Welcome to the Swimming and Water Polo Society at King’s College London
Whether you're an elite athlete, a casual swimmer, or just here for the socials, there's a place for you in our community. We’ve got competitive squads for both swimming and water polo, with our athletes competing in BUCS and BUSL, and other ranges of level meets – some of our members have even gone on to represent their countries!
We train across multiple London venues throughout the week, with sessions for all levels – from performance swimmers and polo players to our super friendly recreational groups, which is perfect if you're just looking to stay fit, improve your technique, or unwind in the water.
Outside of the pool, we host legendary socials – think themed nights out, boat parties, varsity celebrations, and team dinners. We’re all about building friendships, supporting each other, and having a good time.
Come join the KCLSWP family – we can’t wait to welcome you!
Memberships
All memberships available through KCLSU. We offer 3 main types of memberships to cater to different needs and commitment levels:
Competitive Swimming / Water Polo Membership
For experienced swimmers and water polo players who want to train regularly and compete throughout the year.
Includes:
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Access to 3 pool sessions and 1 gym session, every week
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Entry to BUCS, BUSL, and London leagues (where applicable)
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Eligibility for Varsity, competitions, and team selection
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Access to club socials
Development Swimming Membership
The perfect middle ground between Recreational and Competitive. This membership is ideal for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and want to train more seriously than Rec, but aren't quite ready for the full Performance Squad – yet. Whether you’re building back fitness or looking to push yourself, the Development membership is here to support your progress at your own pace. It is a great stepping stone if you’re returning to swimming or aiming to compete later in the year.
Includes:
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Training with the Competition team 2x a week but with personalised intervals and pacing
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Structured feedback and skill development
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Opportunity to be assessed and moved into the Performance Squad during the year
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Access to club socials
Recreational Swimming / Water Polo Membership
For those who want to swim regularly for fun, fitness, or technique – no competitions necessary. It is great for beginners, casual swimmers, or students looking to stay active!
Includes:
Training Schedule 2025–2026
Times and venues subject to change - full details provided at the start of term
Swimming
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Day
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Time
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Location
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Session Type
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Group
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Monday
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18:30 - 20:30
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Ironmonger Row Baths
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Swimming + Gym
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Competition
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Wednesday
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14:00 - 16:00
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London Aquatic Centre
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Swimming
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Competition and Development
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Friday
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19:30 - 21:00
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London Aquatic Centre
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Swimming
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Competition, Development and Recreational
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Water Polo
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Day
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Time
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Location
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Session Type
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Group
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Monday
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20:00 - 22:30
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Poplar Baths
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Water Polo
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Competition
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Tuesday
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18:00 - 19:00
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Strand Gym
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Gym
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Competition
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Thursday
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19:00 - 20:00
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Camberwell Leisure Centre
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Water Polo
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Recreational
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Friday
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19:30 - 21:00
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London Aquatic Centre
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Water Polo
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Competition
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Want to Join?
We host taster sessions and trials in September – a perfect chance to meet the team and try out training before committing. Whether you're aiming for BUCS gold or just want to meet new people, there’s a space for you here.
Got questions? DM us on Instagram @kclswp or drop us a message via any of media platforms, in our bio.
Points of Contact
For more information email our club Vice-Presidents, Jeanne Simmont (for water polo) at jeanne.l.simonot@kcl.ac.uk and/or Diarmuid Bailey (for swimming) at diarmuid.bailey@kcl.ac.uk
If you have any questions regarding membership, please contact our Treasurer; Harry at harry.thompson@kcl.ac.uk