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Seven dedicated swimmers from Holywell Swimming Club travelled to Swansea for the Swim Wales Nationals over the Easter Weekend. Some of our swimmers gained valuable experience at their first National event and they did themselves proud. Most importantly, our team showed amazing respect and support towards each other and towards our fellow North Wales Swimmers too. We were so proud of how the team conducted themselves in and out of the water, well done team!

Wrexham’s 2026 Crystal Meet took place on Sunday the 15th of March at the Waterworld Leisure & Activity Centre in Wrexham. This Level 3 Open Meet is a key event for our younger and less experienced swimmers, providing an ideal competitive environment for those aged 9 and over.

Holywell took a small team to the Derby Excel 2026 British qualifying event in Sheffield on the weekend of the 6th, 7th and 8th March.

What a fantastic opportunity for some of Holywell Swimming club’s up and coming starlets! Swim Wales Skills Academy session was held at Rhyl Leisure Centre on the 8th of March 2026.The event was run by Alys Thomas and Graham Wardell, Dan Jones and Harriott Jones.

As usual Holywell’s themed event did not disappoint! Our Halloween meet was a ...SPOOKY SUCCESS… it was lovely to see many of the coaches and swimmers join in the fun by dressing up in their Halloween costumes. The venue was superbly dressed out in Halloween props, big shout out to Emma Park and all who helped the pool deck looked amazing.

20 Holywell swimmers travelled to Swansea for the Swim Wales 2025 Summer Nationals, held over 5 days from July 30th to August 3rd. The team was led by coach Lorna Clarke and supported by family and friends who travelled down to support them. A huge thank you to you all!