{"id":217,"date":"2026-10-14T09:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2026-10-19T13:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:20:12","slug":"club-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/index.php\/club-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Club History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"kicker wp-block-paragraph\">About our club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lede wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nada-history-links wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#timeline\">Key milestones<\/a> <a href=\"#salopian\">Salopian squad<\/a> <a href=\"#today\">Our club today<\/a> <a href=\"#coaches\">Head coaches<\/a> <a href=\"#memories\">Share your memories<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"timeline\" class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-section timeline is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it all began<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newport&#8217;s swimming story began with a new pool, an enthusiastic local community and a proposal to establish a club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeline-list is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"year wp-block-paragraph\">1968<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-event-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new swimming pool opens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newport Swimming Pool opened in May 1968. Soon afterwards, a proposal was made to form a swimming club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"year wp-block-paragraph\">1969<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-event-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newport Swimming Club is born<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 12 May 1969, Newport Swimming Club was up and running, with approximately 270 members joining!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"year wp-block-paragraph\">July 1969<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-event-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early championship success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newport hosted the Shropshire County Age Group Championships, where the club won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group event is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"year wp-block-paragraph\">1970<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-event-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The club adopted the name Newport &amp; District Amateur Swimming Club, reflecting its growing place in the local swimming community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"salopian\" class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newport Salopian Swim Squad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group salopian-layout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group salopian-photo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nada_salopian_emblem.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-460\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7512520676741288;width:282px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nada_salopian_emblem.jpg 675w, https:\/\/nadaswimclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nada_salopian_emblem-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nada-history-caption wp-block-paragraph\">Newport Salopian Swim Squad \u2014 an emblem from the club\u2019s swimming heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group salopian-text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our history includes this Newport Salopian Swim Squad emblem, featuring a swimmer above three fish and the motto <em> Nulli Secundus <\/em> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome photographs, recollections and further information about this chapter of Newport swimming history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"today\" class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than a competitive swimming club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the club&#8217;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 <strong> Alpha 84 <\/strong> . Swimmers have also taken part in the high-performance <strong> Wrekin Warriors <\/strong> squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group heritage is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group heritage-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developing swimmers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our youngest developing competitors have enjoyed the much-loved Diddy League.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group heritage-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competitive squad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our main squad has competed successfully at high levels of the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group heritage-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masters swimming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Masters swimmers have represented both club and county, up to national level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group heritage-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dedicated volunteers make it all possible, helping both poolside and behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quote is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThree Fish One Team\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"coaches\" class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-section coaches is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our head coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The club&#8217;s history has been shaped by the commitment of its coaches. We are proud to recognise those named in our club records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group current is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"pill wp-block-paragraph\">Current head coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Claire Williams<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous head coaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list coach-list\">\n<li>Matt Toogood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luke Harris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeanene Walton-Sanders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kerry Stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colin Woolley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sandra Walton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group current is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"pill wp-block-paragraph\">Inaugural head coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pete Reddick<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small wp-block-paragraph\">Previous coaches are listed without dates or order of service, as these have not been provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"memories\" class=\"wp-block-group nada-history-section contact is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contact-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help us tell our story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have memories, photographs, results or additional information from Newport&#8217;s past? We&#8217;d love to hear from you and help preserve the club&#8217;s history for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email us at <a href=\"mailto:nadaswimclub@gmail.com\"> nadaswimclub@gmail.com <\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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