Swim England affiliated · SwimMark accredited

Welcome to Formby Swimming Club

Learn · Train · Compete · Achieve

A friendly and ambitious Swim England-affiliated club helping swimmers aged 8+ develop their skills, build confidence and reach their full potential in the water.

From first competitive races to regional competition, we’re with you every step of the journey.

All abilities

Swimming for every ability

Whether you’re new to competitive swimming or aiming to compete at a higher level, Formby Swimming Club provides expert coaching in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Who can join? We typically welcome swimmers who have achieved Swim England Stage 7, ensuring they have the core skills needed to thrive within our programme.

Formby Swimming Club swimmer on the starting block at Ponds Forge
Why us

Why choose Formby Swimming Club?

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Three development squads

Tailored training across our A, B and C squads.

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Expert coaching

Led by Head Coach Paul Cumberbatch and supported by an experienced coaching team.

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Long-term development

Training programmes built around the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.

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A supportive club community

Powered by dedicated coaches, volunteers and families who share a passion for swimming.

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Pathway to competition

Supporting swimmers from their first gala right through to regional-level competition.

Ready to take the next step?

Join Formby Swimming Club today.

Swimmer training freestyle in a lane at Formby Swimming Club

Training

Three sessions per week, expert coaching, and a clear pathway from learning to regional-level performance.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into competitive swimming or striving for regional success, we offer a structured training programme designed to help every swimmer progress. With three sessions per week across our A, B and C squads, swimmers benefit from expert coaching, additional opportunities for county and regional qualifiers, and a clear development pathway through our partnership with City of Liverpool Swimming Club.

Formby Swimming Club swimmers racing at a gala

Competition & galas

From first-time racers to county and regional swimmers, our year-round gala programme gives every swimmer the opportunity to compete, improve and represent Formby Swimming Club.

Racing is at the heart of club swimming. From friendly development galas for those new to competition, through to county and regional events for experienced racers, every swimmer can challenge themselves, achieve personal bests and enjoy representing the club. Our annual Club Championships and Fun Gala are highlights of the calendar.

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Find us

Where are we?

Formby Pool Trust, Elbow Lane, Formby, Liverpool L37

Questions, or want to book a trial? Drop us a line and a member of the committee will get back to you.

The people

Meet the coaches

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Paul Cumberbatch

Head Coach

Leads our coaching programme across all three squads.

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Ethan

Coach

Part of our coaching team.

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Annie

Coach

Part of our coaching team.

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We’re recruiting

Join our team

Interested in coaching with Formby SC? We’d love to hear from you.