Every swimmer has a story. And for many, that story starts with something very simple: learning to swim. The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme provides the foundations for children…
With the start of the new season, planning and training for the Essex County Championships 2027 has begun. For the Diamond Squad, and some swimmers in Gold Squad, the Winter…
What a season it has been for B+D Aquatics Club! As we close the book on the 2025β26 swimming season, there is so much to celebrate β not least completing…
Weekend Round-Up: Development Success and Regional Open Water Titles It was another busy and successful weekend for the club, with swimmers competing across two very different events and continuing to…
On Thursday 18th June, the 50m pool at Becontree Heath Leisure Centre played host to something a little special. Twenty-two swimmers from our Silver, Sapphire, Gold, and Diamond squads came…
The competition season is building to its most exciting finale yet β and Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club couldn’t be prouder. After a season of dedication, early mornings, and hard-earned…
Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club are delighted that 24 swimmers have qualified for the 2026 Regional Championships in 2026. This is 2x the number of swimmers we had represent in…
A little under one year ago, I sat in a meeting where Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club stakeholders were told that our club was losing backing and being left to…
Weβre incredibly proud to announce Vlad and Aida as the newly appointed Club Captains of Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club for 2026! At 18, both swimmers embody everything youβd expect…
Swimming on your period can feel tricky. You might worry about leaks, changing in the locker room, or feeling different from your friends. However, periods no longer need to be…