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Returning to the Pool

Before arriving for your first session back in the pool take a look at the below video showing you what to expect. We look forward to seeing you on poolside soon! With thanks to R.Douglas Reeves for the video.

Help Support Swim England #OpenOurPools campaign

Following the Prime Ministers briefing yesterday you will now know that the re-opening of pools has not been given a date. Chief Executive Jane Nickerson from Swim England is encouraging its members to join the campaign to get our pools…

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SE Issue Return to Pool Guidance

The link above will take you to the guidance that has been given by Swim England to help with the re-opening of pools. These are evolving documents and are regularly updated and include a FAQ section. DASC is working hard…

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DASC Lockdown Quiz Night

A big thank you to Rob Douglas-Reeves who did a great job of preparing, organising and comparing the DASC Lockdown Quiz on Friday 17th April. Over 20 teams entered and battled it out over 6 exciting rounds. By all accounts…

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Anne Robinson

It is with sadness that DASC has learnt of the recent death of Anne Robinson. Anne served DASC as a very hard-working, dedicated and willing volunteer in various roles for at least 20 years. For much of that time and…

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COVID-19

The whole of the Dolphin Centre is closing until further notice, so all DASC training sessions at the Dolphin Centre are cancelled until further notice. Longfield and Hummersknott have also confirmed closure of their pools until further notice. Advice from…

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Lucy Oliver selected for N&D Training Camp 2020

Congratulations to Lucy Oliver of A1 Squad, who has been invited to take part in the 2020 Northumberland and Durham County Swimming Camps. She was selected as a result of her outstanding performances at the recent N&D Championships, where she…

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Darlington Swimmers at N&D Teams Day, March 1st 2020

A huge well done to all Darlington ASC swimmers who competed in the N&D Teams Day at Sunderland. What an amazing day. All swimmers executed great team spirit and were rewarded with 11 medals. GOLD – Mixed 50m Freestyle GOLD…

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Diddy League Round 2

Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed in the second round of the Diddy League this morning. The Darlington Team finished 3rd overall and achieved the most 1st Places. PLACES                    …

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N&D Championships 2020

Report compiled by Jane Teague What a fantastic performance from DASC swimmers at the two weekends of the N&D Championships held at Sunderland Aquatic Centre 50m pool. Congratulations on medals won, Top Ten placings achieved, PB long course times rewritten,…

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