All the latest news from Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/regional-prep-sessions-at-lac/155001 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT This morning saw our final pre-regional training session at LAC.  Delighted to report that the sessions have been a great success, with excellent attendance throughout. Our swimmers really enjoyed the experience of training at the Aquatics Centre, making the most of such an iconic and inspiring venue. A big thank you to our coaches – Jon, Sam, Ellie and Teddy – for their time and commitment.  Thanks also to all the parents for their continued support during our training sessions up in Stratford. http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/fantastic-day-for-saxon-crown-yesterday/154451 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Our young swimmers came a very impressive 2nd in R1 of this year's Kent Junior League and Ella S took gold in the 1500m at LAC http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/ap-race---breaststroke-clinic/153051 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A fantastic opportunity for Alex J this week at the AP Race Breaststroke Clinic — learning from some of the very best in elite performance and race preparation! http://www.saxoncrown.org.uk/news/john-eady-rip/152151 Saxon Crown (Lewisham) Swimming Club Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT It is with great sadness, that we report the passing of John Eady, the father of Matt Eady, a long time head coach at Saxon Crown. John himself coached the Masters' squad and is fondly remembered by our longer serving members. John's funeral is on 26th February and the club can put anyone wishing to attend, in touch with Matt, to obtain the details. 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!!!