Lions Gala – 30th March 2025
Platypus Swimming Club were pleased to attend the Lions Gala on 30th March which had a splendid total of seven teams attending –however, it made a lot of work for those volunteers kindly judging the finishing order! We sent two teams, Platypus A (Ladies) and Platypus B (Gentlemen). The result was in doubt until the […]
Platypus Swimming Club Inter-Club Gala 23rd March 2025
Platypus Swimming Club were very pleased to host an Inter-Club Gala on 23rd March 2025. The Club welcomed two opponents – Ruislip Turtles and Stevenage Dolphins. The Club ran two teams, Platypus A and Platypus B. Only Platypus A had a female diver, Elsie-beau Kiely, who won the event, giving them an immediate advantage over […]
Platypus Swimming Club Championships – Sunday 13th October 2024
Platypus Swimming Club were delighted to hold their Club Championship on Sunday 13th October 2024 at Hatfield Swim Centre where the Mayor, Councillor Frank Marsh of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council kindly presented the trophies and medals. Winners were as follows: Junior 1 Length – Paul HastingsLadies’ 1 Length – Cheryl HastingsGentlemen’s 1 Length – Chris […]
NASCH Regional Gala, Enfield, Sunday 15th September 2024
On Sunday 15th September, Platypus took part in a NASCH regional gala which included clubs from Essex, Hertfordshire and southern Suffolk. The winners of each race were to take part in the national finals, held each year at Leamington Spa. As we were the only team to have junior swimmers (Elsie-beau Kiely, Lucy and James Harwood), […]
Ruislip Turtles Invitational Gala, Hayes, Saturday 7th September 2024
Platypus Swimming Club were very pleased to send a team to the Ruislip Turtles Invitational Gala held on Saturday 7th September 2024. There was a fine effort from the team, however this year the team did not finish first in any of the events. However, we are happy to report, with second places in eight […]
Platypus Swimming Club awarded grant from The Wellfield Trust
Platypus Swimming Club are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a very generous and most welcome grant from The Wellfield Trust. This is very much appreciated and will be invaluable towards the running costs of the Club. A heartfelt thank you to The Wellfield Trust from Platypus Swimming Club. More information about The […]
Inter-Club Gala – Sunday 28th April 2024
The Hatfield Platypus Swimming Club held its annual inter-club gala on Sunday 28th April at the Hatfield Swim Centre. The Club, who was recently awarded the One Welwyn Hatfield ‘Community Sports Club of the Year Award’, were pleased to welcome teams from Stevenage Dolphins, Ruislip Turtles and Ealing Swimming Club who competed against two “randomly” […]
Platypus Swimming Club awarded grant from Hertfordshire Community Foundation
Platypus Swimming Club are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a grant from Hertfordshire Community Foundation. This is much appreciated and will be invaluable towards the running costs of the Club. More information about Hertfordshire Community Foundation: “Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is an independent charity that encourages local giving to make Hertfordshire […]
Platypus Swimming Club wins One Welwyn Hatfield Community Award
Platypus Swimming Club was thrilled to receive the ‘Community Sports Club of the Year’ award at the One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards held on 28th February at Campus West. It was a fun evening with a magician, dinner and a chance to meet other members of the voluntary community. As the evening progressed it […]
Platypus Swimming Club nominated for One Welwyn Hatfield Community Award
Platypus Swimming Club are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the One Welwyn Hatfield Community Awards ‘COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB OF THE YEAR’. The ceremony and awards are to be held on Wednesday 28th February 2024. Whatever the result, the Club is honoured to have been shortlisted.
