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cpw18
24-01-2002, 04:57 PM
I am a compettitive swimmer at Columbia University in New York City and I plan on studying in London during the summer. I am hoping to find a challenging program to train with while in England. I have been swimming for about 15 years now at a national level in the US, so I am looking for a club with rigorous practices. Hopefully someone can help me out!! Thanks!

Christina
Bazza
24-01-2002, 05:21 PM
Where exactly in London? It's a big place, you know!;)
Try www.pullbuoy.co.uk - they have a 'clubfinder' I believe.:D
cpw18
24-01-2002, 06:09 PM
Thank you for the site. Coming from another big city, I definitely understand that London is also a large metropolis. But I do not have the specifics on where exactly I will be living. I was hoping to find out about the best clubs in the area and request to live near them. Thanks!:eek:
Steve
25-01-2002, 01:08 PM
another tack woudl be to find pools on http://www.swimmersguide.com and then find out which lcubs train there.

Two that spring to mind as possibly being at suitable level of performance (but both of which are on the outskirts of london) are Ealing (http://www.ealingsc.co.uk)/T5 London West (who have the advantage of at least some long course pool time) and Barnet Copthall
cpw18
07-03-2002, 11:33 PM
Are there any high level competitive swim clubs around the Clerkenwell residential area of London? Any insight is greatly appreciated!:)

Thanks
Christina
Pete
07-03-2002, 11:51 PM
Nearest pool to Clerkenwell is Bethnal Green's York Hall Baths. Anyone know who trains there?
Chris
08-03-2002, 09:31 AM
Originally posted by Pete
Nearest pool to Clerkenwell is Bethnal Green's York Hall Baths. Anyone know who trains there?

Bethnal Green SC maybe? Are they also called the Sharks?

Located Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green E2 nearest tube Bethnal Green. This Centre boasts a 33 metre swimming pool, a fitness studio, gym and dance studio. Freephone 0800-975-7517 for more information.
Mac
08-03-2002, 12:59 PM
It is Bethnal Green SC (also known as the Sharks) as Chris suggested. They have a pretty good age group team i think but i'm not sure whether they have much at the senior end (i may well be doing them a disservice in saying that and will happily stand corrected!)

Mac
cpw18
08-03-2002, 07:55 PM
Thank you so much for the information. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find any website for Bethnal Green Swim Club or the Sharks. Do you know what their web address might be? Thanks!
Pete
08-03-2002, 11:41 PM
:) Another alternative is not far from Clerkenwell is Camden Swiss Cottage Swimming Club. They have a website: www.cscsc.co.uk They might cater for more competitive senior training.:angel: