Established: 1868 - ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SWIMMING CLUBS IN GREAT BRITAIN 

Rochdale Swimming Club

We expect our swimmers to compete in Galas when selected as this is the culmination of training and where they reap their rewards.


  • Swimmers can be selected for Galas from the date of their 9th Birthday onwards, Gala's are organised by age group.
  • Swimmers will be given advanced notice of when they have been selected for Gala events to represent the club.
  • Galas can either be at our home venue (Rochdale) or at others sites, where travel is required a coach will be organised by Rochdale Swimming Club, swimmers are expected to arrive in time for the listed departure schedules for travel.
  • Representation for the club is not a permanent place,  swimmers must maintain their technique and pace, whilst displaying a team ethos, correct discipline and behaviours at club training nights.
  • ​Swimmer selection is the final decision of the Team manager.



​We encourage any swimmer not selected for a Gala to attend as a spectator to provide support to your fellow club members, team spirit does not stop at the water, poolside support is important to encouraging your clubs success. 

Galas