Our Aim is:-

To provide “TOP QUALITY SWIMMING FOR OUR COMMUNITY” 

Our Vision is: - 

1. To be the Best Swimming Club in Nottinghamshire

2. To provide the Best possible Teaching & Coaching for all our swimmers in order that they can fulfil their potential

3. To enable Teachers & Coaches to develop to their full potential so as to be able to meet the needs of each swimmer

4. To compete effectively as a Team in League Galas & Open Meets

5. To provide high quality facilities & resources for the Club. 

We have a purpose & policy to practice exclusivity. We will treat all individuals fairly & impartially, without prejudice. We will not tolerate any type of harassment or bullying, including offensive remarks. We will foster a culture that values & responds to the rich diversity of the community of the area. We aim to ensure that our services meet the varied individual needs & expectations of swimmers in our area & that everyone has equal access to services, regardless of their race, heritage, gender, religious or non‑religious belief, nationality, family background, age, disability or sexuality. 

Retford Swimming Club is a local Club that has been in existence for over 100 years providing facilities for the people of Retford & the surrounding, mainly rural area. The Club is committed to teaching, coaching, promoting & encouraging competitive swimming. Current membership exceeds 250 people of all ages. 

The Management Committee comprising a group of dedicated people who are primarily parents & who bring a healthy mix of business professionalism & teaching & coaching skills ensure the affairs of the Club are well run. Trained Amateur Swimming Association Teachers & Coaches take all the swimming sessions. The work of the Club has been acknowledged at National Level in that the Club has recently achieved the government sponsored Sport England Clubmark accreditation which signifies the Club's commitment to being a safe, effective & child‑friendly sports Club. The Club has also achieved accreditation as a Swim21 Teaching Club (Swim 21 is the ASA charter mark of quality) The Club meets 4 times per week at Retford Leisure Centre. In addition to providing facilities for leisure swimming the Club provides a high level of teaching & coaching for swimmers of all ages & abilities. The Club also supports persons wishing to become swimming Coaches or Teachers & those wishing to qualify as ASA registered officials. Parental involvement in all aspects of the Club is high & plays an important part in the Club structure.