Where future swimmers are encouraged to learn, compete, and grow.
Established in 1992, Eltham Stingrays Swimming Club has faced a lot of ups and downs throughout it’s history but we’ve managed to persevere and overcome each and every obstacle thrown our way and we’re now taking the next step in our journey and finally having a better online presence with this new website serving as the basis for that so keep in mind that this website is a work in progress with everything subject to change with new features coming soon.
Born to Move. Built to Swim.
Swim School
A gentle, fun filled first experience with swimming where we encourage new swimmers to learn and grow as we build up their confidence in the water along with a natural path way into club swimming.
Trials available.
Lane Swimming
Our lane swimmers are a mix of members looking to improve and compete with a long history of competing in galas across London including a few leagues that cover a wide range of ability levels giving our swimmers a fair chance to race and get their times in.
Trials Available.
Masters Group
Former swimmers looking to get back into it without the pressure of needing to compete, we provide an environment that allows each swimmer to get back in at their own pace so whether you’ve competed at a high level or want to get in for fitness, as long as you have an understanding of lane swimming then you’re welcome to sign up.
Pay as you go
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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We have a swim school on a Sunday so your child can start with us from the age of 4.
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Competing starts at around 9 years old and then from that point it’s dependent on their times.
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Yes, currently swim school is only held on a Sunday.
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ASA (now Swim England) swimming insurance is required for members, teachers, and clubs to provide crucial legal protection for potential injuries or property damage during activities, covering liabilities like public and professional indemnity, ensuring compliance, protecting personal assets, and meeting governing body best practices (like having lifeguards). It's essential because participants or parents can sue individuals or clubs for negligence, and without insurance, personal wealth could be at risk, making it a fundamental part of professional practice and club operation.
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The main things you need to bring yourself is a swimming bag, trunks/swimsuit, goggles, towel/s and a water bottle with stuff like floats being optional as the pools we use usually provide them for our swimmers to use but you might be asked by your coach to bring along flippers.
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If they’re starting from swim school then we’ll get them up to being comfortable swimming without assistance and they’ll naturally progress from there to then being a part of our lane swimmers so from that point forward our coaches will keep note of their progress and they’ll be able to progress up through the different lanes.
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We recently launched a masters group that is now available on a pay as you go basis for our Friday session at Eric Liddell sports center.