Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club

12/04/2026

A team of 18 Phoenix swimmers headed to Lowestoft yesterday for the 21st Suffolk Swimability Meet. What an incredible gala for our swimmers! 🏊‍♂️✨

Every single swimmer showed outstanding effort, determination, and team spirit — delivering superb performances both individually and in the team relays. It was fantastic to see everyone supporting each other and pushing for their very best.

A big well done to our club captains Isla and Ziva for leading the pre-pool warm-up — getting everyone focused and ready to race.

A special shoutout to Caiden, Riley, and Max for competing in their very first gala — you all did brilliantly and should be so proud of yourselves! 👏

Huge congratulations to Rico for being awarded the trophy for best effort and enthusiasm — a truly well-deserved recognition of your positivity and hard work! 🏆

Our co-captain Ziva returned to the pool following a recent operation — great to have you back doing what you love!

Our Head Coach Tracy was extremely pleased with the whole team, and rightly so — you all swam with such passion.

Finally, a big thank you to Gill B, Gill P and Kathryn our amazing team managers. Your support makes everything possible 💙

03/04/2026

Just a reminder to say there is NO swimming tomorrow on Saturday 4th April.

Weekday sessions will be on as normal.

Everyone at Colchester Phoenix wishes you all a fantastic Easter break 🐣

23/03/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our incredible swimmers for their superb effort at our Annual Distance Swim! 🏊‍♂️💙

From those bravely kicking across the pool on a noodle for the very first time, to our dedicated squad swimmers smashing amazing distances from 2km up to 5km — every single achievement matters, and every swimmer should feel immensely proud.

Our motto has never rung truer: ability, not disability. The determination, courage and spirit shown by everyone was nothing short of inspiring.

We so proud of each and every one of you — you’ve all achieved something special. 🌟

Look out for more posts celebrating individual swims following presentation of badges and certificates which will be after Easter 🐣

21/03/2026

Did you know that today is World Down Syndrome Day?

Today is a global awareness day hosted by World Down Syndrome Day. It's all about coming together to create a global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

This year, we're talking about loneliness. Visit https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/ to learn more about the day and discover ways to help tackle loneliness.

18/03/2026

Here is a lovely picture of Riley with his certificate after representing his school in the Harwich and District Primary School Swimming Association Swimming Gala.

He was selected to be part of a squad of 12 children and his school came 3rd out of all the schools competing.

He had a great afternoon and is excited to try out again for the squad next year!

Well done Riley, you’ve done Phoenix proud 😊

11/03/2026

Our very own Poppy from the teaching section will be riding 12 miles, throughout March 2026, to raise money for The Daisy Garland and Purple Day!

The Daisy Garland is a lifeline for children with drug resistant epilepsy, and their families. They have supported us throughout Poppy's time on the ketogenic diet, which has helped with her seizure control, and has given her so much more confidence. Please read her fantastic story and donate if and what you can 🥰

Purple day is held annually on the 26th March to raise awareness about epilepsy, dispel myths and support those living with the condition. It encourages people to wear purple and host events to foster understanding and reduce stigma. 💜💜

We are supporting Purple Day to raise awareness of epilepsy, and to raise money for The Daisy Garland, who offer so much support to children with drug resistant epilepsy and their families.

10/03/2026

Ess*x Masters Championships 2026

Well done to both Mark and Holly who represented Colchester Phoenix on
Saturday at Basildon Sporting Village.

As always, they both swam and represented the club well, like they always do 🥰 this is a hard competition for our swimmers as there is no para category and they did brilliantly.

Mark not content with being a European Champion won a fantastic gold in the 100m Backstroke making him Ess*x County Masters Champion in the 40/44 age group.

Well done to you both!

06/03/2026

We are wishing Holly and Mark the best of luck at the Ess*x Masters Championships tomorrow at Basildon Sporting Village.

Swim well you two and have fun 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

05/03/2026

Thank you Leisure World Colchester for always supporting our club 🥰

Leisure World has proudly been home to Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club for 33 years. Founded by the late Maggie Hargreaves, the club was built on one powerful motto: “Ability, not disability.”

This season, their swimmers have shown exactly what that means, winning golds, smashing PBs and showing true hard work in the water.

Head Coach Tracy Cole says: “We may be a small club with limited pool time and resources, but our heart is huge.”

And it really is. 💙

If you’re a swimmer with a disability and would like to join the squad, find out more at .

04/03/2026

Congratulations to Beau, after three weekends of competing in the Ess*x Age Group Championships at the London Aquatics Centre he has won gold in the 100m Butterfly, and two silvers in the 100m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke.

He has swam superbly at this competition, smashing his PBs - we are very proud of you Beau. Well done 🥈🥇🥈

03/03/2026

ATTENTION ALL SWIMMERS

Don’t forget to submit your entries for the Suffolk Swimability as our entry deadline is this Saturday 7th March 2026.

Please email these to colchesterphoenixfixtures@gmail.com or hand them in to Tracy.

27/02/2026

MASTERS SWIMMERS

The registration for the European Masters Championships is open.

Competition is for over 18s who have qualified and classified para swimmers. Please check the conditions to ensure you have the right credentials to enter.

⏰ Registration is now OPEN for the European Masters Championships! 🙌

Programme includes Swimming, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving and Water Polo.

EA is also proud to launch a full inclusion model, where athletes with disabilities will participate fully integrated within the main competition programme.

Sign up now ➡️ eamasters26.com