Established in 1981 we are South Yorkshire’s premier competitive swimming club and train at the prestigious Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. Our aim is to compete at the highest levels in the sport, and within our squads we have many International swimmers and National medallists. We also compete at district, county and regional levels, including various open meets through-out the year. We are an ASA Beacon Club and are regularly ranked in the top 10 clubs in Great Britain.
For any training related enquiries please email by clicking this link. Any enquiries about COSSS Open Meets should be directed to our Gala Secretary by clicking this link. For any general enquiries or correspondence please email our Honorary Secretary Val Ragsdale by clicking this link. or for written correspondence , send to:- COSSS Honorary Secretary, 51 Woodburn Drive, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 1YT. Many of the photos on our site are courtesy of Simon Wright at GBswimstars, see more of his work at www.gbswimstars.com
Another great Summer Meet!
- Details
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 22:00
Our Summer Meet was packed with swimmers across the UK aiming to post fast end of season long course times before the summer break. Yet again our swimmers performed brilliantly and featured in the medals across the weekend. There were great performances with each session ending with junior and senior finals and medals awarded in age band.
Fred Furniss
- Details
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 July 2018 07:44
It is with huge sadness that we need to announce the passing of former COSSS Head Coach Fred Furniss. Fred was our Head Coach from 1987 - 2001 and was instrumental in establishing the programme, planting seeds that are still flourishing today.
He was the first full time coach in the city, and went on to have great success at all levels, including GB Olympians Karen Mellor (Clifton) and Alan Rapley.
All those who knew Fred will testify to his immense passion for the sport, his expertise and huge knowledge, but above all else for being a good friend, mentor and all round great person.
We would like to thank Fred for his massive contribution to the sport both in Sheffield and with Swim England. He is hugely respected by us all and will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences go to his family at this time. RIP Fred...God Bless you sir, you made a huge difference to so many people and you will not be forgotten. 
FredFurniss
Medals at Leeds Summer Meet
- Details
- Last Updated on Monday, 02 July 2018 20:37
Swimmers from JO3, JO2, JO1 and Regional Squads travelled up to the John Charles Centre on the weekend of the 30th June to compete at the City of Leeds Summer Meet.
Summer Sprint Meet Results
- Details
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 19:29
The results from the 9 and 10 year old licensed sprint meet held at Ponds Forge on June 18th are now available here and the results for the 7 and 8 years old meet can be found here.
Teaspoon Gala Entry File Released
- Details
- Last Updated on Monday, 04 June 2018 17:11
The Sportsys Electronic Entry file for our Teaspoon Gala is now available on our Forthcoming Galas page.
Privacy Policy
- Details
- Last Updated on Thursday, 24 May 2018 22:37
In line with the new Data Protection laws that come into effect on May 25th, we have produced our Privacy Policy to reflect upcoming changes to data laws in the UK (GDPR). The policy will give you a better understanding of how we collect, store and handle your personal data, as well as information about your privacy rights, and is available on our Useful Documents page.
Multiple medals and North East Champs
- Details
- Last Updated on Monday, 04 June 2018 11:50
This year the Age Group Swim England North East Championships were held at the John Charles Centre. At the end of the two weekends competition, COSSS swimmers had won 30 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver and 7 bronzes, and finished 3rd in the medal table. In addition, we had many other finals places.
Summer Break
- Details
- Last Updated on Thursday, 24 May 2018 08:55
To advise that for JO1, JO2, JO3, Regional, Regional Junior and Masters the summer break will be Monday July 23rd to Sunday August 12th inclusive. For Senior Elite and Junior Elite, for British Championships swimmers it will be Monday July 30th to Sunday August 19th, and for English National swimmers it will be Sunday August 5th to Sunday August 26th.
Further details of all the training alterations for the summer break will be posted nearer the time.
No Frills 2018
- Details
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 21:20
JO3, JO2 and Regional Squads were out in force at our No Frills meet, which this year was run as a level 3 for the first time. It was a successful weekend for our swimmers, with many wining multiple medals over the two days' competition.
