Swimming Academy

Loughborough College Sport Swimming Academy is one of the leading 16-18 programmes in the region and have qualified for the English Schools Swimming National Finals. Loughborough College Sport Swimming Academy is proud to offer the opportunity to enjoy Swimming at every level.

Loughborough College learners are able to access Loughborough University Swimming Squad if they reach the Performance Selection criteria - please note this squad is not ran by Loughborough College.

The Training

Loughborough College Sport Swimming Academy have access to four shared swimming sessions a week alongside our Triathlon Academy at Loughborough Grammar Swimming Pool. The sessions can be “drop in” style to support other training sessions you maybe doing with your club/county (meaning you don't have to attend all sessions to ensure you can continue to swim for your club/county).

Swimmers will also have access to drop in strength & conditioning sessions in our strength and conditioning suite by qualified strength & conditioning coaches and performance analysis support to take your performances to the next level.

There are also various workshops that happen throughout the year on nutrition, psychology, anti-doping and athletes lifestyle.

English School Swimming Championships
AoC Sport Competitions
Ad hoc local swimming competitions

Jacob Whittle (Team GB)
Molly Renshaw (Team GB)
Luke Greenbank (Team GB)
Freya Colbert (Team GB)
Joe Litchfield (Team GB)
Abbie Wood (Team GB)
Ellie Simmonds OBE (Team GB)
Harriet West (Wales)

Attend an Open Day.
Apply for your course (online or at the Open Day).
Attend an applicant event for your programme of study.
Once you have a place at Loughborough College on your chosen programme of study, you will be sent an email about which Sports Academy you are interested in joining which will include a form you must complete.
Apply for Accommodation if needed.
Attend the Pre Programme Day for your programme of study (June).
Attend the Pre Programme Day for the Sport Academies (July).
Enroll on to your programme of study (August).
You will be invited to the training sessions for the first 2-4 weeks and squad selections will happen then (September).