Welcome to Ballymena Amateur Swimming Club

Ballymena Amateur Swimming Club is based in Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena. The club provides opportunities for children to learn to swim up until the age of 11, and also to develop and participate at competitive level.

 Dedication and commitment is  evident throughout the club amongst the many club officials. Many of the teaching staff have seen their own children progress through the various levels of the club and develop into confident and competent young adults who appreciate and value the many qualities that team participation has instilled in them.

Parents of other children have engaged effectively with the club and actively participate in the administration and management of the club on a voluntary basis. We strive to ensure the learning experience for all those associated with the club is truly positive whilst developing skills which are essential for life.

A little bit of club history!

The club was formed in November 1969, by the serving mayor - George Sloan. Five people agreed to form the club:- Rex Bonar, Billy Jebb, Maurice McCauley, Nan Grant and Billy Moore.

In June 1970, the club held its first gala. Kathryn Crilly was the first member of the club to make the Ulster Swimming Team, quickly followed by Jimmy McFall, Sharon Murdock, Jacky McFall and Sally-Ann Spencer. Jimmy McFaul later went on to swim in the Ireland School Team.

The top position, President of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA), was held by two Ballymena officials, Billy Moore and Fred Ruck. Billy went on to become Irish President and later Honorary Secretary of the IASA.

The Ballymena swimmers led by Billy Moore went on trips to England, France, Belgium and Israel. When the Ballymena pool  closed for a period of time to undertake significant renovation work, training sessions moved to the army pool at the airport.

Local families that have been involved with the club over the years include:- Mercer, McFaul, Spencer, Delarge, Barr, McKernan, Kernohan, Moody, Orr Smitt, Murdock and McCutheon.............................A significant number of others, (too many to name! ) have also been involved and worked tirelessly showing obvious commitment to the development and well-being of the young people of Ballymena and its' surrounding districts.