Welcome to TD Swimming, the only performance club in the Torfaen Area. Our aim is to encourage all our swimmers to be the best that they can be. If you would like to join, or support us in any way, then please contact us.
If you are looking to join, we run free taster sessions on a weekly basis.
Find out more about the training schedules for our squads.
Click here to see our upcoming events.
Ian has been Head Coach of Torfaen Dolphins since 2015 and has represented Wales in two previous Commonwealth Games. He was a member of the GB Swim Squad, representing them at The World Student Games and European Youth Championships. Since being in charge of TD the club has gone from strength to strength.
Brett is our lead coach for Performance 3 and has been coaching with Torfaen Dolphins since 2015. He is a former Torfaen Swimmer, representing Wales at youth and senior level in the 400 and 1500 freestyle events. Brett is hugely passionate about coaching and thrives on developing his young squad to help them achieve their full potential.
Sarah has recently taken on the lead coach role for the academy, development squads and Spartans from Claire Rosser. She has done an amazing job supporting Claire over the past few years and the club is so pleased that she agreed to step into the role.
Tom has recently completed the Level 3 ASA Swim England Senior Swimming Coach Certificate. He has coached across all squads within the club and is now assisting Ian, the Head Coach in Performance 1.
Leighton has worked with swimmers across all squads at Torfaen Dolphins. He currently assists Brett coaching the Performance 3 squad. He represented Wales at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in the 50 and 100 Freestyle relay, and Nofio Cymru at various World Cup meets.
Ray is a multi-sport coach and personal trainer who specialises in youth sport. He is also a qualified Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach, Triathlon Coach, Swimming Coach, Running Coach and Personal Trainer and regularly attends CPD's with both Swim Wales and Welsh Triathlon.
British Youth & Junior Super Series. Huge congratulations to Alyssa Baker (P1) who has been selected to represent Wales in the British Triathlon Youth & Junior… Read more »
Selection for the World Class Podium Potential (WCPP) Programme. We are delighted to let you know that one of our swimmers - Dylan Broom in P1… Read more »
Following his recent qualification swim, Dafyd Jay has just secured his place in Tier 1 for the under 20s Triathlon Super series for 2019. This is… Read more »
This meet is an alternative to the Summer Welsh Nationals and a chance for swimmers to compete and show what they have achieved during this training cycle.... View details »
A fun and friendly swimming event that is a brilliant starter competition for those who are new to competing.... View details »
Congratulations to our 4 newly qualified Level 2 Team Managers who completed their TM1 & TM2 courses today. Lightning Coleman, Frances Newton, Suzanne Jayne Willis & Chris Crawshay-Williams.
Well done guys!! 👏👏👏👏
Well done guys xx
Well done guys x
Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼 Xx
Well done👏X
Well done everyone 👏👏👏👏
Well done everyone x
Fab well done all x
Well done all
👏👏👏 well done all
Well done all 👏👏
Well done all
Congratulations all 👌🏻
You lot are just fab xxx
well done everyone :-)
Well done again everyone for giving up your time yesterday at our bag packing fundraising event in Tesco, Pontypool. We raised just under £850 for the club, which is amazing!!!
Thank you so, so much or your help!
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Well done everyone
Brilliant job everyone 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Awesome effort... well done dolphins 👌🏻
Wow that Is fab - well done everyone - me and lib will definitely be at the next one x
Well done guys👋
Brilliant job xxx👋👋👋
Wow wee!! Well done everyone!! Xx
Fab effort everyone well done 👏👏
Wow that's brilliant! Well done everyone! 👏🏼👏🏼
Well done everyone for turning up , it doesn't take a lot to give a lot, brilliant job TD x
Fantastic x
Aww well done everyone!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
That's fantastic! Well done everyone! 👏🌟👏🌟👏
Awesome!! Well done everyone 👏👏
Fantastic well done everyone 🐬🙌👍
That's fab! Well done everyone 👏👏👏
A massive, massive thank you to all the swimmers and parents who came to Tesco in Pontypool today to help with the bag packing fundraiser!! Your efforts are hugely appreciated and the kids were all superb!!! We will let you know how much we raised as soon as it's counted, as well as which group raised the most!
Thank you again for your help!
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Fab kids, well done all ❤️❤️
Well done everyone xx
I was really surprised how generous people were x
Well done everyone 👏👏
Well done Dolphins! 👏🏼🌟👏🏼🌟
Brilliant! Well done everyone! 🤩🤩🌟🌟🤩🤩
