SOUTH DOWNS TROJAN SWIMMING CLUB
Who We Are
South Downs Trojan SC are a Masters only swimming club based in Portsmouth and Gosport, UK. We cater for competitive and non competitive swimmers with two squads and offer membership for one, two, three, or four sessions per week for our competitive and skills swimmers. There is no pressure for any member to compete but we are delighted when skills squad members move to the competitive squad and so proud of them when they take their first step into competition.
Whether you’ve never been a member of a swimming club before or if you’ve been all the way to elite, there’s a space for you at Trojan!
Our Story
In June 2020 during the first Covid lockdown South Downs Trojan Masters Swim Squad was formed. Swimmers found themselves without a club to train with and difficulty swimming in limited public sessions. With six founding members the squad quickly grew as we sourced pool time starting with two hours a week late at night. Our training sessions became three per week and currently we now have five per week at various local pools. The squad has grown to over 60 members covering all aspects of swimming, from skills swimmers, competition pool & open water swimmers, triathletes up to Ironman level and an English Channel swimmer.
Trojan regularly compete at many events throughout the year with the British Masters Long Course and National Masters Short Course Championships being the pinnacles of the domestic calendar
When and Where Do We Train?
Monday: 19:30-20:30 at Brune Park College, Gosport.
Tuesday: 20:00-21:00 at Gosport Leisure Centre, Gosport. (Session fully subscribed - waiting list).
Thursday: 20:00-21:00 at Ravelin Sports Centre, Postsmouth.
Friday: 20:00-21:00 at Gosport Leisure Centre, Gosport. (Session fully subscribed - waiting list).
Sunday: 17:30-18:30 at Ravelin Centre, Portsmouth. (18:30-19:00 optional starts and turns, open to both squads.)
Please note: Friday pm sessions at Gosport Leisure Centre is Competitive Squad training only. Session availability can change depending on membership numbers and which squad is being joined. The Head Coach or Membership Secretary will provide up to date details on enquiry.
Skills Squad
The Masters Skills Squad is open to adult swimmers who can complete 100m of any stroke in under 2.45min and are looking to improve their skills as well as fitness in the pool. We create a friendly environment for you to best achieve your goals in the pool with our swim coaches ready to help you each step of the way.
Competitive Squad
Up to 4 sessions per week with a coach who will program specific sessions for your events, whether this be Sprint, Middle-Distance or Distance. Don’t let the name fool you! This squad is also open to those looking to use swimming to get fit and healthy, or maybe you are a triathlete looking to improve your swimming?
Affiliated Membership
A non-training membership that allows swimmers to compete at events requiring Swim England registration under South Downs Trojan Swimming Club. You’ll also have access to training sets for you to complete in your own sessions.
Contact Us
Interested in a free trial session? Fill in your details, age group* and a bit about your swimming background, a member of our committee will be in touch!
You don’t have to have experience of swimming with a club or competing, we welcome anyone 18yrs+ who is able to complete 100m front crawl without stopping.
*Masters swimming age groups are 18-24, then in 5yr brackets, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79.