SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SWIMMING CLUB

Southend-on-Sea Swimming Club (SOSSC) is a competitive swimming club established in 1894. Originally the club trained in a 50-yard open air pool on Westcliff seafront. This site is now the home of Genting Casino. In 1969 after joining with Leigh Swimming Club the new Southend and Leigh Swimming Club (SALS) moved to Warrior Square. In the 1980's the Club reverted to its previous name Southend-on-Sea Swimming Club. In 2010 the Club moved to the new Southend Swimming and Diving Centre at Garon Park... The Club has a long history of success producing Olympic swimmers Mark Foster, Sarah Hardcastle and Jackie Wilmott. We are a friendly, competitive club, providing opportunities for all. Every swimmer from beginners in the Academy to those competing at National level are encouraged to reach their maximum potential. The Club has adopted the ASA child protection/equity policy. A child Welfare Officer and Disability Officer sit on the Executive Committee. The Club is Swim 21 kitemark..

Primary location: United Kingdom