Welcome to MAD Swimming Club!
We are a community club located in the heart of Matlock, we train at The Arc ran by Freedom Leisure. We are lucky to use their state of the art 8-lane facility. We offer teaching and coaching for swimmers who can swim 25m and we pride ourselves on our inclusivity at Matlock; nurturing those who wish to compete, whilst supporting swimmers who just want to be part of our swimming family. Matlock and District have a wide range of sessions available, to allow flexibility and sustainability within your swimming. Training is available on Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday and Sundays. Morning training is also available.
We have many members at various stages in their development and have a strong group of adults. The adult’s section of the club has a mixture of swimmers from beginners to triathlete to National Champions. There is something for everyone and it is a great opportunity to meet new people. If you are interested in joining us, then please read about our taster sessions.
Our coaches/teachers are fully qualified. Matlock and District hold their Swim Mark Stronger Affiliation standard with Swim England. Matlock and District work alongside Freedom Leisure on a Wednesday to offer a transition from Freedom swimming lessons into club swimming, all with the aim of a long aquatic journey and a love of swimming for life.
Swimming offers not just health and fitness benefits, but supports mental well-being. Matlock and District works hard with the teenagers and young adults, supporting swimmers to gain qualifications and industry standard awards, whilst at the club, such as lifeguard and teaching qualifications.
Matlock and District was formed in 1938 when the pool in Matlock was the outdoor Lido! In the 1960's, we were able to swim with a roof on the pool and in 2011 we relocated to the new state of the art facility at the Arc. The club committee has always been run by volunteers and we are always recruiting new helpers; it a great way to give back to the community. Come and join the team.
Members - get the app!
If you are a member, you will be able to download and use the app - in your appstore look for 'SwimClub Manager'.
- 07 Oct 2023Sunday Training
New Sunday Training Times start tomorrow - 8th October - 30 Sep 2023Reminder of new training times - from 3rd October 2023
The new time-table starts on Tuesday, 3rd October. Please see below for a summary of the changes. - 11 Sep 2023Buxton Time Trial
Congratulations from the coaching team to all those who competed in the Buxton Time Trial last night. There were many excellent performances, and an enormous amount of enthusiasm for what was a fun and competitive event. Particular congratulations to those who were taking part in their first ever competition, and those who probably entered too many events! A great start to the season. Don’t forget to submit entries for Ghoul In The Pool, the Buxton Open Meet, and more importantly the MADSC Autumn Open Meet. Any queries, please email [email protected] - 10 Sep 2023Competitive Start Award - Sunday, 17th September 4.15pm - Dev 1/2/3
This Award is for all swimmers in Dev 1/2/3 and will take place at 4.15pm. - 24 Aug 2023Training resumes
Training re-starts on Tuesday, 29th August at 6.30pm. No morning training on that day. - 05 Aug 2023Holiday!
Last swim session Sunday, 5th August. First session back Tuesday, 29th August. - 18 Jun 2023MADSC Autumn Meet 2023
Information for our Autumn Meet - 14th and 15th October - 10 Jun 2023Sunday Training
Training will go ahead as normal on Sunday 11th June - 10 Jun 2023Free Taster Session
Our ever growing community club is holding another next FREE taster session on Friday 23rd June at 6.30pm.
This is our last taster session this season, with them restarting in September.
Please click the link below and fill in the form, one of the committee will get in touch to confirm your session.
We look forward to seeing you poolside!
https://www.madswimming.org.uk/page/how-to-join-mad/58401 - 31 May 2023MADSC AGM
The MADSC AGM will take place on the 2nd of July 2023 at 16:30