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Blues Varsity Match Report 2024

Blues Varsity Match Report 2024

Picture the scene. Oxford, the 2nd of March, both shades of blue gathered at the Rosenblatt Swimming Pool for the annual Varsity match, as Oxford battled against Cambridge for aquatic supremacy once again. After a year of strong recruitment, exceptional dedication to training, and some […]

Dolphins Varsity Match Report 2024

Dolphins Varsity Match Report 2024

Six months of training as a squad had come down to this one day, and with a strong team comprised of both speedy freshers and varsity veterans, the mighty dolphins were more ready than ever to reclaim the trophy. Despite the early start for varsity, […]

BUCS Long Course 2024

BUCS Long Course 2024

Wowzers, what a weekend! Eleven swimmers, thirteen club records, and fourteen BUCS finals! From the 23rd to the 25th of February, a determined group of Oxford Swimmers headed up to Sheffield for the 2023-24 BUCS Long Course Championships. Racing kicked off on Friday with a […]

BUCS Short Course 2023

BUCS Short Course 2023

The annual BUCS Short Course event was back with a bang as 27 swimmers made the long journey up north to Ponds Forge, Sheffield for a busy weekend of fast racing. Beginning Friday 17th November, the event consisted of three days of rapid swimming, with many […]

OUSC is looking for an assistant coach!

OUSC is looking for an assistant coach!

The Oxford University Swimming Club is looking for an assistant coach for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The role involves working with our head coach to train our Blues and Seconds teams for competitions throughout the season, including the British University Championships and the all-important Varsity […]

Varsity Channel Relay 2023

Varsity Channel Relay 2023

The biennial channel relay involves a race between Oxford and Cambridge across the English Channel, with six swimmers from each university tackling the cold, darkness, and jellyfish in an attempt to cross the channel in the fastest time. Each swimmer takes it in turns to […]

Henley Classic Open Water Varsity 2023

Henley Classic Open Water Varsity 2023

On Sunday 25th June, a team of eight Oxford swimmers gathered in Henley-on-Thames for the annual Oxbridge Open Water Varsity match. The team consisted of Sophie Lawrence, Zoé Faure Beaulieu, Liberty Hunter, Penelope Aggett, David Pugh, Chris Carnegie, Nick Ryan and Open Water Captain Joseph Read. At […]

Varsity Match Report 2023

Varsity Match Report 2023

On Saturday the 25th of February, the Oxford University Swimming Club travelled to Parkside Pools, Cambridge, for the annual Varsity match. The Blues Team painted the pool thoroughly dark blue as they took a 99 – 81 point victory over Cambridge. The atmosphere was electric, and […]

Second’s Varsity Match Report 2023

Second’s Varsity Match Report 2023

In the immortal words of Mia Hamm, “It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” This is the challenge that faced the OUSC Dolphins (2s) as they journeyed to Parkside Pools in Cambridge for the first time since 2019. Despite a […]

BUSL 2023

BUSL 2023

The British University Swimming League (BUSL) is a relatively new format, however, it has already established itself as a major highlight of the swimming calendar. Teams go head-to-head across several ‘dual matches’ throughout the season, followed by conference finals and concluding with a national final. […]