coaches, volunteers and supporters. It celebrates not only the club’s sporting achievements in the pool but also the welcoming and encouraging environment we strive to create for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

“This award belongs to everyone in the Forest of Dean Swimming Club family—our swimmers who train so hard, the coaches who inspire them, the volunteers who keep everything running, and the families and friends who cheer us on,”

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this success possible. Here’s to an exciting future and even more great performances in the seasons ahead!

A Massive Thank You!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Forest of Dean Rotary Club for their generous donation. Their support has enabled us to purchase a brand new laptop and essential software, which will make running our club meetings and events so much smoother and more efficient.

Your contribution truly makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful!

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Gloucester City Sprint Meet at GL1.

Please could swimmers be on poolside for the morning session at 8.45am and for the afternoon session at 12.45pm .  The afternoon session is anticipated to finish at 4.45pm.

Can all swimmers wear their Forest of Dean hats while racing and warming up.

All swimmers MUST sign out with a team manager before leaving. The races are on the MeetMobile app.  There will be spectator tickets available to be purchased on the entrance to the balcony. Tickets will be £8 for the whole day.

If you are a competent swimmer and are thinking what next – why not come for a free session to see if Swimming Club is for you.

Sessions are available for Stage 5 and above, swimmers can train 3 times a week from just £38.00 per month.

There are places available for stronger swimmers within our other squads. Just get in touch for more information at members@fodsc.com

Forest Of Dean Swimming Club went to the 50m Tewkesbury Meet on Sunday and novice 25m races at midday. A great Meet for all our swimmers,  Everyone came away with medals or personal best times in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Well done everyone.

We had 41 swimmers from our Club took part in our first FOD Open Meet on 24 and 25 May who were joined by swimmers from Bristol & South Glos, Brockworth, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Rhondda, Swindon and Tewkesbury Clubs.

Our swimmers achieved 23 gold, 29 silver, 23 bronze medals, over 100 personal best times and 27 new times .

The great organisation was commented on, the friendly atmosphere and the warm welcome.  Well done to everyone involved, and thank you to the officials from the other Clubs who helped on the weekend. 

The final round of the Cotswold League Galas before the final in Pontypool was held at GL1 hosted by Severnside. The results can be found on our noticeboards.

Despite a couple of our swimmers competing at Bristol, the rest of the team put up a valient effort accruing 17 PBs, 2 new times 5 x 1st places and 12 x 2nd places between them. Some swimmers swam out of their age group to help out their teammates as well as swimming their own races.

Well done to everyone on the night, swimmers, officials, coaches team managers and to the enthusiastic flag wavers.

The finals of the Cotswold League will be held on 26th April at Pontypool.