All the latest news from Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/record-lost-property-haul-at-saxon-crown-spring-challenge/139402 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT There was a record amount of lost property left behind at the Saxon Crown Spring Challenge this year. A record number of clubs managed to contribute. As well as that a record number of swimmers competed from clubs all over London and surrounding Boroughs. It was a successful and smooth running event with many of our own swimmers achieving qualifying times in time to enter the London SE Regionals at the end of April. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crowns-freya-and-ailish-enjoying-round-1-of-the-kjl/139401 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Saxon Crown came a formidable second in round 1 of the Kent Junior League. Some of the top clubs in Kent were competing, our swimmers achieved some impressive times and lots of fun was had by all. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crown-win-round-1-at-the-white-horse-league/138901 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Saxon Crown lead the way at the White Horse League after round 1. We managed to squeeze our way past Bexley by 3 points. There were some great swims, pbs, regional times and amazing camaraderie. Keep it up team! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/lewisham-primary-schools-gala-2025/139201 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT On Friday 14th March over 270 swimmers from twenty-seven of the Borough’s primary schools arrive at Glass Mill Leisure Centre to compete in this year’s Lewisham Primary School Gala. The event was organised by Saxon Crown Swimming Club, supported by Lewisham Council and GLL, who provided pool space and staff free of charge. Photo of Jessica MIllot from Saxon Crown and Kilmorie Year 5. See below for the full report. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/tunde--kerem-and-freya-at-last-day-of-the-kents/138701 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tunde 6th, Kerem 8th and Freya 3rd in the 1500m finals of the last day of the Kents. Well done. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/successful-kents-2025--summary-from-sergio--head-coach/138702 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT For a few years now Team Saxon made a presence at Kent County competitions. Going from strength to strength even in 2025 it was great to see many more swimmers fast enough to participate in this tough event. And we did not disappoint.40 of our fastest athletes amongst which some new qualifiers competed in 214 events performing incredibly well swimming many pbs and regional times and making 88 top 10 finals in all stroke and distances, achieving 6 bronze, 10 silver and 3 gold medals making us top 8/9(points not updated after 1500 event yet) club in Kent compared to 14th last year. Moreover swimmers showed great determination, team sprint and commeraderie cheering at every event as well as competing at their best. It is a joy to see so many happy and succesful swimmers wearing the colors of Saxon Crown and making coaches proud! Go Saxons! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/deji-giving-it-large-at-the-kents/137701 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT With just one more event to go Saxon Crown are on course to achieving their best medals tally and points scored in the Kents for some time. Look out for the final scores after the 1500m the final event on 1 March. Well done swimmers!! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/gold-and-silver-medals-for-saxon-crown-swimmers-at-the-kents/137251 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT What a fantastic second weekend at the Kents for Saxon Crown swimmers winning medals and impressive PBs aplenty. Ruth Allen won Gold and Freya Sheard won Silver in the 13yr 200m butterfly. Well done Swimmers, bring on week 3!!!! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/a-great-start-to-the-kent-championships-for-saxon-crown-swimmers/136201 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Saxon Crown had a fabulous start to the Kents in the 800m at Crawley. Freya Sheard won bronze and James Sugrue and Kerem shaved seconds off their PBs. Marvelous!!! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crown-and-greenwich-royals-winter-warmer/135901 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT A fabulous weekend at the joint Saxon Crown and Greenwich Royals Winter Warmer where swimmers were able to get those last minute Kent Times. A super toasty time was had by all. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crown-swimmers-bag-kent-times-and-pbs-at-the-blsc-chatham-winter-open/133951 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT A great Weekend for Saxon Crown Swimmers at the BLSC Winter Open. Lots of swimmers achieved Kent QTs and consideration times as well as some terrific PBS. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crown-masters-3rd-in-frank-rider-cup-at-erith/134151 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Saxon Crown Masters equalled their third place of last year with a good team of Competitive and Fitness squad members. It was a first gala for some and much enjoyed by all. Coach Jon even signed up! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/arena-league-round-2/133251 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Ok, so we didn't win round two of the Arena League in St Albans but we probably did have the very best face painting as demonstrated here by Freya. Having been promoted to the premier division we still managed to pull off some commendable swims against really tough competition. Well done Saxon Crown!!! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/winter-regionals-2024/133001 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Some fabulous races by Saxon Crown Swimmers in the Short course London Winter Regionals. Nearly everyone achieved really good PBs and if they didn't they were mighty close. All swimmers here from left to right, Coach Sergio, Maisie, James, Erin, Ayotunde, Callum, and Kombo. You can't see May she was hiding behind Kombo.... Ellie also took part but sadly missed the picture, http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/saxon-crown-host-a-successful-autumn-showdown-open-gala/131604 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Saxon Crown hosted a successful open gala on 5th and 6th October attracting big clubs from all over London. There were several PBs for Saxon Crown swimmers, hot heats aplenty and fun, frolics and fast swimming throughout the whole weekend. Our Autumn Showdown has become a regular feature on the Swimming Calender.