Swimming Training at Hurst
Swimming is included as an option during timetabled Games sessions, for both Juniors (Years 9 and 10) and Seniors (Years 11 to 13). In addition, early morning coaching sessions are available to pupils.
In addition to games sessions and weekly lessons, all students have the chance to train throughout the week. This provides swimmers with support in their swim training as well as a club training environment during the week to assist pupils/parents. This also maintains, or tops up, their swimming whilst at school to help maintain their fitness for club swimming.
Pupils in the Senior School also have the opportunity to use the scheduled Strength and Conditioning sessions in the evenings and specific one-to-one sessions can be arranged for Sports Scholars and swimming team members.
Skills and Technical Development Sessions
Within the Hurst Games programme, we run a series of skills and technical development sessions which can include video analysis and feedback on a one-to-one basis as required.
Fixtures and Tournaments
Galas take place throughout the school year, usually on Thursdays and Saturdays, and the Hurst teams compete in both inter-school and national competitions. These include the Schools Swimming Super League which was set-up by Hurst Swimming coaches.
The Hurst Swimming squads have a strong reputation across Sussex, through their successes at the ESSA Nationals and Bath Cup, and they are consistently highly ranked at events.
Water Polo
Every year, Hurst holds Inter-House Water Polo competitions, which are held in the on-site swimming pool. These are popular and well-supported events in the College calendar.
Holiday Training
During specific holidays we run a series of skill and technical development sessions to further enhance swimmers ability.
To support our pupils’ development, and assist their club swimming, we can provide video analysis and feedback on a one-to-one basis, as required. Additional one-to-one to sessions can be offered to pupils on Saturday afternoons and are ideal for those looking to develop/correct specific parts of their stroke, swim skills or as additional training for a specific event.
Swimming Scholarships
Sports Scholarships are available at 16+ (Lower Sixth) entry and include Swimming.
Further details about Sports Scholarships are available on our Scholarships page.
Facilities
Hurst has invested in a new, state-of-the-art on-site swimming pool which opened in September 2025.
The new Swimming Pool includes:
- Six lane deck level 25m competition pool
- Electronic timing system and scoreboard
- Wedge starting blocks
- Anti-turbulence lane ropes
- Viewing area for up to 50 people
- Changing areas, toilets and lockers
Alongside our College-based swimming, the Hurst pool is also used for swimming lessons by the Hurst Educational Trust (HET) schools, private hire by swim schools and swim clubs, and for special events.
For details about hiring the swimming pool, please contact Hurst Lettings at Lettings@hppc.co.uk
