Hello, sports enthusiasts!
Margaret here from the Colwyn Bay Amateur Swimming Club, and boy, do we have some exciting news for you! Our club, located in lovely Conwy, is opening its doors to new members, and we’d love for you to join us. Whether you’re a newbie just starting out or an experienced young swimmer, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our training sessions happen three times a week at the Colwyn Bay Leisure Centre. You can catch us in the pool on Sundays from 18:00 to 19:00, Mondays from 19:15 to 20:15, and Wednesdays from 18:15 to 20:15.
To get the most out of our sessions, we advise arriving about ten minutes early. That way, you can be suited up and ready to dive in right on time. If you’re keen to improve your swimming skills and join our vibrant community, give Margaret a ring at 07917 773560, or you can contact Ray at 07925 063766. Prefer email? Drop us a message at secretary@colwynbayas.co.uk.
Feel free to also pop by during any training night and have a chat with our friendly coaches.
Stay connected with us on social media! We’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can check out our updates, news, and results. Our website links to these platforms too, complete with all the contact info and directions to the Colwyn Leisure Centre.
A bit of history for the curious minds: Colwyn Bay Amateur Swimming Club was founded way back in 1928, originally as the Roman Swimming and Diving Club at the open-air pool in Rhos on Sea. It reopened in 1947 under its current name. We’ve had quite the journey with locations including Rydal swimming pool, Pontyn's Holiday Camp in Prestatyn, Bangor, and Aberconwy school swimming pool before settling at Colwyn Leisure Centre in Eirias Park since 1981.
Our club thrives on the expertise of our fantastic coaching team, featuring Level 3 coach Irene Jones, Level 2 coaches Margaret Palczykiewicz and Rita Thomas, Level 1 coach Antony Williams, and Lane Coach Ray Dewsnap MBE. We’re also proud of our international and national technical officials like Len Thomas, Margaret Palczykiewicz, and Rita Thomas. Ray Dewsnap MBE is additionally a Trainee Judge 1.
We've had some brilliant achievements over the years with our club members. Notables include Peter Aldous, who bagged several medals in the 1988 Seoul Paralympics, Rowena Thomas-Breese MBE representing Great Britain in the World Transplant Games, and Mark Jenkins and Richard Meredith representing Wales. Olive Jones was also part of the Welsh team of officials at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.
We’re affiliated with Swim Wales (WASA Ltd), British Swimming, and the Amateur Swimming Association in the UK, along with FINA, the international governing body.
Colwyn Bay Amateur Swimming Club is much more than just a place to swim; it's a community where swimmers of all ages and abilities can hone their skills, compete in galas, and enjoy the support of dedicated peers and coaches.
Dive in with us and be part of our story!
Margaret & the Colwyn Bay Amateur Swimming Club Team