Weāre 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 youād expect…
Five Rising Stars: Barking & Dagenham swimmers selected for the Essex County Development Programme Each year, a select group of talented swimmers is invited to participate in a series of…
Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club officially became an independent club at the end of the summer and whilst not without its challenges, we’ve been full steam ahead with the support…
We’re back at it after the summer break which feels like a long gone memory already and what a start! We kicked off in Southend on 13th September, where B&D…
Part 2: Itās a balancing act āļø When she was younger, Brockās parents encouraged her to take breaks aways from the pool and spend time with friends. Having a life…
Part 1: Preparation for the big ones Meeting Brock on a sunny Tuesday evening, we grabbed 30 minutes between her teaching and taking part in a Pilates class. We sat…
Brock Whiston has been training hard towards the World Para Swimming Championships taking place this September in Singapore. In the lead up to this major event, she is continuing to…
Swimmers at Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club head to two events on Saturday 14 June. For our swimmers with some competition experience, the next leg of the Essex Mini League…
As Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club transitions to its new structure, we’re planning to host more of our own galas and Club Championships. When your child attends events elsewhere, we…
Swimmers from Barking & Dagenham Aquatics Club have been selected as Everyone Active Sporting Champions. The scheme spotlights Brock Whiston and Mia Newman. Whilst Brock is now an established Paralympic…