About us

History

Kettering Swimming Club is a dynamic and exciting club with a long and proud history. Originally based at the Victoria Baths in Bath Lane Kettering, we moved to our present site on London Road in 1984.

Founded on the 15th of December 1914 the Kettering Men’s Swimming and Water Polo Club had 40 swimmers and 20 committee members. Membership to the club at the time cost 2 shillings and 2 pence (around 12.5p) and pool hire for 1 gala was 1 Guinea (about £1.05). Today’s galas take a minimum of 3 hours pool hire and it costs £70 per hour or more.

Formed as a men only club, ladies weren’t allowed to join until 1915, however, the two sections were kept separate until 1918, and even then they trained on different nights until 1950’s.
Galas used to consist of only 3 strokes, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Front Crawl, (there was no Butterfly or Individual Medley), and following a Gala there would be a Water Polo match.

The club has continued to grow over the years and now has over 200 members training 5 nights a week and competes up and down the country in various Galas.

Who runs the Club?

The club has an elected committee which oversees the running of the club. Mike Annable is the current Chair of the committee. The committee encourages an active training programme that promotes a competitive environment for all.

The Head Coach has overall control on all matters swimming and is aided by a qualified Assistant coach and an able body of teaching staff.

How can I join KASC?

Click on the button below for information about how to join the Club.

When do the committee meet?

The Committee meets every month. If you have anything that you would like brought up at a committee meeting please contact the Club Secretary.