About Swim Belfast

Our Story

Swim Belfast was formed in 2021 through the merger of two long-established, successful clubs - Templemore ASC and City of Belfast SC. Both clubs had firm roots in the community and a shared vision: to create a comprehensive swimming programme that serves every swimmer, from complete beginners to elite athletes.

Affiliated to both Swim Ulster and Swim Ireland, we've built upon decades of combined experience to provide a full end-to-end swimming pathway. Our programme begins with water confidence and learn-to-swim classes, progressing through competitive squads right up to our Performance Squad - all delivered in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.

We take a holistic approach that puts the swimmer first, supporting each individual to develop and achieve their personal goals - whether that's becoming a performance swimmer, a masters athlete, or simply swimming once a week for fitness and socialising.

With multiple venues across Belfast and surrounding areas, we're proud to make competitive swimming accessible to families throughout the city. Our highly qualified coaching team brings many years of experience, and we're committed to mentoring the next generation of coaches - many of whom have come through our clubs and continue to swim at a high level.