Thursdays at the hall. Sundays at the reservoir. Every age, every ability, every weather. Est. 1971 and still going strong.
Join the waiting listTwo sessions a week, all year round. Turn up five minutes early, say hi to Roy, and we'll get you on a bench.
Land training at the hall. Technique night! Front crawl and breaststroke on the benches, grading on the second Thursday of the month.
Community hall, Huddersfield. We send the address when you join.
Hall thermometer: 8°CScammonden Water. Meet in the car park off Saddleworth Road. Warm-up, drills and a long set with the best view in Yorkshire.
Flasks encouraged. Maureen usually has spare cups.
Water this Sunday: 9°COur youngest member is 19 and our Hon. Gen. Sec. is 68. Nobody is too old, too slow or too new. Your first session is free and we'll talk you through everything.
Roy has been coaching since the club started and he will fix your breaststroke timing whether you asked him to or not. Pull, breathe, kick, glide!
Sundays at the reservoir are the best bit of our week. Cold mornings, big skies, a flask after. You'll never want to miss one.
Honestly, not much. We're not fussy. But number one is non-negotiable!
I joined with two girls from work for a laugh and now I'm the one dragging them out of bed on a Sunday. Best thing I've done this year.
Priya, member since 2026Graham and I have tried every club going. This is the only one where I've never once felt out of my depth.
Maureen, member since 2024Attendance is good.
Roy Stannard, Hon. Gen. Sec.We keep the club small so everyone gets a bench. Pop your details in and Hannah will be in touch as soon as a place comes up. It's usually quicker than you'd think!