The Swimming club at Northumbria are a friendly and welcoming club. Based out of Sport Central’s 25m pool, the club have access to coached sessions throughout the week including use of the sauna and steam room. The sessions vary between mornings and afternoons giving you the flexibility to meet the demands of your course studies.
Those keen to compete on behalf of the university have access to enter any of the following BUCS events that take place throughout the year: BUCS Long course, Short course and Team events.
On top of all the fun you will have in the pool, you will enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.
Available Swimming Memberships in 2024/25:
Swimming Lessons:
Wednesdays 17:00-18:00
Wednesdays 18:00-19:00
This programme is aimed at novices or complete beginners of the sport. Swimming Lessons sessions can be purchased in blocks of 10 weeks for £30. One hour per week, in one of the above time slots.
TRAIN
This membership is aimed at students wanting to swim regularly for fitness or to improve technique. Coaching is provided. No competitive element is included within the membership, and any competition entries will need to be self-funded. Membership is capped at 30.
Group 1
Tuesdays 07:00-08:30
Wednesdays 17:00-18:00
Group 2
Wednesdays 17:00-18:00
Fridays 07:00-08:30
COMPETE
This membership is aimed at students wanting to improve technique and swim times. Coaching is provided. Students purchasing this membership will be training towards competitions. The membership includes entry in to BUCS Team Swimming and local BUSL swims. BUCS Short and Long Course entries remain self-funded. Membership is capped at 30.
Mondays 07:00-08:30
Tuesdays 17:30-19:00
Wednesdays 07:00-08:30 & Wednesdays 17:00-19:00
Thursdays 17:30-19:00
This Club is now FULL for the 2024/25 academic year
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Will Murden
Club President: Rebecca Smith
Competition Sec: Libby Garnham
The Swimming club is supported by one of Northumbria Sport's dedicated Club Development Officers.
Club Records
Short Course Records (Female)
| 50M FREE | Emma Flannery | 27.19 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 100 FREE | Niamh O'Meara | 1:02.70 | BUSL A FINAL 2025 |
| 200 FREE | Niamh O'Meara | 2:14.15 | BUSL A Final 2025 |
| 400 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 4:35.57 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 800 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 9:21.60 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 1500 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 17:56.28 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 50 BACK | Megan Cairns | 30.87 | BUSL A FINAL 2025 |
| 100 BACK | Lara Turner | 1:06.85 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 BACK | Megain Cairns | 2:26.24 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 50 BREAST | Katie Stobbs | 33.81 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 100 BREAST | Katie Stobbs | 1:15.53 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 BREAST | Katie Stobbs | 2:43:54 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 50 BUTTERFLY | Lara Turner | 28:06 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 100 BUTTERFLY | Rebecca Smith | 1:06.52 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 BUTTERFLY | Lara Turner | 2:21.03 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 100 IM | Lara Turner | 1:06.31 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 IM | Lara Turner | 2:19.45 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 400 IM | Lara Turner | 5:09.04 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 4x 50 FREE | Emma Flannery, Katie Stobbs, Rebecca Smith, Lara Turner | 1:49.36 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 4x 50 MEDLEY | Rebecca Smith, Katie Stobbs, Lara Turner, Emma Flannery | 2:00.90 | BUCS SC 2023 |
Short Course Records (Male)
| 50M FREE | Adam Strickland | 23.55 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 100 FREE | Adam Strickland | 52.43 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 FREE | Ewan Desborough | 2:18.00 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 400 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 800 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1500 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 50 BACK | Lucas Lowery | 26.92 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 100 BACK | Adam Stansfield | 1:02.14 | BUSL A FINAL 2025 |
| 200 BACK | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 50 BREAST | Christopher Justice | 28.78 | BUSL A FINAL 2024 |
| 100 BREAST | Matthews Yeomans | 1:04.36 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 BREAST | Aaron Wharton | 2:35.52 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 50 BUTTERFLY | Lucas Lowery | 25.84 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 100 BUTTERFLY | Adam Strickland | 58.46 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 BUTTERFLY | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 100 IM | Aaron Wharton | 1:05.13 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 200 IM | Oliver Bradley | 2:13.51 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 400 IM | Aaron Wharton | 4:53.72 | BUCS SC 2023 |
| 4x 50 FREE | Lucas Lowery, Christopher Justice, Matthew Yeomans, Jake Christon | 1:38.96 | BUCS SC 2024 |
| 4x 50 MEDLEY | Oliver Bradley, Aaron Wharton, Cameron Gordon, Adam Strickland | 1:49.04 | BUCS SC 2023 |
Long Course Records (Female)
| 50M FREE | Emma Flannery | 28.23 | BUCS Teams 2025 |
| 100 FREE | Lara Turner | 1:00.33 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 200 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 2:15.70 | BUCS Teams 2025 |
| 400 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 4:43.67 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 800 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 9:42.40 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 1500 FREE | Charlotte Payton | 18:29.41 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 50 BACK | Maddison Tuer | 32.96 | BUCS Teams 2025 |
| 100 BACK | Megan Cairns | 1:10.21 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 200 BACK | Maddison Teur | 2:43.71 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 50 BREAST | Katie Stobbs | 34.24 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 100 BREAST | Katie Stobbs | 1:15.82 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 200 BREAST | Megain Cairns | 2:54.00 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 50 BUTTERFLY | Lara Turner | 28.53 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 100 BUTTERFLY | Lara Turner | 1:04.33 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 200 BUTTERFLY | Lara Turner | 2:28.53 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 100 IM | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 200 IM | Lara Turner | 2:25.68 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 400 IM | Megan Cairns | 5:53.60 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 4x 100 FREE | Lara Turner, Niamh O'Meara, Charlotte Paynton, Rebecca Smith | 4:09.40 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 4x 100 MEDLEY | Megan Carins, Katie Stobbs, Lara Turner, Rebecca Smtih | 4:31.90 | BUCS LC 2024 |
Long Course Records (Male)
| 50M FREE | Lucas Lowery | 25.19 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 100 FREE | Matthew Yeomans | 56.69 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 200 FREE | Jack Trowsdale | 2:18.01 | BUCS Teams 2025 |
| 400 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 800 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1500 FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 50 BACK | Lucas Lowery | 27.97 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 100 BACK | Oliver Bradley | 1:02.84 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 200 BACK | Oliver Bradley | 2:20.58 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 50 BREAST | Christopher Justice | 30.16 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 100 BREAST | Matthew Yeomans | 1:08.66 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 200 BREAST | Aaron Wharton | 2:35.09 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 50 BUTTERFLY | Lucas Lowery | 26.46 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 100 BUTTERFLY | Cameron Gordon | 1:01.73 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 200 BUTTERFLY | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 100 IM | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 200 IM | Oliver Bradley | 2:24.44 | BUCS Teams 2025 |
| 400 IM | Aaron Wharton | 5:02.04 | BUCS LC 2024 |
| 4x 100 FREE | Matthews Yeomans, Christopher Justice, Oliver Bradley, Jake Christon | 3:49.70 | BUCS LC 2025 |
| 4x 100 MEDLEY | Matthew Yeomans, Christopher Justice, Oliver Bradley, Jake Christon | 4:12.09 | BUCS LC 2025 |
Mixed Relay Records (Short Course)
| 4x50 MIXED MEDLEY | Megain Cairns, Matthew Yeomans, Roman Viereckl, Emma Flannery | 1:57.75 | BUSL A Final 2025 |
| 8x50 MIXED FREE RELAY | Christopher Justice, Rebecca Smith, Maddison Tuer, Jack Trowsdale, Emily Whitton, Emma Flannery, Matthews Yeomans, Jake Christon | 3:36.37 | BUSL A Final 2025 |
Mixed Relay Records (Long Course)
| 4x100 MIXED MEDLEY | Megan Cairns, Matthew Yeomans, Lara Turner, Jake Christon | 4:24.48 | BUCS LC 2025 |
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