Our Purpose
A team that supports, encourages and lifts each other up. We recognise medals and effort alike, train with dedication, bounce back when things get tough, and push ourselves to be the best version of ourselves. We have fun, make memories and grow together.
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Quick Links below to dive deeper into the world of Clitheroe Dolphins.
OUR VALUES
Attitude
We Rise Together
We listen, learn, and lift each other up — in and out of the pool. Every set, every session, every challenge is faced with respect, self-control, and encouragement for others. We celebrate team spirit as much as individual achievement, because together we swim stronger.
Attendance
We Show Up, Every Time
Champions are made by consistency. We turn up ready — rain or shine, tired or busy — because presence is progress. Each session is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with our team. Being here matters. Showing up builds character. Commitment makes the difference.
Application
We Give It Everything
We give 100%, even when it’s hard. Every stroke, every length, every drill is a step toward our personal best. We focus, apply what we learn, and never give up — because progress is earned through effort. Our aim isn’t just to swim fast, but to swim with purpose, passion, and pride.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS WITH US...
STEP ONE
Starts with a dream to find a club where you can DIVE IN, DREAM BIG AND DO BETTER.
STEP TWO
Build strong technique, skill, speed and bonds with your pod that last a lifetime
STEP THREE
Compete, create memories and exceed your personal best time and time again.
FUN FACTS / EACH YEAR WE AVERAGE
8,900
Training Hours
200
Active Swimmers
50
Competitive Events
12
County Athletes
YOUR COACHES
LEE
ASSISTANT COACH
MIKE
HEAD COACH
MARTHA
ASSISTANT COACH
FAQs
How do I sign up?
Book a trial via the web form, we will reach out to you when we have spaces available and invite you to a trial. There in the water we will see which Pod you suit best.
How do I make payments?
Payments are made monthly for the club membership and annually for insurance fees. Gala and event fees are pay as you play.
What do we need to pack for a Gala?
We have a superb guide to help you navigate Galas and the competitive calendar ensuring your swimmers are prepared and poised to perform at their personal best.
“It’s about controlling the controllables — focus on what you can do, not what others are doing
Duncan Scott (Olympic medalist, relay & individual freestyle/IM)
- 17 Dec 2025Congratulations Anne
We have another fully qualified J1 official!
Congratulations and thank you Anne who has officially been signed off in Leeds last weekend! It’s fantastic for our club to have another official to represent us at events. - 15 Dec 2025Swim England Launch Fuel Up & Feel Great Campaign
Swim England have launched a new marketing campaign – Fuel up and Feel Great - 26 Nov 2025Thank You Booths
We would like to say a huge thank you to Booths, Clitheroe for their generous donation to our club from their October book sales of £323.45!
It is greatly received and will help our little club to keep growing in strength - 14 Nov 2025Well done to the team at Ribblesdale
Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe has become the latest organisation in the UK to achieve Swim England's Water Wellbeing standard.
The Water Wellbeing mark is aimed at transforming community swimming pools into places for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. It recognises the organisation’s efforts in making the pools more accessible and inclusive for people with long-term health conditions.
Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said:
“It’s wonderful to see Ribblesdale Pool achieve this national award. It’s a testimony to the hard work of staff and the enthusiastic support of the pool’s users.
“Swimming and water-based activities are well-known for their health benefits for people of all ages.” - 14 Nov 2025And the regional times are out
Swim England North West are pleased to announce that the consideration times for the Swim England North West Summer Championships 2026. - 11 Nov 2025Lest we forget
. - 09 Nov 2025Masterly Swimming
On the back of Andy’s record breaking feat at British Nationals a few weeks ago it was another great day for Dolphins masters yesterday.
Ruth Parker made the trip to Sheffield to compete at the South Yorks masters open meet, coming home with Silver in the 100IM & 50 Breast, and bronze in the 50 Fly, posting three new PBs in the process.
Not only that but subject to the qualifying times being released we believe the time of 40.6 Ruth posted in the 50 Breast should be enough to qualify for the 2026 National Champs.
Well Done Ruth
The Masters have been back in action today as Ruth will be joined by Caitlin Wilson, Martha Smith and Sam Griffiths who have all been selected to represent Lancashire at the inter counties championships at Manchester.
Looking forward to todays stories
If you would like to hear more about our masters setup or come and join the fun book your trial online now - 02 Oct 2025Swim England teams up with club management systems for swim times
Swim England is proud to be teaming up with leading swimming club administration platforms – including Swim Club Manager and Swim Manager – to deliver a faster, more efficient way for clubs, coaches, and event organisers to access official swimming times. - 30 Aug 2025Thank you
A very big thank you to Tesco Clitheroe In The Community for their generous donation from their book sales in July!
Some of our swimmers & Paul our chairman went to collect the cheque today. - 21 Aug 2025Good Luck Everyone
We would like to wish all athletes across the North West all the best today if they are receiving their GCSE results today.
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