About our club
Our history
From the opening of Newport Swimming Pool in 1968 to the welcoming club we know today, our story is shaped by generations of swimmers, coaches and volunteers.
Key milestones Salopian squad Our club today Head coaches Share your memories
How it all began
Newport’s swimming story began with a new pool, an enthusiastic local community and a proposal to establish a club.
1968
A new swimming pool opens
Newport Swimming Pool opened in May 1968. Soon afterwards, a proposal was made to form a swimming club.
1969
Newport Swimming Club is born
On 12 May 1969, Newport Swimming Club was up and running, with approximately 270 members joining!
July 1969
Early championship success
Newport hosted the Shropshire County Age Group Championships, where the club won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
1970
A new name
The club adopted the name Newport & District Amateur Swimming Club, reflecting its growing place in the local swimming community.
Newport Salopian Swim Squad
Newport Salopian Swim Squad — an emblem from the club’s swimming heritage.
Our history includes this Newport Salopian Swim Squad emblem, featuring a swimmer above three fish and the motto Nulli Secundus .
We welcome photographs, recollections and further information about this chapter of Newport swimming history.
More than a competitive swimming club
Over the years, the club’s activities have extended beyond racing in the pool. Newport has had a water polo team, a synchronised swimming group and an open-water group known as Alpha 84 . Swimmers have also taken part in the high-performance Wrekin Warriors squad.
Developing swimmers
Our youngest developing competitors have enjoyed the much-loved Diddy League.
Competitive squad
Our main squad has competed successfully at high levels of the sport.
Masters swimming
Our Masters swimmers have represented both club and county, up to national level.
Our volunteers
Dedicated volunteers make it all possible, helping both poolside and behind the scenes.
“Three Fish One Team”
Today, Newport is a friendly, inclusive swimming club. Although we are one of the smaller clubs in the county, we have a proud record of developing talented swimmers and bringing people together. Our motto reflects the enthusiasm and teamwork of everyone who contributes to club life.
Our head coaches
The club’s history has been shaped by the commitment of its coaches. We are proud to recognise those named in our club records.
Current head coach
Claire Williams
Previous head coaches
- Matt Toogood
- Luke Harris
- Jeanene Walton-Sanders
- Kerry Stamp
- Colin Woolley
- Sandra Walton
Inaugural head coach
Pete Reddick
Previous coaches are listed without dates or order of service, as these have not been provided.
Help us tell our story
Do you have memories, photographs, results or additional information from Newport’s past? We’d love to hear from you and help preserve the club’s history for future generations.
Email us at nadaswimclub@gmail.com .