Platypus Swimming Club

Platypus Swimming Club

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Platypus Swimming Club provides a much loved and valued service for the community.

For People with disabilities and other health needs

Hatfield Swim Centre, Lemsford Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0DH

The Platypus Swimming Club was founded in 1966 to enable people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities such as Autism/ADHD and other medical needs and volunteer helpers of all ages and abilities from the district of Welwyn Hatfield and the surrounding area to enjoy the benefits of swimming in safety and privacy.

The Club is run by a small, dedicated committee of volunteers, some of whom have disabilities or are, or have been, related to disabled members. It meets weekly on Sunday afternoons between 3pm and 5pm.  During this time we have the pool to ourselves to ensure privacy and time for those who need it in order to exercise or relax in the pool.

The Hatfield Swim Centre has excellent facilities.  The main 33m pool allows a full length to be swum in either shallow (1m depth) or deeper water. The pool is accessible by a hoist or by steps, designed especially for the club’s members. There is also a learner pool, which is excellent for remedial work and great for babies and young children as it is always kept slightly warmer than the main pool.

Recent grants obtained from Welwyn and Hatfield District Council and other charitable donations enable subscriptions to be kept at a reasonable level (currently £10 per annum and £1 per swim session per person).

The aims of the Club are dependent on the needs of each member, instilling confidence in the water, providing advice and encouragement where necessary.  We offer a friendly and informal swim session for everyone to enjoy.

The competitive instincts of many of the disabled swimmers are catered for by about 6 annual swimming galas. These are mainly run under the auspices of the National Association of Swimming Clubs for the Handicapped (NASCH) and include the annual Club Championships, friendly races against other clubs of the Eastern Region as well as the National Gala held each autumn. Qualification for the National Finals is achieved by winning events at the Eastern Regional Gala.

We need your help so we can continue to offer and even expand our service!

Thank you for your support and good luck!

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3d 17h 37m

Sat 18 January 2025

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£25,000 Jackpot

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  • Winner! Ms B (Henley-On-Thames) Won £25.00!
  • Winner! Ms G (Welwyn Garden City) Won 3 extra tickets!
  • Winner! Ms B (Henley-On-Thames) Won 3 extra tickets!
  • Winner! Ms K (Hatfield) Won 3 extra tickets!
Sat 11 Jan 2025

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