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Jason Greenwood MBE

Eston Swimming Club has been officially recognised as one of the leading clubs in the region after being nominated for Swimming Club of the Year in the Swim England North East Regional Awards 2025. Although the club did not take home this year’s top title, the nomination itself is regarded as a significant achievement, highlighting the impact Eston Swimming Club is making within the aquatic community. In a letter of recognition, Swim England North East praised the club’s “commitment and hard work,” acknowledging how their contribution has been noticed and...

Jason Greenwood MBE

Excitement is building at Eston as the town’s brand-new swimming pool edges closer to completion. Today marked a special milestone as the very last tile was laid in the main pool — a task carried out with pride by Eston Swimming Club members Joe Horner and Abigail Mazhambe. The moment symbolised the finishing touches to months of hard work on the much-anticipated facility, which will soon welcome swimmers of all ages and abilities. The community is looking forward to the official opening, which promises to bring a fresh wave of...

Jason Greenwood

A heartwarming Race Night held at the Eston Events Centre proved to be a resounding success, raising an impressive £618.45 for our little swim club. Organised with the help of friends, family, and local supporters, the evening brought together swimmers and families for a night of music, fun, and fundraising. The event, made possible by the efforts of many dedicated individuals, demonstrated the power of community spirit and collaboration. A special thank you goes to Lynn Heard, Cheryl Heard, Michael Heard, Rebecca Shea, Craig Colebrook, Emma Horner, and Jason for...

Jason Greenwood

Some of you will remember Joe, a bright and much-loved young man who tragically took his own life just over a year ago, at the age of 16. Joe’s memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. This year, several of our Masters swimmers are once again taking part in the Great North Swim, dedicating their efforts to raising funds for the incredible charity established in Joe’s name. This charity does vital work in supporting young people’s mental health—something we know is more important than ever. If...

Jason Greenwood

Well done to all Eston SC swimmers who competed at the MASC June Meet at the Neptune Centre this weekend! Our swimmers were outstanding—not only in the pool but in their support for each other throughout. Swimming has its ups and downs, but the team spirit on display made the weekend truly special. Achievements included: Numerous Personal Bests 15 Golds, 11 Silvers, 14 Bronzes, 9 Placings 2 New Club Records – Congrats to Noah and Peter Skins Event: Huge congratulations to Lewis, Peter, Noah, and dual swimmer Scarlett for reaching...

Jason Greenwood

Local Swimming Club Seeks Community Support for Upcoming Race Night Fundraiser Eston, Middlesbrough, UK — Eston Amateur Swimming Club is excited to announce its upcoming Race Night Fundraiser, aimed at supporting local amateur swimmers and fostering community engagement through the sport. Scheduled for 21 June at 7pm at Eston Events Centre, the Race Night promises an evening of thrilling races, entertainment, and community spirit. Tickets are now available at £7 per adult, which includes pie and peas, and £5 for a child, which includes a hot dog and chips. To...

Jason Greenwood

What a fantastic finish to the Moors League on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Well done to everyone involved in the Eston team for 24/25 Moors League. Throughout the series, each and every swimmer contributed to Eston retaining the 2nd place trophy for the second year, which is an amazing achievement. Yesterday our swimmers swam fantastic having some super races with the other Moors clubs, even a club record was improved upon by Peter. Apologies to anyone missing from the photo, we tried to get one before we started, but not...

Jason Greenwood

The weekend just gone was the last of the three weekends at NE Regional Swimming Championships Age Groups, where Eston had 4 of our swimmers competing: 2 Eston swimmers, Joe and Noah and 2 Dual swimmers, George and Stephen. On Saturday, some great swims again, with George getting to the finals in the 200 IM and 200 Backstroke. Sunday saw all swimmers do an awesome job, with another two finals booked in George in the 100 Fly. Well done, boys, all of us at the club are super proud of...

Jason Greenwood

The second weekend of the Swim England North East Long Course Championships took place over the bank holiday weekend May 3–5 at Sheffield’s world-class Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, and our swimmers rose to the challenge. Against a strong field of regional competitors, Peter, Scarlett, Ethan and Ryan notched some impressive personal bests, while Scarlett in particular shone on the podium. Dual swimmer Scarlett smashing her way to both a silver in the 200 m butterfly and a bronze in the 400 m individual medley. Onto the final coming this...

Jason Greenwood

This weekend, 26th and 27th April 2025 was the first of the next three weekends of NE Regional Swimming Championships Age Groups, where Eston had 4 of our swimmers competing: 2 Eston swimmers, Joe and Noah and 2 Dual swimmers, George and Stephen. On Saturday, some good swims from the boys, with Joe and George making it into the finals, with Joe in the fly and Noah in the 100m breaststroke. Sunday saw all swimmers do an awesome job, with another two finals booked in for Noah and George smashing...