ABOUT US
Where we train
Brockworth Sports Centre
Mill Lane,
Brockworth,
Gloucester.
GL3 4QF
Our club history
Continued Growth and Success (1999 to Present)
In 1999, Helen Brown succeeded Barry Churchill as Chair and, alongside former coach Karen Catchpole, appointed Lee Stanbury as Head Coach. The next six years saw a dramatic rise in the club's fortunes. Brockworth quickly established itself at county level, with swimmers progressing to Regional and National standards, while the club enjoyed success in both the Cotswold League and Speedo League, becoming Speedo League Division Three Champions in 2005.
Following Lee's departure, Nigel Garraway took over as Head Coach during one of the most challenging periods in the club's history. The closure of Brockworth Sports Centre in 2005 forced training sessions to be spread across several venues in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Despite these difficulties, the commitment of swimmers, coaches, volunteers and parents ensured the club continued to thrive, with increasing pool time and improving championship results.
In 2007, Richard Tuck became Head Coach and guided the club through another successful era. County Championship medal totals continued to rise, league performances improved, and in 2008 Brockworth achieved its highest-ever County Championship medal haul, including 12 gold medals, while also recording one of its strongest National Swimming League results.
Working alongside Chairman Stephen Bramwell, Richard helped the club continue to grow and develop both competitively and as a community club.
Following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carla Tuck, Rob Wood and Howard Green assumed coaching responsibilities in 2021, supported by Chairman Phillip Lane. Today, Brockworth Swimming Club continues to build on more than 50 years of success under the leadership of Phillip Lane and a dedicated coaching team comprising Carla Tuck, Martyn Hawkins and Rob Wood, supported by a hardworking committee and volunteers who remain committed to developing swimmers of all ages and abilities.
