Chosen to lead and inspire, our Club Captains represent swimmers of all ages. They connect athletes with coaches and the committee, lead by example at training and competitions, and help foster the supportive, inclusive spirit that defines our club.

The Purple Army enjoyed a fantastic three weekends at the 2026 East Region Long Course Championships, with outstanding victories, podium finishes and numerous age-group final appearances. From impressive sprinting by Millie Harris and Olivia Bradford to fantastic performances from our younger swimmers, West Norfolk had plenty to celebrate on the regional stage.

We extended a huge thank-you to the College of West Anglia for three years of sponsorship, which helped even more swimmers gain confidence and develop essential life skills. The brand-new lane ropes they funded had their debut at our Spring Open Meet, where we welcomed five visiting clubs.

West Norfolk swimmers delivered a fantastic Norfolk County Championships, with more than 80 qualifiers and a remarkable 158 medals won across three weekends of competition. From Top Swimmer success to a superb Relay Gala runner-up finish, it was a championship campaign packed with pride, teamwork and outstanding achievement.

All our swimmers who attended the Spain Swim Camp enjoyed an unforgettable week packed with focused, high-intensity training sessions, team-building activities, and plenty of sun-soaked memories by the pool. They embraced every challenge, forged even stronger bonds with their teammates and returned home fitter, faster, and more motivated than ever!

WNSC had a strong representation at the at this years County Team Championships held at Ponds Forge on the 5th October. Norfolk County selected 6 of our swimmers to join the team, including Valeria Soldatihhina, Harry Clarke, Olivia Bradford, Alex Patterson, Joshua Jones and Millie Harris.

The 2025/26 season has splashed into action with a surge of excitement and record-breaking performances. From breakout stars making waves in their debut meets to veterans proving they’re still at the top of their game, the energy around the pool has been electric. Every race has brought fierce competition and unforgettable moments, setting the tone for what’s already shaping up to be a truly sensational season in the water.

West Norfolk's Spring Open at Alive St James was a huge success, with 112 home swimmers securing an incredible 325 podium finishes and over 600 personal bests. Standout performances included Rejus Mazeika and Polly Anderson claiming Top Boy and Top Girl honours, alongside outstanding racing across all age groups. A fantastic showcase of the Purple Army's strength, talent and team spirit!

At the Norwich Swan Open 21 West Norfolk swimmers hauled 65 medals and a stack of regional times: 11-year-old Mabelle Chadderton swept both breaststroke and backstroke distances, 13-year-old Junru Cai rattled off nine podiums, and a six-strong 14-year cohort bagged 24 medals—highlighted by Madison Hicks and Olivia Bradford’s 1-2 in the 400 free—while seniors Daisy Simpson and Thomas-Arthur Jagger completed backstroke and breaststroke title doubles.

SwimmingResults.org, commonly known as “Rankings”, is Swim England’s official database for licensed swimming results, personal bests and national rankings. It helps swimmers track their progress and verifies qualifying times for competitions. West Norfolk also records swimmers’ short- and long-course PBs in Swim Manager, making meet entries easier to manage.