FINA’s 2012 decision to decision to expand the existing programme of the FINA World Championships and to add the Masters tournament to it, began with Kazan in 2015. This was met with a hugely positive response; masters’ swimmers got to enjoy the wonderful benefit of top class facilities, a destination prepped and ready to welcome the older generation of athletes, and being a part of the legacy that the competition creates.
Read MoreOtter 1/4 Mile
Congratulations to all of our swimmers and spectators that participated in our open water series for 2017! This years season culminated in the 1/4 Mile race and water polo match on 12 August.
Results:
1st Alex Fraser
2nd Joana Sandrin Gauer
3rd Dan Shunn
Otter Mile Report
It was a decidedly grey and drizzly evening for the 2017 edition of the Otter mile, run on Friday 28 July and taking in a pleasant and winding portion of the Thames at Windsor. 13 swimmers braved the conditions, along with an array of supporters. Having taken a boat ride a mile upstream the swimmers made their way back to Windsor leisure centre with various degrees of urgency.
Read MoreHalf-Mile Handicap Report
On Friday 14 July, 34 swimmers and supporters made their way to Henley on Thames for Otter's annual half mile handicap. In perfect conditions, 21 swimmers took to the Thames and glided effortlessly down to the Henley Sailing Club. We were treated to a flying visit from Barbara Woodward, in town for the ambassadors’ conference and, adding weight to the argument that the best way to secure a good handicap is to leave the country for a prolonged period (ambassadorial posting optional), she reigned supreme, winning the JW Rope trophy.
Read MoreSaturday training sessions for Q3.
We are pleased to confirm the Saturday training sessions for Q3.
LAC 11:00 - 12:30: July 1, July 8, July 22, Aug 5 & Aug 26
Crystal Palace 11:00 - 12:30: July 15 & July 29
Read MoreMore medals and a British Record on Day 3 of the British Long Course Championships
The Mens 120-159 4 x 200 Metre Freestyle Relay (Nicolas Barber, Graham Webster, Mike Reys, Olivier Geleoc) started the last day of Long Course action in style winning in 9:27.51.
Read More15 more Otter Golds on Day 2 of the British Long Course Championships
Day two kicked off with Nicolas Barber (4:43.23) & Wade Rimbach (4:45.57) taking silver and bronze in the mens 30-34 400 Metre Freestyle. Derek Parr (6:38.87) also picked up silver in the 70-74, while Catherine Demont (4:55.23) was 4th, Abi Hucker (5:08.85) 7th 25-29 & Camille Vrain (5:20.13) was 8th in the Ladies 25-29.
Read More8 Otter National titles on day one of the British Long Course champs
Otter picked up 8 National titles on day one of the GB Masters & Senior Age Group Long Course Championships at the Aberdeen Sports Village.
Read MoreThe Otter Summer Open Water swims & socials
We are please to confirm the dates of the 3 open water events of the summer :
The Half-mile on Friday 14th July, The Mile on Friday 28th July, The Quarter mile on Saturday 12th August.
Read MoreBook your place on the Otter training camp - September 2017
This is the news you have been waiting for…confirmation that the Otter Swimming Training Camp will take place 9th-16th September 2017, at Club la Santa, Lanzarote.
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