Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club

20/02/2026

We hope you’ve had a lovely half term. Please remember there is NO swimming tomorrow.

See you all again next week on the 28th Feb. Weekday squad swimming at Leisure World and the Garrison continue as normal.

19/02/2026

Congratulations to Beau for being selected to swim at the Ess*x Mini League with Colchester Swimming & Water Polo Club AND for being named as swimmer of the gala.

Well done Beau - all good practice for your last races at the Ess*x County Championships 🎉🏊‍♂️☺️

First round done at the Mini League. ✔️

We came 5th out of 5 clubs this time, but we’re keeping it positive — the only way is up from here 📈

Every single swimmer put in a fantastic effort and did a fab job. We’re proud of the team spirit, determination, and support shown all round.

In fact, 4 of our swimmers went too fast and we actually lost points because of it — a great problem to have and a sign of what’s to come 💪

We’ll take the lessons, keep working hard, and come back stronger in the next round. Onwards and upwards!

13/02/2026

Amazing news! 🎉🎉🎉

Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club has received £125.47 in a record breaking Donation Day - putting us in the top 10% of causes on easyfundraising!

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06/02/2026

All swimmers…please save these dates!!

Swimability competitions are for ALL our swimmers age 9 and above ,from assisted 25m races to full 100m races, there is something for everyone in Swimability.

Every swimmer will also receive a medal and a certificate.

If you’re unsure on entering, please speak to your teacher. Squad, these competitions are unlicensed but a great way to get race practice in and spend a fun day out with your team mates.

More information can be found on our notice board.

04/02/2026

Congratulations to former Phoenix superstar and Paralympian Ellie Challis. She is the new ambassador for Active Ess*x 🎉

03/02/2026

Well done Jennifer. You are having a great start to the year 🎉😍

A huge shoutout to Jennifer! Since joining Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club here at Leisure World, her confidence in the water has absolutely rocketed! This week she earned her first ever distance badge — 5 metres (or 500cm, as she proudly says) on her back, with no floats or pool noodles!

We couldn’t be prouder. Massive thanks to the brilliant Phoenix team who offer a range of services for all abilities, for supporting her every step of the way 💙

02/02/2026

Congratulations to the youngest member of our Para-Squad, Faith Reddick who recently competed with Colchester Swimming Club (CSC) at the London Aquatic Centre last month.

Faith who swims for both CSC and Phoenix won her first para-swimming medals since becoming classified last year and started as we know she means to go on, becoming a gold medalist not once but twice.

We see fantastic things ahead for this young and determined swimmer who’s in the pool nearly every day. Well done Faith!

01/02/2026

Olly and Holly had a great time at the Chelmsford Magnificent Masters Meet yesterday.

Good swims all round but a special shout out to Olly, who achieved 3 out of 4 PBs and earned himself a bronze medal in the 50m Backstroke.

Well done to you both ☺️

30/01/2026

Good luck to both Holly and Olly who are over in Chelmsford tomorrow to compete in the first Masters competition of the year.

They are competing in the following events. Have a great time and swim well 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

28/01/2026

Swim England East Region are holding their next Disability Swimming training session on Saturday 7th March 2026 at Mildenhall Hub, Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7JX from 12pm - 3pm. This Session will be focusing on Butterfly and Breaststroke skills. For more information and to register for...

27/01/2026

ATTENTION MASTERS SWIMMERS

Ess*x Masters Championships 2026 entries are open and there are no qualifying times. Link in comments. Whilst the closing date is next month, entries will fill up fast so don’t delay.

You must be 18 by day of competition if you wish to enter.

Newmarket Masters Open Meet entries are also open and again no qualifying times. Link in comments.

There is a 16/17 group category for this competition so you can enter as long as you are 16 by the end of this year.

Please note, there will be NO coach support at either of these competitions but please speak to Tracy if you are unsure.

21/01/2026

Presenting the Down Syndrome Swimming GB Swimmer of the Year 2025

🎉MARK HOLMES🎉

Choosing the DSS-GB swimmer of the Year is not an easy task as there are so many fantastic swimmers in the team. However Mark has had an incredible year performing consistently at a very high level, making many European finals and taking the European gold medal in 100m backstroke and bronze in 200m backstroke in October 2025.

Mark inspires many many swimmers and his experience is invaluable to the whole team. He shows that hard work pays off.

Everyone at Colchester Phoenix is so proud of you Mark, and what a lovely photo with your trophy and proud Dad, Bill 🥰