SKIPTON Swimming Club is preparing to celebrate a major anniversary.
The Yorkshire club will mark 120 years in September 2026, making it one of the longest-running Yorkshire swimming clubs still competing.
A spokesperson for Skipton Swimming Club said: "Skipton has always backed its local clubs.
"We’ve had generations of volunteers, coaches, and families who give their time – and that’s what keeps a club going for 120 years.
"We’d love to hear from past swimmers as we celebrate this milestone."
The club is inviting former swimmers, coaches, officials, and volunteers to share their memories and help mark the occasion, whether through stories of first races, lifelong friendships, or personal bests in the pool.
The anniversary is being celebrated in a town voted one of the UK’s happiest places to live, and the club believes that sense of community has played a key role in its longevity.
Skipton Swimming Club has long supported the growth and development of swimmers, helping them build skills, confidence, and ambition.
That legacy continues today with athletes competing at events across Yorkshire and beyond, including recent successes at the Yorkshire Championships.
Stanley Dunne won silver in the 100m breaststroke and reached the final in the 200m IM.
William Barnes also took silver in the 100m breaststroke and claimed gold in the 200m breaststroke, earning the title of Yorkshire Long Course 200m Breaststroke Champion.
Quinn Kelly also reached the finals in both the 100m breaststroke and the 200m IM.
The club hopes its anniversary will reconnect it with the wider Skipton community by inviting past members and supporters to take part in the celebrations.
Those with memories or photos of the club are encouraged to get in touch and help mark 120 years of swimming success in Skipton.
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