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About

Harrogate District Swimming Club is a voluntary association which exists to promote the enjoyment of competitive swimming.

HDSC is run under the Laws of the Amateur Swimming Association, to which it is affiliated through the Yorkshire  SA, and the North Eastern Region ASA. HDSC also affiliates to and competes as a Club in the White Rose Junior Swim League and the  National Arena Swimming League. Members have the opportunity to swim for individual honours through the Club Championships and the  Championships run by YSA, ASANER, and ASA.

HDSC also affiliates to Special Olympics GB (SOGB) and sends representative swimmers to Disability events at home and abroad.

Membership is open to all members of the Harrogate Department of Leisure Services Swimming Development Scheme (SDS) and membership is a requirement for members of squads.

HDSC has a reputation for running Swim meets at the Hydro which are to a very high standard  - please see the Open Meets section of the web site for details.

The Club is run by a Committee. The Committee needs the assistance of parents to help to fulfil the activities of the Club. The Committee is elected each year at the AGM  usually held in January.

The Club began in 1896 as the Harrogate Men's Swimming Forum, at the old Dragon Road baths (now demolished). In 1924 it amalgamated with the Harrogate Ladies Swimming Club, to become the Harrogate Swimming Club. In 1972 it became the Harrogate District Swimming Club, when the Local Authority also became Harrogate District, being re-organised to include Ripon and Knaresborough.

HDSC provided much of the swimming tuition in Harrogate until 1992 when the Harrogate Swimming Development Scheme came into existence, and we are now proud to be in partnership with Harrogate’s Department of Leisure & Amenity Services in supporting the Swimming Development Scheme.

Club Funding and Support

HDSC is funded mainly from the activities of running Swimming Competitions and only to a limited extent from its Members Subscriptions. Therefore the active participation of swimmer's families in running these events is necessary.

If you have incurred expenditure on pre-authorised Club business, download this form, attach receipts and hand to the Treasurer. For guidelines on allowable expenses click here.  All claimed expenses must be in line with HDSC Policy and current ASA Law.  Receipts must be attached where appropriate. Claims must be made within 28 days. Expenses will normally be paid out on Monday evenings.

The Club pays for entries to ASA Age Group and Youth Nationals, and makes a contribution to Swimmers expenses incurred in attending. The amount paid depends upon the number qualifying and the location of the meet.

Any Member who may experience financial difficulties in attending such a meet should approach in confidence either the Welfare Officer or Treasurer.

The Club also carries limited insurance cover which under certain circumstances could pay for a private medical Consultation for members who (for example) become injured. For details of the Club's Insurance and methodology for claiming, click on the button at the left.

Any questions about Club Finance ask treasurer@swimharrogate.org