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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.
Please read a great round up of the day from our Lead Development, Academy & Spartans Coach, Sarah Croke. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Another… Read more »
There will be a well earned break for all squads, swimmers & coaches over the Christmas period. Please see below: P1 Last session will be Friday… Read more »
The weekend of 30th Nov - 2nd December was an extremely busy and successful one for our swimmers with many of them competing far and wide… Read more »
The Tiger Bay Open swimming Meet is a long course event that takes place on Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st March 2019. It is a Level 3 Meet.... View details »
This is L1 Meet for all all swimmers who may not be able to swim in either the Bristol Henleaze Meet on 23rd/24th March or Tiger Bay on 30th/31st March.... View details »
The 2nd of 3 Rounds of the Wyvern League hosted by Newport & Abertillery... View details »
**Wyvern League at PALC 2:30pm Warm Up**
Right then calling all Torfaen Dolphins parents/carers/grandparents/siblings/friends etc!!!
This Saturday is our home meet of the Wyvern league and the Torfaen Dolphins need as much support/shouting as we can possibly give them!
Even if your child is not swimming it’s an amazing competition to come and support and don’t forget Torfaen Dolphins is defending the title so please please bring your voices for a 3pm start 🐬 #letsbringthetrophyhome
Please read a great round up of the St. David's Day Meet on our website, written by our fabulous Lead Development, Academy & Spartans coach, Sarah Croke.
www.torfaendolphins.com/news/
Sarah I just read your piece and wow what an inspiration you are to our younger swimmers. Your enthusiasm is boundless not just to the younger swimmers but the older swimmers too! I personally think you are an asset to the dolphins and the little ones are lucky to have a lovely smiley encouraging coach xxx
Brilliant brilliant brilliant I must say! Well done to all involved!🤗🤗😎🏊♂️🏊♀️👍💪🏴x
It was a brilliant gala Sarah. You looked fab and your enthusiasm is boundless. Can’t wait to see your costume for the spooktackular! Do you know what date it will be yet? Just in case I can nag Jon into booking a weekend away in October half term. Xx
If you have any photos of your children swimming at Sunday's St. David's Day gala or wearing their medals, please do post them to our Facebook page so that we can celebrate their achievements. 🏊♀️🥇🥈🥉🏴🎉👏👏
Thank you