The Dolphins Swimming Club

Talented children are selected as early as 7 years old and invited to the Dolphins Swimming Team. Not all go on to competition swimming. Those that enjoy racing will gradually gain a level of fitness and technique that will last a lifetime and strengthen all their other sports. Since its inception the Dolphins have nurtured county and national level swimmers.






Dolphin Swimming Times
Dolphin Download
Dolphin Archive

Results for the Gala held at Shirley Pool on Saturday 8th March 2008 Dolphins v Seagulls
Dolphin Lesson Plan 2008 (updated 10th March 2008)
Southampton Dolphin 2008 Club Championship
Biathlon club: Southern region Modern Pentathlon Event at Newbury.  Click here for details of the event. www.mpagb.org.uk
Click picture for details about the Shirley Pool Channel Swim
ASA Letter to Parents - Click here for details  


Frank and Val Perry founded West End Swim School in a garage pool in 1969. Both were from swimming families. They built the Shirley pool in 1974 and Shirley Swimming Club was formed. A competitive club, "West End", took the best children and was successfully producing County champions and National standard swimmers.

Dolphins was started in the spring of 1993, again inviting the best swimmers from Shirley Swimming Club to take part in local competitions. The Shirley Club has become the largest swimming club of its kind in Southampton and the Dolphins are the only Development Club in the area.

The aim is to provide a safe, friendly environment where children can develop their water skills to their full potential. This means that we will try to select promising swimmers, gently introduce them to competitive swimming and provide an introduction to a local dedicated competition club at the age of 15 to 16.
Since it's inception the Dolphins have nurtured county and national level swimmers

Making Waves - News articles on the achievements of the Dolphins Swimming Club. The Dolphin swimming club hold regular Galas and an Annual Club championships. They are stars of the future.

Dolphins 

Competitive swimming is a sport that requires a high level of dedication and racing does not suit all children. During the trial period, children are allowed to combine their usual club session with one Dolphins session. This way, at the end of the trial, if the swimmer decides not to take up the place they can easily return to their normal swimming routine.

The children are introduced to all aspects of competitive swimming, whilst keeping enjoyment a priority.
Swimmers now participate in Galas and County Championships
The club hosts swimming galas at Shirley Pool against other swimming clubs. These usually take place on a Saturday at 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
The club also travels to other local clubs for competitions.



Monday
6.00pm – 7.00pm Chris
Tuesday
6.00pm – 7.00pm Chris
Friday
6.00pm – 7.00pm Chris
Saturday
11.00am – 11.30am Chris
Saturday
11.30am – 12.30pm Brett
Sunday
5.00pm – 6.30pm Chris


Dolphin Download - Right click and "save target as" to a location on your hard drive. You can also click icon to launch file if you have excel or word installed on your computer
Results for the Gala held at Shirley Pool on Saturday 17th February 2007
Southampton Dolphin 2007 Club Championship Results
Results for the Gala held on the IOW June 2007
Dolphin PB's 2007
Dolphin Lesson Plan 2008 (updated 10th March 2008)
Results for the Gala held at Shirley Pool on Saturday 8th March 2008 Dolphins v Seagulls
Southampton Dolphin 2008 Club Championship Results
Dolphin PB's 2008
Results for the Gala held at Shirley Pool on Saturday 4th October 2008 Dolphins v IOW

Dolphin Download -Archive

Latest Dolphin News:
            Dolphin PB's IOW Gala July 2008 and IOW Gala at Shirley Pool

 
Photo Gallery Feedback