Finlay selected for Swim England National Development Programme 2021/2022

Finlay Neve of Diss Otters Swimming Club has been selected for the Swim England National Development Programme 2021/2022.

There were only 100 male and 100 female 13- and 14-year-olds selected in England, this is an amazing achievement for Finlay and a great reflection of his hard work and dedication.

Swim England’s talent pathway will identify, support and enhance the development of athletes for the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games of the future.

If you are interested in learning more about Diss Otters please get in touch with headcoach@dissotters.co.uk

British Swimming Festival of Swimming 2021

Encouraging the swimming Olympians of the future! 

Whilst Britain’s top swimmers were preparing to bring home their Olympic medals From Tokyo 2020, the next generation were taking part in the British Swimming Festival of Swimming at the London Aquatics Centre this weekend.

This prestigious event was hosted partly at the UEA Sportspark the weekend before. Helping to nurture the medal winners of the future, due to Covid 19 restrictions this event was live streamed.   

Diss Otters entered a team of four; Forbes Irvine, Finlay Neve, Elliot Barkway and Matthew Tatum. The team produced six Personal Bests, no less than five of them going to Finlay Neve in the 12 years group. They had 3 tops 10 swims out of 11 events.  

Diss Otters continue to strive for excellence but like many other clubs, are always ready to welcome new swimmers so if you are interested in joining this friendly swimming club please contact headcoach@dissotters.co.uk